England captain Ben Stokes found himself at the center of an unexpected and comical dismissal during the second Test against Pakistan in Multan on October 18, 2024. Chasing a target of 297, England succumbed to a heavy 152-run defeat, with Stokes' dramatic stumping by left-arm spinner Noman Ali becoming the standout moment of the day.

Despite England’s middle-order collapse, Stokes looked solid, scoring 37 off 36 balls at a brisk pace. However, his knock came to an abrupt and amusing end during the 28th over of England’s second innings. Trying to go big against Noman Ali, Stokes charged down the wicket, looking to smash the ball over midwicket. The crafty spinner saw Stokes’ intentions, delivering a shorter ball that spun sharply.

Stokes was completely beaten in flight, missing the ball, and losing both his balance and bat in the process. His bat slipped out of his hands, flying towards square leg as he failed to connect with the shot. Pakistan's alert wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, swiftly gathered the ball and removed the bails, completing a clean stumping that left Stokes looking visibly stunned.

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Ben Stokes lost his bat, his balance and his wicket in a single ball. 😲 (Wrote On Twitter)

The dismissal happened when England was still in the hunt for the 297-run target, but after Stokes’ exit, the team’s hopes crumbled, and they were bowled out for 144, handing Pakistan a comprehensive victory. The win helped Pakistan level the three-match Test series 1-1, setting up a thrilling final Test.