Ben Stokes scores 51 & takes 1 wicket with pink ball on 2010 first-class debut: Watch

England cricketer Ben Stokes celebrated his 29th birthday on Thursday. southpaw is one of best all-rounders in world cricket at moment. past couple of years have been brilliant for Englishman as he has emerged as one of biggest match-winners for England. Ben Stokes has been praised by cricket pundits for his heroics recently.

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Ben Stokes played a massive role in England's triumph at 2019 Cricket World Cup. He was also instrumental in England's 2-2 draw in Ashes 2019. Recently, ICC houred him with 'Player of Year' award. As Ben Stokes turns 29, here is a  look at his first-class debut in back in 2010, when he was d around 19.

Ben Stokes debut: southpaw shows brilliant character on debut with a gritty fifty

Ben Stokes made his first-class debut for Durham while playing against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) during traditional season opener at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. t many kw that Stokes' debut came in a pink-ball game, 5 years before it made its debut in international cricket during a Test match between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide.

Durham won toss and elected to bat first in a match which was going to be played with a pink ball. ir openers ensured that team got off to a thrilling start as y posted a 181 run-opening stand. Ben Stokes came into bat at . 6 after team lost a few wickets quickly in between.

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southpaw showed great character on his debut as he stitched an 81-run partnership with opener Kyle Coetzer to bring back Durham innings on track. Ben Stokes was aggressor in partnership as he brought up his fifty with help of five fours and one six. Rajasthan Royals star eventually got out on 51 but t before ensuring that his team was on ir way to a huge total. Durham posted 459/9 in ir first innings.

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MCC's innings never got going as y kept losing wickets at regular intervals. ir innings ended as y were bowled out for a paltry 162. Ben Stokes bagged one wicket of ir captain Alex Gidman who was caught behind by gloveman Phil Mustard. Durham declared ir second innings at 228/6 with Ben Stokes being trapped before wicket for 7. 

MCC once again failed to score big as y were bowled out for 214 as Durham won match by 311 runs. match turned out to be a memorable one for Ben Stokes. And world had seen a glimpse of a young boy who n went on to become one of best all-rounders in world cricket.

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Here's highlights of Ben Stokes' debut match

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