Ben Stokes’ maiden century as England captain and a first in four years for Ben Foakes left the hosts in complete control after two days of the second LV= Insurance Test against South Africa. Stokes closing in on McCullumBrendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 107 Ben Stokes (England) - 103 Adam Gilchrist (Australia) - 100 Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 98 Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 97A captain’s innings balancing purpose and poise from Stokes lifted England firmly into the ascendancy. Only current England Test head coach Brendon McCullum, with 107, is now ahead of Stokes, who may fancy his chances of overhauling the Kiwi before this summer is out. Ben Foakes finishing on an unbeaten 113* 👏 Scorecard/clips: https://t.co/e4go7zkGlg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvSA 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/cvoIVw2yuS — England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 26, 2022Foakes came into this Test with an average of 20.9 in 13 innings since his recall earlier this year. But while they are now level on Test centuries, Buttler played 57 matches and Foakes is into his 16th.

Source: The Herald August 26, 2022 20:10 UTC