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James Anderson (AFP)
James Anderson (AFP)

Cape Town - England captain Alastair Cook gave the credit for Saturday's second-test win over West Indies to James Anderson after the seam bowler's blistering spell in the morning transformed the game.

A draw looked the likeliest outcome when play resumed on the fifth and final day but Anderson removed three West Indies batsmen with the second new ball, including Kraigg Brathwaite for 116, as his team claimed six wickets before lunch.

"The new ball was really crucial. It was all about trying to put the ball in the right areas and credit Jimmy, what an outstanding spell that was," said Cook who ended unbeaten on 59 as England, with Gary Ballance making 81 not out, reached their target of 143.

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