Ben Stokes hit a sensational match-winning century to single-handedly dragging England to a victory by 1 wicket against Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, Leeds. Stokes’ majestic innings of 135 runs helped England level the series 1-1 and keep the Ashes series alive. The game looked long back when England were doomed to their lowest ever Ashes score in 71 years. But Ben Stokes didn’t think it was lost even when he was left with no 11, Jack Leach. His sublime innings received a lot of praise on social media with netizens also complimenting Leach for sticking with their Hero of the moment.  Australia vs England Highlights And Cricket Score.

Stokes’ innings of 135 from 219 deliveries included 11 fours and eight sixes, while Leach played 17 deliveries for his 1 run. Earlier, skipper Joe Root made a fighting 77 runs and was involved in a century run partnership with Joe Denly (50) in England’s 359-run chase. But the game was still lost when Jofra Archer departed trying a shot too many and Stuart Broad went for a two-ball duck. But Stokes took it on himself to lead England to another famous victory.

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With Ben Stokes' marvellous innings the Ashes 2019 remained alive. England Australia are now tied at 1-1 with two more Tests to play. Australia beat England by 252 runs in the first Test, while the second game ended in a draw before England's sensational 1-wicket victory at Leeds.

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