Kavem Hodge's Maiden Century Anchors West Indies' Strong Reply to England
Despite Mark Wood's record-breaking pace, West Indies end day two of the second Test at 351-5, trailing by 65 runs.
- Kavem Hodge scored his first Test century, contributing 120 runs in a critical partnership with Alick Athanaze.
- Mark Wood bowled the fastest recorded overs in English conditions but finished wicketless and left the field with a cramp.
- Alick Athanaze added 82 runs, partnering with Hodge for a 175-run stand that stabilized the West Indies innings.
- England's bowlers struggled despite Wood's fiery spells, with Shoaib Bashir and Chris Woakes taking crucial wickets.
- West Indies' resilient batting marked a significant improvement from their performance in the first Test at Lord's.
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