As well as that incredible record, in the first innings alone Ben also achieved:
· Highest ever score by an England batsman at Newlands
· Most sixes (11) by an England batsman
· Most runs scored in a day of Test cricket at Newlands
· Highest score by a number six batsman
· Alongside Jonny Bairstow, the pair also reached a world record sixth-wicket partnership of 399
As we write this, South Africa are pushing on to meet England’s incredible first innings score of 629-6dec, but can Stokes’ and Bairstow’s impressive show be enough to give England the win the second Test of the series?
While we couldn’t be prouder of Ben’s achievements, England are coming back to Durham this summer for the Second Investec Test against Sri Lanka, with Durham lad Stokes anticipated to be in the squad. This is your only opportunity to see world class cricket on your doorstep in 2016. Get your tickets here or by calling our Box Office on 0844 499 4466.