Background
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand on June 4, 1991, Ben Stokes grew up in England and became the most complete English cricketer of his generation. His father, Ged Stokes, played rugby league, and Ben has that same combative spirit.
Playing Style
Stokes is a genuine all-rounder who bats with aggressive intent and bowls right-arm fast-medium with the ability to reverse-swing. His match-winning performances come in the biggest moments โ he seems to grow with the occasion.
Key Achievements
2019 WC Final hero (84* off 98 balls vs NZ). Won 2022 T20 WC as player. Led England as Test captain from 2022, implementing aggressive Bazball cricket. Won the 2019 WC in a Super Over. Named Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2020.
Legacy
Stokes' impact as captain transformed England from a struggling Test side to one of the most exciting teams in cricket. His willingness to chase improbable targets at high scoring rates inspired a generation of English cricketers.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Wickets | Bowl Avg | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 107 | 6,336 | 36.9 | 200+ | 32.1 | 13 | 258 |
| ODIs | 105 | 2,924 | 38.5 | 74 | 42.3 | 3 | 102* |
| T20Is | 42 | 473 | 16.1 | 20 | 30.1 | 0 | 47* |
| Year | Match | Performance | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | vs South Africa (Test) | 258 HS | Cape Town | L |
| 2019 | WC Final vs NZ | 84* (off 98) HERO | Lord's | W |
| 2019 | vs Australia (Test, Ashes) | 135* MOM | Headingley | W |
| 2022 | vs NZ (Test, chase 299) | 75* | Headingley | W |
| 2023 | vs Australia (Test) | 155 | Lord's | L |
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