West Indies Struggle Against England, Trailing by 171 Runs with 4 Wickets Left.
In the first Test at Lord’s, England dominated against the West Indies as they closed in on a potential innings victory. After England posted 371 runs in their first innings, the West Indies faced a tough challenge, ending the second day at 79-6. Veteran bowler James Anderson led England’s charge, bowling out key West Indies players including captain Kraigg Brathwaite and top-scorer Mikyle Louis.
England’s debutant wicketkeeper Jamie Smith impressed with a solid innings of 70 runs. Despite some resistance from the West Indies, England’s bowling attack, led by Anderson and newcomer Gus Atkinson, kept the pressure on. The day ended with England in a strong position, eyeing a decisive win in the three-match series.
The match saw notable performances, including Ben Stokes achieving the rare feat of both 200 Test wickets and 6,000 runs. Anderson, in what could be his final Test, also contributed to England’s dominant display.
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