https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com Latest news from 2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com (c)2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com en-gb Sunday 02 Jun 2024 https://2.4.cricwaves-hrd.appspot.com/cricket/news/articles/1e08L6BRkL_drh-sevawcirc/ben-stokes-heroics-in-vain-as-australia-go-2-0-up-in-ashes-2023.html England captain Ben Stokes scored a brilliant 155, but could not guide his side to victory in the second Ashes 2023 Test against Australia at Lord’s on Sunday, July 2. The left-hander struck nine fours and as many sixes in a belligerent knock to give England hopes of chasing down 371. However, the hosts could not stand up to the challenge after losing their captain and finished on 327 all-out.