Ben Stokes’s first hundred as England Test skipper and Ben Foakes’ maiden Test ton at home ushered the hosts into pole position on Day 2 of the second Test in Manchester on Friday. Stokes (103) and Foakes (113*) were involved in a pivotal 173-run sixth-wicket stand that set up England’s formidable first innings lead of 264 as they finished with 415/9 declared. South Africa, who had a tricky nine-over period to wade through, emerged unscathed as they went into Stumps at 23/0, still 241 adrift from making England bat again.
Ben Foakes’ looked rock-solid en route to his maiden Test ton at home👏#ENGvsSA #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/K7kVZ4peHL
— Guerilla Cricket #GCFromHome (@guerillacricket) August 27, 2022
