Stokes fires Durham to One-Day Cup victory over Essex in Gay's absence

Durham secured a 20-run victory against Essex in a One-Day Cup Group B match held in Darlington. Ben Stokes contributed a quickfire 43 runs to lead his side to the win.

The match took place despite the notable absence of England Test opener Emilio Gay from the Durham lineup. The result marks a significant outcome for Durham within the group stage of the competition.