Ben Stokes extraordinary innings breaks the internet

Ben Stokes 135 not out guided England to an incredible Ashes comeback against the odds on Sunday as Australia looked set to take Ashes victory.

England’s win, which levels the Ashes series, included a record run chance in Test cricket for the home side after a first innings score of just 67 all out.

And following the remarkable victory, which includes stokes being dropped on 34 and 116 runs, social media just couldn’t handle what had happened.

England’s official Twitter account tweeted this immediately after the incredible win:

This is the moment England claimed an historic win:

Geoffrey Boycott called it the best cricket moment he has ever seen:

Stuart Broad gave a behind the scenes look at the aftermath of the win:

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was full of praise for the man who won England the game:

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