LONDON – West Indies snatched two wickets in the final session to stymie England’s momentum but were still facing a tall order after captain Andrew Strauss’s 20th century, and first in nearly two years, put the hosts in control of the opening Test here yesterday.
When bad light ended the second day’s play two deliveries into the second new ball, England had marched to 259 for three, already a lead of 16 runs with three days remaining.
Strauss was unbeaten on 121, his fifth century at Lord’s, and was with the stylish Ian Bell who was on five from the 13 balls he has faced.
The prolific Jonathan Trott cashed in with 58 while Kevin Pietersen (32) and Alistair Cook (26) got starts but failed to carry on.
Read the full story in today’s SATURDAY SUN.
England on top
Previous article
Next article
Related Articles
UWI Global Campus accredited until 2032
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Global Campus has been granted institutional re-accreditation by the Barbados Accreditation...
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
Donald Trump has blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect, as...
West Indies Champions demolish Australia to reach final
Sheldon Cottrell and Chadwick Walton led a rampant West Indies Champions side into the final of the World...
Doctor: Younger women becoming more at risk
Barbados has the highest breast cancer death rate in the world, with younger women also facing more aggressive...