2nd ENG vs SA Test: Ben Stokes’ ton helps England take big lead

England were 330-6 at the time of going to press on the second day, 179 runs ahead of South Africa’s meagre first innings score of 151. Stokes was dismissed for 103

2nd ENG vs SA Test: Ben Stokes' ton helps England take big lead

Ben Stokes. Pic/AFP

Ben Stokes scored his first century since being appointed England’s full-time captain as the hosts established a commanding advantage over South Africa in the second Test at Old Trafford on Friday.

England were 330-6 at the time of going to press on the second day, 179 runs ahead of South Africa’s meagre first innings score of 151. Stokes was dismissed for 103. He shared a 173-run stand with wicketkeeper Ben Foakes (72 not out), having come together with England trailing at 147-5 after fast bowler Anrich Nortje removed overnight batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley.

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