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Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire

Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
BBC News Saturday 22 August 2026, 19:09 UTC 1 min read
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Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.

Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.
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