Stokes Leads Durham to One-Day Cup Triumph Over Essex in Gay's Absence
Ben Stokes delivered a rapid-fire 43‑run knock that propelled Durham to a 20‑run win over Essex in their One‑Day Cup Group B encounter at Darlington, even though England Test opener Emilio Gay was missing from the lineup. The match, which had been curtailed to 38 overs per side after a morning downpour, saw Essex win the toss and elect to field, putting Durham in to bat. Early on, Durham’s inning…
Aug. 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m.