WI struck three times under pressure England vs West Indies 3rd Test Day 1 Highlights: Jason Holder produced a brilliant all-round display as West Indies took three late wickets in a thrilling encounter. NDTV Sports Desk Update Jason Holder produced a brilliant all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers in consecutive deliveries, in a thrilling encounter on the first day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday. . Holder’s 59 helped West Indies post 115-5 for 282 all out as they look to regain some glory, having already lost the three-match series 2-0. And the brilliant all-rounder then took two superb slip catches as England slumped to 38-3 at stumps, a deficit of 244 runs.

England’s first innings ended, and they posted an impressive total of 376 runs in 75.4 overs, taking a comfortable 94-run lead over the West Indies. This lead is particularly impressive given that last evening England found themselves in a precarious position having slumped to 54/5. The turning point came with the pairing of Joe Root and Ben Stokes, who used all their experience to steady the ship by putting together a magnificent 115-run sixth-wicket stand. Stokes played a crucial knock of 54 before his departure, while Root, despite missing out on a deserved century, made a crucial 87.

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West Indies had chances to capitalize, but failed to capitalize as Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes put together a solid eighth-wicket partnership. Together, they added 106 runs, with Smith falling just five runs short of his maiden Test century. Oakes also contributed, scoring 62 runs before being dismissed. Gus Atkinson improved in the final with some lusty knocks, leading England to a competitive total of 376.

As in the West Indies only one tries to book an overnight stay. Louis saves a lifter in front of his waistline and then whisks the inswinger to midwicket for a single who tries to side-foot it onto the striker’s stumps but lacks Beckham-style quality on his right leg. Athanasius wears a short 92 mph on the thigh pad but doesn’t flinch.

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith speaking to BBC Sport: “It’s not sad at all. I’m a bit disappointed but I’m very happy with the way we played. We had some good partnerships which led us to a very positive day.” They worked hard in the morning so we were on the back foot. But we knew it was always a good surface, we had good players so we were always positive we could turn it around.

With this strong score, England put themselves in a commanding position, and the West Indies will have to fight back in their second innings to make up the deficit and get back into the match. As the Test match progresses, the stage is set for an intriguing encounter. The final hours of play on Day 2 are approaching, stay tuned. West Indies had chances to capitalize, but failed to capitalize as Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes forged a solid eighth-wicket partnership. Together, they added 106 runs, with Smith falling just five runs short of his maiden Test century. Oakes also contributed, scoring 62 runs before being dismissed. Gus Atkinson improved in the final with some lusty knocks, leading England to a competitive total of 376. Add to his aggressive batting He held out, ending the innings before the vital run.