On this day in 2019, Ben Stokes produces magnificent knock to stun Australia in 3rd Test of Ashes

On this day, four years ago, English star batter Ben Stokes wrote his name in history books after guiding his side to a a magnificent win during the third Test match of the Ashes 2019. Notably, the left-handed batter had hammered unbeaten 135 runs from 219 balls, featuring eleven boundaries and three sixes with a decent strike rate of 62, to level up the Ashes series at 1-1 after the third Test match.

In addition, during the third Test match, Australia posted 179 runs before getting all out, after being put to bat first by England skipper Joe Root. Notably, while chasing, the home team was bundled out for just 67 runs. Later, during the second inning, Tim Paine’s side racked up 246 runs while handing a target of 359 runs to the hosts. Notably, the English star made sure to stay till the end and cross the finishing line to achieve a victory by 1 wicket.

We knew if we lost this game then the Ashes were gone: Ben Stokes

Meanwhile, after an emphatic victory, star all-rounder Ben Stokes expressed his happiness during the post-match presentation. Notably, the southpaw was over the moon as he had managed to get a victory. In addition, the 32-year-old cricketer understands the game situation and what tactics they needed to win the match, when they needed 70 runs for the last wicket stand. Moreover, the Christchurch-born cricketer had an amazing feeling as he enabled his great win despite bundling out for just 67 runs in the first innings.

“I’m obviously over the moon that we’ve managed to stay in the series. We knew if we lost this game then the Ashes were gone. When a number 11 comes out needing 70 to win, I knew what I had to do in terms of the game situation. The only time I started to get a little bit nervous or panicking was when we got into single figures. To be sat here, especially after getting bowled out for 67, to still be in with a chance of getting the urn back is an amazing feeling,” Ben Stokes said after winning the third Test against the visitors.