Jason Holder five-wicket haul: The West Indian captain has led from the front as cricket resumes at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
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During the second day of the first Test of the ongoing West Indies’ tour of England in Southampton, West Indies captain Jason Holder has registered his seventh Test five-wicket haul to put his team in the driver’s seat.
Having introduced himself as the second-change bowler yesterday, Holder first tasted success in the form of England’s Zac Crawley (10) in the 34th over today. Much like in the case of England opening batsman Rory Burns (30), Holder had opted for a review after finding Crawley wanting in front of the stumps.
In the same spell, Holder sent back Ollie Pope (12) after England’s No. 6 batsman edged behind to visiting wicket-keeper Shane Dowrich.
Just when England captain Ben Stokes (43) and vice-captain Jos Buttler (35) were looking to gain momentum on the back of a 67-run partnership, Holder dismissed both of them is consecutive overs to put the hosts on the back-foot.
With the visitors already giving a couple of chances to Stokes, his dismissal was a major relief for them. As far as Buttler’s dismissal is concerned, Dowrich grabbed a sensational catch to assist Holder.
Having found optimum rhythm despite bowling quite less in the intra-squad matches, Holder soon accounted for Jofra Archer (0) as he too was found wanting in front of the stumps.
Holder’s ability to move the ball both ways from a fuller length caused enough trouble to the English batsman throughout the day. Having picked his fifth wicket in the form of Archer, Holder registered his career-best figures after sending Mark Wood (5) to pavilion after he edged a delivery to Shai Hope at gully.
Having bundled out England for 204 in 67.3 overs, Holder (20-6-42-6) and Gabriel (15.3-3-62-4) were the two wicket-takers for West Indies.
Jason Holder five-wicket haul
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