England Whitewash West Indies as Wood’s Fifer and Stokes’ Blazing Fifty Seal Series Victory

"Stokes' Record-Breaking Fifty Leads England to Series Whitewash Over West Indies in Final Test / GettyImages

England completely outplayed the West Indies in the third and final Test, achieving a clean sweep of the series and starting their men's international summer outstandingly. England chased down a target of 82 in just 7.2 overs, winning by 10 wickets, with skipper Ben Stokes leading from the front.

West Indies, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted 282 in their first innings. Kraigg Brathwaite (61) and Mikyle Louis (26) gave a solid start, but quick wickets saw them struggle. Jason Holder (59) and Joshua Da Silva (49) formed a 109-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but England's Gus Atkinson (4/48) and Chris Woakes (3/62) dismantled the tail.

England, in reply, faltered initially, finding themselves at 54/5. Joe Root (87) and Ben Stokes (54) steadied the ship, followed by a crucial 106-run stand between Jamie Smith (95) and Woakes (62), giving England a lead of 94. Alzarri Joseph took four wickets but was expensive.

In their second innings, West Indies crumbled, scoring only 175. Mark Wood’s fifer (5/37) wrapped up the innings swiftly.

MARK WOOD ON FIRE !!

Chasing 82, Stokes and Ben Duckett opened due to Zak Crawley’s injury. Stokes was aggressive, scoring the fastest fifty for England in Tests (24 balls). He remained unbeaten on 57, alongside Duckett's 25, ensuring a swift victory for England, sealing the series 3-0.

Ben Stokes reacts after the win !!