Watch: Ben Stokes hit an exact replica of his famous reverse-swept six against Nathan Lyon at Headingley in the 2019 Ashes in his final innings of the 2023 World Cup, this time taking down Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha.
England’s World Cup defense did not go to plan, but Stokes regained his form at the end of the group stage, finishing with two half-centuries and a hundred in the final three innings.
In what many are predicting will be his last ODI innings, with England’s 2025 Champions Trophy spot still not completely certain, he led his team to an impressive performance with 84 of his 76 hits. led to.
The highlight was Salman’s reverse hit, sending Pakistan’s part-time spinner high into the offside at the back of the pitch, or leg side depending on how you look at it. The blow immediately drew comparisons to Stokes’ famous six against Lyon, who scored an unbeaten 135 against Australia. This batting is considered one of the greatest Test innings of all time, resulting in a one-wicket victory with a record score of 10 wickets.
England are seventh in the World Cup table, but based on net run rate they are only a fraction of the way behind bottom-placed Netherlands. A win almost guarantees him a top-eight spot and a spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Watch the Ben Stokes reverse-hit six below:
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