England and West Indies faced off in the third Test at Edgbaston, with the West Indies winning the toss and choosing to bat. However, the decision didn’t go as planned as England’s bowlers shone on the first day, causing the West Indies to be bowled out for 282. Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes were the stars for England, with Atkinson taking 4-67 and Woakes chipping in with 3-69.
Despite the strong start by England’s bowlers, the team stumbled to 38-3 at the end of the day’s play. Woakes expressed his happiness at bowling out the West Indies but acknowledged that losing three wickets in the evening session was not ideal. He highlighted the swing in the ball and the windy conditions that aided the bowlers in getting wickets.
While there were clusters of wickets falling throughout the day, the West Indies duo of Holder and Da Silva put on a strong partnership. Former England seamer, Stuart Broad, attributed some of the wickets to batter errors and mental switch-offs, emphasizing the importance of the bowling unit’s pressure in getting wickets.
England’s hopes of a better performance with the bat were dashed as they lost three quick wickets towards the end of the day. Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph made crucial breakthroughs for the West Indies, leaving England with a rebuilding job at the start of day two.
Woakes expressed confidence in the batting conditions, stating that England aims to at least match the West Indies’ score. He emphasized the importance of building partnerships and scoring runs down the order to get ahead in the game.
The Test series between England and West Indies has seen England dominating the first two Tests, winning by significant margins. The third Test at Edgbaston promises to be a closely contested match, with both teams looking to make their mark. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Cricket.
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