• England registered a dominant 10-wicket win against the West Indies in the third Test match at Edgbaston.

  • Mark Wood was named Player of the Match for his destructive bowling spell.

Mark Wood, Ben Stokes propel England to a 3-0 series sweep with dominant 10-wicket win against West Indies at Edgbaston
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England secured a dominant 10-wicket win against the West Indies in the third Test match at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Sunday (July) 28 and also won the series ultimately by a 3-0 margin.

The star of the show was Mark Wood, who delivered a sensational performance by taking a stunning five-wicket haul to bowl out the West Indies for 175. His remarkable spell of 5/9 in six overs dismantled the visitors’ batting lineup in the first session of Day 3. This exceptional display of fast bowling not only left the West Indies reeling but also electrified the Edgbaston crowd, setting the stage for England’s emphatic victory. Wood’s ability to consistently bowl at high speeds and extract bounce made him virtually unplayable, highlighting his crucial role in England’s comprehensive win.

West Indies struggles against fierce pace against Mark Wood 

Starting the third day at 33/2, the West Indies found it difficult to post a competitive total despite individual fifties from Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge. Louis scored his maiden Test fifty, showing promise with his composed batting, while Hodge played a measured innings to provide some resistance. However, their efforts were not enough to withstand Wood’s fiery spell. Gus Atkinson also contributed significantly, capping off his debut series with two wickets for 28 runs. The combined pressure from Wood and Atkinson proved too much for the West Indies, as their innings folded at 175, leaving England with a modest target to chase. The lack of support for Louis and Hodge from the rest of the batting lineup underscored the West Indies’ struggles against high-quality pace bowling.

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Ben Stokes’ record-breaking fifty

Chasing a target of 82 runs, captain Ben Stokes promoted himself to open the innings alongside Ben Duckett due to regular opener Zak Crawley‘s finger injury. Stokes delivered a blistering performance, smashing an unbeaten 55 runs off just 28 balls. His knock included 10 fours and one six, showcasing his aggressive approach and fearless batting style. Stokes reached his fifty in just 24 balls, recording the fastest-ever Test half-century for England. This remarkable feat, part of the ‘Bazball’ approach emphasizing aggressive and dynamic cricket, thrilled the spectators as Stokes led his team to victory in just 7.2 overs.

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