County Championship, all-round Ben Stokes helps Durham beat Derbyshire: Stats
What's the story
Former England captain Ben Stokes put on a stellar all-round performance for Durham in their County Championship Division 2 clash against Derbyshire. Durham overcame Derbyshire by 338 runs. Stokes scored 53 runs and took two wickets. He then responded with 66* and a five-wicket haul to stamp his authority. Durham posted a first-innings total of 283 runs at the OurCoop County Ground in Derby. Derbyshire then perished for 156. In the 3rd innings, Durham managed 295/6d before bowling the former out for 84.
Knocks
Stokes scores 53 and 66* for Durham
In the 1st innings, Stokes came to the crease with his side on 107/3 on Day 2.
He edged his second ball just short of the slips but soon showed intent with a lofted drive off Brett Randell.
He looked solid at the crease thereafter but was dismissed after scoring 53 runs off 61 balls.
In the 3rd innings, Stokes came in when Durham were 198/3.
He ended up smashing 66* off 55 balls, slamming six fours and 3 sixes.
Bowling
7 wickets for Stokes in the contest
Though he had to leave the field after pulling up at the start of his fifth over in the 2nd innings, Stokes returned before the close of play.
He bowled 4 overs and claimed 2/14.
Notably, he didn't bowl any more overs in Derbyshire's score of 156.
In the 4th innings, Stokes was magnificent. He claimed 5/17 from 7.3 overs.
He took out the middle order and the tail to wrap things up.
Information
273 runs and 13 scalps this season for Stokes
Playing his 4th match for Durham in the County Championship Divison 2 this season, Stokes has scored 273 runs at 68.25. He recorded his 2nd and 3rd fifty of the season. With the ball, he has amassed 13 scalps at an average of 22.61, as per Cricinfo.
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61 fifties and 11 five-wicket hauls in First-Class cricket
Playing his 209th First-Class match, Stokes has raced to 11,725 runs from 356 innings at 34-plus. He has smashed 61 fifties in FC cricket (100s: 23). Former England skipper Stokes also owns 462 wickets at 28-plus from 311 innings (5w: 11).
Twitter Post
Five!
FIVE FOR BEN STOKES & that is that!!! ✅#ForTheNorth pic.twitter.com/ptkuQjGSIJ
— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) August 22, 2026