By Eric Collymore
England secured a decisive 241-run victory over the West Indies on day four of the second Test match at Trent Bridge, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Resuming their innings at 248 for 3, England was eventually bowled out for 425 in their second innings.
Key contributions came from Ben Duckett (76), Ollie Pope (51), Joe Root (122), and Harry Brook (109).
The West Indies’ response was marked by a dramatic collapse, falling to 143 all out in their second innings.
Kraigg Brathwaite and Jason Holder (37), along with Mikyle Louis and Joshua Da Silva (14 each), were the only West Indian batsmen to reach double figures.
England’s bowlers dominated, with Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir making crucial breakthroughs.
Woakes removed Mikyle Louis for 17, while Bashir dismissed Kirk McKenzie for 1.
The Windies’ innings deteriorated as they lost four wickets for just 25 runs, eventually being bowled out in the 37th over.
For the Windies, Jayden Seales led the bowling effort with four wickets for 97 runs, supported by Alzarri Joseph with two wickets.
England’s comprehensive performance and disciplined bowling were led by Shoaib Bashir, who claimed five wickets, while Woakes and Gus Atkinson each took two.
The third and final Test will be held at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting on July 26.