Ben Stokes claims his 3rd five-wicket haul in Ashes: Stats
What's the story
Ben Stokes picked five wickets from just six overs to help England restrict Australia to 123/9 at stumps on Day 1 of the 1st Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Stokes introduced himself in the 28th over of Australia's innings. He was rewarded in his 2nd over and then maintained the flow. From 76/4, Australia were reduced to 123/9 with Stokes ruling Perth.
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A brilliant spell from Stokes
Australia were recovering from early blows with Travis Head and Cameron Green forging a stand of 45 runs. It was Stokes who dismissed the dangerous Head. And soon thereafter, he also got the scalp of Green. Australia fought back with a 35-run stand between Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc. However, Stokes ended their resilience and ended the day with three more wickets.
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6th five-wicket haul for Stokes in Tests
Stokes picked 5 wickets for 23 runs from his six overs (1 maiden). The right-arm pacer has now raced to 235 Test wickets at an average of 31.06 from 116 matches. This was his 6th five-wicket haul in Tests. Versus the Aussies, Stokes now has 46 Ashes scalps from 25 matches (32 innings) at 35.21. He picked his 3rd five-wicket haul in The Ashes.