England captain Ben Stokes, who is known for his stunning all-round skills, pulled off a marvelous catch to dismiss Australia counterpart Pat Cummins during day 2 of the ongoing fifth Test match at The Oval.
In yet another thrilling day of the Ashes cricket swayed from one way to another. The Australians have taken a slender lead of 12 runs heading into the second innings on Saturday. However, it was Ben Stokes that ended the day and sent England fans into a frenzy.
Ben Stokes Took A Stunning Catch
As the ball sailed over for what looked like a six, the England captain took a juggling catch. He leaped up to prevent the boundary and caught the ball in the process. As the momentum was taking him over the boundary, he quickly threw the ball back into the air. This gave him a chance to take a step back onto the pitch to take the wicket in a remarkable piece of quick thinking.
It gave his team a much-needed wicket to the side and saw the play end on a loopy day for the Australian cricket team. The video of the same has been going viral on the internet. Watch it here:
What a way to finish the day! 😮
A stunning grab from the captain brings Day 2 to a close 👏
Australia lead by 1️⃣2️⃣ at the end of the first innings…#EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/EdsUjrfmk7
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 28, 2023
Fans on social media went into a frenzy after the sensational effort by the England captain. Check out the reactions of the fans:
Beast🔥
— AT⚡️ (@Elvintweetz) July 28, 2023
That's a ridiculous catch by Ben Stokes 🔥🔥🔥
— James Swan (@jamesswan88) July 28, 2023
WHAT A CATCH FROM BEN STOKES TO END THE INNINGS AND THE DAYS PLAY!!!#ENGvAUS #Ashes2023pic.twitter.com/wwKCOU1BsJ
— Muhammad Zain (@_muhammadzain1) July 28, 2023
Words can't express just how far arse over tit I would fall if I attempted that Ben Stokes catch. Arms, legs everywhere; 6 to the opposition; call the doctor. #Ashes2023 @benstokes38
— Steve Tallantyre @tallantyre.bsky.social (@stevetallantyre) July 28, 2023
Ben Stokes you madman 😂 what a catch
— 2 Ramzan 2 Furious (@RamzanNumberTwo) July 28, 2023
Talking about the game, Australia started the final session at 186/7, with Steve Smith (40*) and Pat Cummins (1*) at the crease. Smith and Cummins carried on with their partnership. Smith survived a run-out attempt by Bairstow.
Australia brought up their 200 runs in 78.3 overs. In the 81st over, Smith smashed Stuart Broad for two back-to-back fours to bring up his fifty in 98 balls. Smith and Cummins eventually brought up their fifty-run partnership. Their partnership came to an end after Smith was caught behind by Jonny Bairstow for 71 off 123 balls, consisting of six fours. Australia was 239/8 at that point. Australia crossed the 250-run mark in 92.5 overs. Australia was bundled for 295 in reply to England’s 283 in the first innings.
