England's Historic Double 400-Plus Totals and Bashir's Record-Breaking Performance at Trent Bridge

England Makes 400-Plus Twice for the First Time, Shoaib Bashir Breaks Anderson's Record

In a historic Test match at Trent Bridge, England made history by scoring 416 and 425 runs in each inning for the first time. The 12th time in the history of Test cricket that a team has scored more than 400 runs in both innings was accomplished by this remarkable feat. The last such case was before this year when India scored north of 400 runs in two innings against Britain in Rajkot.

Outstandingly, 

Shoaib Bashir, the 20-year-old spinner, broke James Anderson's well-established record to turn into the most youthful English bowler to take a five-wicket pull in a home Test. Bashir's marvelous exhibition assumed an urgent part in Britain's exhaustive 241-run triumph over the West Indies, protecting the series with a game in excess.

England’s Milestone and Bashir’s Record

Ollie Pope (121), Ben Duckett (71), and Captain Ben Stokes (69) all made significant contributions to England's formidable total of 416 in the first innings. Kavem Hodge's 120 and crucial innings from Joshua Da Silva (82 not out) and Alick Athanaze led the West Indies' strong response of 457.

Joe Root and Harry Brook

Joe Root (122) and Harry Brook (109) led England's second innings, which was equally impressive. England set a challenging target of 385 runs for the visitors, despite the valiant efforts of the West Indies bowlers, particularly Jayden Seales, who took 4-89.

Shoaib Bashir’s Remarkable Feat

Shoaib Bashir, who made his debut earlier this year, showed that he was getting better by scoring 5-41 in the second innings. This was his third five-wicket haul in just five Test matches. His performance was crucial in England's bowling out the West Indies for 143 and securing victory. Bashir’s achievement at the age of 20 years and 279 days surpassed James Anderson’s record, set at 20 years and 296 days, during Anderson's debut against Zimbabwe in 2003. This makes Bashir the youngest Englishman to achieve this feat in a home Test.

West Indies’ Performance and Records

The West Indies displayed resilience with their first-innings total of 457, marking their first 450-plus total in Tests since September 2014. However, their performance in the second innings faltered, with only captain Kraigg Brathwaite (47) and Jason Holder (37) showing notable resistance. The match at Trent Bridge saw a total of 1441 runs, making it the third-highest aggregate for a Test match since 1980, where all 40 wickets fell. The West Indies' losing margin of 241 runs despite scoring 457 in the first innings is the second-highest in Test history.

Impact on World Test Championship Standings

England’s victory propelled them from the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship standings to sixth place, overtaking South Africa, Bangladesh, and West Indies. This win keeps England in touch with the competition leaders and boosts their confidence ahead of the third Test in Birmingham.

Match Summary

England: 416 (O) in its first innings Pope 121, B. B. Duckett 71 A. Stokes 69 (3-98 Joseph) First-innings West Indies: 457 (K. J. Hodge 120 Da Silva, A., 82 not out C. Athanaze 82 Woakes, 84-4) England (425 in the second inning) Root 122, H. B. Brook 109 76 Duckett; J. (4-89 Seales) Second Innings: West Indies: 143 (K. J. Brathwaite 47 37 Holder; S. 5-41 Bashir) The victory not only demonstrated the depth of England's batting and the skill of Bashir's bowling, but it also set the stage for an exciting finish in the third Test. The team will be buoyed by their newfound momentum and Bashir's rising international cricket stardom as they attempt to sweep the series.