Happy Birthday Ben Stokes: Here are 4 exquisite records he holds in international cricket

English all-rounder Ben Stokes happens to be one of the best all-rounders in world cricket, across formats. Since making his debut in 2011, he has had a glorious career over the past decade. As he turns 30, it is worth looking at his international records to date.

<p>When it comes to one of the most exquisite all-rounders in world cricket in the modern-day, there are quite a few names that brush our minds. While Hardik Pandya happens to be one such name, the other happens to be a renowned Englishman in the form of Ben Stokes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Stokes made his debut in 2011 and has had a prolific career in the past decade, cementing himself as one of the finest modern-day all-rounders, especially in the longest format. As he celebrates his 30th birthday on Friday, we take a look at his four top records in international cricket.</p>

When it comes to one of the most exquisite all-rounders in world cricket in the modern-day, there are quite a few names that brush our minds. While Hardik Pandya happens to be one such name, the other happens to be a renowned Englishman in the form of Ben Stokes.

Stokes made his debut in 2011 and has had a prolific career in the past decade, cementing himself as one of the finest modern-day all-rounders, especially in the longest format. As he celebrates his 30th birthday on Friday, we take a look at his four top records in international cricket.

<p><strong>Fastest 250 in Tests</strong><br />Stokes has a knack for scoring runs freely, even in the longest format, where he quickly scores. In the same light, he holds the record of having achieved the fastest 250, in just 196 deliveries, against South Africa in Cape Town in 2016.</p>

Fastest 250 in Tests
Stokes has a knack for scoring runs freely, even in the longest format, where he quickly scores. In the same light, he holds the record of having achieved the fastest 250, in just 196 deliveries, against South Africa in Cape Town in 2016.

<p><strong>Best Test innings at No 6</strong><br />Being an all-rounder, Stokes usually tends to bat at number six. Meanwhile, he holds the record of having played the best innings in Test cricket batting at the position, as he scored 258 in the same Test as above.</p>

Best Test innings at No 6
Being an all-rounder, Stokes usually tends to bat at number six. Meanwhile, he holds the record of having played the best innings in Test cricket batting at the position, as he scored 258 in the same Test as above.

<p><strong>Most runs in a Test's first session</strong><br />Stokes is so smooth when it comes to run-scoring in Tests that he also holds the record of scoring the most runs in a single session (before lunch) of a Test. He scored 130 in the same Test as above.</p>

Most runs in a Test's first session
Stokes is so smooth when it comes to run-scoring in Tests that he also holds the record of scoring the most runs in a single session (before lunch) of a Test. He scored 130 in the same Test as above.

<p><strong>Best Test partnership for 6th wicket</strong><br />Batting at number six, he produced the best stand in Tests for the sixth wicket. Along with Jonny Bairstow, he contributed to a 399-run stand for the sixth wicket in the same Test.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona</strong></p>

Best Test partnership for 6th wicket
Batting at number six, he produced the best stand in Tests for the sixth wicket. Along with Jonny Bairstow, he contributed to a 399-run stand for the sixth wicket in the same Test.

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