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ENG Vs WI 1st Test, Lords: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

James Anderson bids farewell to Test cricket after 20 years (X.com)James Anderson bids farewell to Test cricket after 20 years (X.com)

In a fitting farewell to legendary fast bowler James Anderson, England toppled West Indies in the first Test match of the three-game series at Lords. The bowlers were right on the money to hand an inning and 114 runs defeat to the visitors.

Gus Atkinson, the debutant, won player of the match award for his maiden 10-wicket haul whereas the departing James Anderson capped four wickets in two innings as well.

Here’s the timeline of how ENG vs WI panned out in Lords:


ENG vs WI Highlights: Gus Atkinson Shines With 7 Wicket Haul On Debut

West Indies were asked to bat first, but debutant Gus Atkinson was unstoppable. He removed Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva, and Kavem Hodge in just a single over to bowl out West Indies at 121 on Day 1.

ENG vs WI Highlights: Zak Crawley, Jamie Smith Leads ENG’s Response

Zak Crawley gave the perfect start to England with 76 (89) before Joe Root, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook joined the party with a half-century each.

Debutant Jamie Smith also seized the opportunity with a stunning 70 (119) as England finished with 371 runs of total score and 250 runs lead.

ENG vs WI Highlights: Gus Atkinson Scalps Maiden 10-Wicket-Haul

West Indies were completely outclassed just two days into the Test match. In reply to the 250-runs lead, Gus Atkinson continued this onslaught. After James Anderson and Ben Stokes got the opening pair, Atkinson charged over the middle order to grab another five-wicket-haul to finish with 12 wickets.

ENG vs WI Highlights: James Anderson Bids Farewell To Test Cricket After 2 Decades

Gus Atkinson delivered the final blow by dismissing Jayden Seales and with that James Anderson walked off the field for the final time. He closed curtains on his two decade long career and finished with a total of 704 wickets.

West Indies were bowled out for 136 runs and thus, England won by an inning and 114 runs. With that, the hosts are 1-0 in the three game Test series and the next game is scheduled at Trent Bridge, Nottingham from July 18.