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Match Details
ENG vs WI 3rd Match, WTC 2023-25
ENG 376(75.4)
87-07.2
England won by 10 wickets 🏆
282(75.1)
WI
52.0175-10
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Session Breakdown (Day 3):
Session 1: 118 Runs, 27 Overs, 3 Wickets
Session 2: 111 Runs, 18.2 Overs, 5 Wickets
Session 1: 118 Runs, 27 Overs, 3 Wickets
Session 2: 111 Runs, 18.2 Overs, 5 Wickets
Ben Stokes receives the trophy and pose along with his teammates behind the winners board.
Ben Stokes (England Captain): "(On Mark Wood's spell) Amazing. The rewards that he got today was due. The effort that he always put when he puts up that England shirt is incredible. Fast and incredibly skillful. He was phenomenal and I'm extremely happy for him. He got the reward for it.
(On Mark Wood) Woody knows how much he affects the game from the other end. He may not pick wickets but he creates that pressure. I like Bash and Woody together because of the difference in speed. It felt like he was going to pick up wicket every ball and so happy for him. That hour shows why we need him in the side. Every team wants one of those.
(On opening the batting) It was just to keep everyone in the same position. If it was 150-200, we would have thought of opening with someone else. But there were not much to knock off and I decided to open.
(On bringing up fastest fifty for England in Tests) Collingwood is one of the guys who keeps checking the records. Pretty great feeling to go past Beefy (Sir Ian Botham).
(On Atkinson and Smith) Gus and Jamie, what a series to start your Test career. Picking up 12 wickets on Test debut was great for Gus. Here as well when the ball was keeping a bit low, he showed great skills. Jamie Smith, he has played some exceptional knocks and to be a keeper, he has done an exceptional job. He has really grown a lot and so happy for them.
(On change in approach) We were 50/5. 18 or 20 months, we would have responded in just one way. But now, we have done well to assess the conditions. Be smart with your choices. West Indies put a decent total on the board and bowled well but it was a great comeback from us to win this Test.
Every time we walk onto the park, we try to win the games. We really like to process on our process and the result will look at itself. Every time we put three lions on the chest, we try to win the game."
(On Mark Wood) Woody knows how much he affects the game from the other end. He may not pick wickets but he creates that pressure. I like Bash and Woody together because of the difference in speed. It felt like he was going to pick up wicket every ball and so happy for him. That hour shows why we need him in the side. Every team wants one of those.
(On opening the batting) It was just to keep everyone in the same position. If it was 150-200, we would have thought of opening with someone else. But there were not much to knock off and I decided to open.
(On bringing up fastest fifty for England in Tests) Collingwood is one of the guys who keeps checking the records. Pretty great feeling to go past Beefy (Sir Ian Botham).
(On Atkinson and Smith) Gus and Jamie, what a series to start your Test career. Picking up 12 wickets on Test debut was great for Gus. Here as well when the ball was keeping a bit low, he showed great skills. Jamie Smith, he has played some exceptional knocks and to be a keeper, he has done an exceptional job. He has really grown a lot and so happy for them.
(On change in approach) We were 50/5. 18 or 20 months, we would have responded in just one way. But now, we have done well to assess the conditions. Be smart with your choices. West Indies put a decent total on the board and bowled well but it was a great comeback from us to win this Test.
Every time we walk onto the park, we try to win the games. We really like to process on our process and the result will look at itself. Every time we put three lions on the chest, we try to win the game."
Kraigg Brathwaite (West Indies Captain): "I thought 280 wasn't enough. For sure, it's a better wicket than 280. But we did well with the ball and were disciplined with it.
(On not reviewing a LBW call against Root) That was a big moment. The communication between the guys is down. But generally, we weren't good enough with the ball. We weren't good enough to put the batting teams under pressure consistently for a longer period of time.
(Improvements) We weren't as consistent as we need to be. The guys scored square of the wicket and you have to hit the top of the off-stump. As a human, you will get it wrong. But we weren't consistent. We weren't in control of it. We have to get back to where we were in Australia. Try to hit the top of off and it will help us control the game.
(Positives from the series) We never give up. We always came back and fought. Kavem Hodge getting to his first hundred was good. Bowling wise, we were good in pieces. Jayden Seales was good in patches and Motie also bowled well. I was upset that we had two matches in pretty quick time. We needed time to prepare. It's tough but we are excited for the two games we have up against South Africa. We have the right attitude to have and I'm looking forward to playing with the boys.
I'm doing good. As I said, I'm looking forward to these two Test matches. It's important to show growth. It's not anything hard. Just try to hit the top of off and as a batting unit, try to stay out there in the middle. We will grow when we will learn from the mistakes."
(On not reviewing a LBW call against Root) That was a big moment. The communication between the guys is down. But generally, we weren't good enough with the ball. We weren't good enough to put the batting teams under pressure consistently for a longer period of time.
(Improvements) We weren't as consistent as we need to be. The guys scored square of the wicket and you have to hit the top of the off-stump. As a human, you will get it wrong. But we weren't consistent. We weren't in control of it. We have to get back to where we were in Australia. Try to hit the top of off and it will help us control the game.
(Positives from the series) We never give up. We always came back and fought. Kavem Hodge getting to his first hundred was good. Bowling wise, we were good in pieces. Jayden Seales was good in patches and Motie also bowled well. I was upset that we had two matches in pretty quick time. We needed time to prepare. It's tough but we are excited for the two games we have up against South Africa. We have the right attitude to have and I'm looking forward to playing with the boys.
I'm doing good. As I said, I'm looking forward to these two Test matches. It's important to show growth. It's not anything hard. Just try to hit the top of off and as a batting unit, try to stay out there in the middle. We will grow when we will learn from the mistakes."
Jayden Seales (Player of the Series, West Indies): "It's a proud moment for me to come here and represent the West Indies. It was important for me to come back in the series.
It was deliberate to come here at Sussex and adapt to the conditions. It helped me get used to the conditions here in England.
It was tough. They play freely and take the opportunity when you give them a chance to hit. It was a great challenge.
Once we all continue to learn and grow, we will be a force to reckon with in the future.
The body is not too bad. I'm just looking to recover in time and get on the tour to South Africa."
It was deliberate to come here at Sussex and adapt to the conditions. It helped me get used to the conditions here in England.
It was tough. They play freely and take the opportunity when you give them a chance to hit. It was a great challenge.
Once we all continue to learn and grow, we will be a force to reckon with in the future.
The body is not too bad. I'm just looking to recover in time and get on the tour to South Africa."
Player of the Series (West Indies): Jayden Seales
Gus Atkinson (Player of the Series, England): "To take 22 wickets in the series is pretty special. I didn't come up with many expectations. But really special to pick these many wickets.
It was an incredible week and looks like ages ago. But it was a pretty amazing week and I won't forget it.
Just run in and hit the wicket hard. I tried to swing the ball at different situations and use the crease. Looking forward to playing against Sri Lanka next.
It's fantastic. I love bowling with Woody. He is always there giving you advice. But watching him today was pretty special and it was great to watch.
It was great fun. I won't be forgetting this series and I'm looking forward to the future."
It was an incredible week and looks like ages ago. But it was a pretty amazing week and I won't forget it.
Just run in and hit the wicket hard. I tried to swing the ball at different situations and use the crease. Looking forward to playing against Sri Lanka next.
It's fantastic. I love bowling with Woody. He is always there giving you advice. But watching him today was pretty special and it was great to watch.
It was great fun. I won't be forgetting this series and I'm looking forward to the future."
Player of the Series (England): Gus Atkinson
Mark Wood (Player of the Match): "Yeah, a bit of relief. I was down on myself but Jimmy gave me a great talk during the break. I tried to focus on my strength. That first wicket gave me a lot of confidence and I flew after that.
You have to adapt to the conditions. I was just trying to bowl fast. That's what Stokesy wants me to do. The speeds may have been up and down due to the injuries but I'll try to bowl fast in the rest of the summer.
I was a little bit down on myself on not getting the outcome I would have liked. The plan was to bowl to Hodge with the ball reversing. I spoke with Jimmy about the mindset and it helped me change my mindset a bit.
It's hard. It's important to pick up the ball and bowl and again pick it up and bowl. It's great to be a part of this team who always keep backing me.
Every Test is pretty special. The challenge was to keep up the pace in back-to-back Tests. Thanks to the physio as well for helping me out. The body feels good."
You have to adapt to the conditions. I was just trying to bowl fast. That's what Stokesy wants me to do. The speeds may have been up and down due to the injuries but I'll try to bowl fast in the rest of the summer.
I was a little bit down on myself on not getting the outcome I would have liked. The plan was to bowl to Hodge with the ball reversing. I spoke with Jimmy about the mindset and it helped me change my mindset a bit.
It's hard. It's important to pick up the ball and bowl and again pick it up and bowl. It's great to be a part of this team who always keep backing me.
Every Test is pretty special. The challenge was to keep up the pace in back-to-back Tests. Thanks to the physio as well for helping me out. The body feels good."
Player of the Match: Mark Wood
8:15 PM IST, 3:45 PM Local Time: Time for the post-match presentation.
Highest run-rate for a 50+ stand in Tests (for any
wicket):
11.86 - 87*(44) - Ben Stokes 🤝 Ben Duckett (England) vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
11.55 - 52(27) - Trent Boult 🤝 Neil Wagner (New Zealand) vs England in Leeds, 2013
11.35 - 53(28) - Mitchell Johnson 🤝 Peter Siddle (Australia) vs South Africa in Johannesburg, 2009
11.2 - 56(30) - Harry Brook 🤝 Will Jacks (England) vs Pakistan in Rawalpindi, 2024
10.89 - 118(65) - Nathan Astle 🤝 Chris Cairns (New Zealand) vs England in Christchurch, 2002
11.86 - 87*(44) - Ben Stokes 🤝 Ben Duckett (England) vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
11.55 - 52(27) - Trent Boult 🤝 Neil Wagner (New Zealand) vs England in Leeds, 2013
11.35 - 53(28) - Mitchell Johnson 🤝 Peter Siddle (Australia) vs South Africa in Johannesburg, 2009
11.2 - 56(30) - Harry Brook 🤝 Will Jacks (England) vs Pakistan in Rawalpindi, 2024
10.89 - 118(65) - Nathan Astle 🤝 Chris Cairns (New Zealand) vs England in Christchurch, 2002
Fastest team fifties in Tests:
4.2 – England vs West Indies in Nottingham, 2024
4.2 – England vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
4.3 – England vs South Africa at The Oval, 1994
4.6 – England vs Sri Lanka in Manchester, 2022
5.2 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Karachi, 2004
4.2 – England vs West Indies in Nottingham, 2024
4.2 – England vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
4.3 – England vs South Africa at The Oval, 1994
4.6 – England vs Sri Lanka in Manchester, 2022
5.2 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan in Karachi, 2004
Fastest Test fifties (by balls faced):
21 – Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan) vs Australia in Abu Dhabi, 2014
23 – David Warner (Australia) vs Pakistan in Sydney, 2017
24 – Jacques Kallis (South Africa) vs Zimbabwe in Cape Town, 2005
24 – Ben Stokes (England) vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
25 – Shane Shillingford (West Indies) vs New Zealand in Kingston, 2014
21 – Misbah-ul-Haq (Pakistan) vs Australia in Abu Dhabi, 2014
23 – David Warner (Australia) vs Pakistan in Sydney, 2017
24 – Jacques Kallis (South Africa) vs Zimbabwe in Cape Town, 2005
24 – Ben Stokes (England) vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
25 – Shane Shillingford (West Indies) vs New Zealand in Kingston, 2014
Fastest Test fifties for England (by balls faced):
24 – Ben Stokes vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
28 – Sir Ian Botham vs India in Delhi, 1981
30 – Jonny Bairstow vs New Zealand in Leeds, 2022
32 – Ben Duckett vs West Indies in Nottingham, 2024
24 – Ben Stokes vs West Indies in Birmingham, 2024
28 – Sir Ian Botham vs India in Delhi, 1981
30 – Jonny Bairstow vs New Zealand in Leeds, 2022
32 – Ben Duckett vs West Indies in Nottingham, 2024
7:54 PM IST, 3:24 PM Local Time: That’s it. England completely outplay the West Indies in the third and final Test. They clean-sweep the series and start their men’s international summer outstandingly. All smiles in the English camp as their skipper has led from the front in this chase of 82 and completed it in just 7.2 overs. England beat the West Indies by 10 wickets and whitewash the Caribbean side.
Let's recap this Test match. West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first. Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite (61) played a very good knock at the top of the order and stitched a good partnership with his fellow opener Mikyle Louis (26). England stormed back into the contest with quick wickets.
Jason Holder (59) and Joshua Da Silva (49) stitched a brilliant 109-run stand for the sixth wicket for the visitors. England broke the stand and wrapped up the Windies’ tail quickly to knock them over on 282. Gus Atkinson picked up four wickets for England whereas Chris Woakes grabbed three.
In reply, England lost three wickets in quick succession and were tottering at 54/5 on the second morning before Joe Root (87) and skipper Ben Stokes (54) led the recovery work. Both played beautifully and kept the Windies at bay.
Another solid 106-run stand between Jamie Smith (95) and Woakes (62) helped England get a lead of 94. For the Windies, Alzarri Joseph picked up a four-fer but was on the expensive side. Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph also chipped in with three and two scalps respectively.
West Indies lost Brathwaite (0) and Kirk McKenzie (8) fell cheaply in the evening session of day two. Alick Athanaze (12) looked good at the crease but departed the next morning. Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge built a solid 72-run stand before the former fell on 57 after notching up his maiden Test fifty.
Hodge played some wonderful strokes and brought up his fifty. But he lacked support from the other end. It was a short stay for Jason Holder (12) at the crease. The ball started reversing and Mark Wood dismissed Joshua Da Silva (5) and Alzarri Joseph (2) in quick succession. Hodge (55), Jayden Seales (0) and Shamar Joseph (4) were sent packing in a single over by Wood as he picked up a fifer as West Indies got bundled out on 175 in 52 overs.
Chasing a paltry total of 82, England had a new opening pair. Zak Crawley had gone for scans on his right index finger. As a result, skipper Ben Stokes opened alongside Ben Duckett. Stokes made his intentions clear as he started aggressively and hit boundaries for fun.
The visitors failed to contain runs against the English skipper as he kept dealing in boundaries. He raced to fifty in just 24 balls, bringing up the fastest fifty for England in Tests. Duckett also found boundaries as both made short work of the chase. Stokes and Duckett remained unbeaten on 57 and 25 respectively as England chased down the total in just 7.2 overs with 10 wickets in hand.
Stick around for the post-match presentation.
Let's recap this Test match. West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first. Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite (61) played a very good knock at the top of the order and stitched a good partnership with his fellow opener Mikyle Louis (26). England stormed back into the contest with quick wickets.
Jason Holder (59) and Joshua Da Silva (49) stitched a brilliant 109-run stand for the sixth wicket for the visitors. England broke the stand and wrapped up the Windies’ tail quickly to knock them over on 282. Gus Atkinson picked up four wickets for England whereas Chris Woakes grabbed three.
In reply, England lost three wickets in quick succession and were tottering at 54/5 on the second morning before Joe Root (87) and skipper Ben Stokes (54) led the recovery work. Both played beautifully and kept the Windies at bay.
Another solid 106-run stand between Jamie Smith (95) and Woakes (62) helped England get a lead of 94. For the Windies, Alzarri Joseph picked up a four-fer but was on the expensive side. Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph also chipped in with three and two scalps respectively.
West Indies lost Brathwaite (0) and Kirk McKenzie (8) fell cheaply in the evening session of day two. Alick Athanaze (12) looked good at the crease but departed the next morning. Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge built a solid 72-run stand before the former fell on 57 after notching up his maiden Test fifty.
Hodge played some wonderful strokes and brought up his fifty. But he lacked support from the other end. It was a short stay for Jason Holder (12) at the crease. The ball started reversing and Mark Wood dismissed Joshua Da Silva (5) and Alzarri Joseph (2) in quick succession. Hodge (55), Jayden Seales (0) and Shamar Joseph (4) were sent packing in a single over by Wood as he picked up a fifer as West Indies got bundled out on 175 in 52 overs.
Chasing a paltry total of 82, England had a new opening pair. Zak Crawley had gone for scans on his right index finger. As a result, skipper Ben Stokes opened alongside Ben Duckett. Stokes made his intentions clear as he started aggressively and hit boundaries for fun.
The visitors failed to contain runs against the English skipper as he kept dealing in boundaries. He raced to fifty in just 24 balls, bringing up the fastest fifty for England in Tests. Duckett also found boundaries as both made short work of the chase. Stokes and Duckett remained unbeaten on 57 and 25 respectively as England chased down the total in just 7.2 overs with 10 wickets in hand.
Stick around for the post-match presentation.
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