Kuldeep Yadav dismisses Ben Stokes as Yorkshire beat Durham

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a match-winning performance for Yorkshire on Friday, July 31, 2026, playing a pivotal role in a seven-wicket victory over Durham in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. The left-arm wrist-spinner took two key wickets for just 23 runs in his 10 overs, helping to bowl Durham out for 165 before Yorkshire chased the target with nine overs to spare.

Yorkshire’s seamers made early inroads after Durham chose to bat first at Clifton Park Ground in York. Kuldeep then applied pressure in the middle overs, with his dismissal of England Test captain Ben Stokes proving decisive. Stokes, struggling to score, managed only 12 runs from 39 deliveries before attempting a reverse sweep off Kuldeep. The mistimed shot went straight to fielder George Hill, ending a difficult stay at the crease. Kuldeep later removed Colin Ackermann for 26, finishing with economical figures that included a maiden over. His spell ensured Durham never recovered from their early collapse and were bowled out in 49 overs.

In reply, Yorkshire lost both openers early but secured a comfortable win thanks to an unbroken 97-run partnership between James Wharton, who scored 68 not out, and Sam...