Ben Duckett and Harry Brook shined on the third morning at Trent Bridge, helping England establish a commanding 207-run lead against West Indies in the second Test match on July 20.
England faced a tougher challenge in Nottingham after their decisive victory at Lord’s last week. A resilient last-wicket partnership of 71 between Joshua Da Silva and Shamar Joseph had left them frustrated as West Indies managed to take a 41-run lead.
Despite the setback, Duckett and Brook turned the game around for England. Duckett’s aggressive knock of 76 and Brook’s unbeaten 71 propelled England to a stumps score of 248/3. Duckett’s energy and ambition were instrumental in giving England a crucial edge in the match.
After sharing a partnership with Ollie Pope, both Duckett and Pope fell in quick succession, paving the way for Brook to showcase his skills with the bat. Brook’s elegant stroke play and Root’s contribution helped England maintain their lead heading into the final day.
West Indies, who started well with the ball, faltered in the face of Woakes’ inspired spell before Da Silva and Shamar’s resilient partnership swung the momentum in their favor. Da Silva’s aggressive batting display, including launching Mark Wood for sixes, put West Indies in a strong position moving forward.
As the match hangs in the balance, both teams will look to gain the upper hand in what promises to be an exciting finish at Trent Bridge.
