Australia emerged victorious in an exciting encounter at Lord’s in London, defeating England by 43 runs in the second Test of the continuing Ashes collection. Regardless of a heroic efficiency from England’s captain Ben Stokes, the house workforce fell brief as Australia took a commanding 2-0 lead within the collection.
Stokes took middle stage as England gave the impression to be cruising in the direction of victory. Nonetheless, the Three Lions’ hopes had been dashed after Stokes was dismissed following a masterful knock of 155 runs. With England’s final pair of James Anderson and Josh Tongue including 25 runs for the ultimate wicket, they managed to delay the inevitable for a quick interval.
Paying homage to his iconic 2019 Headingley knock, Stokes reached his century with a flurry of three consecutive sixes off the bowling of Cameron Inexperienced. The English skipper, fueled by Jonny Bairstow‘s controversial run-out on the ultimate day, unleashed an onslaught on the Australian assault. Stokes, who was on 62 off 126 balls when Bairstow departed, unleashed a barrage of boundaries within the following overs, focusing on Inexperienced particularly. He struck three fours in Inexperienced’s over, adopted by a first-ball 4 and three consecutive sixes within the subsequent over, finally reaching his thirteenth Check century.
Other than Stokes, Ben Duckett performed an important function, scoring 83 earlier than changing into the primary dismissal of the ultimate day with the workforce rating at 177. Stuart Broad contributed 11 runs and offered very important help to Stokes, because the duo shared an important 108-run partnership for the seventh wicket. After Stokes’ departure, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood every took a wicket, ending with three wickets apiece. Mitchell Starc additionally made his presence felt with three scalps, together with the ultimate wicket of Josh Tongue.
With Australia now holding a 2-0 lead within the collection, England faces an uphill battle to stage a comeback within the remaining matches. The Ashes rivalry continues to captivate cricket followers globally, and the third Check guarantees one other enthralling battle between the 2 cricketing powerhouses.
Right here is how Twitter reacted:
I wasn’t joking about calling Ben Stokes probably the most aggressive bloke I’ve performed in opposition to. Innings of the best high quality however Australia is simply too good in the meanwhile 👍
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 2, 2023
A gutting finish to a different sensational Check match…
Australia lead 2️⃣-0️⃣ within the collection.#EnglandCricket | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/doJmO5VWmG
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2023
A 43-run win for Australia after an enthralling, spiteful and thrilling day 5. #Ashes
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) July 2, 2023
Australia simply must win 1 match to win the Ashes in England for the primary time in 22 years. pic.twitter.com/2fHIeOBpHW
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 2, 2023
Headingley 2019 to Lord’s 2023. pic.twitter.com/Chju6d4PWF
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/GNexhipi/standing/1675523691604774913
Australia received the Lord’s Check and took a 2-0 lead within the #Ashes2023 #Ashes #ENGvAUS #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/n5IXLGohF3
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 2, 2023
The wonderful run continues at Lord’s for AUS
It’s 127 years since they final misplaced batting first
— Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) July 2, 2023
2-0.
Higher workforce received.
Stokes was wonderful.
Nice drama.#Ashes
— PK (@paulkak) July 2, 2023
What a Match.. 🔥
What a Innings by stokes.😍
Check Cricket at its finest.. ❤
Nicely performed England.. 👏👏
Congratulations Australia.. 👏👏
Koi nahi yaha se bhi Eng 3-2 se jeet sakta ha.. ❤❤#Ashes pic.twitter.com/ZQyIdPKFTG— Hสᴍzส ᴍehสℝ🇵🇰🇵🇰 (@Hamza___56) July 2, 2023
Stunning quantity of concern from those who had been “solely involved concerning the leisure, not the outcome”….😂#Ashes2023 #Ashes #ENGAUS
— Ed (@terkey76) July 2, 2023
Highest Rating in 4th Check Inning at every batting place
1 – Gavaskar (221)
2 – J Darling (160)
3 – G Headley (223)
4 – Babar Azam (196)
5 – Nathan Astle (222)
6 – 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 (155)
7 – Gilchrist (149)
8 – D Vettori (140)
9 – M Johnson (61)
10 – T Southee (77)
11 – S…— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) July 2, 2023
Australia go 2-0 up 😊#Ashes
— Ahsan Awan (@Pharmacist_awan) July 2, 2023
2-0. Bought nearer than what it ought to’ve although. #Ashes
— Samuel Energy 🇦🇺 (@SamuelPower68) July 2, 2023
