Ben Stokes
England's Inspirational All-Rounder & Test Captain
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Benjamin Andrew Stokes
- Born
- June 4, 1991
- Birthplace
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Role
- All-rounder (Left-hand bat, Right-arm fast-medium)
- International Debut
- 2011 (ODI vs Ireland, aged 20)
- Teams
- England (captain), Chennai Super Kings (IPL)
Career Statistics
Ben Stokes's international cricket statistics across all formats
Test Cricket
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 176 | 6,000+ | 258 | 35+ | 12 | 27 | 200+ | 6/22 | 31.50 |
One Day Internationals (ODI)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 95 | 2,900+ | 102* | 38+ | 95.20 | 3 | 21 | 70+ | 5/61 | 41.80 | 6.05 |
T20 Internationals (T20I)
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40+ | 36 | 500+ | 47* | 18+ | 135+ | 25+ | 8.50 |
Biography
Benjamin Andrew Stokes was born on June 4, 1991, in Christchurch, New Zealand. His father Ged was a rugby league player and coach from Cumbria, England, and the family moved back to England when Ben was 12 years old. Stokes grew up in Cockermouth, Cumbria, before developing his cricket at Durham County Cricket Club. He quickly showed himself to be a ferociously talented all-rounder with a combative temperament, making his ODI debut for England in 2011 and his Test debut in 2013.
Stokes's career has been defined by extraordinary match-winning performances. In 2019, he produced two of the greatest innings in cricket history within the space of a few weeks. First, he scored an unbeaten 84 in the World Cup Final against New Zealand at Lord's, dragging England to a tie and an eventual victory on boundary countback in the most dramatic cricket match ever played. Weeks later, he struck a sensational unbeaten 135 in the third Ashes Test at Headingley, chasing 362 to win one of the greatest Test matches of all time. These performances earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and the ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2019.
Appointed England's Test captain in 2022, Stokes brought an ultra-aggressive, positive approach to the team dubbed "Bazball." Under his leadership, England transformed from a struggling Test side into one of the most exciting teams in world cricket, pursuing daring run chases and aggressive declarations. With over 6,000 Test runs and 200+ wickets, Stokes stands as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders and one of the most captivating competitors the game has ever seen. He continues to represent England and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Major Achievements
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2019 ICC Cricket World Cup Winner
Scored an unbeaten 84* in the final against New Zealand at Lord's, the defining innings of the greatest World Cup Final ever.
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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019
Voted the UK's top sportsperson after his extraordinary World Cup and Ashes performances.
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Headingley 135* vs Australia (2019 Ashes)
Scored an unbeaten 135 to chase 362 and win one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history.
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ICC Cricketer of the Year 2019
Named the world's best cricketer after a year of remarkable all-round performances.
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England Test Captain & "Bazball" Revolution
Transformed England's Test cricket with an ultra-aggressive approach as captain from 2022.
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Fastest Test 250 by an Englishman (258 vs South Africa)
Scored 258 off 198 balls against South Africa in 2016, the fastest 250 in Test history at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Ben Stokes's career
Ben Stokes played a heroic innings of 84 not out in the 2019 Cricket World Cup Final against New Zealand at Lord's. With England on the verge of defeat, Stokes dragged his team back into the match with an extraordinary display of composure and determination. The match ended in a tie after both the regulation 50 overs and a Super Over, with England winning on boundary count. It is widely regarded as the greatest cricket match ever played.
Ben Stokes is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium. He is one of the most dynamic all-rounders in cricket history, capable of winning matches with both bat and ball. He has scored over 6,000 Test runs with a highest score of 258, while also taking over 200 Test wickets with a best of 6/22. He was appointed England's Test captain in 2022.
Yes, Ben Stokes was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on June 4, 1991. His father Ged Stokes was a rugby league player and coach from Cumbria, England, who moved the family to New Zealand for coaching opportunities. The family returned to England when Ben was 12, and he went on to represent England at all levels of cricket. Ironically, he played a decisive role in England's 2019 World Cup Final victory over his country of birth, New Zealand.