Stokes was averaging 9.8 with the bat in six innings since returning to the T20 set-up but he came to England's rescue when they needed him most in their final Super 12s match against Sri Lanka in Sydney.
England had to win to pip Australia to a second-place finish in the group but, chasing 142, they stumbled from 75 without loss after 7.1 overs to 129 for six to require 13 from the final 12 balls.
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Rotation key as fixture pile-up won't leave Ru in a spin at Reds
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Sale boss looking for Sharks to bite!
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Sport report calls for North funding
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Beating art of the city is honoured
Awards night celebrates our leading cultural lights
Buying ahome more affordable
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Thousands back hospital rebuild
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling for the urgent rebuild of a Manchester hospital.
Chance to live on 'hidden gem
A RARE opportunity has come up to live on an iconic Manchester street that has been named one of the UK's top hidden gems.
