England Dominates First Test Against West Indies
The West Indies cricket team is currently on a tour of England for a 3-match Test series. The first Test started yesterday at Lord’s in London. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first.
West Indies Struggles in the First Innings
In their first innings, West Indies struggled and were all out for just 121 runs on the first day. England then began their first innings and managed to score 371 runs. Six players from the England team scored half-centuries, showcasing their strong batting lineup.
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England’s Bowling Shines in Second Innings
In the second innings, the West Indies batsmen continued to struggle against England’s bowling attack. By the end of the second day’s play, West Indies had scored only 79 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Joshua de Silva is currently on the field with 8 runs. For England, Ben Stokes, James Anderson, and Gus Atkinson each took 2 wickets.
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Ben Stokes Achieves a Milestone
During the match, Ben Stokes bowled out West Indies player Lewis for 14 runs. This wicket was a significant milestone for Stokes as it marked his 200th wicket in Test cricket. With this achievement, Stokes has become the third player in the history of Test cricket to score 6000 runs and take 200 wickets. He joins the elite company of West Indies legend Gary Sobers and former South African player Jacques Kallis.
England’s strong performance has put them in a commanding position in this Test match.
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