IND vs Eng 3rd Test: Is Ben Stokes caught in another innings? Another supernatural repetition in Lord’s | Cricket news
Ben Stokes always had a habit for dramatic moments, but this time it is the number that are talking. In a strange and attractive statistical turn, Stokes has now scored 33 runs in the second innings of all three tests in the ongoing series against India. Headingly, Edgbaston, and now Lords – the same number, the same result. While such a recurrence can look like a mere quiverk, it also reflects a deep pattern in the batting form of Stokes in this summer. In six innings, the England captain has scored an average of 163 runs in 27.17. These are decent numbers for low-order contributors, but for any of the caliber and impact of Stokes, they feel weak. In major moments, he set on the crease, only to throw his wicket before making a start in a more meaningful.
He said, Stokes are not just in the team for their batting. As the fourth seamor, he has quietly played his role with the ball, taking 9 wickets so far in the series. On the surface of a challenging God at day 4, it was his fast delivery that knocked down the nightwatchman sky and closed the day at a high for England.
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With a fine balanced match in the last day, England will be hoping that his captains may break the 33-rring streak and give something big with the bat when needed. A game of small margin can still use a big moment from Ben Stokes.
