Chennai Super Kings fans were glued to their screens on Sunday as Ben Stokes put on a batting masterclass against Australia at Lord’s. Stokes’ innings of 155 was one of the most incredible things they had ever seen, and it was a joy to watch him play.
Stokes came to the crease with England in trouble at 45/4, and he proceeded to take the attack to the Australian bowlers. He hit 9 sixes and 9 fours, and at times, he looked completely unstoppable. He even hit a six off the first ball he faced from Josh Hazlewood.
Ben Stokes the embodiment of Bazball
This inning was an embodiment of everything England’s new approach, “Bazball,” stands for. This is a term that has been coined to describe England’s new, aggressive batting style. Stokes’ innings were a perfect example of this style, and it is sure to inspire other batsmen to play with the same kind of freedom and attacking intent.
However, what makes this inning even more impressive is the fact that he did it on a pitch that was offering plenty of assistance to the bowlers. The ball was seaming and swinging, and Stokes had to play some incredible shots to survive. But he never gave up and kept fighting until the very end.
England fails to conquer at Lord’s
In the end, Stokes’ innings fell just short as England lost by 43 runs. But even in defeat, Stokes’ performance was nothing short of heroic. He showed incredible courage and determination, and he gave his team every chance to win.
As a CSK fan, I was particularly proud of Stokes’ innings. He is one of my favourite players, and I have always been impressed by his all-around ability. He is a brilliant batsman, a world-class bowler, and a fantastic fielder. And he is also a great leader.
Stokes’ innings at Lord’s was a reminder of just how special a player he is. He is one of the best cricketers in the world, and he is an inspiration to us all.
Here is a more detailed look at Stokes’ batting performance:
- He scored 155 runs off 214 balls.
- He hit 9 sixes and 9 fours.
- He had a strike rate of 72.41.
- He faced 102 dots balls.
- Josh Hazlewood dismissed him.
Stokes’ innings was a masterclass in how to bat on a difficult pitch. He showed great patience and discipline, and he never gave up. He is a true warrior and an inspiration to us all.
