ENG vs WI | Twitter and crowd terrified as Shamar Joseph breaks roof tiles with massive six

‌West Indies were trailing by 65 runs with five wickets in hand at the start of the third day but failed to continue their merry way in the morning session. Tight lines from Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson baited Holder and the lower order reducing the visitors to 386/9 by the 99th over. However, the sudden spark in the English camp turned out gloomy in an hour with Shamar accompanying Da Silva and steering West Indies to a handy lead. The hallmark of the tenth wicket partnership was the assault that the duo launched against the hosts with Shamar’s six destroying furniture at the venue.

Wickets on back-to-back deliveries from Woakes in the 99th over brought England into the driver’s seat before Da Silva tried to soak in pressure for the next three overs in the first session. While he intended to keep maximum strike, a few good strokes from Shamar gained his trust as the game progressed. 

Subsequently, West Indies reached 410/9 in 106 overs and Shamar pulled a short ball on the second delivery of the 106th over for a six towards deep square leg region. Stubborn in his approach, the bowler intended to test the No. 11 batter with another bumper and Shamar connected yet another pull stroke off the bat’s sweet spot. The duke sailed a long way over the deep square leg region to clatter on the rooftop of the stand and break a few tiles. The audience sitting underneath the shade was completely terrified by the falling mosaics, and the Twitterverse was left abuzz.

Shot!

pic.twitter.com/raYZYHCGpJ

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) July 20, 2024

Beauty

SHAMAR JOSEPH YOU BEAUTY . #ENGVSWI #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/43lwix5pfO

— AARYAN (@AARYAN0791) July 20, 2024

Most likable

The West Indies T20I team might have all with superstars but this West Indies Test team probably has some of the most likeable & lovable cricketers of the current era, led by Kavem Hodge & Shamar Joseph #EngvWI

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) July 20, 2024

Incredible hitting

This is some incredible hitting by Shamar Joseph. Is there anything he cannot do? :) Brilliant to watch the West Indies getting ahead of England at Trent Bridge. #ENGvsWI

— Aadit Kapadia (@ask0704) July 20, 2024

Got skills

This guy Shamar Joseph got better hitting skills.. Da silva should have trusted him. #EngvsWI

— Avinash (@Avinash66776181) July 20, 2024

Some damage

Shamar Joseph doing some damage to the England's bowling attack at the backend of the first innings.

— SuperGiantsArmy™ — LSG FC (@LucknowIPLCover) July 20, 2024

Everyone wants to see

Who wants to see a Shamar Joseph 50? 🙌🏏 #ENGvWI

— sthanu (@hayagardabhi) July 20, 2024

Broked it

Shamar joseph broke the tiles with a six pic.twitter.com/V9OC74zHUZ

— 77 🏏 (@CriCrazeX) July 20, 2024

Cooking well

Wtffff, Shamar Joseph cooking 🤣🤣

— Aish. (@Saiaruroyals__) July 20, 2024

Should be ahead

Shamar Joseph should be sent ahead of Alzarri next time. Or at least ahead of Seales.

— InternationalNerd (@Nerd6842) July 20, 2024