Stokes’ Record‑Breaking Stats Highlight His Impact on England Cricket

Ben Stokes entered international cricket in 2011 and quickly became a cornerstone of England’s line‑up. In Tests he amassed 14 centuries and 37 half‑centuries, while also claiming 252 wickets. In One‑Day Internationals he recorded five hundreds, 24 fifties and 74 wickets, and in T20s he added 585 runs and 26 wickets. As captain from 2022, he led England to series victories across four continents, cementing an aggressive, positive style that analysts label "Bazball". His statistical footprint underlines a player who could both dominate with the bat and turn games with the ball.