Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Stokes Joins Elite Cricket Club with Five-Wicket Haul
Ben Stokes, the England cricket captain, had an excellent day in a recent Test match.
He took five wickets with his bowling.
This achievement put him in an elite group of cricketers who have both scored many centuries and taken many wickets.
Only a few legendary players like Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, and Jacques Kallis have done the same.
Stokes's performance helped his team, and he is currently leading in the number of wickets taken in the series.
Ben Stokes achieved a rare feat in Test cricket on Day 2 of the 4th Test in Manchester.
Stokes took a five-wicket haul against India, finishing with figures of 5 for 72.
He became only the fourth cricketer in Test history to score 10+ centuries and take 5+ five-wicket hauls.
Other players on this list include Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, and Jacques Kallis.
Stokes is currently the leading wicket-taker of the series with 16 scalps.
- Who
- Ben Stokes.
- What
- Ben Stokes took a five-wicket haul in a Test match.
- When
- During Day 2 of the 4th Test.
- Where
- At Old Trafford in Manchester.
- Why
- To achieve a rare milestone in cricket history and help his team.
- Player
- Ben Stokes
- Match
- 4th Test
- Location
- Manchester
- Wicket Haul
- 5 for 72
- Notable Players
- Garfield Sobers, Ian Botham, Jacques Kallis
- Series Wickets
- 16