Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Summary
Ben Stokes scored 95 runs for Durham in a County Championship match against Northamptonshire. Meanwhile, England’s cricket team is struggling in their Test match against New Zealand, and Stokes is currently under investigation for breaking a team curfew but may return as captain soon.Key Facts
- Ben Stokes made 95 runs off 118 balls for Durham, nearly reaching a century.
- Durham’s score was 183 for 3 wickets while chasing Northamptonshire’s total of 450.
- Stokes was dismissed just after England passed 100-3 in their Test against New Zealand.
- Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated for breaking a team curfew after the first Test.
- The investigation may conclude soon, and Stokes is likely to return as England captain for the third Test.
- Stokes’ last century in first-class cricket was against India in July 2025.
- Stokes and Will Rhodes shared a partnership of 153 runs for Durham’s fourth wicket.
- England is currently behind in their second Test match against New Zealand at The Oval.
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