Jack Leach Recreates Last Single He Ran With Ben Stokes to Tie The Scores During Epic England vs Australia Ashes 2019 3rd Test Match (Watch Video)
The England vs Australia 3rd Test in Ashes 2019 saw an unbelievable happening when Ben Stokes and Jack Leach recorded a 76-run stand for the 11th wicket to win the match for hosts England. Leach, in England Barmy Army's video on Twitter, recreated the last single he ran in the match to give the strike to all-rounder Stokes.
England vs Australia 3rd Test in Ashes 2019 saw an unbelievable happening when Ben Stokes and Jack Leach recorded a 76-run stand for the 11th wicket. Leach, in England Barmy Army's video on Twitter, recreated the last single he ran in the match to give the strike to all-rounder Stokes. The video became quite viral on the social media platform. Many users also commented on the video. In the video, Leach takes a single and imitates how he exactly ran for the last single in the match. Ashes 2019 Series: Spinner Jack Leach to Get Free Spectacles for Life, Says Official Sponsor of Australia vs England Tests.
“So Jack, how did you tie the scores at Headingley? Hero”, the caption with the video read. Twitter users were quick to respond to the video. Leach also cleaned his glasses before performing the act. Earlier, Specsavers had announced that spinner Jack Leach will be getting free spectacles for life. There were about 2200 retweets of the post which saw over 11,900 likes. Have a look at the video below. Sensational Ben Stokes Single-Handedly Drags England to Victory in 3rd Ashes 2019 Test; Twitter Bows Down to Another Majestic Innings From their 'Hero.
Jack Imitates His Moves!
Some people laughed while others recalled the amazing moment. In the match, England crashed out at just 67 runs in the first innings in response to Australia’s 279. Australia gave a target of mammoth 359 runs England. Ben Stokes smashed century and bagged victory for his team. At one point, England were reeling at 286-9 and needed 73 more runs to win. Jack Leach, a full-time spin bowler, supported Stokes well and kept his wicket. Leach eventually remained not out with 1 run after facing 17 balls in the match.
Ashes 2019 series is levelled up 1-1 now. Australia won the first match by 251 runs with Steve Smith’s twin centuries in both the innings. The second Test ended in a draw after Australia were able to keep their wickets on the fifth day. The 4th Ashes 2019 Test will start from September 4.
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