England secured the series victory after a dominant performance against the West Indies at Trent Bridge. The West Indies, needing 385 to win, collapsed spectacularly to just 143 all out, with Shoaib Bashir shining with figures of 5-41. Joe Root and Harry Brook both scored centuries in England's second innings total of 425. Although the West Indies had initially taken a lead in the first innings, they were unable to withstand England's bowling attack on the fourth day. Ollie Pope stood out with 172 runs, earning him the Man of the Match award. The third and final Test will commence at Edgbaston on Friday.
Match: 2nd Test, England vs West Indies
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Result: England won by 241 runs
Series Status: England lead 2-0 in a three-match series
- Centuries: Joe Root (122) and Harry Brook (109) both contributed significant hundreds.
- First Innings Lead: West Indies made 457 in response to England's 416, leading by 41 runs.
- Struggles: Despite a strong first innings, the West Indies faltered in the second innings against England’s bowlers.
- Notable Players:
- Ollie Pope: Named Man of the Match with a total of 172 runs, including 121 in the first innings.
- Next Fixture:
- Third Test: Scheduled to begin at Edgbaston on Friday.
England's comprehensive 241-run victory in the second Test secures them a 2-0 series lead against the West Indies. The decisive performance came from young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir and a strong batting display, particularly from Joe Root and Harry Brook. The West Indies' second innings collapse and England's dominance set up an unassailable lead heading into the final Test.