16.02.2009
Captain Andrew Strauss hit his 15th Test hundred as England hit back hard after their capitulation last week.
Strauss scored a brilliant 169 off 278 balls, including 24 fours and one six, at the Antigua Recreation Ground on Sunday, as England made the most of being inserted in the hastily-arranged third Test against the West Indies to finish the first day on 301 for three.
His three-figure effort, full of attacking endeavour, ensured the tourists made a strong response to their calamitous showing in Jamaica.
A vicious pulled four off Daren Powell put the left-hander on the verge of three figures and when he punched a full toss into the gap on the leg-side for two off the very next ball, he immediately let out a roar of delight, before saluting the thousands of travelling fans.
Strauss even brought up the team 100 in style, lofting Sulieman Benn for a straight six as England upped the tempo.
Highlights
- England captain Andrew Strauss hit his 15th Test hundred.
- He scored a brilliant 169 off 278 balls, including 24 fours and one six.
- Strauss brought up the team 100 in style, lofting Sulieman Benn for a straight six as England upped the tempo.
Player Profile
Name: Andrew John Strauss
Born: March 2, 1977
Role: Opening batsman
Batting Style: Left-hand bat
Batting Average:
| Mtchs | Inns | Runs | HS | 100's | 50's | Avg |
| 57 | 105 | 4217 | 177 | 14 | 14 | 41.75 |
