New Delhi: England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Sunday stunned the South Africans with a breathtaking hundred in Cape Town.
The left-hander raced from 74 to 100 in just 12 balls, launching a fierce attack on the Proteas' bowlers.
Outstanding batting @benstokes38. He's hit 28 from 12 balls today for a third Test ton (from 105 balls) #topman pic.twitter.com/1QsVZZKaQK
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 3, 2016
Top innings fron Ben Stokes. A great crowd to do it in front off off just 105 balls. He is the real deal for sure.#Engincontrolnow
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) January 3, 2016
Stokes got to the three-figure mark, picking up three runs with a drive to the edge of the fence off Chris Morris.
The 24-year-old completed his third Test century in just 105 balls. His innings included 16 fours and one six.
Having already won the 1st Test, Stokes now has put England in command of the second as well.