ENG vs WI: Ben Stokes Breaks 43-Year-Old Record In Test Cricket

Ben Stokes from England has added another feather to his cap after setting a fresh record of the Fastest 50s in the England Test Cricket History. He set this record in a Test match against West Indies scheduled from 26th-28th July. Stokes bagged the 4th position on the list of fastest half-century in the world and broke a 43-year-old record. 

Read the given article that covers the entire news about Ben Stokes's latest record and some details of the England vs West Indies Test Match. 

Ben Stokes Breaks 43-Year-Old Record In Test Cricket

Ben Stokes, the captain of England in the Test match, recently replaced Ian Botham from the 4th position in the list of fastest fifty in the world and surprised his fans. It was a 43-year-old record that Stokes broke while playing the ENG vs WI Test on 28th July (Sunday). This outstanding skipper led the England side to a 10-wicket win over the other team on the third day of the Test Match. 

Who is Ben Stokes?

The complete name of Ben Stokes is Benjamin Andrew Stokes and he is an English Cricketer. He is the current captain of the England Test team and plays internationally for the England teams in the ODI and T20I formats. He is among the world’s greatest all-rounders and one of the England cricket team's finest captains. 

England vs West Indies Test Match Details

The complete details of the Test match between England and West Indies are given here. 

• Date - 26th to 28th July 2024 (Friday-Sunday)
• Timing - 07:00 pm IST
• Venue - Edgbaston Stadium
• Broadcast - Sony Sports Network
• Live Stream - Sony LIV app
• Winner - England won the match by 10 Wickets

Ben Stokes's New Record After ENG vs WI Match

Ben Stokes, the captain of England, explosively batted in Edgbaston and created a historical moment in Cricket. His team won the match and performed extremely well. 

What score did Stokes make in the ENG vs WI Match?

In the first innings, Ben Stokes performed unbelievably and scored an undefeated 57 runs in just 28 balls. His strike rate in this pitch performance was 203.57. He gathered nine 4s and two 6s and scored a fifty in just 24 balls.

What was the new record by Ben Stokes in the ENG vs WI Match?

Ben Stokes set a new record for the fastest fifty in this ENG vs WI Test match in the history of Cricket. By scoring a fifty in just 24 balls, Stokes became the fourth fastest player in the world to hit a half-century. 

Jonny Bairstow and Ben Duckett from the England team also created 50 in 30 and 32 balls, respectively. 

Which other players are on the List of Fastest Fifty in the World?

• Misbah-ul-Haq from Pakistan holds the record for the fastest fifty. He scored a half-century in just 21 balls while playing against Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2014.
• Following him, the second in the list is David Warner from Australia who scored a 50 in just 23 balls while playing against Pakistan in Sydney 2017.
• Next to Warner is Jacques Kallis from South Africa, the third position, who scored a 50 in just 24 balls while playing against Zimbabwe in Cape Town in 2005.
• Ben Stokes recently bagged fourth place in the list and scored a 50 in just 24 balls while playing against West Indies in England on 28th July 2024.

Whom did Ben Stokes replace in the list of Fastest Fifty?

Ben Stokes broke the 43-year-old record of Ian Botham from England who scored a fifty only in 28 balls while playing against India in Delhi in 1981. Stokes exceeded this record and scored a 50 in just 24 balls. 

Conclusion

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