England batter Ben Stokes struck a half-century in his first One-Day International (ODI) since reversing his retirement from the format through the first ODI in opposition to New Zealand in Cardiff on Friday.
Walking in at quantity 4 with England 80 for 2 after being despatched into bat, Stokes steadied the innings with a watchful knock whereas captain Jos Buttler hit a quickfire 48-ball half-century.
Stokes then reached his fifty off 67 deliveries by launching Rachin Ravindra for a six earlier than falling two balls later.
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Stokes, named in England’s provisional squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, is that includes in his first ODI since July 19, 2022 in opposition to South Africa.
The England Test captain stop ODIs final 12 months stating taking part in in all three codecs was “unsustainable”. The maverick all-rounder who was illustrious in England’s ODI World Cup win in 2019 over the Kiwis was requested to reverse his retirement by the England administration. England nationwide selector Luke Wright stated the all-rounder’s return will add to the group’s “match-winning ability”.
Stokes has amassed almost 3000 runs within the format from 106 matches with three centuries and 22 fifties. The 32-year-old has additionally picked up 74 wickets at a median of 42.39.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com