West Indies crumbled to 79 for six to make an innings defeat on Friday a virtual certainty.
Jamie Smith became the second debutant in as many days to leave his mark on England’s revamped Test side, hitting a sparkling 70 against an outclassed West Indies at Lord’s.
His punchy effort at number seven lifted England to 371 all out, a domineering lead of 250 and the perfect platform to apply serious pressure with the ball.The tourists bucked badly in response, crumbling to 79 for six to make an innings defeat on Friday a virtual certainty. But amid the festivities, which took place alongside the fundraising efforts of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, there was a morose feeling that this may be a West Indies outfit unable to take their part in a fair fight.
The left-armer followed up by bowling Root for 68 past the outside edge but the England lead was already spiralling.
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