The Exuberant all-rounder Jason Holder smashed 43 runs in Day 2 of the 1st Test Match. The peculiarity of Holder’s knock was that, he was keen to rotate the Strike instead of going bang-bang. His knock has made the Test Match an even contest. The deficit as of now is 109 runs. If the two batters can cut down the deficit to may be 40-50 runs, then we have a solid game on our hands.
Holder’s way of toiling the bowlers was amazing. He not only smashed 7 boundaries and scored 30 runs in that, but he made sure that the bowlers are forced to bowl according to his strengths. The senior all-rounder faced 100 odd balls which speaks about his temperament. The batter though knows that the new ball is 13 overs around which means that he needs to up the ante. Earlier when West Indies bowlers bowled with the second new ball, they created a havoc by bundling out England for 311.
We are in for a thrilling Day 3. The main test for Joe Root would be that how he manages to get rid of 13 overs with the new ball. The old ball phase, which would take place till drinks period is a vital one. If Holder and Bonner score runs at 4 runs per over, then West Indies would be in ascendancy. All in all, West Indies looks all set to spoil the party of England’s reset; England would hope and believe that they can get early break-throughs. Getting Vibes of West Indies, bossing this Test Match and Richards-Botham Trophy 2022. It’s often said that you win 1st Test Match and win the Series, England would sense that they have a chance with no doubt but lying on a thin edge as the rain earlier played a spoil sport. Although we all know Cricket is a Game of Uncertainty so who knows what would be in store at the Morning Session.
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