This story is from July 05, 2023
This is widely regarded as one of the greatest Test innings of all time. Chasing an improbable target of 359 runs in the third Ashes Test, Stokes played an incredible knock under intense pressure.
He single-handedly led England to a stunning one-wicket victory, hitting 135*. His innings was filled with powerful hitting and a remarkable partnership with Jack Leach. His match-winning 135* included 11 boundaries and 8 sixes.
In the second Test against South Africa in 2016, Stokes produced a superb double century that helped England secure a commanding position in the first innings. His 258 off 198 balls included 30 fours and 11 sixes, displaying his aggressive batting style.
Stokes dominated the South African bowling attack and was instrumental in England's 2-1 series win.
The atmosphere of 2019 Headingley was in many ways recreated in the second Test at Lord’s in the ongoing Ashes series. England were reeling at 45/4 in a 371-run chase and Stokes took on the Aussie bowlers, notching up his second hundred as a skipper. He gave the English fans a lot of hope, but couldn't take his team across the finish line.
Stokes' brute knock of 155 runs included 9 fours and 9 sixes and has gone into the history books as one of the best Ashes knocks ever played.
Stokes produced another match-winning knock in the second Test match against the West Indies at Manchester in 2020. England were struggling during the first innings when Stokes walked in and played a brilliant knock.
His 176 off 356 balls helped England reach a mammoth total and eventually a match win. Stokes' innings, which had 17 boundaries and a couple of sixes, showcased his resilience and determination.
In the third Test of the 2013-14 Ashes series, Stokes played a great knock against the mighty Aussies at a time when his team was reeling. Stokes showed amazing intent against the likes of Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris on a tough WACA pitch.
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