England Dominate Day 2 of Second Test Against West Indies

England's dominance continued on Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge, as they bowled out the visitors for 416, setting up a commanding position in the match.

Resuming on 349/6, England added 67 runs to their overnight total, with Ollie Pope completing a magnificent century (121). Ben Duckett (56) and captain Ben Stokes (54) also contributed valuable runs.

West Indies' bowlers struggled to contain England's aggressive batting, with Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood proving particularly effective. Atkinson claimed 4/111, while Wood took 3/72.

In response, West Indies made a shaky start, losing opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck. However, Kraigg Brathwaite (55) and Shamarh Brooks (50) steadied the innings with a 100-run partnership.

But England's bowlers struck back, with James Anderson dismissing Brathwaite and Wood removing Brooks. Jermaine Blackwood (45) and Jason Holder (43) offered some resistance, but West Indies were eventually bowled out for 287.

Anderson, playing his final Test match, finished with figures of 2/43, while Wood claimed 3/59.

England now hold a 129-run lead heading into Day 3, with West Indies facing an uphill battle to save the match.

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