In the second Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, the West Indies staged a remarkable fightback. Beginning the second day on a strong note, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis set the tone with a solid start.
Early setback for the West Indies
The pair added 53 runs for the first wicket before England responded by taking three quick wickets, reducing the Windies to 84/3. Despite this setback, a resilient century partnership between Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge revitalized the Caribbean side. The duo amassed 175 runs for the fourth wicket, both making significant contributions.
Kavem Hodge’s maiden century
Athanaze was eventually dismissed for a well-played 82, but Hodge continued to shine, achieving a landmark century. On the fourth ball of the 66th over, Hodge drove the ball past mid-off for a boundary, reaching his maiden hundred in style.
His celebration was a moment of pure elation, as he lifted his arms, pumped his fist, and leaped into the air, soaking in the applause from the crowd. Hodge’s century was not just a personal milestone but a crucial innings that put the West Indies in a strong position. Hodge ended up scoring 120 runs off 171 balls, including 19 boundaries.
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Here is how fans reacted:
What a brilliant 💯 that his by Kevam Hodge!
His first test century 👏 #CricketTwitter #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/3GE2wndiMc
— Lawrence Bailey ⚪ 🇿🇦 (@LawrenceBailey0) July 19, 2024
One of the smaller islands in the English speaking Caribbean; 74,000 population, the island of Dominica can be very proud today of Kavem Hodge’s first test century. Not to mention his partnership with other Alick Athanaze.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 19, 2024
A terrific Test Ton From Kevam Hodge at Trent Bridge…West Indies in full control at the moment!#England #ENGvsWI #CricketTwitter #testcricket #Crowdstrike #Windows #trentbridge #WIvsENG #dominica pic.twitter.com/C1UQv3O4mX
— manass (@dehatiladka07) July 19, 2024
Kavem Hodge is only in his fourth Test, yet he’s already played two memorable knocks…
At Gabba, he scored 71 runs, partnering for a 149-run sixth-wicket stand when West Indies was struggling at 64/5.
Today, he made a brilliant century after coming in at 84/3.This shows that… pic.twitter.com/ObAxmfrT9S
— Abhishek AB (@ABsay_ek) July 19, 2024
Wonderful moment for Kevam Hodge. Maiden test century, at Trent Bridge. He’s been superb, as have the West Indies today.
— Jade Manasse 🔰 (@Jade_Manasse) July 19, 2024
What an innings by Kevam Hodge..A star in making for West Indies.. #ENGVsWI
— A_Danny😎 (@A_Dannyyyy) July 19, 2024
That celebration cheer tells you all, Kevam Hodge! Absolute class in this innings.
— मनिष (@whitewolf0_) July 19, 2024
Kevam Hodge scored a magnificent 100 against England.
Remember last time Virat kohli scored a SENA hundred was in 2019
BCCI n Rohit sharma carrying this choker since 5 yrs. pic.twitter.com/nDXjnwvuzX— Shubham (@beingshubhamm_) July 19, 2024
Love the genuine emotion from Kevam Hodge! #ENGvWI @englandcricket @cric_Westindies
— Alistair Maclenan (@QuarryAli) July 19, 2024
Kevam Hodge dropped on 18 by Root. Goes into make another 100 unbeaten. #bbccricket
— Nunya Bisnis 🤫 (@NunyaBisnis9) July 19, 2024
Congratulations Kevam Hodge 👏🏼
— Jesse J 🇹🇹 (@JesseJoFuentes) July 19, 2024
Brilliant batting from Kavem Hodge! A 100 that was filled some beautiful shots and resilience! Windies fighting hard in this test match! #ENGvsWI
— Mustafa Ismail (@MustiMachine) July 19, 2024
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