Which workforce gained’t wish to have a participant reminiscent of Ben Stokes of their lineup? He can rating runs with the bat. He can take wickets with the ball. And when he isn’t occupied with the opposite two, he can help his aspect with fielding.
Within the second T20I between England and Australia, the 31-year-old did the identical. Within the twelfth over of Australia’s chase, Stokes managed to avoid wasting 4 runs at lengthy off after he leaped to throw the ball contained in the boundary line. Right here, take a look for the time being.
Merely excellent! Ben Stokes saves six with some acrobatics on the rope! #AUSvENG #PlayOfTheDay | #Dettol pic.twitter.com/5vmFRobfif
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 12, 2022
In a win that was separated by solely eight runs, the hassle can now be seen as an enormous second in England taking an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-match sequence.
Earlier, after being put in to bat England posted 178 of their quota of 20 overs. David Malan was the best run scorer along with his 49-ball-82 whereas Moeen Ali supplied the ending touches along with his 27-ball-44.
In return, Australia may solely submit 170 as Sam Curran orchestrated a profitable defence in Canberra along with his three-wicket haul. England had additionally gained the primary T2oI in Sydney by an eight run margin. The final match of the sequence might be performed on Friday, October 14.
Put up the T20 World Cup, the 2 sides will face one another in a three-match ODI sequence in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne beginning November 17, 2022.