West Indies vs England Tests 2022: England Won 1–0 — Bazball's Caribbean Test
England's Test tour of the West Indies in March 2022 — the last series before Stokes and McCullum took charge — was followed a year later by a return series in March-April 2022 under the new regime. However, the three-Test series that defined this period was England's tour of the West Indies in January-February 2022 under Joe Root as captain. England won the series 1-0. Tests were played at Antigua, Barbados, and Grenada. First Test Antigua (27–31 Jan): Draw — WI 375 & 148/6 decl; ENG 311 & 90/2. Second Test Barbados (16–20 Mar): England won by 10 wickets — ENG 507/9 decl; WI 165 & 129. Third Test Grenada (24–28 Mar): Draw — WI 261 & 148; ENG 268 & 185/5. England won series 1-0 (1 win, 2 draws). Player of the Series: Ben Stokes (England). England captain: Joe Root; West Indies captain: Kraigg Brathwaite.
England toured the West Indies in January to March 2022 for a three-match Test series, with Joe Root still as England's captain — shortly before the appointment of Ben Stokes as captain and Brendon McCullum as coach that would usher in the Bazball era. It was the pre-Bazball era's final Test series for England. The three Tests were played at Antigua, Barbados and Grenada. Kraigg Brathwaite captained West Indies. England won the series 1–0.
Barbados Win and the Antigua and Grenada Draws
The opening Test at Antigua (27–31 January) ended in a draw — West Indies posted 375 in their first innings, England replied with 311, and West Indies declared their second innings at 148 for 6. England were 90 for 2 when time ran out. The second Test at Barbados (16–20 March) provided England's decisive win. England posted 507 for 9 declared in their first innings — a formidable total. West Indies were bowled out for 165 and then for 129, England winning by 10 wickets. The third Test at Grenada (24–28 March) was another draw — West Indies 261 and 148; England 268 and 185 for 5. The series ended 1–0 to England. Ben Stokes was named Player of the Series for his all-round contributions.
Frequently asked questions
What were the results of England's Test tour of the West Indies in 2022?
England won the three-match Test series in the West Indies in early 2022 by 1-0 (one win, two draws). England won the decisive second Test at Barbados by 10 wickets — England posted 507/9 declared and bowled West Indies out for 165 and 129. The first Test at Antigua and the third Test at Grenada were both drawn. Ben Stokes was named Player of the Series. England were captained by Joe Root; West Indies by Kraigg Brathwaite. The series preceded the Bazball era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.