A selection of reactions on Twitter to Ben Stokes' incredible century for Rising Pune Supergiant

On Monday, Ben Stokes played one of the greatest innings in Twenty20 history, scoring an unbeaten 103 after his team, Rising Pune Supergiant, looked all but out of the game at 10 for 3 in their chase of 162 against Gujarat Lions. Stokes was sold for an insane Rs 14.5 crore in the 2017 IPL auction. Several players and commentators took to Twitter congratulating Stokes on his stupendous knock. Here’s a selection:

Was Stokes worth the spend after all? His countrymen certainly thought so

Exactly why they paid all the dosh .... Best All rounder in the World by a country mile ... @benstokes38 ... #IPL — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 1, 2017

Since Stokes' knock came against a Gujarat team, there was room for some puns. The Pune team owner's brother couldn't help himself

#RPSvGL Stokes strokes were a delight .What a century to take RPS to a glorious win! This 'Ben' was certainly not a favourite in Gujarat. — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) May 1, 2017

Stokes won the respect of his opponents

We showed some great fight tonight but sometimes a player is just too good on his day. Well played @benstokes38, innings was unbelievable... — Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) May 1, 2017

More #respect from the Old Enemy, the Australians

That's as good as a t20 hundred can get! Coming in at 5 in the 2nd over under pressure. Incredible @benstokes38! #wortheverycent#freak — Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) May 1, 2017

11/3 and now he is 100no out well played @benstokes38 take a bow. It's all about time in this game. Took it deep great win. — David Warner (@davidwarner31) May 1, 2017

One left-hander praises another

Ben strokes ! A serious knock @benstokes38 too much talent this guy possesses! Beautiful to watch as a left hander — yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 1, 2017

Stokes left some stunned commentators searching for words

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