Stokes came to the crease with England 93-4 and still needing over 200 to win on the fifth and final day.

But any idea of batting for a draw was quickly dispelled when Stokes, still new to the crease, ran down the track to Tim Southee and dispatched him for a massive six over long-off.

It was just the tenth ball of Stokes innings and took England to within 200 of the target.

It was the start of a remarkable innings from Stokes who took the attack to New Zealand’s bowlers as England looked to hunt down 299 on the final day.

England are 1-0 up in the three-match series having won the first match at Lord’s. The series finishes at Headingley with the third Test beginning on Thursday 23rd June.

Watch Stokes’ outrageous shot against Southee here:

Ben Stokes hits his 96th six in Test cricket. #ENGvNZpic.twitter.com/BzNsrv4PHO

— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) June 14, 2022