Mark Wood Sets Fastest Recorded Test Over

In the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge, England's Mark Wood set a new record by bowling the fastest recorded Test over in England, clocking speeds up to 97.1 mph. Despite these impressive individual feats, England struggled to capitalize fully on the field. The West Indies, led by a last-wicket stand of 71 between Shamar Joseph and Josh Da Silva, posted 457 all out, securing a 41-run lead after England failed to wrap up their innings efficiently. England's aggressive batting strategy earlier saw them achieve the fastest team fifty in Test history, reaching the milestone in just 4.2 overs, with Ben Duckett scoring the fastest fifty by an England opener. However, the English bowlers, except for Chris Woakes who took three critical wickets, couldn’t finish the job, allowing the West Indies to mount a comeback.