Stokes' Record-Breaking Half-Century Secures Series Win for England
England captain Ben Stokes smashed a record-breaking half-century, the fastest for his country in Tests, as England defeated the West Indies at Edgbaston to secure a 3-0 series win.
Batting first after Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant's decision, Mumbai Indians posted a mammoth 234/5 in their 20 overs. This is a significant achievement for MI as it marks the highest-ever total in a T20 match without an individual batsman scoring a fifty.
The innings began with a flying start from openers Rohit Sharma (49) and Ishan Kishan (42), who stitched together an impressive 80-run partnership. Skipper Hardik Pandya provided much-needed stability in the middle order with a well-made 39. However, the final push to the MI innings came from some late fireworks by Tim David (42* off 25 balls) and Romario Shepherd (39* off 10 balls).
This victory marks a significant moment in T20 history, showcasing the power of collective batting. While there were no individual milestones reached in terms of fifties, the MI batsmen displayed exceptional hitting prowess, with four of them registering strike rates exceeding 180. This comprehensive batting display proved too much for the DC bowlers, leaving them with a daunting target to chase.
