West Indies captain Jason Holder returned Test-best figures of 6/42 as England slumped to 204 all out on the second day of the series opener at Southampton on Thursday. When bad light forced an early close, West Indies had lost just the one wicket to be 57/1, a deficit of 147 runs. Kraigg Brathwaite was 20 not out and Shai Hope three not out. Holder, the world's top-ranked all-rounder, surpassed his previous Test-best of 6-59 against Bangladesh at Kingston two years ago, making full use of overcast conditions at the Ageas Bowl. Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel, who did the early damage, took all the other wickets in the innings for impressive figures of 4/62. Holder's haul, the sixth time in his past 10 Tests he has taken five or more wickets in an innings, included the prize scalp of opposing captain Ben Stokes, who top-scored with 43 after winning the toss. (SCORECARD)
Highlights between England Vs West Indies 1st Test, Day 2 straight from the Ageas Bowl Stadium, Southampton.
That's all for today. Thank you for joining us for the live overage of the second day of the first Test between England and the West Indies in Southampton.
So, that's stumps on Day 2. West Indies are 57/1 with K Brathwaite not out on 20. James Anderson (1/17) was the only successful bowler for England after they folded for 204. West Indies trail England by 147 runs.
"Bad light has stopped play. Doesn't look too promising for continuation today. Good news is that the weather looks promisingly good for the forthcoming days so," Windies Cricket said in a tweet.
Jason Holder led by example as the West Indies wrapped England for 204 runs, with their stand-in captain Ben Stokes being the highest scorer with 43 runs.
So, that's the end of the first session. England are 106/5 in 43 overs. Rory Burns departed for 30 runs while Shannon Gabriel (3/38) and Jason Holder (2/24) starred for the West Indies before lunch on Day 2.
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