Ben docket Produced a masterclass in a modern Test batting in Headingley, broke the fourth-fighter century, with fans and pundits abandoned in amazement as England chased a fearless chase against India, embodiment the aggressive ‘Bazball’ philosophy. First Test Day 5,
Ben Docket’s Historical Knock Power of England
Chasing a malignant 371-run target set by India, Docket was the driving force behind England’s charge. The left-handed opener reached his sixth Test century-and has become synonymous with England under the coach in the fourth innings with his first-121 balls, with 14 fours and under the coach. Brendon McCullum And captain Ben stokes,
Docket’s innings was not just sharp, but historical. He became the first England opener to score a century in the fourth innings of a test in Leeds, and only the second second after Australia Arthur Morris In 1948. With their partnership Zak CrolyWhich increased by the previous 180 runs, effectively neutralized India’s last -day win as England ended the second session affected by rain in 181, scoring at an impressive rate of 4.43 runs per over.
Fans and commentators saw Dock’s knock as an ideal encounter of ‘Bajball’- Angland of Angland aggressive, A risk of taking risks to test cricket. On social media, supporters praised the fearless stroke of Docket and led his ability to bring back pressure on the bowlers, especially against high quality Indian attack Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammad Siraj,
Docket’s innings was not without drama. At 97, he survived when he survived a major intimidation Yashsvi Jaiswal After the first innings, the second second of the match was caught in the feet of the deep backward class. Docket immediately capitalized, reverse-sweeping Ravindra Jadeja to the border to bring his hundred and send the crowd into a frenzy.
With this knock, Docket joined an elite group in England Alastair Cook In 2010, and crossed the 2,500 -run mark in Test cricket. His record against India continues to affect, with two centuries in just eight matches against subcontinental veterans.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Ben Docket is one of the best in the world, and in all formats of the game. T20, ODI and most definitely test cricket. Sensational, he gets the credit about the time he deserves for some time.
– Cameron Cairns (@Cameroncare 87) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket brings his 6th Test century!
The milestones reach 121 balls with 14 borders, making charges against India. The first England opener to score the 4th-Pari century since Alastair Cook in 2010! #Benduckett #ENGVING pic.twitter.com/2x6gbdtclz– Chandan Singh Yadav (@Chandanmags 123) 24 June, 2025
Chasing 371 runs on the 5th day, hundred for Ben Docket in the fourth innings
– One of the prestigious innings in England Test history. pic.twitter.com/q5gcw3haa4– Jitendra (@Hardikjitendra1) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket is the first English opener to score the 4th innings examination in 15 years – as Alastar Cook’s 109*in Mirpur in 2010.#ENGVSIND
– Rhitankar bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) 24 June, 2025
A luxurious centenary on the 5th day by Ben Docket. What player!#INDVSENG
– Ayush Gupta (@Thatbareillyguy) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket is a multi -format machine 🏏
– Miles Cookman (@Milescookman) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket broke a stylish centenary to search for England in Headingley#Cricket #ENGVIND #TestMatch pic.twitter.com/67kzkbrtk
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket is fantastic, he is not! #ENGVSIND
– Lee Clarke (@Clearki_no 1) 24 June, 2025
Ben Docket celebrated his sixth Test century.#ENGVSIND #ENGVIND #Duckett #Headingley pic.twitter.com/koziwz3ee
– Charlie Pulan (@charliepmullan) 24 June, 2025
Talk about standing when we need the most
Ben Docket goes to his century
@IGCOM pic.twitter.com/w9D4ghrzls
– England Cricket (@NglandCrick) 24 June, 2025
Fourth innings of a top class from Ben Docket 💯!
He is showing serious patience and determination – not supporting a bit#INDVSENG #WTC25 #Benduckett #Testcrick pic.twitter.com/4b2Brdsgxxj– Sitarah Anjum Adhikari (@sitarahanjum) 24 June, 2025
