Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Ben Stokes Joins Elite Test Cricket Club
Ben Stokes, a cricket player, has achieved a significant feat in Test cricket.
He recently took five wickets in a single match for the fifth time, during a match against India in Manchester.
This accomplishment puts him in a special group of only four players who have both taken at least five wickets in a match five times and scored ten or more centuries in their Test careers.
Ben Stokes achieved his 5th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
This occurred during the 2025 Manchester Test against India.
Stokes has now joined an exclusive club of players.
He is only the fourth player to reach this milestone.
The milestone includes 5 five-wicket hauls and 10 or more Test centuries.
- Who
- Ben Stokes
- What
- Ben Stokes achieved his 5th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
- When
- During the 2025 Manchester Test.
- Where
- Manchester
- Why
- To add to his impressive record.
- Achievement
- 5th five-wicket haul in Test career
- Test Match
- 2025 Manchester Test
- Opponent
- India
- Number of Players
- 4
- Combined Achievements
- 5 five-wicket hauls and 10+ centuries
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