Ben Stokes hits England's fastest Test half-century as his side win the third matches of the series against West Indies at Edgbaston by 10 wickets.
Ben Stokes set a record for the fastest Test half-century by an England batter as his side won the third match of their series against West Indies at Edgbaston by 10 wickets.
The 33-year-old Stokes deputised as an opener, with Zak Crawley having a scan on a finger on his right hand after dropping a catch.He finished on 57 not out, with nine fours and two sixes, as England raced to their target in 7.2 overs. Typically, Stokes played down his innings, telling BBC Test Match Special: "A couple hit the middle of the bat, I was seeing it quite well."Stokes also said he did not know about the record until he spoke to England assistant coach Paul Collingwood in the changing room.
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