Anderson takes two to help England towards big win

James Anderson's inswinger knocked over Kraigg Brathwaite

Anderson, opening the attack for the last time in his record-breaking England career, began the hosts’ hunt for an innings victory by bowling West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and returned to have Alick Athanaze caught behind.

With captain Ben Stokes also taking two wickets and Gus Atkinson two of his own, including Jason Holder off the final ball of the day, West Indies were left 79-6, still 171 short of making England bat again.

The tourists had actually done well to bowl England out for 371, but are paying the price for being hustled out for 121 on the opening day.

Jamie Smith, England’s wicketkeeper on Test debut, showed why he has such a reputation as a batting talent with an assured 70.

Joe Root made a typically elegant 68 and Harry Brook 50, though none of the home top order could capitalize on some good batting conditions with a really big score.
Still, England will win this match on a Friday which promises to be an emotional farewell to the legendary Anderson.

West Indies: 121&79/6 (A. Athanaze 22, A. Joseph 20, J. Anderson 2/11, B. Strokes 2/25, G. Atkinson 2/27)

England: 371 (Z. Crawley 76, J. Root 68, O. Pope 57, H. Brook 50, J. Smith 70, J. Seales 4/77, G. Motie 2/41, J. Holder 2/58, A. Joseph 1/106). 

(Agencies)