! Welcome to a unique and interactive article celebrating one of the most thrilling moments in cricket history - Ben Stokes's record-breaking 182 not out that led England to a spectacular victory over New Zealand by 181 runs. In this immersive journey, we will explore this iconic cricketing feat, step by step. So, let's dive in
London: Ben Stokes of England, a talented all-rounder, carved his name in the annals of one-day international history by crossing the 3,000-run mark in a magnificent innings of 182 runs against New Zealand. It was a sparkling show of cricketing prowess. As England's captain in the third ODI match at the Kennington Oval in Lebanon on Wednesday.
Ben Stokes gave the cricketing world a masterclass.Bwn Stokes, a left-handed batsman known for his aggressive batting and potent bowling, is the 19th Englishman to surpass 3,000 runs in one-day international cricket. His notable accomplishment was evidence of his dependability and versatility in the format. Stokes has played 108 ODIs and amassed 3,159 runs with a healthy strike rate of 96.36 and an outstanding average of 40.50. His ODI career has been nothing short of exceptional. In just 93 innings, he has amassed four centuries and an astounding total of 22 half-centuries.
Unusually, Stokes' comeback from his ODI retirement coincided with this milestone. Stokes made this decision to support the English team's defense of its World Cup title in India, which is just one month away. His magnificent 182-run innings, which featured 15 boundaries and nine enormous sixes, left onlookers speechless and further cemented his standing in addition to reaching a personal milestone, Stokes also made history by breaking Jason Roy's previous mark of 180 against Australians in 2018 thus becoming England's highest-ever run-scorer in a single ODI innings.
The Effect
In addition to breaking records, Stokes's innings completely altered the course of the match. New Zealand was given a 273-run goal to win the Test when England declared their innings at 490 for 8. On a pitch that had gotten worse throughout the game, it was a difficult objective.
Following Stokes' heroics, England's bowlers cleaned out New Zealand for just 91 runs in the last innings. The Test match was won by England by an enormous margin of 181 runs, tying the series at 1-1. The outcome was proof of Ben Stokes' brilliant, game-changing play.
Regarding the actual game, Tom Lathom, the captain of New Zealand, initially chose to field instead of sending England to bat. England was in trouble when they were 13/2, but Stokes and the imposing Dawid Malan saved the innings with a stunning 199-run third wicket stand. Malan's outstanding 96 and Stokes' magnificent 182 were both outstanding contributions, and a critical 78-run partnership with captain Jos Buttler (38) came next. England managed to score a daunting total of 368 in 48.1 overs despite a lower-order collapse. Trent Boult (5/51) and Ben Lister (3/69) were New Zealand's standout bowlers, taking the majority of England's wickets.
In response, Chris Woakes, Reece Topley, and Sam Curran's continuous pace attack caused New Zealand's top order to collapse. At 70/5, the Kiwis were in a desperate situation and were having trouble responding to the ferocious bowling. Despite some resistance from Glenn Phillips (72) and Rachin Ravindra (28), New Zealand was finally defeated by 187 all-out in just 39 overs.
England's bowling attack was led by Chris Woakes (3/31) and Liam Livingstone (3/16), with Topley, Curran, and Moeen Ali also making significant contributions with vital breakthoughs. With one game remaining in the series, England has a 2-1 lead thanks to Ben Stokes' outstanding performance, which earned him the privilege to be named "player of the Match." Fans eagerly await Stoke's achievements in the 2019 World Cup in India after his heroics not only ensured victory for his team but also cemented his place in the pantheon of ODI cricket legends.