Bethell and Duckett forge 192‑run stand as England post 387

The cornerstone of England’s massive 387 came from a 192‑run partnership between Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett. The pair batted for more than 30 overs without losing a wicket, delivering a measured yet dominant performance. Their ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries set a platform for the middle order, with Duckett later adding a brisk 141 and Bethell contributing 91. The partnership was described by Brook as "exactly the template we wanted to play".