ENG vs WI 2nd Test: Kavem Hodge’s century, 351 on day 2, West Indies fight back

July 20, 2024 Shubham Sangale Cricket Latest News Comments Off on ENG vs WI 2nd Test: Kavem Hodge’s century, 351 on day 2, West Indies fight back
Published on: July 20, 2024 12:06 pm Last updated on: July 20, 2024 12:06 pm
West Indies Respond Strongly to England

West Indies Respond Strongly to England

On the second day of the second Test match, the West Indies cricket team put up a solid fight against hosts England. By the end of the day, West Indies scored 351 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 84 overs. Kavem Hodge shined with a brilliant century, helping the Windies reach a respectable total. Despite this effort, England still holds a lead of 65 runs, having scored 416 in their first innings. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see if the Windies can surpass England’s lead on the third day.

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Strong Comeback by Windies

The opening pair of Craig Brathwaite and Mikel Lewis gave the Windies a decent start with a 53-run partnership. Lewis was out after scoring 21 runs off 41 balls. Brathwaite contributed 48 runs, while Kirk McKenzie added 11 runs, leaving West Indies at 84 for 3 and in a tricky situation. However, Alik Athanaze and Kavem Hodge turned the game around with a crucial 175-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Athanaze scored 82 runs off 99 balls, including 10 fours and 1 six. Hodge reached his first Test century, scoring 120 runs off 171 balls with 19 fours. This partnership stabilized the Windies’ innings and brought them closer to England’s total.

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Hodge’s Heroics and England’s Bowling

Kavem Hodge’s impressive innings were instrumental in the West Indies reaching 351 runs by the end of the second day’s play. Shoaib Basheer was the most successful bowler for England, taking 2 wickets. Jason Holder scored 23 runs, and Joshua Da Silva remained unbeaten with 32 runs. The Windies are now just 65 runs behind England’s first innings total, setting up an intriguing third day where the battle for a lead continues.

West Indies’ performance on the second day has set the stage for an exciting continuation of the Test match, with both teams vying for dominance.

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