Ben Stokes returns to form with 93 in latest Canterbury outing

Image: Ben Stokes reacts after being dismissed by Jacob Duffy of Otago for 97

Ben Stokes smashed 93 off 47 balls as he returned to form in his latest appearance for Canterbury.

After a difficult spell with the bat - he was run out after just one ball on Sunday and scored only two the previous weekend previous - the 26-year-old smashed six fours and seven sixes during his innings

His total of 93 off 47 balls helped Canterbury to a 217/9 score in their Super Smash match against Otago in Christchurch.

Coming in at No 4, the Englishman helped steady the ship after Otago picked up two quick wickets in the third over.

Image: Stokes' innings contained six fours and seven sixes

He eventually fell in the last of the 20 overs - caught by Neil Broom off the bowling of Jacob Duffy, who took 5-39.

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Canterbury completed a comprehensive 134-run victory by bowling Otago out for 83 in 11.4 overs with Stoke recording figures of 1-17 from his two overs.

Image: Stokes took 1-17 as Canterbury bowled out Otago for 83

Stokes was dropped from England's Ashes Test tour after he was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in Bristol on September 25.

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The Crown Prosecution Service is assessing evidence from Avon and Somerset Police in order for a decision to be made on whether he should face charges over the alleged incident.

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