England all-rounder Ben Stokes once again starred with the bat as he top-scored for his side and helped them post a decent total of 353/10 in the fiไrst innings of the opening Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
Resuming his innings from 67 not out on Day 2,✅ Stokes was all set to reach the three-figure mark before Ross Taylor pulled off a stunning catch to send him back f෴or 91.
It happened in the 101st over of the match.ꦯ Though fast bowler 🔯Tim Southee got the big wicket of Stokes, credit should go to Taylor, who timed his jump to perfection and completed the one-handed stunner.
Here’s the video:
THAT catch!
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In response to England’s first innings total, the Black Caps were 394/6 at stumps on Day 3. The hosts lead by 41 runs with wicketkeeper BJ Watling batting on unbeaten 119 and all-rounder Mitchell Santner on 31 not out.
