3 times Ben Stokes changed Test match result with his bowling

June 19, 2023

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3 times Ben Stokes changed Test match result with his bowling

Ben Stokes is one of the most destructive all-rounders in the world of cricket. He is known for his incredible batting skills, but he is also a very capable bowler. On many occasions, Stokes has turned the tide of a Test match with his bowling.

Three Times Ben Stokes changed the result of a Test match with his Bowling:

1. 6/22 against West Indies, Lord’s, 2017

In the 2017 Ashes series, England were struggling to make inroads into the West Indies batting line-up. With the score at 282/2, Stokes was brought into the attack and he immediately made an impact. He took six wickets for just 22 runs, including the wickets of Holder, Powell, and Kemar Roach. His spell helped England to bowl out the West Indies for 123 and they went on to win the match by 9 wickets.

2. 6/36 against Australia, Nottingham, 2015

In the 2015 Ashes series, Australia were in a strong position at with Steve Smith and Michael Clarke at the crease. However, Stokes came on to bowl and took six wickets for just 36 runs. He dismissed Rogers, Warner, and Marsh, and he also accounted for Peter Neville and Mitchell Starc. His spell helped England to bowl out Australia for 253 runs, and they went on to win the match by an inning and 78 runs.

3. 3/39 against South Africa, Kennington Oval, 2022

In the 2022 Test series against South Africa, England were in a precarious position. However, Stokes came on to bowl and took three wickets for just 39 runs. He dismissed Erwee, Jansen, and Kagiso Rabada, and he also helped to keep the South African batsmen quiet. His spell helped England to bowl out South Africa for 165, and they went on to win the match by 9 wickets.

These are just three examples of how Ben Stokes has changed the course of Test matches with his bowling. He is a world-class bowler who can be devastating on his day. If England is to be successful in the years to come, they will need Stokes to continue to perform at his best with the ball.