25-07-2020, 20:23
Third Test, Emirates Old Trafford (day two of five)
England 369 (111.5 overs): Pope 91, Buttler 67, Roach 4-72
West Indies 137-6: Campbell 32, Broad 2-17, Anderson 2-17
Stuart Broad and James Anderson once again showed their enduring class as England took a huge step towards winning the series on day two of the third Test against West Indies.
The veteran pace bowlers, who have each been left out for one match in the series, took two wickets apiece, while Broad weighed in with valuable runs.
With Jofra Archer also bowling at high pace, West Indies were 137-6, 232 behind, when bad light ended play half an hour early.
The tourists had earlier made an explosive start, taking four wickets for 18 runs, including Ollie Pope without adding to his overnight 91 and Jos Buttler for 67.
But Broad reversed the momentum by crashing a 33-ball half-century - only Ian Botham has made a quicker fifty for England in Tests.
His 62 from 45 balls is his highest score for seven years and lifted England to 369 all out.
Their progress on a day when expected rain never arrived could negate further bad weather that is forecast during the rest of the match.
They are primed to regain the Wisden Trophy, protect a six-year unbeaten home record and deny West Indies a first win in England since 1988.
England 369 (111.5 overs): Pope 91, Buttler 67, Roach 4-72
West Indies 137-6: Campbell 32, Broad 2-17, Anderson 2-17
Stuart Broad and James Anderson once again showed their enduring class as England took a huge step towards winning the series on day two of the third Test against West Indies.
The veteran pace bowlers, who have each been left out for one match in the series, took two wickets apiece, while Broad weighed in with valuable runs.
With Jofra Archer also bowling at high pace, West Indies were 137-6, 232 behind, when bad light ended play half an hour early.
The tourists had earlier made an explosive start, taking four wickets for 18 runs, including Ollie Pope without adding to his overnight 91 and Jos Buttler for 67.
But Broad reversed the momentum by crashing a 33-ball half-century - only Ian Botham has made a quicker fifty for England in Tests.
His 62 from 45 balls is his highest score for seven years and lifted England to 369 all out.
Their progress on a day when expected rain never arrived could negate further bad weather that is forecast during the rest of the match.
They are primed to regain the Wisden Trophy, protect a six-year unbeaten home record and deny West Indies a first win in England since 1988.
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