Kuldeep Gets Ben Stokes in Durham Clash

Kuldeep Yadav, a left-arm wrist spinner, dismissed England Test captain Ben Stokes during Yorkshire’s One-Day Cup Group B match against Durham at York’s Clifton Park Ground on July 31, 2026.

Stokes, who had been at the crease for 39 balls, was caught at backward point by George Hill off Yadav bowling for 12 runs while attempting a reverse sweep.

Durham batted first and were dismissed for 165 after 48.1 overs. Yadav was one of the most economical bowlers on the pitch, giving only 23 runs from his entire allocation of 10 overs, including one maiden, to end with statistics of 2 for 23 and an economy rate of 2.30.

Yadav got two wickets in the innings, including Stokes’. He also removed Colin Ackermann, who had scored 26 runs before being dismissed. Kuldeep is contracted to Yorkshire for five One-Day Cup games.

How did Kuldeep Yadav dismiss Ben Stokes?

Stokes fell to Kuldeep while attempting a reverse sweep, which did not go as planned. The ball was carried to George Hill at backward point, where he made the catch to finish Stokes’ innings. The Durham captain faced 39 deliveries for 12 runs, demonstrating that he was struggling to score freely against Kuldeep’s spin.

The wicket was vital in the innings since Stokes is Durham’s most well-known batsman. His punishment for a low score contributed to Durham being limited to 165 all out, leaving them vulnerable in the game.

What are Kuldeep Yadav’s statistics and position at Yorkshire?

Yadav final bowling numbers of 10-1-23-2 demonstrate how efficiently he controlled Durham’s innings. Notably, the Aligarh-born unconventional spinner is on a short-term deal with Yorkshire, having signed a five-match One-Day Cup contract.

His second victim in this match was Ackermann, who scored 26 before Yadav ended his stay at the crease. The Indian spinner’s two-wicket haul adds to his good stint in county cricket throughout this competition.