Ben Stokes Breaks Personal Record in Test Series Against India

Ben Stokes Shines with Ball in Test Series

The captain of England, Ben Stokes, has been performing exceptionally well in the ongoing Test series against India. Although he hasn't made significant contributions with the bat in all four matches, his bowling has troubled Indian batsmen considerably. During the fourth Test match against India, Stokes broke his own record for the most overs bowled in a single Test series. In the match held in Manchester, he bowled 14 overs on the first day, conceding 47 runs and taking two wickets.

Stokes Targets Key Indian Batsmen

As a prominent all-rounder, Ben Stokes has successfully dismissed several key Indian batsmen who are known for changing the course of the match. While he may not have taken many wickets overall, he has effectively sent dangerous players back to the pavilion. In the fourth Test, he began with a five-over spell, followed by four more overs, concluding the day with another five-over spell.

Batting Performance and Bowling Achievements

Stokes has struggled to score runs, accumulating only 163 runs at an average of 27.16 across six innings, with a top score of 44. However, he stands out as England's leading wicket-taker this season, having claimed 13 wickets, with his best performance being four wickets for 66 runs. To date, he has bowled a total of 119 overs, marking the highest number of overs he has bowled in a single Test series.