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Legends react as Ben Stokes' sensational performance takes England over the line

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BySoumil Khare, SportsCafe Editor

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It's Ben Stokes' world and we are just living in it. England levelled the series 1-1 after Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten ton of 135, after starting the day on just two runs, helping England chase down 359 at Headingley. Cricketing legends heaped praise on Ben Stokes after witnessing his masterclass.

Ben Stokes yet again turned out to be a hero for England as his unbeaten century took England to a thrilling one-wicket win over Australia in the Third Ashes Test at Headingley. After getting all-out for woeful 67 in the first innings England were chasing a target of 359. England's number 11 Jack Leech walked out to bat with Ben Stokes and held firm with the World Cup-winning batting star. Ben Stokes' unbeaten 135 took England over the line and levelled the five-match series at 1-1. The entire cricket fraternity lauded Ben Stokes for his stunning ton and extraordinary efforts.

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