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The opening day of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge saw an exhilarating display of batting from the home team. Under th🎉e aggressive Bazball approach, England amassed a total of 400 runs in a single day, setting a high standard for the rest of the match. The hosts displayed relentless aggression, captivating fans with their bold stroke play and aggressive running between the wickets.
Ben Duckett provides a strong start
England’s innings began with a flurry of boundaries from opener Ben Duckett. His attacking intent was evident from the outse༺t as he dismantled the West Indies bowling attack. Duckett’s innings of 71 set the tone for England’s dominance, providing a solid foundation for the middle order. His aggressive start put the Wes⛄t Indies on the back foot early in the game.
Ollie Pope shines with a stunning ton
The highlight of the day was Ollie Pope’s magnificent century. Coming in after the early loss of Zak Crawley, Pope stabilized the innings and then accelerated, bringing up his sixth Test century. He played a superb knock of 121 runs, playing both aggressive and cautious cricket as required. Pope’s 📖innings was crucial in ensuring England capitalized on the strong start provided by Duckett.
Captain Ben Stokes provides valuable contribution
Adding to the batting heroics was England’s captain, Ben Stokes, who scored a well-crafted 69. Stokes’ innings added stability and momentum ♓to England✤’s total, with valuable contributions throughout the order. He played with his usual aggressive flair, ensuring the scoring rate remained high and keeping the pressure on the West Indies bowlers.
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Big task ahead for West Indies batters
Despite the initial onslaught, the West Indies bowlers managed to pull things back slightly in the last session, taking a few quick wickets and preventing England from extending their innings ⭕into the second day. However, the West Indies batters now face a d♊aunting task on the second day, as they will have to contend with a well-rested and highly capable English bowling attack.
Here is how Netizens reacted:
A good day of cricket! England will be the happier, but six West In🐠dies wickets in the evening session, have brought the visitors back int⛎o this game. A big day for their batters tomorrow. .
— Terry O'Brien (@terry_obrien86)
Last instance England were dismissed for 400+ on the opening day of a Test was v Australia at E🦄dgbaston on 4 August 2005 ﷽when England made 407.
— Arthur_S (@allanholloway)
STUMPS on Day 1️⃣: England all out!💥
Rally with the boys tomorrow morning with🎀 the bat!🏏 | |
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
A gripping day of Test cricket ends with England on the driving seat 🏏
Scorecard:— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
It won't matter because the Windies are miles from the team they used to be, but that's another below par score from England. India or Australia in that situation are racking up 600 over 2 days.
— Joe Williams🎗 (@hotpantsswe6)
416 in one day 🤯
— larry kwirirayi ✍📔 (@kwirirayi)
A very good dayꦉ of cricket but also plenty to fault on both sides. And that’s what makes it beautiful I suppose?
— Niall Scott (@njscott1987)
Bazball continuing to smash new records! 👊🏽�𝐆�
— Dave – destination Europe – NFFC ⭐⭐ (@dj_zotov)
Alick Athanaze or෴ Jayden Seales should be captain of West Indies🌳 in Tests 👍👌
— Oggy Adityanath 👶 (@SirOggyBilla)
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416 on day🎉 1 of Test is strong position to be in. But when Eng were 342-5, it looked like they might post even bigger total and bat into tomorrow. May not hurt Eng in this match but vs stronger opponents, Eng will have to be ruthless and nail down advantage
— MediumPaceDobbler (@MediumPaceDobb1)
4🐬16 is way way better than I expected. Respectable ꦇis the word. 😂
— 🇮🇳Habibti🏴 (@Yas_Queen17)
Day 1 closed as Bashir nicks Alzar🍌ri wit📖h England all out at 416
West Indies will bat to start the Day 2 to☂morrow morn.
— Undergrad🤳 (@ugcric)
Engl🌠and all out for 416 to end the 🔯first day. Fun day of cricket.
Pope with a great 121
— Cai 🏴 (@Cai_CFC)
