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

Ben Stokes made a quickfire 43 to help Durham to a 20-run victory over Essex in their One-Day Cup Group B match at Darlington despite the absence of England Test opener Emilio Gay.

In a match reduced to 38 overs a side by early morning rain, Durham were put in to bat by Essex and fell to 30-3.