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mediumBen Stokes scored an unbeaten 135 to complete a stunning one-wicket win for England over Australia at Headingley in the 2019 Ashes. Who was his last-wicket partner during the tense finish?
✓Jack Leach
BJofra Archer
CStuart Broad
DChris Woakes
Answer Explanation
Jack Leach batted out the tense final stages alongside Stokes, famously finishing with 1 not out, as England chased down 359 to win by one wicket in what became known as the 'Miracle of Headingley'.
Ben Stokes in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 122 | 7,273 | 34.5 | 258 | 252 | 6/22 |
| ODI | 114 | 3,463 | 41.2 | 182 | 74 | 5/61 |
| T20I | 43 | 585 | 21.7 | 52* | 26 | 3/26 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Ben Stokes profile
Jack Leach in numbers
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 39 | 498 | - | 92 | 142 | 5/66 |
International career numbers, kept up to date. Full Jack Leach profile
Compare Ben Stokes and Jack Leach side by side
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