• England’s Ben Stokes smashed his fourth ton in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand.

  • This was Stokes first century in the 50-over format since 2017.

Twitter erupts as England star Ben Stokes hits first ODI century after returning from retirement in ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI
Ben Stokes hits 4th ton in ODIs (Image Source: Twitter)

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The cricketing world was set ablaze as England star Ben Stokes stormed back into the One Day International (ODI) arena with a jaw-dropping century against New Zealand in the 3rd ODI at The Oval in London.

Stokes, renowned for his all-round cricketing prowess, smashed his fourth ODI century in spectacular fashion, taking just 76 balls to reach the three-figure mark. This remarkable hundred ended a six-year drought, with his last ODI century dating back to a Champions Trophy match against Australia in June 2017.

Notably, Stokes had announced his retirement from ODI format last year, citing concerns over workload management after being named the Test captain of the side. Stokes scored a half-century in the first ODI against Black Caps in Cardiff. Though he fell cheaply for just 1 run in the 2nd ODI, Stokes bounced back emphatically in the 3rd ODI.

Notably, Trent Boult rattled the England top-order early on at The Oval, reducing them to a precarious 13 for 2. Stokes, joined by Dawid Malan, who returned to the ODI side following a paternity break, formed a sensational 199-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Stokes unleashed a relentless assault on the bowlers, hammering 11 boundaries and 3 sixes to achieve his 4th ODI century.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

This remarkable performance has ignited speculation about Stokes’s evolving role in the England ODI squad and the impact he might have in the forthcoming ODI World Cup 2023. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the tournament, and Stokes’s triumphant return has added an extra layer of anticipation to the event.

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