England Extend Lead to 244 Runs on Day 2 of 1st Test Against West Indies

England Dominate Day 2 of 1st Test Against West Indies, Extend Lead

England continued their dominance on Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's, extending their lead to 244 runs by stumps. Resuming on 189/3, England's Joe Root and Harry Brook put on a solid partnership, adding 102 runs for the fourth wicket.

Root, the former England captain, played a patient and composed innings, scoring 56 runs off 123 deliveries. Brook, on the other hand, was more aggressive, hitting 50 runs off just 67 balls. Their partnership helped England consolidate their position and put pressure on the West Indies bowlers.

After Root's dismissal, Brook continued to lead the charge, adding another 30 runs before being caught behind off the bowling of Alzarri Joseph. Ben Stokes, the England captain, then joined Jonny Bairstow at the crease and the pair put on a quickfire 40-run partnership.

Bairstow was eventually dismissed for 24, but Stokes remained unbeaten on 33, guiding England to a commanding total of 333/6 at the close of play. For West Indies, Joseph was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/64, while Jayden Seales and Kemar Roach claimed two wickets each.

Earlier in the day, West Indies resumed their innings on 113/9, with Gus Atkinson needing just one more wicket to complete a seven-wicket haul. Atkinson duly delivered, dismissing Kemar Roach to end the West Indies innings on 121.

England's bowlers were in impressive form throughout the first innings, with Atkinson leading the way with his seven-wicket haul. James Anderson and Stuart Broad also chipped in with two wickets each.

With a substantial lead in hand, England will be looking to press home their advantage on Day 3 and secure a victory in the first Test. West Indies, on the other hand, will need to find a way to break through England's batting lineup and get back into the match.

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