England’s dominant performance against the West Indies on Day 2 at Lord’s saw them reach 293/6 at Lunch, with a commanding lead of 172 runs. Despite a slow start to the morning session, Harry Brook and Joe Root’s half-centuries propelled the hosts forward.
Brook’s aggressive batting saw him reach his eighth Test fifty off just 55 balls, while Root displayed his class with a well-crafted 68. However, the West Indies bowlers managed to break key partnerships, with Ben Stokes and Root falling victim to Gudakesh Motie’s spin.
Debutant Jamie Smith also made a positive impact, scoring his first Test runs with a boundary off a loose delivery from Motie. The session ended with Chris Woakes and Smith at the crease, looking to extend England’s lead beyond 150 runs.
With the West Indies trailing by 172 runs, the stage is set for an exciting continuation of the match as both teams look to gain the upper hand in this thrilling encounter at Lord’s.