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. Stokes reached his fifty off just 24 balls, leading England to chase down a target of 82 in 7.2 overs. Mark Wood's impressive five-wicket haul helped restrict the West Indies to 175 in their second innings. Contributions from Joe Root, Stokes, and Jamie Smith in the first innings laid the foundation for England's dominant performance.

In the first innings, the West Indies posted 282, led by Kraigg Braithwaite's 61, Jason Holder's 59, and Joshua Da Silva's 49. Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes shone for England with the ball. England responded with 376, thanks to Root, Stokes, and Smith.

In the second innings, Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge scored half-centuries for the West Indies, but their team was bowled out for 175, setting England a modest target, which they chased down in style.