Australia’s dominance continues in the Ashes 2023 series as they secure a 43-run victory over England in the second Test at Lord’s.
England captain Ben Stokes steals the show with a record-breaking innings of 155 runs in the fourth innings, making it the highest individual score by an England captain in a Test match.
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli praises Stokes on Twitter, calling him the most competitive player he has faced. Kohli commends Stokes’ outstanding innings while acknowledging Australia’s dominance in the series.
“I wasn’t joking when I called Ben Stokes the most competitive bloke I’ve played against. Innings of the highest quality but Australia is too good at the moment,” Kohli’s tweet receives three million views on Twitter.
On the final day, Stokes starts cautiously with Ben Duckett and later unleashes a flurry of boundaries, scoring 50 runs in five overs before lunch. His attacking display includes three consecutive sixes off Cameron Green.
Stokes continues his aggressive approach in the second session, reducing the gap to below 100 runs with support from Stuart Broad. However, Stokes’ dismissal triggers a collapse in England’s batting lineup, leading to a quick end to the match. Josh Hazlewood and wicketkeeper Alex Carey play crucial roles in Australia’s victory.
With this win, Australia takes a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The Australian team exhibits their prowess by taking four quick wickets on the fourth day, establishing themselves as clear favorites for another victory. Despite Stokes’ valiant efforts, the rest of the English lineup crumbles under pressure and fails to sustain the momentum.