Ben Stokes had a memorable day as his match defining knock helped England outplay India by six wickets within the second ODI in Pune. The all-rounder, who arrived within the center, when vacationers have been batting at 110/1, went on to attain 99 from 52 balls, earlier than falling brief by a run from finishing his ton.
However, following his dismissal, Stokes additionally had an emotional encounter as he appeared as much as sky and remembered his late father whereas taking the lengthy stroll again to the pavilion. The all-rounder was additionally seen exhibiting the folded center finger gesture as a tribute to his father, Ged, who handed away final yr after combating a brief battle with mind most cancers.Â
Ben’s father had bought part of his finger amputated to be able to proceed his rugby league profession within the Eighties. Here is the video:Â
Ben Stokes & Krunal Pandya they each proved that boys all the time like to his Dad..
And they will do something for his or her father’s happiness even when they left this
World #BenStokes | #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/kG3owhZiWF— Sagar Kamble (@IamSKtashan) March 26, 2021
Meanwhile, a commanding show by opener Jonny Bairstow and Stokes helped the vacationers safe a powerful six-wicket win in opposition to India within the second encounter. The duo mixed to wreak havoc on the Indian bowlers, spearheaded by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, because the vacationers made mockery of a stiff 337-run chase and wrapped the proceedings inside 44 overs.Â
With this win, the three-match collection is now squared at 1-1, thus establishing an thrilling collection decider, which is all set to happen on Sunday on the similar venue. Â
