Ben Stokes' Carnage During South Africa vs England 2nd Test 2020 Sets Twitter on Fire, See Reactions
In the first innings of the clash too, the batsman displayed great resilience and scored 47 off 77 balls. However, his intent in the second innings of the match was completely different as he went after the bowlers from the word go and made an absolute mockery of the Proteas. He finally fell prey to Keshav Maharaj but not before scoring 72 off 47 deliveries.
Ben Stokes looked at his prime during the second Test between South Africa and England to register a half-century off just 34 balls. In the third innings of the match, the dashing southpaw came into bat at number six and attacked the bowlers from the outset. The likes of Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander and Keshav Maharaj looked completely ineffective against him and saw a Stokes special. Twitterati also couldn’t keep their calm by watching the left-handed batsman’s mayhem and hailed him from head to toe. South Africa Vs England, Live Cricket Score 2nd Test Match.
In the first innings of the clash too, the batsman displayed great resilience and scored 47 off 77 balls. However, his intent in the second innings of the match was completely different as he went after the bowlers from the word go and made an absolute mockery of the Proteas. He finally fell prey to Keshav Maharaj but not before scoring 72 off 47 deliveries. Courtesy the all-rounder’s blitz, England have already taken over 350 run lead in the third innings of the match and are firmly placed to clinch the encounter as well. Meanwhile, let’s look at, how netizens reacted to Stokes’ rampage.
Fans Getting Nostalgia!!
Stokes on Fire!!
Great Start to 2020!!
Certainly Impactful!!
Meme Makers in Action!!
Great Knock!!
Speaking of the match, the hosts were bundled out 233 runs in reply of England’s first innings total of 269 runs. However, the visitors showcased an improve batting performance in the third innings and are all set to give South Africa a massive target to chase. Apart from Stokes, opener Dominic Sibley scored his maiden Test hundred while skipper Joe Root mustered a half-century. With England being 1-0 down in the four-match series, they will look to level the series 1-1 while South Africa will want the opposite result.
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