England Thrash WI in 2nd Test to Win Series

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 21: Shamar Joseph of West Indies is bowled by Shoaib Bashir of England as wicketkeeper Jamie Smith looks on during day four of the 2nd Rothesay Test Match between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 21, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Andy Kearns/Getty Images)

Hosts England beat West Indies by 241-runs in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three match series at Trent Bridge on Sunday.

Resuming on 248 for 3, the Englishmen were bowled out for 425 in their second innings. Ben Duckett made 76, Ollie Pope, 51, Joe Root, 122, and Harry Brook 109.

Jayden Seales picked up four wickets for a six-wicket match haul, while Alzarri Joseph took two second innings wickets and five in the match.

Chasing 385 to win, the Windies were bowled out for 143. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 47 and Jason Holder, 37.

Shoaib Bashir bagged five wickets, to finish with seven in the match.

Brathwaite says 385 was a getable target.

He’s calling for more discipline from his bowlers.

Kraigg Brathwaite.

The third and final Test is set for Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting July 26.