Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Stokes Sets New Record, Bowls Most Overs In A Test Series
Ben Stokes, the captain of the England cricket team, is bowling a lot in the current series.
He has bowled more overs than ever before in a Test series, breaking his own record.
He took two wickets on the first day of the fourth Test.
Despite not scoring many runs with the bat lately, he's been very good at getting wickets with the ball.
He took important wickets, like the captain and a batsman who scored a half-century.
His efforts are seen as positive for England as they prepare for an upcoming series.
Ben Stokes broke his personal record for most overs bowled in a Test series.
Stokes bowled 119.0 overs during the ongoing series, surpassing his previous best.
He took two wickets for 47 runs on the first day of the fourth Test.
Stokes has taken 13 wickets in seven innings, with best figures of 4/66.
India ended day one at 264/4, with half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- Who
- England's Ben Stokes
- What
- Ben Stokes broke his record for most overs bowled in a Test series.
- When
- During the ongoing home series.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Why
- To contribute to his team's performance.
- Stokes' Wickets
- 13
- Overs Bowled
- 119.0
- Best Bowling Figures
- 4/66
- Day 1 Figures (Test 4)
- 2/47
- India's Day 1 Score
- 264/4