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ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England firmly in driver's seat as tired Windies lose early wicket

By Saurabh Sharma July 18, 2020 • 09:16 AM View: 1114

Manchester, July 18: England on Friday continued their domination on Day 2 of their second Test against West Indies at Old Trafford. After Ben Stokes' 176, which was part of an epic 260-run partnership with Dom Sibley, Dom Bess and Stuart Broad added 42 for the last wicket before the hosts declared on 469/9.

The West Indies then lost opener John Campbell and at stumps, they are 32/1 with Kraig Brathwaite in the middle with night watchman Alzarri Joseph. The third session of the day started with Stokes and Jos Buttler looking to score at a quick rate. Stokes was on 172, having ground the West Indies bowlers to dust with Sibley over the course of the third session on Day 1 and the first two sessions on Day 2.

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