“Ben Stokes, take a bow!” – Twitter explodes after historic all-round show
Ben Stokes makes history with a century and a five-wicket haul in the Manchester Test vs India. Becomes the first England captain to achieve the feat in 148 years.
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Ben Stokes once again proved why he's among the finest all-rounders in modern-day cricket with a heroic all-round performance in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford, Manchester. The England captain struck an unbeaten 103 and claimed 5 wickets for 72 runs to script a historic feat, becoming only the eighth English player to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test match.
Stokes had last scored a Test century over a year ago during the Lord’s Ashes Test in June 2023 but returned to form in style, producing a valiant knock even after suffering a hamstring injury mid-innings. He had to retire hurt on Day 3 but returned to the crease later in the day to continue his charge, steering England to a commanding position.
England Players with 100 & 5-Wicket Haul in the Same Test
| Player | Opponent | Runs | Wickets | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Greig | West Indies | 148 | 6/164 | Bridgetown | 1974 |
| Ian Botham | New Zealand | 103 | 5/73 | Christchurch | 1978 |
| Ian Botham | Pakistan | 108 | 8/34 | Lord’s | 1978 |
| Ian Botham | India | 114 | 6/58, 7/48 | Mumbai (WS) | 1980 |
| Ian Botham | Australia | 149* | 6/95 | Leeds | 1981 |
| Ian Botham | New Zealand | 138 | 5/59 | Wellington | 1984 |
| Gus Atkinson | Sri Lanka | 118 | 5/62 | Lord’s | 2024 |
| Ben Stokes | India | 103* | 5/72 | Manchester | 2025 |
First England Captain to Achieve the Feat
In England’s long Test history dating back to 1877, Stokes became the first captain to score a century and claim a five-wicket haul in the same match. This puts him in an elite global club of only five captains who have managed this rare double.
Captains with 100 and Five-Wicket Haul in a Test
| Player | Team | Runs | Wickets | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denis Atkinson | West Indies | 219 | 5/56 | Australia | Bridgetown | 1955 |
| Garry Sobers | West Indies | 174 | 5/41 | England | Leeds | 1966 |
| Mushtaq Mohammad | Pakistan | 121 | 5/28 | West Indies | Port of Spain | 1977 |
| Imran Khan | Pakistan | 117 | 6/98, 5/82 | India | Faisalabad | 1983 |
| Ben Stokes | England | 103* | 5/72 | India | Manchester | 2025 |
100 + 5-Wicket Haul vs India in a Test
Stokes also became the seventh cricketer overall to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same Test against India, joining some legendary names.
| Player | Team | Runs | Wickets | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collie Smith | West Indies | 100 | 5/90 | Delhi | 1959 |
| Garry Sobers | West Indies | 104 | 5/63 | Kingston | 1962 |
| Bruce Taylor | New Zealand | 105 | 5/86 | Kolkata | 1965 |
| Ian Botham | England | 114 | 6/58, 7/48 | Mumbai (WS) | 1980 |
| Imran Khan | Pakistan | 117 | 6/98, 5/82 | Faisalabad | 1983 |
| Roston Chase | West Indies | 137* | 5/121 | Kingston | 2016 |
| Ben Stokes | England | 103* | 5/72 | Manchester | 2025 |
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Other Milestones
Most Test Centuries for England from No. 5-7:
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Ian Bell | 16 |
| Ian Botham | 14 |
| Ben Stokes | 14* |
| Jonny Bairstow | 11 |
| Graham Thorpe | 11 |
- This was Stokes’ 14th Test century, second vs India, and third as captain.
- Ended a 36-innings century drought, having last scored a hundred in June 2023 at Lord’s during the Ashes.
Ben Stokes continues to redefine leadership and all-round excellence for England. Even with injury setbacks, his commitment to perform under pressure remains unmatched. His performance at Old Trafford will go down as one of the great captains’ knocks in modern Test history.
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