US EditionBen Stokes’ Gritty 36 Keeps England’s Ashes Hopes Alive in Second Test
Ben Stokes’ cautious innings helped England erase a deficit and take a 16-run lead to avoid defeat and extend the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, officials said.
- On Sunday at the Gabba, England skipper Ben Stokes scored a watchful 36 to shepherd his side through Day 4's opening session without losing a wicket in the second Test.
- England resumed Sunday at 134-6 and batted watchfully, taking 18.2 overs to score 43 runs as Australia bowled tightly, mixing short-pitched deliveries and using part-timers after omitting Nathan Lyon.
- Stokes shared a 96-run stand with Will Jacks that ended when Steve Smith took a stunning slip catch, but a thick edge off Scott Boland flew over Cam Green to sustain the partnership.
- Stokes' innings kept the day-night match alive at the Gabba and ensured Australia must bat again to avoid a 2-0 series lead, preserving England's hope to reach Day 5.
- Australia had earlier posted 511, with Mitchell Starc scoring 77 after taking 10 and six wickets in previous innings, giving them a 177-run first-innings lead and setting a 65-run victory target.
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