England beat India in 2nd Test

England`s Joe Root (2L) celebrates with teammates after winning the second Test cricket match between England and India at Lord`s Cricket Ground in London on 12 August 2018. England won by 159 runs. AFP
England`s Joe Root (2L) celebrates with teammates after winning the second Test cricket match between England and India at Lord`s Cricket Ground in London on 12 August 2018. England won by 159 runs. AFP

England beat India by an innings and 159 runs to win the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Victory, achieved on the fourth day of a rain-marred match featuring a total first-day washout, put England 2-0 up in this five-match series.

India slumped to 130 all out in their second innings, with James Anderson taking his 100th Test wicket at Lord’s en route to four for 23, with Stuart Broad’s four for 44 featuring two wickets in two balls.

But, appropriately, Chris Woakes ended the match when he had Ishant Sharma caught at leg-slip by debutant Ollie Pope.

Woakes, recalled in place of Ben Stokes after his fellow all-rounder was omitted because of an ongoing trial for affray, made 137 not out-his maiden Test century-in England’s first innings 396 for seven declared.