Watch: Ben Stokes' priceless reaction to his doppelg?nger in the stands at Trent Bridge
During the match, there was a hilarious incident that had spectators and athletes chuckling when the cameras caught a person resembling Ben Stokes, an iconic batsman, among the crowd.
England claimed a decisive win over the West Indies on the 4th day of the second Test at Trent Bridge, but the focus wasn't solely on the cricket game. During the match, there was a hilarious incident that had spectators and athletes chuckling when the cameras caught a person resembling Ben Stokes, an iconic batsman, among the crowd. His response to discovering his doppelganger on the big screen became an immediate hit on the internet.
'There¡¯s only one thing better than one Ben Stokes'
While England was batting in its second turn, Stokes, perched on the upper balcony, spotted someone on the large screen who looked exceptionally like him. Initially, Stokes couldn't help but grin at his resemblance. He then went on to imitate the man's eyewear with his fingers, which triggered a wave of chuckles from the audience. This moment of amusement was shared by all, even the commentators.
England Cricket shared the amusing video on their official media channels with the witty caption, ¡°There¡¯s only one thing better than one Ben Stokes¡Two Ben Stokes.¡± Fans flooded the post with humorous comments. One user remarked, ¡°Kane Williamson plus Stokesy,¡± while another quipped, ¡°Ben Stokes found Stokes Ben.¡± Another comment read, ¡°So I¡¯m not the only one who has done that hand gesture to get a Spiderman face.¡±
In the opening overs, Stokes managed to accumulate 69 runs, but his performance in the second innings was not as successful, ending with just a handful of runs. Consequently, he spent the remainder of the match perched on the balcony, content with the entertainment offered by his resemblance to someone else.
England beat West Indies by 241 runs
In the realm of cricket, England dominated the West Indies, winning by 241 runs to secure a 2-0 advantage in the three-Test series. Facing a target of 385 runs, the West Indies fell apart to 143 all out in just 23 overs on the fourth day. England's off-spinner Shoaib Bashir had an exceptional outing, bagging five wickets and being pivotal in the triumph.
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Inputs from Joe Root and Harry Brook, who each hit centuries for England in their second innings score of 425, were also crucial in securing the victory. England's all-out display guaranteed a memorable game, highlighted by the amusing duplicate faceoff that amused supporters and athletes.
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