Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire
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.
Durham secured a convincing 338-run victory over Derbyshire in the Rothesay County Championship, Division Two match on day three at The OurCoop County Ground in Derby. McKinney's 140* from 162 balls, backed by Stokes' unbeaten 66 off 55 balls, propelled Durham to a commanding total of 295-6. Derbyshire collapsed to 156 all out, falling short of their target of 423 runs required to win.
Potts took impressive figures of 5-46, while Stokes finished with 5-17, contributing significantly to Durham's victory. The loss marked Derbyshire's heaviest margin of defeat by runs in their history. McKinney's class, Stokes' all-round performance, and Potts' wicket-taking prowess led Durham to the top of the table with 20 points, while Derbyshire had just three points.
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