England Captain Ben stokes Put on the commanding display of all-round brillions during the fourth Test India Old Trafford, in Manchester. The 34-year-old all-rounder, often laid for his patience and match winning capabilities, gave a vintage performance on Saturday (July 26), a sensational double: a five-wicket hall and cricketing folklore in a single century in the same century.
Bowling with tireless energy, Stokes returned from 24 overs in the first innings with a 5/72 figure. But that was not done yet. Walking at number 6, the left -handed batsman showed tremendous creation and nature with the bat, scoring 141 runs with 198 delivery including 11 borders and 3 sixes. It was a knock that not only revived England’s innings, but also reminded the world of Stokes to turn the tide single.
Ben Stokes enters the elite list with great achievement
Stokes’ heroes saw him becoming the first captain of England for the first time- and only in the history of the test to score a fifth overall-century and run five wickets in a single match. It is a milestone that speaks of its versatility and versions of its versatility on the game.
During 148 years and 1088 Tests, England have seen 82 different Test captains, but no one had achieved this rare achievement so far. Stokes have joined the rank of mythological names, which managed to dominate both bat and ball in the same test as a skipper-a true will for their leadership and all-round skills.
5 captains who have scored a century and have run five wickets in a Test match
Dennis Atkinson (West Indies) vs. Australia, Brijtown – 1955
The trailblazer of this aristocratic club, Atkinson, batted at number 7 and led a huge 219-run innings. He followed it with a fragrant magic of 5/56 in the second innings. His all -round attempt helped the West Indies to secure a historic draw against Australians in Brijtown.
Gary Sobers (West Indies) vs. England, Leeds – 1966
Possibly one of the greatest all-rounders of all times, Sobers made his mark with a royal 174 off 260 balls in Leeds. He then batted English with 5/41 figures in the first innings, and three more selected in the second, directed the West Indies to win a wider innings.
Mushtaq Mohammed (Pakistan) vs West Indies, Port of Spain – 1977
Mushtaq’s talent was on a full performance with both Bat and Ball in the 1977 Test at Port of Spain. After scoring a gritty 121 in the first innings and grabbing 5/28, he added a valuable 56 and 3 more wickets in the second innings, steering Pakistan to win 266 runs.
Imran Khan (Pakistan) vs India, Faisalbad – 1983
Emraan’s dominance against India was no less than the great. He raped 117 from 121 delivery in 121 delivery in the first innings after claiming 6/98 with the ball. He wrapped the match with another Fifer in the second innings, with a 10 -wicket win for Pakistan.
Ben Stokes (England) vs India, Manchester – 2025
Masterclass of Stokes in Manchester, the most recently entered in this respected list, claimed 5 wickets with ball before producing a match-defying century. His all-round display has once again revealed why he is considered one of the modern great people of the game.
