England 38-3 after dismissing West Indies for 282 on first day at Edgbaston
Updated On: 27 July, 2024 07:20 AM IST | Birmingham | AP
Crawley chased a teaser, Duckett played on, and Wood got a fine edge to Holder outside off. Joe Root and Ollie Pope ensured no further drama and will resume 244 behind
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England`s Gus Atkinson (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of West Indies Alick Athanaze on the first day of the third Test cricket match between England and West Indies at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pic/AFP
England`s openers were routed after fast bowler Gus Atkinson seized the initiative from the West Indies on a lively first day Friday of the third test at Edgbaston. With a series win, and the Richards-Botham Trophy already in the bag, England was positioned to push for a 3-0 clean sweep after bowling out the tourists for an under-par 282. Atkinson took 4-67 as he continued to impress on the big stage, bowling with heat and heart as he manufactured openings on a true pitch, while there were three wickets for the subtler skills of Chris Woakes.
But ball continued to get the better of bat after the innings changeover, as England hopes of establishing a position of dominance came undone in an eight-over spell that left them 38-3 at stumps. Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph dismissed openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett with consecutive deliveries and Mark Wood failed his test as the nightwatchman, caught behind for a duck off Seales. Thirteen wickets fell on the day. The West Indies, outclassed at Lord`s and outlasted at Trent Bridge, got the better of the initial exchanges, winning the toss and posting the biggest opening partnership of the series. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis put on 76 in just under 22 overs, despite some handy swing for the English bowlers. On a flat deck, England was just beginning to wonder how it might gain a foothold in the game when Atkinson secured one.
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