In the encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, England made the decision to bowl first, opting to put Australia into bat. The Australian team managed to accumulate a total of 284 runs, with Marnus Labuschagne contributing a well-constructed half-century to their score.
In response, England’s innings got off to a rocky start, losing two wickets within the first five overs. However, Dawid Malan and Ben Stokes stepped in to stabilize the innings and get the chase back on the right track.
Despite Malan’s departure, Stokes continued to lead England’s batting charge, reaching a half-century. During his impressive innings, there was a memorable moment when the outstanding all-rounder smashed a colossal six that ended up destroying a chair.
It happened on the second delivery of the 32nd over when Stokes, having just reached his half-century after a shaky beginning, was in excellent form.
He dispatched Travis Head’s well-pitched delivery for a maximum over the deep mid-wicket boundary. Stokes struck the ball with such force that it demolished a chair located beyond the boundary as it landed.