Stokes shines as Durham get on top at Derby
Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with Derbyshire.
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Key People
Alex Lees is a batsman who plays for Durham.
Anuj Dal is a cricketer representing Derbyshire.
Ben Aitchison is a cricketer who took early wickets for Derbyshire.
Ben Stokes is the captain of the England Test cricket team.
Brooke Guest is a cricketer associated with Derbyshire.
Brydon Carse is an English cricketer known for his fast bowling.
Caleb Jewell is a cricketer who represents Derbyshire.
David Bedingham is a South African cricketer playing domestically for Durham.
Graham Clark is an opening batsman for Durham.
Harry Came is a cricketer associated with Derbyshire.
Matthew Montgomery is a cricketer for Derbyshire.
Matthew Potts is an English cricketer who plays fast bowler for the team.
Ollie Robinson is an English cricketer known for his skills as a fast bowler.
Will Rhodes is a professional cricketer who plays for Durham.
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Ben Stokes scores 53 with the bat and takes 2-14 as Division Two leaders Durham take control of their match with Derbyshire.
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