While everyone just thought that the kangaroos are all set to retain the Ashes, a miracle happened. Ben Stokes was the man yet again for the side who came out in flying colours. His belligerence to finish at the top won the match for England, thus levelling the Ashes 1-1.
A wonderful 135* off 219 deliveries sealed the game for the hosts who almost thought that things are done. His partnerships with the tail deserve a special mention. Though he was batting according to the Test standards in the first half of the game, he switched gears towards the end.
His boundary count tells us the quality of batting exhibited in the middle. 11 boundaries and 8 huge sixes, most off them against Nathan Lyon. In all means, the English dressing room is ecstatic and the reason is none other than Ben Stokes.
Ben Stokes and his Adaptability
Australia was in a situation similar to that of the kiwis at the final of World Cup 2019. They seemed to run out of clues as he was on a carnage. Ben Stokes at a point, dealt only with boundaries today which was one of the vital reasons behind the victory.
Fans started rating this game higher to that of Edgbaston Classic in 2005 mainly due to Stokes” heroics.
In 2019, Kusal Perera”s wonderful century against the Proteas caught public attention and received accolades from a lot of enthusiasts. Critics rated that particular series as a revival period for the Srilankan Cricket which was running short of victory. But Ben Stokes” knock today has changed their opinions.
Whatever knocks like these are functioning as a boost for the longest format of the gentleman”s game.
