![[WATCH] Mark Wood Wrecks Stump With Fiery Delivery](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240726_230232.jpg "[WATCH] Mark Wood Wrecks Stump With Fiery Delivery")
In the continued 3rd Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 26, Mark Wood showcased his bowling prowess by way of dismantling Kirk McKenzie’s middle stump, marking a critical step forward simply earlier than Lunch.
Wood’s shipping, clocking at an excellent 146 kmph, swung returned sharply to dislodge McKenzie’s middle stump from the floor, leaving the batsman flummoxed and adding to his struggles within the series towards England. Before this wicket, McKenzie had been grappling with his form throughout the series, managing scores of 1, 0, 11, 1, and 12 (today), highlighting his ongoing challenges against the English bowling attack.
Wood, who had secured just two wickets across both innings in the previous Test, aimed to make a more significant impact with his bowling performance this time. Alongside Gus Atkinson, who also contributed with crucial dismissals of Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze, England dominated the first session of Day 1, restricting West Indies to 97-3 by Lunch.
Why look for the outside edge…
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 26, 2024
When you can take middle stump out the ground! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ojiqBtWgXF
Currently, England have lost 3 wickets early at the score of 38 runs despite showcasing a tremendous effort from the bowling unit it is the batting unit that have disappointed so far.
England leads the three-match Test series 2-0, having clinched convincing victories in the first two Tests. They secured an innings win in the series opener at Lord’s, bidding farewell to James Anderson in style, followed by a 241-run triumph in the second Test at Trent Bridge, despite initially trailing West Indies in the first innings.
With West Indies now aiming for a comfortable victory in the series, Brathwaite and his team continue to be determined to capitalize on their captain’s form and flip the tide in their team’s favour in the ongoing Test match at Edgbaston.
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