After winning the T20I series by 3-2, the Caribbean team is facing the English team in the longer format of the game. The Windies bowlers made a statement on the opening day of the Test; however, they were faced by resilience from Bairstow. The game is evenly poised at the moment and apart from the contest between both the teams, Mark Wood’s hilarious reaction has left the fans laughing.
Mark Wood’s hilarious reaction left commentators in split
The fans have been getting a good dose of entertainment and the first Test between the two teams is turning out to be a double bonanza for them. While they are being entertained by the cricketing action, English pace Mark Wood is also making sure that he keeps them entertained as well with his on-field antics. In the video that’s doing the rounds, Mark Wood’s hilarious reaction on being left out of team huddle left the netizens and even the commentators in split.
At the end of second day, the game is in balance and the third day will prove to be a moving day and will decide which way the game will tilt. Earlier on Day 1, Joe Root opted to bat after winning the toss. The English batsmen were faced with brilliant and disciplined bowling by the Windies bowlers which kept them in check. At one point, England had lost their 4 top-order batsmen at the score of just 48. Johnny Bairstow came to their rescue and stayed on the crease till the end of the inning.
The batsman scored 140 runs for his team and was the last batsman to get out, taking his team to a very competitive total of 311 in the first inning. West Indies got a good start as their openers notched up a 83-run partnership, however they faltered and lost 4 quick wickets. The Windies have scored 202 runs at the loss of 4 wickets and trail England by 109 runs.
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Day 3 will be an interesting day to watch the Test as it can decide the winner of the game. Also, fans will be looking forward to seeing more of Mark Wood’s on-field antics.