On this day: July 1 – All-round Dominic Cork seals dramatic Test win

Sport360 staff 19:39 30/06/2015
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  • Cork celebrates hitting the winning runs.

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    The Windies first posted 267, with all-rounder Dominic Cork picking up four wickets, before bowling England out for 134.

    But in the second innings, England turned the tables and shot West Indies out for a paltry 54 with just wicketkeeper Ridley Jacobs reaching double figures as fast bowler Andy Caddick (5-16) led the way with the ball, Cork snaring three as well.

    Chasing a target of 188, the hosts were in deep trouble at 160-8.

    It was up to Cork to shine with the bat as he hit Franklyn Rose for a six and then hit the winning four during his 33-run knock to seal a two-wicket win.

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