Ben Stokes 108 as Durham beats Derbyshire in One-Day Cup

In his first competitive match since retiring from international cricket, former England captain Ben Stokes delivered a match-winning century to lead Durham to a five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The 35-year-old all-rounder, battling severe cramp throughout his innings, scored an unbeaten 108 to chase down a target of 257 with five balls to spare at the County Ground in Derby.

Stokes, playing his first List A game for Durham in 12 years, arrived at the crease with his side in trouble at 24 for 2 after Derbyshire seamer Ben Aitchison dismissed openers Graham Clark and Alex Lees. He anchored the chase with key partnerships, adding 74 with Will Rhodes (45), 66 with Colin Ackermann (28), and 52 with Ollie Robinson (23). Despite visibly struggling with his mobility, Stokes brought up his tenth List A century off 116 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes, and finished the game alongside captain Kasey Aldridge, who was 23 not out.

Earlier, Derbyshire, who chose to bat, were propelled to a total of 256 for 9 by a composed 112 from opener Martin Andersson. A 112-run second-wicket stand with Brooke Guest (48) provided a solid...