# Ben Stokes hits century in Durham debut

- Topic: cricket
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/13565739/ben-stokes-former-england-captain-hits-durham-hundred-in-first-match-after-international-retirement
- Language: en
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Ben Stokes made a successful return to cricket with a match-winning century for Durham in their Metro Bank One-Day Cup match against Derbyshire. Stokes, who announced his international retirement earlier this month, hit an unbeaten 108 off 123 balls to help Durham chase down 257 and secure a five-wicket win. The former England captain suffered from cramp towards the end of his innings but still managed to hit 10 boundaries and three sixes.

## Key takeaways

- Ben Stokes made a match-winning century in his first appearance for Durham
- He hit an unbeaten 108 off 123 balls to help Durham chase down 257
- Stokes suffered from cramp towards the end of his innings but still managed to hit 10 boundaries and three sixes

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