England Clinches Series with Record-Breaking Stokes and Devastating Wood Performance

England secured a 10-wicket victory over the West Indies in the final test at Edgbaston. Skipper Ben Stokes broke the record for fastest test half-century by an English batsman, while Mark Wood took five wickets, dismantling the Windies' batting line-up. England chased down 82 runs in 7.2 overs.

England captain Ben Stokes obliterated the West Indies bowling attack after Mark Wood's five-wicket haul led England to a resounding 10-wicket victory in the final test at Edgbaston.

Stokes recorded the fastest test half-century by an English batsman, remaining unbeaten on 55 off 28 balls, as England chased down 82 runs in just 7.2 overs.

Fast bowler Wood devastated the Windies' tail with his five wickets, costing only seven runs. England will next face Sri Lanka in a three-test home series starting Aug. 21, while the West Indies head home for a two-test series against South Africa.

(With inputs from agencies.)