List of records broken by Ben Stokes after sensational 182-run knock against New Zealand

Ben Stokes made a sensational comeback to One Day International (ODI) cricket, delivering a scintillating knock of 182 runs from just 124 balls against New Zealand on Wednesday, September 13, at London's Kennington Oval Stadium. Batting in the crucial number four position, Stokes produced a masterclass in ODI batting, coming to the crease when England found themselves in a dire situation at 13-2.

3 things you need to know

• Ben Stokes announced retirement from ODIs in 2022
• He cited workload issues as the reason behind his decision
• Stokes posted England's highest individual score in ODIs

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List of records broken by Ben Stokes

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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 13, 2023

In a fairy-tale performance, Stokes etched his name into the record books by surpassing Jason Roy's previous record for the highest individual score by an English batsman in ODIs, which stood at 180 runs against Australia in 2018. Stokes could have become the first Englishman to register a double-century in ODI cricket had he scored 18 more runs. Here's a list of records broken by Ben Stokes in the third ODI against New Zealand.

• Highest score by an English batsman in ODI cricket
• Second-highest score by a number four or below batter in ODI cricket
• Sixth-highest score by a non-opener in ODI cricket 

Stokes' remarkable innings also placed him within striking distance of becoming the first non-opening batsman to achieve an ODI double-century. All the players who have accomplished this feat thus far are openers.

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Ben Stokes comes back to the English ODI team in style

This remarkable performance marks a full-circle moment in Stokes' career, as it was only about 14 months ago that the star all-rounder had announced his retirement from ODI cricket. However, he reversed that decision last month to represent England in the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, where he aims to assist Jos Buttler's team in defending their title.

Stokes played a pivotal role in England's 2019 World Cup victory, delivering a match-winning performance in the thrilling final against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Stokes is expected to play a crucial role for England in the 50-over tournament, scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. 

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