England vs West Indies 2020, 2nd Test, Day 4 – Twitter Reactions

Another cracking day of Test match cricket at Old Trafford ensured that the 2nd match between England and West Indies is fascinatingly poised. After having taken a 182-run lead, England, in pursuit of quick runs sent Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes to open the innings in the wee hours of the 4th day. But the ploy turned out to be disastrous as Kemar Roach knocked over Jos Buttler for a duck.

Roach then proceeded to knock-over Zak Crawley, meaning the likes of Ben Stokes and Joe Root had to buckle down and the duo ensured that the home side did not lose any more wickets, and finished the day at 2-37 and an overall lead of 219 runs.

Earlier in the session, with the West Indian top-order blunting out a majority of the first two sessions and taking the score to 4-227 at Tea- just 43 runs away from saving the follow-on- England needed someone to put their hand up and insinuate a possible collapse.

And, just like he has done throughout his career, Stuart Broad turned out to be that man for England. With new cherry in his hand and his legs pumping, Broad ran through West Indian middle-order in the first hour of the post-tea session.

Broad’s first victim was the half-centurion Shamarh Brooks, who was pinned dead in front of the wickets for 68. Roston Chase survived an LBW scare after he successfully overturned the decision via DRS but Jermaine Blackwood, the hero of the last match, wasn’t that lucky as he got cleaned up by Stuart Broad for a six-ball duck.

Shane Dowrich was also trapped right in front of wickets by Broad for a two-ball duck while Jason Holder fell to Chris Woakes after he poked it straight to Root in the slip cordon. Shannon Gabriel lasted just five deliveries, meaning England claimed a 182-run-lead after the first innings.

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Roston Chase half-century helped West Indies save the follow-on on the 4th day against England

Roston Chase’s rearguard action ensured that West Indies managed to save the follow-on. The right-hander continued with his impressive form and went on to accumulate a half-century in 83 balls. He fell immediately though after England decided to challenge the on-field call of LBW off the bowling of Chris Woakes to leave West Indies nine down.

Earlier, Alzarri Joseph and Kraigg Brathwaite started the day on a positive note. Joseph rode his luck before eventually getting dismissed for 32 after he failed to counter the extra bounce and gave a catch to Ollie Pope at short-leg.

Shai Hope played some delightful strokes during his 71-ball 25 but just as he was looking to convert his start into a big knock, Sam Curran brought an end to his innings when he nicked him straight to Jos Buttler.

Nahhh man Shai. Not what WI were Hope-ing for. Shai goes for 25
WI 123/3
Brathwaite 46*
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The second day also saw the first instance of a cricketer breaking the no saliva rule after Dom Sibley admitted of using some saliva on the ball, leading to umpires’ disinfecting the ball.

Meanwhile, Shamarh Brooks and Kraig Brathwaite [75] went on to accumulate a 76-run-stand for the 4th wicket before Ben Stokes’ was finally rewarded for his 11-over vigil when Braithwaite failed to counter the bounce and gave a simple return catch.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the 4th day of the England vs West Indies 2nd Test:

Yeaaaassssssssss Roachyyyyy!!!! Crawley's stumps went ?
ENG 1-1
Stokes 5*
Lead by 183
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Mood 24/7#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->k<!---->2<!---->C<!---->q<!---->A<!---->z<!---->u<!---->d<!---->4<!---->S

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Semi embarrassing this from England. Took forever when batting first innings. Now the big hitters look like they couldn't hit a barn door with a banjo. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->W<!---->I

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Should have sent Burns & Sibley in to score faster than this #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->s<!---->W<!---->I

— Ian Pont ?? (@Ponty100mph) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

“Buckle up! It’s Stokes and Buttler opening!”

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Or not

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https://twitter.com/KeejayOV2/status/1284901163670876160

The last time before this Test none of the openers from first innings did not open in the second innings for England was also against WI in Kingston in 1953/54.
1st inngs: Len Hutton & Trevor Bailey
2nd inngs: Tom Graveney & Willie Watson#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

No matter who opens for England. An early wicket is destined.

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https://twitter.com/snelly83/status/1284901492508459008

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler come out to open the batting for England…#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->A<!---->7<!---->c<!---->E<!---->H<!---->D<!---->F<!---->K<!---->f<!---->9

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Now then! #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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Ladies and gents – your Test match openers tonight… #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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Stuart Broad has now taken Test wickets in 13 consecutive England home summers.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->D<!---->e<!---->f<!---->j<!---->T<!---->o<!---->3<!---->w<!---->0<!---->p

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Open the batting with Buttler and Broad, @<!---->e<!---->n<!---->g<!---->l<!---->a<!---->n<!---->d<!---->c<!---->r<!---->i<!---->c<!---->k<!---->e<!---->t

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England have made a strong comeback into the game with some quality bowling. A lead of 182 is substantial and England should add another 100 at least and declare within an hour in the morning tomorrow. Yet again, a riveting day-5 coming up #<!---->D<!---->o<!---->d<!---->d<!---->a<!---->M<!---->a<!---->t<!---->h<!---->u #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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☝️ Brooks lbw Broad
☝️ Blackwood b Broad
☝️ Dowrich lbw Broad

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BROOOOOADY AGAIN!! ?

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Sky Sports team absolutely stitching up Nasser Hussain. ?#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I #<!---->C<!---->r<!---->i<!---->c<!---->k<!---->e<!---->t p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->d<!---->L<!---->N<!---->I<!---->o<!---->9<!---->F<!---->I<!---->y<!---->a

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The more enjoyable way this goes is the Windies clearing the follow-on, but not by far, and then Jos having no choice but to bat like nobody's watching for a bit. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

— Adam Collins (@collinsadam) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Since 2018, Michael Gough's 48 decisions have been reviewed in Tests. Only 2 reversed. None of 8 reviews against him in this Test is overturned. Top umpire!!! #<!---->E<!---->n<!---->g<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

The 57 short balls that Ben Stokes bowled this afternoon is the most he has ever bowled in a session of Test cricket.

He has just gone off the field with an apparent chest injury. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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The umpires disinfect the ball after Dom Sibley admitted to accidentally using some saliva on it.

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First instance of a player applying saliva on the ball since the new rules came in. Dom Sibley was the one to do it, however, he immediately told the umpires that he applied saliva on the ball. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->R<!---->9<!---->X<!---->J<!---->S<!---->h<!---->9<!---->8<!---->6<!---->G

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India was 9 down with 24 needed to avoid the follow-on against England and Kapil Dev went with 6,6,6,6. Please aisa Kuch karo Windies Valo ? #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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For all the talks of Sibley leaving the ball well, he fished at the wrong one here.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->F<!---->M<!---->F<!---->F<!---->U<!---->X<!---->y<!---->A<!---->p<!---->F

— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Average for Dowrich & Holder coming in at:

< 199/4
Dowrich: 35
Holder: 38

> 200/4
Dowrich: 16
Holder: 22

Unfamiliar territory.#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) J<!---->u<!---->l<!---->y<!----> <!---->1<!---->9<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->0

Have always liked the look of Braithwaite , Missed Brooks innings. Also Roston chase has an interesting spunk about him . #<!---->W<!---->I<!---->v<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G

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With the second new ball, Stuart Broad has bowled four deliveries that would have hit the stumps – three have taken wickets. #<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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https://twitter.com/Ehsancricket/status/1284884194343018496?s=19

Dom Sibley T20 career strike rate is over 120 ?#<!---->E<!---->N<!---->G<!---->v<!---->W<!---->I

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