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

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

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.

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Other Milestones

Most Test Centuries for England from No. 5-7:

• 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.

Twitter reaction for Ben Stokes:

• The greatest there was is and ever will be...
• The greatest allrounder of this generation...
• The most competitive block ever
• The Clutch Goat...

5 wkt with the ball and now a classic century with the bat - Captain
Take a Bow Benjamin Andrew Stokes 🐐🤍 pic.twitter.com/nFwSCaoUYx

— ᴠᴀᴍᴏs ᴠɪʀᴀᴛ (@SachinPvk) July 26, 2025

What a man , what a player , what a brilliant hundred by one and only Gangster of Cricket - Ben Stokes 💯 pic.twitter.com/ZZaDGelDWx

— xuenain (@meer_xuenain) July 26, 2025

#INDvENG #INDvsENG

STOKES 14th CENTURY in Test 🔥🔥

What a dream match for #BenStokes 🫡🫡
5 wicket haul and 100 💪💪

Fiver after 8 years and a century after 2 years 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Bb3ZtNfVbg

— Khan (@Khanmohammed12) July 26, 2025

shubman clown gill asked
- where is bazball
- get some balls

benjamin andrew stokes replied
- fifer and century in a single match pic.twitter.com/iD76q9pNxH

— iNaveenVijayakumar (@iNaveentalks) July 26, 2025

5 wicket haul and a century

Ben fuckinng stokes pic.twitter.com/5SPIP4IEbU

— Sai (@KrishnaMSaiD) July 26, 2025

THE REACTIONS OF CAPTAIN BEN STOKES WHEN HE COMPLETED HIS HUNDRED. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ffrkH9AjKA

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) July 26, 2025

🚨 BEN STOKES BECOMES FIRST CAPTAIN IN 42 YEARS TO SMASH A CENTURY & TAKE A FIFER IN THE SAME TEST! 💥🔥

pic.twitter.com/jvyOsGaKim

— maddyCric (@imRaghav001) July 26, 2025

👉 CENTURY FOR BEN STOKES.

🏏CAPTAINS KNOCK FROM BEN STOKES.#INDvsENG #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/V0Um8PNKkA

— Fan Of Cricket 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@techsmart484675) July 26, 2025