West Indies Take 41-Run Lead Over England in Second Test

West Indies' resolute batting performance on the third morning of the second Test at Trent Bridge has given them a slender lead of 41 runs over England. Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten half-century and Shamar Joseph's late-innings onslaught proved crucial in extending their advantage.

Da Silva, resuming on 32 overnight, remained unbeaten on 82, adding 50 runs to his tally. He shared a crucial 71-run partnership with Joseph, who contributed a quickfire 33 off 27 balls. The pair's efforts helped West Indies reach 457 all out, with Chris Woakes claiming three wickets for England.

England's bowling attack, led by Woakes, had made early inroads on the second evening, removing Jason Holder and Kevin Sinclair. However, Alzarri Joseph survived a dropped catch and went on to score 17 before being dismissed by Woakes.

Mark Wood, who had been hampered by cramp on the previous day, returned to the field and bowled with pace, but it was Woakes who found himself on a hat-trick after dismissing Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales in quick succession. Shamar Joseph survived the hat-trick ball and went on to play a key role in West Indies' lead.

Da Silva brought up his fifty with a boundary off Wood, and he continued to score steadily, reaching 82 by the time Shamar Joseph was dismissed. Joseph's aggressive batting, including a six off Atkinson, helped West Indies take the lead.

Da Silva then took charge, hitting three consecutive fours and a six off Joe Root's bowling. Wood finally dismissed Joseph, but West Indies had already established a significant advantage.

England will need to bat well in their second innings to avoid going 2-0 down in the series. West Indies, on the other hand, will be confident of leveling the series with a strong bowling performance.

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