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England Vs West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: Kavem Hodge's Maiden Ton Cuts ENG Lead To 65 At Stumps

Kavem Hodge brought up his maiden Test century as he alongside Alick Athanaze led West Indies' fightback in the second Test on Day 2. By the end of day's play West indies had reduced England's lead to 65 with five wickets still in hand. England had been bowled out for 416 on Day 1. Check the highlights of the ENG vs WI 2nd Test Day 2, right here

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West Indies Kavem Hodge, left, celebrates half century alongside West Indies Alick Athanaze, right, during day two of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England, Friday, July 19, 2024. Photo: AP/Rui Vieira
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Welcome to the highlights of our ball-by-ball commentary for Day 2 of the second Test from the three-match series played between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, from Thursday, July 18 to Monday, July 22. (More Cricket News)

Kavem Hodge brought up his maiden Test century as he alongside Alick Athanaze led West Indies' fightback in the second Test on Day 2. By the end of day's play West indies had reduced England's lead to 65 with five wickets still in hand.

After a 53-run opening partnership between skipper Kraigg Braithwaite and Mikyle Louis, West Indies soon found themselves in trouble at 84/3. Athanaze was then joined by Hodge and the duo put a fantastic partnership of 175 runs to bring West Indies in front. Athanaze was dismissed on 89 while Hodge went on to score 120 before losing his wicket.

At stumps, Jason Holder and Joshua de Silva had put up an unbeaten 46-run partnership.

England had been bowled out for 416 on Day 1.