England bounced back strongly on Day 3 of the second Test in Nottingham to take a second innings lead of 207, with seven wickets in the bank. This was after the West Indies took a handy first innings lead of 41 runs in the first session.
Day 3 provided engrossing cricket once again as both teams gave their best efforts to wrestle the initiative in their favour. However, the hosts would be the happier team with the healthy lead they have already mustered.
The tourists started the day at 351/5, with Jason Holder and Joshua Da Silva at the crease. England got off to a great start as they dismissed the former West Indies captain in the third over of the day. Kevin Sinclair also fell cheaply before Alzarri Joseph stiched a handy 24-run partnership with Da Silva. However, Chris Woakes dismissed Joseph and Jayden Seales off consecutive deliveries as the West indies slumped to 386/9.
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England would have hoped to dismiss the Windies below 400 but an enterprising display from Shamar Joseph (33) and Joshua kept them at bay for 78 deliveries, adding 71 runs. The West indies wicketkeeper remained stranded on 82, while Woakes bagged a four-for.
Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope impress again as England take ascendancy
The West Indies got a lucky breakthrough at the start of England’s second innings as Zak Crawley was run out at the non-striker’s end after backing up too far. However, Ben Duckett (76) and Ollie Pope (51) once again stitched a sensational partnership to put England in a decent position. Their 119-run stand came off just 143 balls. Pope got out soon after reaching his half-century and Duckett also departed soon after.
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However, Joe Root and Harry Brook put on an unbeaten 108-run stand off 142 balls to take England into a position of strength. At the end of the day, the Three Lions finished on 248/3, with Root and Brook remaining unbeaten on 37 and 71, respectively.
Here’s how ‘X’ users reacted to the fascinating action on Day 3:
– Fifty in First Test Match.
– Hundred in 2nd Test 1st innings.
– Now Fifty in 2nd Test 2nd innings.
Ollie Pope has been brilliant in this Test series against West Indies – The future of England cricket. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/GGOImlc3Zh
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) July 20, 2024
Brilliant fight from the inexperienced West Indian team.
When I wrote about reckless batting by England side – many came defending it. See for yourself and imagine Australia or India in West Indian place, you will not get a let off in the game.
Even West Indies can challenge… pic.twitter.com/OPN99z3bgV
— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) July 20, 2024
After losing the first Test to England on the third day, the West Indies bounced back with a brilliant batting performance, scoring 457 runs to take a 41-run lead. Both teams batted positively, which delighted fans. Test cricket thrives on such matches. pic.twitter.com/aEEGsZsfuw
— S🌠 (@BePakistani92) July 20, 2024
Kavem Hodge – 120 (171).
Joshua – 82* (122).
Brathwaite – 48 (72).
WEST INDIES SMASHED 457 AGAINST ENGLAND WITH THE LEAD OF 41 RUNS. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/h4AoDZLBrU
— Reality Talks (@RealityTallk) July 20, 2024
West Indies 457 all out against England and lead by 41 runs 🔥
Joshua Da Silva unbeaten on 82 runs. His teammates are standing up and appreciating him ❤️#tapmad #HojaoADFree #ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/eSqyUAGCwS
— Zeeshan (Shani) (@ShaniInfluncer) July 20, 2024
The Ben Duckett bat-raise – a familiar sight on the Trent Bridge turf.#ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/wSXsZhwKVz
— Nottinghamshire CCC (@TrentBridge) July 20, 2024
Back-to-back half-centuries in the 2nd #ENGvsWI Test for Ben Duckett 👏
He gets to the milestone with a hat-trick of fours against Kevin Sinclair 🔥#ENGvWI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/PQ54Mmay9v
— Vikram 🇮🇳 (@SinghVikramB_) July 20, 2024
Alzarri Joseph should have become the leader of West Indies’ bowling attack by now but he is still that inconsistent bowler.
— Vipul Ghatol 🇮🇳 (@Vipul_Espeaks) July 20, 2024
🏏 Harry Brook and Joe Root are on fire! 🔥 They’re setting a solid target with their stellar performance. Can they lead England to victory? Stay tuned! 🏴 #ENGvsWI #HarryBrook #JoeRoot #Cricket #GameOn #CricketLovers
— India Euphoria (@Ajay_fno) July 20, 2024
Harry Brook & Jaiswal are gonna carry the legacy of Root & Kohli 🔥
— Mel (@MythicalMelmet1) July 20, 2024
The moment Harry Brook reached his 9th 50 in test cricket!#ENGvWI #Cricket pic.twitter.com/MhOKftKQ96
— Muhammad Zain (@_muhammadzain1) July 20, 2024
West Indies shine a bit with bat at morning session but could not cruise over England by ball at the end of day 3 ..
– England lead by 207 runs
– England looking to put the lead of around 400 runs and seal the series 👀#ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/XR5HJGNYJU
— UndergraD🏏 (@ugcric) July 20, 2024
Stumps on day 3 and England are 248/3 in their second innings and lead the West Indies by 207 runs.
Seems like it was a good day of teat cricket if anyone wants to give me a rundown of the days play. #ENGvWI
— Yosef Mordechai Coleman (@yosecakes) July 20, 2024