England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Ollie Pope rode his luck to a hundred as England ended the first day of the second Test against the West Indies at Trent Bridge on Thursday in a commanding position at 416 all out. Both sides had reason to feel frustrated, with the West Indies dropping four catches — Pope was reprieved twice — and wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva missing a stumping, while several England batsmen gave their wickets away. Ben Duckett launched the innings with a rapid 71, after fellow opener Zak Crawley fell for a duck, with England racing to 50 in a mere 4.2 overs — the quickest a side have reached that total in a Test match. It was all very much in the spirit of ‘Bazball’, the nickname for England’s aggressive style of Test cricket under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. (Scorecard)
- Right then, that’s a wrap for Day 1, with England firmly in the driver’s seat thanks to some extraordinary batting performances. West Indies will be hoping for a stronger start on Day 2 as they look to mount a comeback. Join us for all the action on Day 2, starting at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Until then, cheers and goodbye!
- !England will aim to come out all guns blazing early on Day 2, looking to press their dominance with the ball. West Indies will need to survive that crucial first hour, where the ball is likely to do most of the talking, and then focus on stitching together small partnerships to give themselves a chance for a strong comeback in this Test.
- !In the final session, West Indies tightened their approach, securing the prized wicket of Ollie Pope. However, they struggled to capitalize on the breakthrough, allowing Ben Stokes and Jamie Smith to form another 50+ partnership. Stokes eventually fell for a well-compiled 69. The spinners then regained some control, with Kavem Hodge claiming two wickets to expose the tail. Despite some resistance from Mark Wood and Chris Woakes, West Indies wrapped things up efficiently, claiming all remaining wickets and restricting England to 416 runs to end the day on a high.
- !In the second session, West Indies began with tight bowling that resulted in the dismissal of Joe Root. However, they struggled to maintain momentum as their bowlers faltered, compounded by a couple of missed opportunities in the field. After a promising start, Harry Brook fell quickly, but Ollie Pope capitalized on being dropped twice to notch up a century, ultimately closing the session in England’s favour.
- !England seized control of the game in the very first session despite an early setback in the opening over. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope capitalized on loose deliveries from the West Indies bowlers, laying a solid foundation before Duckett’s dismissal. Joe Root then partnered with Ollie Pope to guide the team safely to Lunch with 134 runs on the board. West Indies managed to tighten their bowling towards the end of the session, gaining some momentum heading into the break.
- !This has been a fantastic end to the day’s play as England firmly grasp control of the second Test match ending their first innings with 416 runs on the board at the end of Day 1. West Indies after a tough day did well in this final session to pull things back and wrap this English side up. In the final session, 35.3 overs saw 157 runs scored, but more importantly for West Indies, they managed to claim 6 crucial wickets.
- 88.3WALZARRI JOSEPH TO SHOAIB BASHIROUT! CAUGHT! The outside edge goes to hand this time! Alzarri Joseph wraps up the England innings! Alzarri Joseph hurls it in, on a nagging length, on off, Shoaib Bashir stays on the back foot and hops to get on top of the bounce. Looks to defend it out with a straight bat but gets an outside edge again. It goes low but straight into the hands of second slip this time where Jason Holder is expecting the edge and he stays low to grab it low in front. Joseph finishes with three wickets as England get bowled out for 416!
- 88.24ALZARRI JOSEPH TO SHOAIB BASHIRFOUR! Edged away! Alzarri Joseph delivers it on a hard length, tighter line, on off and middle, Shoaib Bashir gets on his toes and shows the full face of the bat to cover the line of the ball. Gets an outside edge that flies towards gully where it beats Alick Athanaze to his right for a boundary.
- 88.22nbALZARRI JOSEPH TO MARK WOODNO BALL! Joseph serves it full this time, around off, Mark Wood backs away to access the off side and has to reach out to drive it to deep point for a single. Alzarri Joseph has overstepped!
- 88.10ALZARRI JOSEPH TO MARK WOODJoseph bends his back and digs it in short, outside off, Mark Wood is happy to let that one go behind to the keeper.
- !Alzarri Joseph will bowl the final over of the day. Can he wrap up this English side in 6 balls?
- 87.61JAYDEN SEALES TO MARK WOODA well-directed bumper by Seales, at the left shoulder of the batter, Mark Wood tries to get out of the way but fails to do so. Fends it down on the leg side and takes a single. Last over of the day coming up.
- 87.50JAYDEN SEALES TO MARK WOODBig swing and a miss! Short of a length and zoning in, around middle and leg, Mark Wood clears his front leg and leaves nothing in the tank as he swings to go back over the bowler’s head but misses and gets beaten on the inside edge.
- 87.41JAYDEN SEALES TO SHOAIB BASHIRBangs it on a shortish length, Shoaib Bashir hops back and drags the pull behind square on the leg side for a single.
- 87.30JAYDEN SEALES TO SHOAIB BASHIRSeales goes into the wicket but the line is a bit down leg, Shoaib Bashir looks to get inside the line to help it away but gets this one off the gloves. The ball brushes his gloves and rolls behind to the keeper.
- !Shoaib Bashir will be the last man to walk in for England.
- 87.2WJAYDEN SEALES TO CHRIS WOAKESOUT! EDGED AND GONE! Jayden Seales gets his line and length right this time and he gets the reward! After a poor delivery first up, Seales lands it on a hard length, angling in, on off, Chris Woakes hangs back in his crease and presents a straight bat to stab it down the deck. The ball holds its line and catches the outside edge of the bat. It goes low to second slip where the tall Jason Holder gets down to his left and takes it near his shoe laces. England are 9 down and West Indies have an opportunity to bowl them out before the close of play.
- 87.14JAYDEN SEALES TO CHRIS WOAKESFOUR! Neatly done! Jayden Seales sprays it on the pads and it is full in length, Chris Woakes stays balanced in the crease and with a still head, clips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
- !Jayden Seales (14-1-84-1) to share the new ball from the other end.
- 86.60ALZARRI JOSEPH TO MARK WOODJoseph goes slightly wide of the crease on that over-the-wicket angle and spears it in, full and at the pads, Mark Wood clips it nicely but straight to mid on.
