Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

Bahrain Telegraph - Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

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Stokes century revives England against Netherlands / Photo: © AFP

Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

SPORTS 08.11.2023

Ben Stokes scored his maiden World Cup hundred as he rescued England from a top-order collapse against the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday.

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A reverse swept four off paceman Paul van Meekeren saw Stokes, battling a longstanding knee injury, to the landmark in 78 balls, including five sixes.

Reigning champions England, rock-bottom of the 10-team table, were 192-6 when Stokes was joined in the middle by fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes (51) but the pair's stand of 129 took the total past 300.

Z.al-Wasmi--BT

Bahrain Telegraph - Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

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