Twitter Reactions: Brathwaite, Hope lead Windies to a historic win at Leeds

History was recreated at the Leeds Stadium as Windies marched onto a solid victory successfully chasing a target of 322 on Day 5. At the beginning of the day, not many would’ve thought Windies would go all the way against an attack that comprised of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.

Earlier in the day, Kieran Powell was dismissed fresh in the morning as Ben Stokes held onto one giving Broad his first wicket. Soon after, Kyle Hope was gone for a duck as he was run out by Stuart Broad leaving the Caribbeans reeling at 53/2. Many would’ve expected the visitors to fold up before tea. However, something extraordinary happened.

What followed was an unbelievable 144-run partnership for the third wicket between Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope. Brathwaite scored a sensational 95 missing out on a century as he fell prey to Moeen Ali. However, Hope continued to stay around until the end as he smashed a brilliant century.

Roston Chase managed to hang on to the crease for a while as he scored 30. Chris Woakes later provided the breakthrough to create some hope for the hosts. However, Jermaine Blackwood batted fearlessly as he alongside Shai Hope finished things in style for the Windies. They went on to win the game by 6 wickets.

With the series squared 1-1 at the moment, both teams would travel to London for the decider. The West Indies have shown great character in coming back and chasing 322 on the last day and fans would be hoping to see an interesting contest in the final Test between both the teams.

From admiration for the duo of Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope to trolling English fielders for their Akmalesque fielding, Twitter didn’t leave any stone unturned as the events transgressed.

Here we present you some of the amazing Twitter reactions that surfaced during the course of the game:

Perhaps England want 4 day tests, so that they don't lose many in the 5th day?

Anyone think the same?

— Clive (@vanillawallah) August 29, 2017

I can't immediately think of a more astonishing Test win in recent years. And a more heart-warming one. #ENGvWI

— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) August 29, 2017

England must be hating anyone with the name Brathwaite.

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 29, 2017

Huge moment in contemporary West Indies cricket. The stunning arrival of the very impressive Shai Hope. Now to do it more frequently

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 29, 2017

Hope this historic Test victory wouldn't be one-off (like Antigua 2003 vs Aus) for WI.. expecting to see this team go strength-to-strength !

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) August 29, 2017

All square! A sensational final day batting performance sees West Indies win the 2nd Test in the fading light by 5 wickets #EngvWI pic.twitter.com/Ixnx74lvNL

— ICC (@ICC) August 29, 2017

Two to win. And not a single Kumble in the West Indian team with a camera #ENGvWIN

— TheGoanPatiala (@TheGoanPatiala) August 29, 2017

J Blackwood just out but he too has played his part .. quite a character !

— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) August 29, 2017

Akmal clan would be proud of the England fielding today. #EngvsWI

— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) August 29, 2017

What about 2 divisions in test match cricket??? Cmon West Indies!!! #ENGvsWI

— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) August 29, 2017

This is one of the best Tests I've seen in a long time. It's had everything. Kudos to both teams and Headingley. Fantastic drama..#ENGvsWI

— Rob Williams (@rob_zooter) August 29, 2017

Shannon Gabriel to hit the winning runs and make up for his brain fade against Yasir Shah. #ENGvsWI

— Manish (@paap_singer) August 29, 2017

England should look to bowl short and bounce Hope. Worth a shot

— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) August 29, 2017

Yesterday, I feared Root had declared too late.
Now I fear he may have declared too early.. #ENGvWI

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 29, 2017

Absolutely nothing is happening, and it couldn't be more exciting… #ENGvWI

— Tom Holland (@holland_tom) August 29, 2017

Anderson-Broad in the middle of an incisive spell…See off this spell West Indies and you have a real chance to create magic #ENGvWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2017

Never want England to lose a match – but a part of me would love West Indies to pull this off. #ENGvWI

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 29, 2017

If the Windies are still roughly on target at the end of this session I wonder if we'll see Blackwood come in. Heck of a Test, this. #ENGvWI

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) August 29, 2017

I really do love test cricket. The best form of the game by far. #ENGvWIN #bbccricket

— Thomas Clayton (@tomclayton85) August 29, 2017

It seems like #WestIndies will do the impossible and beat #England …. what a turnaround and what a test match #ENGvWIN

— samar khan (@samarmumbaikhan) August 29, 2017

Hope.. Not just for this WI team, but their fans across the world.. Khandaan ka naam Roshan kar dia ladke ne ????#WIvENG

— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) August 29, 2017

For non-cricket fans, West Indies were 30-1 against winning this Test in a two-horse race. That's how amazing their achievement was. #WivEng

— Pete Sinclair (@pete_sinclair) August 29, 2017

Test Match smell… showing class last session all 3 result possible
123 runs 7 wickets 36 overs #WIvENG

— Bilal ?? (@Shk__Bilal) August 29, 2017