England captain Ben Stokes has an impeccable record when it comes to playing at Old Trafford, Manchester. The all-rounder has had some phenomenal games at the venue, more so with the bat, boasting of an average of 53.63. As a bowler too, he has been quite effective. Ahead of the IND vs ENG 4th Test in Manchester, India should be very worried about Stokes the batter than the bowler, for numbers prove that he is superior with the willow than the Dukes ball.
Can India handle Ben Stokes menace in Manchester?
Despite England counting on Stokes as a bowler more than a batter in the ongoing IND vs ENG Test series, the England captain has a much record with the bat in Manchester. In 8 matches and 12 innings played so far at the venue, the all-rounder has 579 runs and averages 53.63, including a couple of hundreds and three half-centuries. His highest score oif 176 came against the West Indies in 2020.
With the ball, he isn’t as lethal, having bagged 6 wickets, including best match figures of 3/43.
Ben Stokes batting stats at Old Trafford
| Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 12 | 579 | 176 | 53.63 | 2 | 3 |
Ben Stokes bowling stats at Old Trafford
| Wickets | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Average | Economy | Best Match Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 27 | 0 | 141 | 47 | 5.22 | 3/43 |
So far in the IND vs ENG Test series, Stokes has 163 runs to his name with the bat and has taken 11 wickets. His best figures with the ball came in the Leeds Test when he picked up 4 wickets in the 1st innings. At Lord’s, he was England’s hero in the 2n innings as he bagged 3 scalps to guide the teamto a brilliant 22-run win against Shubman Gill and co.
