Tag: England cricket
Ben Stokes shatters 89-year record with 5/23 masterclass to cripple Australia in Ashes opener
Ben Stokes shattered an 89-year-old Ashes record with 5/23 against Australia at Optus Stadium on November 22, 2025, becoming the first England captain in 43 years to take a five-wicket haul in an Ashes Test and giving England a crucial lead in the series opener.