In the ongoing first test match, England needed 161 runs more to win with 6 wickets in hand. On the first delivery of the 43rd over, Joe Root nailed a pull towards mid-wicket and called for a quick single. Stokes responded and then had to rush back on seeing the fielder dive to collect the ball.
The fielder aimed for a direct hit at the non-striker's end and Stokes managed to get back just in the nick of time. The ball dribbled wide of mid-off off his bat and the batter apologized immediately. Joe Root also had a laugh on his face along with the New Zealand players. Even Root put his hands up, referencing to Stokes' apology after the ball went for a four in the World Cup 2019 semi-finals.
While talking about the match, the New Zealand captain won the toss & opted to bat first against England in the first test match. The Kiwis were bowled out for 132 runs in the first innings and went on to restrict England to 141. New Zealand managed 285 runs in the second innings and set a target of 277 runs. At the time of writing this, England are at 148/4 in the 3rd session of Day 3, requiring another 129 runs to win the match. This match is being played at Lord's, London.
