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Ben Stokes Surpasses Kapil Dev, Imran Khan; Achieves This Record

Ben Stokes, echoing cricket legends Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, achieved a milestone by surpassing 200 Test wickets in his 103rd match. Despite recent batting challenges, Stokes excelled against the West Indies, dismissing key players and accumulating 6,320 runs at an average of 35.31, joining elite company in cricket history.

In a remarkable display of skill reminiscent of legends Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, England’s Ben Stokes has etched his name into the annals of cricket history. Stokes, renowned for his prowess with both bat and ball, achieved a milestone by surpassing 200 Test wickets in his 103rd match.

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Recently, Ben Stokes faced challenges with the bat, struggling to surpass 5 runs in his last 5 Test innings. However, he showcased his bowling mastery against the West Indies, making crucial breakthroughs. In the first innings, Stokes dismissed top-scorer Mikyle Louis, conceding just 14 runs across 8 overs. His impact continued in the second innings with an early dismissal of Kirk McKenzie and a repeat of Louis’ wicket.

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Since his debut for England in 2013, Stokes has amassed 6,320 runs in Test cricket at an average of 35.31, including 13 centuries. His achievement of 200 wickets alongside these runs places him among cricket’s elite. Stokes becomes only the third player in cricket history, after Sir Garry Sobers and Jacques Kallis, to achieve the feat of scoring over 6,000 runs and taking 200 wickets in Test matches.

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Sir Garry Sobers, a West Indian cricketing legend, was the first to achieve this milestone with 8,032 runs and 235 wickets in 93 Tests. Jacques Kallis of South Africa, another iconic all-rounder, amassed 13,289 runs and claimed 292 wickets in his illustrious career spanning 166 Tests.

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Stokes’ achievement highlights his versatility and impact across formats, solidifying his status as one of England’s greatest modern cricketers and a force to be reckoned with in international cricket.

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