In the series as a whole, Martindale topped the West Indies bowling averages with 19 wickets at an average of 12.57; Constantine, in three matches, took 15 at 13.13 and Hylton 13 at 19.30. In his history of West Indies cricket, Michael Manley notes that by the time of this series, Martindale had increased his speed and improved his bowling through experience. The pace combination of Martindale, Constantine and Hylton, accounted for 47 of the 64 wickets to fall, according to Manley "a performance which anticipated the later preponderance of fast bowling in the West Indies." The bowling of these three was also cited by Wisden as the main reason why the Test series was eventually won. Manley further comments that Martindale's success came against some very good batsmen, but he "virtually destroyed England".