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Ben Stokes Takes 250th Test Wicket Amid Controversy Over Mitchell Santner Dismissal

Santner believed the ball struck his arm guard rather than his glove, leading to a dispute with Stokes during day two of the third Test.

Ben Stokes playing for England during an ODI against Ireland at Malahide Cricket Ground in 2013
Ben Stokes playing for England during an ODI agai…      Ben Stokes England Cricket    Ben_Stokes,_2013.jpg: Dan Heap derivative work: Nev1 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published June 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM PDT

A disputed dismissal marked the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand, with the moment carrying extra significance as it counted as Ben Stokes' 250th Test wicket.

According to BBC Sport, Mitchell Santner was given out after the ball appeared to make contact with his glove off a delivery from Stokes. Santner disagreed with the decision, insisting the ball had struck his arm guard rather than his glove.

The two players clashed following the dismissal. Stokes, standing by the call, responded to Santner with the words "We'll see who's right," signaling that he was confident the correct decision had been reached despite Santner's objections.

The milestone made the moment notable regardless of the controversy. The dismissal was recorded as the 250th Test wicket of Stokes' career, a significant achievement for an England captain who has developed into one of the most prominent all-rounders in the modern game.

The match continued on day two with the dispute unresolved in terms of how each player viewed the play. The third Test between England and New Zealand remains ongoing.

Virat Kohli batting in the 3rd Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, August 18 - 22, 2018. Jos Buttler is the wicketkeeper and Ben Stokes is fielding at slip.
Virat Kohli batting in the 3rd Test against Engla…      Ben Stokes England Cricket    It's No Game / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)