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Rhodes’ career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck
Durham remained unbeaten in the One-Day Cup after Will Rhodes’ unbeaten career-best 148 rescued a three-wicket win over Glamorgan, despite Ben Stokes being dismissed first ball. The result underlined Durham’s depth beyond Stokes, whose recent batting form had been central to their strong start, and moved them level on points with Group B leaders Yorkshire and Middlesex.
Chasing 327, Durham fell to 97-6 before Rhodes shared a 145-run stand with Kasey Aldridge and finished on 148 not out as they reached 328-7 with three balls remaining. Yorkshire ended Worcestershire’s unbeaten run, Sussex secured their first win after criticism from coach Paul Farbrace, and Warwickshire beat Surrey by 45 runs for their first victory in four Group A matches.
In short
- Rhodes’ 148 not out kept Durham unbeaten.
- Stokes made a first-ball duck in Durham’s chase.
- Yorkshire, Sussex and Warwickshire also won.
Explained simply
The One-Day Cup is England's regional domestic cricket competition where county teams play 50-over matches. Durham is one of these county teams, and the competition provides an important test of team performance. Following the One-Day Cup helps people understand the form and depth of English regional cricket.
Ben Stokes is one of England's leading international cricketers and plays for Durham in this competition. He has been integral to Durham's results this season. The performance of individual star players is often central to how teams compete.
In cricket matches, teams need runs to win, and these can come from any batter in the lineup. Will Rhodes is a batter in Durham's squad. Having players throughout the squad capable of making substantial contributions is important for a team's success over a season-long competition.
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