Ben Stokes claims 250th Test wicket in ongoing match against New Zealand
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Ben Stokes achieved his 250th Test wicket during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Stokes' remarkable spell of three wickets for 13 runs helped spark a fightback for England after a challenging first day. As of stumps on day two, England reached 223-2 in response to New Zealand's first innings total of 438, with Ben Duckett scoring a century. The match is ongoing, with play resuming soon.
- •New Zealand scored 438 all out in their first innings.
- •Stokes took three wickets in an impressive morning spell.
- •Duckett scored 113 runs, marking his return to form after a long drought.
- •The match is ongoing with England at 223-2 after 45 overs.
"Two hundred and fifty Test wickets. England rescued from the brink of defeat. And another chapter written in the legend of Ben Stokes.
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