'That is ridiculous': Watch Ben Stokes stand in disbelief after striking an effortless six

Ben Stokes proved why he is backbone of England's batting line-up as he rose to occasion once again when it mattered most during ongoing second Test match between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester. hosts need to win this match in order to stay alive in three-match series. Ben took Windies bowlers to cleaners during his splendid kck but his effortless six was what had really stood out in his innings that had also surprised him as well.

'That is ridiculous'

incident happened when southpaw had already scored his 10th Test century. During 115th over bowled by Alzarri Joseph, pacer had bowled right on line of middle and leg stump as Stokes just heaved his bat straight without putting in efforts while ball made its way into stands. After hitting ball, star middle-order batsman was seen standing in disbelief and was wondering how he had mand to pull off that one. 

video was posted by England Cricket on ir official Twitter handle. Take a look.

Will England settle scores or will West Indies seal series?

After y were outplayed by a spirited West Indian team at as Bowl in Southampton, this is a must-win match for England to stay alive in three-match Test series as hosts look to settle scores at Old Trafford. England will be pumped up by return of ir regular Test skipper Joe Root who had missed previous match as he was on paternity leave. Meanwhile, star pacers James Anderson and Mark Wood have been rested for this contest.

Windies skipper Jason Holder won toss and elected to bowl first. decision seemed to be spot on as Roston Chase picked up two scalps while Alzarri Joseph contributed with one wicket as hosts were reduced to 81/3 as even skipper Joe Root (23) could t make much of an impact. Opener Dom Sibley and middle-order batsman Ben Stokes n took matters in ir own hands and ensured that visitors had reason to celebrate any furr as y added 260 runs for fourth-wicket stand. Both tched up brilliant centuries as hosts were eyeing a huge first-innings total.

Even though Sibley was dismissed for 120, Stokes still kept on going strong at 172 as England are 378/5 after 139 overs during tea break on Day 2. 

He could only add four more runs and was eventually dismissed for 176 during third session of play on Day 2. 

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