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.
Ben McKinney delivered a stellar performance with the bat and ball as Durham secured a 338-run victory over Derbyshire in the County Championship. The 21-year-old opener smashed 140 from 162 balls, showcasing his future England Test potential. McKinney formed a crucial 157-run partnership with Will Rhodes, followed by a rapid 66-run partnership with Ben Stokes.
McKinney's innings of poise and calculated aggression proved decisive as Durham declared on 295-6, setting Derbyshire a notional target of 423. Derbyshire, however, crumbled to 84 all out, suffering the heaviest margin of defeat by runs in their history. Matthew Potts took 5-46 and joined Ben Stokes in the England conversation, taking three wickets in four balls and finishing with 5-17 in the match.
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