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Stokes Shines as Durham Take Control Against Derbyshire

Ben Stokes delivered an all-round performance, scoring 53 runs and taking 2-14, as Division Two leaders Durham established a strong position against Derbyshire on day two.

  • Ben Stokes scored 53 runs and took 2-14 for Durham.
  • Durham lead Derbyshire by 156 runs with four first innings wickets remaining.
  • Ben Aitchison took 5-70 for Derbyshire.

Ben Stokes showcased a top all-round performance for Durham on day two of their County Championship match against Derbyshire. The former England captain scored 53 runs, including 11 fours, and then took a wicket with his first ball, finishing with figures of 2-14.

Durham, the Division Two leaders, were bowled out for 283, with half-centuries also coming from Alex Lees and Graham Clark. Ben Aitchison was a standout for Derbyshire, taking 5-70.

Derbyshire then collapsed to 127-6, trailing Durham by 156 runs with four first innings wickets remaining. Matthew Potts and Will Rhodes both claimed two wickets for Durham, who demonstrated their promotion ambitions.

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