Ben Stokes hits fastest Test 250 to put England in control against SA
Updated On: 04 January, 2016 08:57 AM IST | | AFP
<p>England batsman Ben Stokes scores fastest 250 in Test history (196 balls) as visitors declare at a massive 629-6; South Africa 141-2 at stumps</p>
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his double century against South Africa in Cape Town yesterday
Cape Town: England all-rounder Ben Stokes hit a thrilling double century as he and Jonny Bairstow battered the South African bowlers into submission on the second day of the second Test at Newlands yesterday.
England's Ben Stokes celebrates his double century against South Africa in Cape Town yesterday. Pic/AFP
Stokes slammed 258 and Bairstow made 150 not out before England declared on 629 for six. The pair shared a world Test record sixth wicket partnership of 399. Stokes' score was the highest by a number six batsman in Tests.
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