Ben Stokes 10 out of 10, Tim Paine 0: England v Australia third Ashes Test player ratings

England allrounder Stokes hit 135 not out to guide England to an unthinkable one-wicket victory at Headingley to level the series at 1-1

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Paul Radley

Aug 25, 2019

Ben Stokes produced his second "once-in-a-lifetime" performance of the summer as his magnificent century powered England to an unthinkable one-wicket victory at Headingley to keep the Ashes alive.

Stokes hit 135 not out to even eclipse his match-winning turn in the World Cup final, to lead England to their record chase of 359.

Stokes hit eight sixes and 11 fours as he instantly laid claim to one of the greatest innings of all time, while Leach's solitary run was the one that levelled the scores.

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England's Jack Leach and Ben Stokes (right) celebrate victory during day four of the third Ashes Test match at Headingley, Leeds. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 25, 2019. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: Tim Goode/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. No commercial use without prior written consent of the ECB. Still image use only. No moving images to emulate broadcast. No removing or obscuring of sponsor logos.

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