London : England defeated West Indies in 1st Test at Lord’s by an innings & 114 runs. This was also the farewell match of James Anderson and he, his team finished on a high note.
In 1st innings, England bowling 1st saw debutant Gus Atkinson demolishing West Indies with a spell of 7-45. The Caribbean side got all out for just 121 runs.
English Batters adopted the typical “Bazball” style .
Zak Crawley (76), debutant keeper Jamie Smith (70), veteran Joe Root (68), Harry Brook (50), combined efforts helped England reach 371 runs.
Jayden Seales’ 4 fer was only positive thing for West Indies in this Match.
West Indies Batting in 2nd innings succumbed under pressure created by English pacers.
Gus Atkinson picked another 5-fer , powdered by James Anderson’s 3-fer ,ending a career with 704 wickets & helped England all out West Indies on 136 runs.
England thereby won by an innings & 114 runs.
Atkinson won the Man of The Match for his classy spell.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
Wi : 121 (41.4)
Eng
Gus Atkinson : 7-45
Eng : 371 (90)
Zak Crawley : 76 (89)
Jamie Smith : 70 (119)
Joe Root : 68 (114)
Ollie Pope : 57 (74)
Harry Brook : 50 (64)
Wi
Jayden Seales : 4-77
2nd Innings :
Wi : 136 (47)
Eng
Gus Atkinson : 5-61
James Anderson : 3-32
Result : England win by an innings & 114 runs
