England Struggles After Dismissing West Indies for 282 in Third Test
- West Indies were bowled out for 282 runs despite winning the toss at Edgbaston.
- England's batting struggled, ending Day One at 38-3 with all three main openers dismissed.
- The team now faces a challenging situation as they look to recover in the ongoing Test match.
In an intense first day of the third Test at Edgbaston, England dismissed West Indies for 282 but faced immediate challenges in their batting lineup, ending the day at 38-3, trailing by 244 runs. The day began with a promising 76-run opening partnership, but England's batting frailties quickly emerged as they lost five wickets for just 39 runs, leaving the West Indies in a precarious position at 115-5. Mark Wood's impressive bowling, including a stunning delivery that bowled Kirk McKenzie, highlighted England's bowling strength. The West Indies' innings saw Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson make significant contributions, with Woakes taking three wickets and Atkinson claiming four. Their efforts helped dismantle the West Indies lower order, but England's batting woes continued as they struggled to build on their bowling success. The visitors, buoyed by their early breakthroughs, remained hopeful of securing a series victory. After lunch, England's batting collapsed further, with two wickets falling in quick succession. Wood's dismissal of Brathwaite and Woakes' removal of Hodge left England in a precarious position. Despite a brief resurgence from the West Indies, England's bowlers regained their potency after tea, with Woakes claiming another wicket. As the day concluded, England found themselves in a challenging situation, raising concerns about their batting depth heading into day two. Looking ahead, the match remains finely poised, with England needing to regroup and strengthen their batting to avoid further setbacks. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Cricket, with day two set to begin at 10:15 AM.