Ben Stokes Scores Fastest Half-Century for England in Tests, Breaks Ian Botham's Record Which Stood for 43 Years As ENG Beat WI in 3rd Test 2024
Chasin a target below 100 runs, England’s captain Ben Stroke went on to score 57 runs in just 28 balls. This marks a record for the fastest half-century for England in a Test, previously held by legendary all-rounder Ian Botham.
The England National Cricket Team had been dominant against the West Indies National Cricket Team in the 2024 Test series. Capping off the series with a commanding 10-wicket win hosts England completed a whitewash. Captain Ben Stokes scored 57 runs in just 28 balls, completing his half-century in just 24 balls. This broke legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham’s record for the fastest half-century for England in a Test. Botham scored his half-century in 28 balls against India and held the record for an astonishing 43 years. Virat Kohli, Wife Anushka Sharma Spotted at Krishna Das Kirtan in London Again Ahead of India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2024 (Watch Video).
Ben Stokes Breaks Ian Botham's Record for the Fastest Half-Century By English Batter in Tests
#BenStokes has broken Sir Ian Botham's record which stood for 43 years 🤯#ENGvWI #tapmad #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/KmQnIJ9Xnc
— Suresh Kumar (@parmarsuresh69) July 28, 2024
Ben Stokes Scores 57 Runs in 28 Balls
⚡ 50 from 24 balls ⚡
Ben Stokes smashes the fastest half-century for England in Test cricket! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/hZneWcExlp
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 28, 2024
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