Published on: Jan 22, 2024 5:37 pm IST|Updated on: Jan 30, 2024 3:22 pm IST
Ben Stokes, the explosive English all-rounder, has secured a prominent position in international cricket, thanks to his remarkable batting and bowling prowess. Renowned for his aggressive style of play and the ability to perform under pressure, Stokes has proven to be an invaluable asset for the England cricket team.
Ben Stokes set apart himself with his ability to do well under tremendous pressure. Stokes loves when the stakes are high, whether he’s rescuing his team from a precarious position or delivering the finishing touch in run-chases. His attitude and maturity in high-pressure situations make him a player capable of turning a game around on his own. As cricket fans prepare for the long tour between England and India, all eyes will be on Ben Stokes, who is coming off a very impressive series with the bat against Australia and looks to capitalize on that momentum.
Stokes has played 16 Test matches against India, managing just 773 runs at an average of 26.66. However, his wickets tally against India is impressive, having taken 39 wickets at an economy rate of 3.35.
Stokes scored 70% of his runs against India on Indian soil. Also, his highest score against India, 128 runs, came at Rajkot during the 2016 tour of India. The star all-rounder generally performs well in India, but he needs to exercise care against Ravi Ashwin, who has dismissed him 11 times in Test matches.
Ben Stokes has played 21 ODIs against India, the highest number of games against India in any format. He has scored 522 runs at an average of 32.63, however, he is yet to score a century, recording five half-centuries. He has taken 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.77, with his best bowling figures being 3-34.
Stokes has played 10 T20I games against India and is yet to score a half-century, with his highest score being 46 runs. He has picked up 5 wickets with an economy rate of 8.33 and a best bowling figure of 1-25.
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