Harry Brook shone on the fourth day of the England vs. Windies Test match at Trent Bridge by scoring his fifth Test match century, his first on home soil. With a single to mid-on, Brook reached the milestone and celebrated with a Bellingham-style stretch and a smile. England, led by Root and Brook, put on an unbroken partnership of 108 in gloomy conditions the previous day, taking their lead to 207 runs. As play resumed on the fourth day, the sun shone bright with a bit of mottled cloud, setting the stage for an exciting day of cricket.
Brook comfortably entered the 90s with a smooth glide shot, while Root patiently played out a maiden over after the ball was changed. The England duo continued to bat well, with Brook showing great form in both attack and defense, bringing up his highest Test score at home. Fans expressed their hopes for the day, with some wishing for Brook to reach a delicious 130 not out, while others hoped for a target of about 320 runs to set up a balanced contest. As the day progressed, England looked to increase their lead by at least 100 runs, with a target of 380-400 runs in mind before declaring.
The match promises to be finely poised, with West Indies eager for a chase on a decent pitch with a lightning outfield. A win for them would even the series and set up an exciting final Test at Edgbaston. The excitement on the field was matched by fans’ anticipation as they looked forward to a thrilling day of cricket at Trent Bridge.
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