Ben Stokes and Mark Wood Dominate as England Clinches Series Win

In a remarkable performance, Ben Stokes hit the fastest Test fifty by an Englishman, scoring 57 off 28 balls, while Mark Wood's lethal bowling took 5 for 40. England defeated West Indies by 10 wickets to sweep the series 3-0 in the third Test at Edgbaston.

In a dazzling display, Ben Stokes smashed the fastest Test fifty ever by an Englishman and Mark Wood bowled with blistering pace to take 5 for 40, as England trounced West Indies by 10 wickets. The victory on the third day of the third Test secured a 3-0 series sweep.

Stokes, the England captain, needed just 24 deliveries to reach his half-century, ending on 57 off 28 balls. He sealed the victory with a six, with opener Ben Duckett adding a swift 25 off 16 balls.

The opening duo scored at nearly 12 runs an over, ending England's second innings at 87-0 in only 7.2 overs. Stokes replaced an injured Zak Crawley, thrilling the Edgbaston crowd with his elevated batting order.

The West Indies started the day at 33 for 2 but crumbled under Wood's ferocious post-lunch spell. He dismantled their middle and lower order, reducing them from 156-5 to 175 all out. England needed just 82 runs for victory, easily reaching the target.

Additional contributions came from Gus Atkinson, who took 2 for 28, and Stokes, who claimed the wicket of West Indies' top-scorer, Mikyle Louis. England had already shown dominance earlier, winning the first two Tests at Lord’s and Trent Bridge decisively.