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England draws level with thumping win against West Indies at Old Trafford

Ollie Pope of England hits out during Day Five of the 2nd Test Match in the #RaiseTheBat Series between England and The West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford on July 20, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Source: Getty Images for ECB)

England bowled out West Indies for 198 in the final session on day five to win the second Test by 113 runs and level the three-match series 1-1 at Old Trafford on Monday.

England had declared its second innings at 129 for three in the first session after all-rounder Ben Stokes smashed 78 off 57 deliveries, setting the tourists a target of 312 with 85 overs left in the day.

Recovery stand

England’s fast bowlers struck early to reduce the visitors to 37 for four but were left frustrated when Shamarh Brooks and Jermaine Blackwood stitched together a 100-run partnership until Stokes dismissed Blackwood at the stroke of tea for 55.

Brooks’ resistance was ended by Sam Curran who trapped him leg before wicket for 62 while Dom Bess castled a stubborn Jason Holder for 35.

West Indies lost its final two wickets for just 15 runs, with Ollie Pope taking a stunning catch at short leg to dismiss Kemar Roach.

Earlier, England resumed on its overnight score of 37 for two and Stokes got straight into the action, carting the West Indies bowlers all around the empty stadium to bring up his half-century in only 36 balls.

Skipper Joe Root also scored a quick-fire 22 and was run out as he sacrificed himself to get Stokes back on strike.

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