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Ben Stokes hits unbeaten 151 in England Lions win over South Africa A

Ben Stokes hits 151 from 86 balls as England Lions cruise to an 89-run victory over South Africa A in Pretoria.

Ben Stokes offered another reminder of his qualities by leading England Lions to victory over South Africa A with an unbeaten 151 off 86 balls.

The all-rounder, whose poor form in 2014 saw him miss out on a place in the World Cup squad, guided the tourists to 378-6 from 50 overs in the fourth one-day match in Pretoria.

Stokes struck 16 sixes in his innings, including nine from his final 16 deliveries, to steal the show, but there were also half-centuries for Jason Roy (67) and Sam Billings (56).

Dean Elgar struck 79 in reply for the hosts and Chris Morris finished 58 not out, but they were unable to avoid an 89-run defeat as Stokes followed his impressive batting display by recording figures of 3-51 with the ball.

Mark Wood and Boyd Rankin both took two wickets as South Africa were eventually dismissed for 289 in the 43rd over.

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Ben Stokes of England in action during a net session ahead of the third NatWest One Day International Series match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on September 10, 2013
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