ENG vs WI, 2nd Test 2020: Fans Praise Ben Stokes for Much-Needed Quick Fire Half-Century

Ben Stokes opened the second innings for England along with Jos Buttler on Day 4 and is playing a sensational knock when his sides needs it the most. As of now, the 29-year-old has scored 78 runs off 57 deliveries helping the hosts to declare at a score of 129 in 19 overs. The all-rounder’s innings includes four boundaries and three maximums.

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Ben Stokes is at his destructive best during the Day 5 of the 2nd Test match between England and West Indies. With the hosts in dire need of scoring some quick runs to have any chance of winning the match and levelling the series, the all-rounder rose to the occasion as he scored a half-century off just 36 deliveries. ENG vs WI, 2nd Tests 2020 Day 5: Live Score Updates.

Ben Stokes opened the second innings for England along with Jos Buttler on Day 4 and is playing a sensational knock when his sides needs it the most. As of now, the 29-year-old has scored 78 runs off 57 deliveries helping the hosts to declare at a score of 129 in 19 overs. The all-rounder’s innings includes four boundaries and three maximums. ENG vs WI, 2nd Test 2020: Dominic Sibley Breaks ‘No Saliva’ Rule, Umpires Disinfect the Ball.

This Ben Stokes knock is completely different from what the 29-year-old played on the opening two days of the match where he scored 176 runs off 356 deliveries. Following this destructive batting performance, fans are left amazed by his ability to switch the gears when needed.

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Speaking of the game, England need to bowl out West Indies on the final day if they want to make a comeback in the series and tie it at 1-1. The Three Lions declared at 129/3 giving West Indies a target of 312 runs. The hosts have probably 87 overs if they want to win the game.

Riding on centuries from Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes, the hosts managed a score of 469/9 in the first innings to which West Indies replied with a score of 287/ 10 thanks to half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks and Roston Chase.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 20, 2020 04:44 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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