Ashes 2019 LIVE: Result and reaction as Ben Stokes 135 completes miracle comeback over Australia

Follow LIVE reaction from an astonishing day of Test cricket

The Ashes in Numbers

England's Ben Stokes defiantly took the game to Australia to save their Ashes hopes in the third Test at Headingley with one of the greatest innings ever seen.

Stokes pulled off a 76-run partnership with his final teammate, Jack Leach, hitting sixes for fun in a remarkable solo effort.

The series remains alive and goes to the fourth Test at Old Trafford all square. Follow LIVE reaction below.

Test preview:

When is the third Test?

The third Test takes place on 22-26 August.

What time does it start?

The toss takes place at 10:30am in Thursday, with play scheduled to get underway at 11am each day.

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage of each day’s play will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports The Ashes from 10am.

Key Points

• Ben Stokes miraculous 135 pulls off famous comeback
• England level series 1-1 heading to Old Trafford

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