West Indies Kevin Sinclair celebrates after dismissing England's Gus Atkinson during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
An enterprising century from Ollie Pope (121), supported well by an aggressive Ben Duckett (71 off 59 balls) and Ben Stokes (69) took England to a 416-run total on the first day of the second Test against West Indies on Thursday (July 18, 2024). Though the hosts were bowled out on the stroke of stumps, their rapid scoring rate meant that the visitors were under pressure in Trent Bridge. Alzarri Joseph picked up three wickets for the Windies, but went at over six runs an over as England reverted to their Bazball tactics.
West Indies Kevin Sinclair celebrates after dismissing England's Gus Atkinson during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
England's Ben Stokes reacts after being dismissed by West Indies Kavem Hodge during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England
England's Ollie Pope, left, walks off with England's Ben Stokes, right, for tea break during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
England's Ollie Pope plays a shot during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
England's Ollie Pope celebrates a century during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
West Indies' Kevin Sinclair celebrates the wicket of England's Harry Brook during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, centre, looks on with team mates during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
England's Joe Root walks of after being dismissed by West Indies Jayden Seales during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
West Indies Jason Holder, left, attempts to catch off his bowling during day one of the second test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
West Indies Kavem Hodge reacts during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.
Players of West Indies celebrate after West Indies Alzarri Joseph, front center, dismisses England's Zak Crawley during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England.