Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Ben Stokes Sets New Record for Most Overs Bowled in Test Series
Ben Stokes, the captain of England's cricket team, has bowled more overs in a Test series than he ever has before.
In the ongoing matches, he's bowled the most overs, breaking his old record.
Even though he hasn't scored many runs with the bat, Stokes has been very good at bowling, taking many wickets and helping his team.
In a recent match, he took a few important wickets.
His hard work with the ball is crucial for England, especially as they prepare for a big series against Australia.
Ben Stokes broke his personal record for overs bowled in a Test series.
Stokes bowled 119.0 overs in the ongoing series, surpassing his previous best.
He took 2 wickets for 47 runs on the first day of the fourth Test.
Stokes has 13 wickets in seven innings during the series.
India ended day one at 264/4, with Shardul Thakur and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
- Who
- Ben Stokes, England's cricket team captain.
- What
- Ben Stokes broke his personal record for most overs bowled in a Test series.
- When
- During the fourth Test match.
- Where
- Manchester, England
- Why
- To contribute to his team's performance, despite fitness setbacks.
- Overs Bowled
- 119.0 (series)
- Wickets Taken
- 13 (series)
- Average
- 28.53 (series)
- Best Figures
- 4/66
- Day 1 Figures
- 2/47 (fourth Test)