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In the third Ashes Test, England captain Ben Stokes surpassed MS Dhoni to become the most successful captain in a 250+ run chase. Stokes led England to chase down a target of 251 runs against Australia, keeping the series alive.
This victory marked Stokes' fifth win as captain in a 250+ run chase, surpassing MS Dhoni's record of four such wins for India. The Ashes 2023 series has been incredibly competitive, with all three matches going down to the wire. Australia won the first two games, putting England in a must-win situation for the third Test.
In the third Test, Australia batted first and posted a below-par score of 263, thanks to Mitchell Marsh's impressive 118. England was bowled out for 237, but Ben Stokes played a crucial innings of 80 runs to keep them in the game.
Australia's batting performance was disappointing once again as they were bowled out for 224, setting England a target of 251 runs. England started well but lost wickets quickly due to Mitchell Starc's excellent bowling. At 171-6, still 80 runs away from victory, a composed 75-run knock by Harry Brook and an unbeaten 32 by Chris Woakes helped England secure a thrilling 3-wicket win.
Ben Stokes has been in exceptional form with the bat throughout the series. In the second Test, he scored 155 runs in a chase of 371, almost single-handedly guiding England to victory. However, his dismissal turned the tide in favor of Australia, who won the match by 43 runs.
After the third Test victory, Ben Stokes expressed his delight and praised the team's efforts. He mentioned the importance of selecting players who can have a significant impact on the game and highlighted the contributions of returning players Mark Wood and Chris Woakes. Stokes also acknowledged Woakes' consistency and hoped for similar performances in the future.
Overall, the Ashes series has been intense and closely contested, with both teams displaying their fighting spirit and determination.
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