2nd Test, Manchester, July 16, 2020, 03:30 PM
England
469/9(162.0ov) & 129/3(19.0ov)
West Indies
287/10(99.0ov) & 198/10(70.1ov)
England beat West Indies by 113 runs
Right then! West Indies land a punch in Southampton and England return the favor here in Manchester. Who will win the bout? Well, that will be decided when both the teams face off for the final game at the same venue. That game will be played on 24th July 2020. It will start at 1100 (1000 GMT). We will wait for your company for it. Till then, goodbye and take care!
BEN STOKES IS NAMED PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliant performance. Ben starts by saying that he is fine on being asked about the niggle and tells that he did not want to take a risk. On his long bowling spell, Stokes says that he is ready to give everything for the team. Feels that once he bowled 5-6 overs, he felt that he should just keep bowling. Adds that in the first innings, they felt that there wasn't much movement off the surface. Adds that they used the short ball tactics well. On his batting performance in both the innings, tells that both the innings were played at a different scenarios. Feels that the bowlers should get a lot of credit for their performance in the final session of Day 4. On him batting over 300 balls to get to his ton, Stokes laughs and says that he never thought he will face that many balls.
England skipper, Joe Root says that it was a brilliant week's cricket and says they have made progress in their batting and hopes to see more of 400+ scores. Tells they were in a position to finish it up and did so brilliantly. On Sibley, Root says that they want him to go out there and set the platform and tells that he is getting better with each game he plays. On Stokes, he says he does not surprise him as he leads the way in many ways and he keeps getting better and better. Tells he is a great example for everyone. Adds that Broad led the attack brilliantly and they know that he has a lot of cricket left in him. On the decisions to be made before the next Test, he says it was always going to be a challenge as they had all their bowlers fit and tells it is going to be tricky.
West Indies skipper, Jason Holder, says that they are disappointed with their performance but credits England for their performance. Mentions Stokes' performance in the game made a lot of difference. Tells that there are a few points to ponder on for them in the next couple of days, like whether they should come forward or stay back to play or leave the balls. Feels that they batted quite well for a decent amount of time but credits the English bowlers for coming hard. Says that there's no regret regarding the decision at toss and feels that Sibley and Stokes should be given the credit the way they batted. Tells that they will look to see how all the guys pull up and decide about the team for the next game. Finishes by saying that they are here for win and they will give their all in the decider.
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England bowlers were superb with the ball in this innings even though there was hardly any assistance for them. Broad got one in the first over and then they kept coming and coming and got wickets at regular intervals. Brooks and Blackwood resisted with respective half tons but once they were dismissed, things became tough for the visitors and England eventually bundled them out well before the allotted overs for Day 5. Apart from skipper Joe Root who bowled 10 deliveries, all the bowlers got wickets at crucial moments to help the hosts level the series.
West Indies batters did superbly in the first innings and were playing calmly with Brathwaite, Brooks and Chase getting to their half-centuries. However, once England took the second new ball, West Indies lost their way and somehow managed to avoid the follow-on with Chase helping them do that. Broad and Woakes finished with 3 apiece while Curran got 2 and Stokes and Bess took 1 wicket.
Earlier in the game, after winning the toss, Holder opted to bowl first. They started well with a couple of wickets early on but Sibley and Stokes combined for a marathon stand and took England towards a huge total. Both brought up their respective tons. They eventually declared on 469/9. Discussions were going around regarding the approach of Sibley and Stokes during that partnership knowing the fact that there were chances of rain on Day 3. For the Windies bowlers, it was a long toil that lasted for nearly 2 days with Chase taking a fifer. As per the forecast, the entire day's play on Day 3 was washed out.
What a terrific comeback from England to level the series! After the Day 3 washout and then the way West Indies batters batted in the first innings, it looked like there was just one result, i.e. a draw but Broad with a brilliant spell turned things around first and then earlier on in the morning session, Ben Stokes with his fluent knock gave the side a terrific opportunity to seal the game.
70.1
W
OUT! Caught! Ollie Pope takes a stunner at short leg to seal the game! Floated delivery on middle and leg, Roach flicks it to the left of short leg. Pope gets a hand to it and the ball lobs away from him. He dives and takes a beauty to seal the game. ENGLAND WIN BY 113 RUNS!
Drinks Break!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Joe Root 0/0(1.2)
69.6
.
Flighted outside off, Gabriel looks to defend but misses.
69.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
69.4
.
On the stumps, SG defends it.
69.3
.
Floated outside off, Gabriel looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
69.2
.
Tossed up outside off, Gabriel looks to defend but misses.
69.1
.
Floated on off, Gabriel plays it to mid on.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 59/1(15)
68.6
4
FOUR! Bess comes around the wicket and bows it on middle and leg, Roach gets down on one knee and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
68.5
.
Tossed up outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
68.4
.
On middle and leg, Roach looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
68.3
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Floated outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses.
68.2
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Flighted outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a appeal but turned down as the impact looked outside off.
68.1
.
Floated on off, Roach flicks it to the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Joe Root 0/0(0.2)
67.6
.
Off spinner on off, Gabriel pushes it to mid on.
67.5
.
Floated on off, Gabriel defends it.
Something is wrong with Stokes and he won't be able to complete the over. Root to bowl the last two balls of the over. Looks like it's the groin of Stokes that is causing him trouble.
67.4
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Stokes bowls it full and straight but messes up his line and bowls it down the leg side. No problem for Gabriel to leave that one.
67.3
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Another short ball, Gabriel once again ducks.
67.2
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Bouncer! Gabriel sits under it.
67.1
.
Good length ball on off, Gabriel defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2lb
Dom Bess 55/1(14)
66.6
.
Floated off spinner, Roach looks to defend but it goes towards leg gully off the upper half. No man there so Roach is safe.
66.5
.
On the stumps, Roach defends it.
66.4
.
Flighted on off, Roach looks to defend but gets it off the outside edge. Luckily for him it falls short of Stokes at first slip.
66.3
.
Tossed up on off, Roach manages to block it.
66.2
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Floated outside off, Roach looks to defend but misses.
66.1
2lb
On the pads, Roach looks to defend but it goes off his pads behind square on the leg side and they take two leg byes.
Shannon Gabriel walks out at number 11.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
2
0
0
Ben Stokes 30/2(14)
65.6
W
OUT! Caught! 9 down and England need just one wicket. Not a shot that West Indies would have wanted to see. Fuller ball outside off, Alzarri cannot stray away from his natural game with the willow as he goes for the drive. He hits it uppishly and straight to Bess at point. He takes a simple catch. One wicket away from leveling the series are England.
65.5
.
Nearly onto the stumps. A good length ball around off, Joseph looks to defend but gets an inside edge and the ball just about misses the stumps.
65.4
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Ouch! Where did that hit? Stokes thinks it's too high. Joseph there was expecting a back of a length ball but it wasn't. It comes back in and hits him high on the pads.
65.3
2
Full and outside off, Joseph smashes it through covers and takes two.
65.2
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Short ball down the leg side. Joseph ducks under it.
65.1
.
Play and a miss! A shortish length ball just outside off. Joseph looks to punch off the back foot misses.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 55/1(13)
64.6
.
Flighted on off, KM defends it to get through the over.
64.5
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Tossed up on off, Roach defends it.
64.4
1
Floated on off, Joseph plays a wild shot to long on and gets a single.
64.3
.
Floated on off, Alzarri pushes it to cover.
64.2
.
NOT OUT! Good review from Alzarri. Tossed up on middle and off, Joseph looks to defend but misses and the ball lobs off his pad to Ollie Pope at short leg. Bess and his teammates appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Joseph takes the review straightaway. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows there was no bat involved hence Alzarri was so confident. Ball Tracker then comes on and it shows that the ball is missing the stumps.
Another review! This time it is from Joseph. This time the umpire has raised his finger for a bat pad catch at short leg. No bat there so Joseph is safe. Hang on! The umpire wants to check the LBW as well. Joseph is safe there as well the ball is missing the stump one more time.
64.1
.
NOT OUT! England lose their review and more importantly Joseph survives. Flighted on off, Joseph leaves it alone and gets hit on the pads. The England players appeal and the umpire turns it down. Root signals the 'T'. Replay rolls in and it shows that the ball is going onto miss the stumps.
England have referred one upstairs. Joseph is the man in question. No shot offered. So doesn't matter where it is pitching. Is it hitting the stumps? Well, not really, missing the leg stump. England lose the review.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 28/1(13)
63.6
1
Full on off, Joseph pushes it to the left of Stokes. He gets the ball and sends a wild throw which goes over the head of Joseph and away from Buttler to let them take a single.
63.5
4
FOUR! Gorgeous shot from Alzarri. This man can bat. Overpitched on middle and off, Joseph gets on his front foot and drives it through mid on for a boundary.
63.4
.
On top of middle and leg, Alzarri looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
63.3
.
On the pads, Joseph looks to flick but misses. The ball lobs off his thigh pad but falls short of Ollie Pope.
63.2
.
Another short one on top of middle and leg, Joseph ducks under it.
63.1
.
Bouncer on the leg side, Joseph sits under it.
In over# 1
1
0W
0
6
4
0
Dom Bess 54/1(12)
62.6
1
Floated on off, Joseph pushes it on the off side and gets a single. 11 from the over but that does not matter as it also got the massive wicket of Holder.
Alzarri Joseph replaces Jason Holder out in the middle.
62.5
W
OUT! Bowled! Bess has the last laugh and he has bowled a beauty to get rid of the West Indies skipper. A perfect off spinners Test wicket. Bess gives this air and bowls it on the rough outside off, Holder looks to defend but the ball spins right between the gate of bat and pad to hit the top of middle and leg. England just 2 wickets away now.
62.4
.
Darted around the pads, Holder flicks it away from short leg.
62.3
6
SIX! Woah! Out of nowhere Holder has taken on Bess. Tossed up on off, Holder smashes it over long on for a biggie.
62.2
4
FOUR! Bess gives him a gift wrapped full toss. Holder says thank you very much and drives it through covers for a boundary.
62.1
.
Floated on off, Holder looks to defend but it goes off the outer half of his bat towards backward point.
In over# 1
1
0
0
2
0
0
Ben Stokes 23/1(12)
61.6
1
On middle, Holder plays it to mid on and gets a single.
61.5
.
Outside off, Holder leaves it alone.
61.4
.
Bouncer but down the leg side, Holder ducks.
61.3
2
On the pads, Holder flicks it in front of square and looks for two straight away. He gets it with ease.
61.2
.
Length ball on off, Holder defends it.
61.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Holder plays it to point.
Ben Stokes is back on!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 43/0(11)
60.6
.
Tossed up on off, Kemar defends it.
60.5
.
Flighted on off, Roach blocks it.
60.4
.
Darted on the pads, Roach looks to whip it but misses and gets hit on the pads. Stifled appeal but nothing.
60.3
.
Tossed up on off, Roach defends it.
60.2
.
Full toss outside off, Roach drives it to mid off.
60.1
.
Floated on off, Roach blocks it.
Dom Bess is back into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
1
4
Sam Curran 30/1(8)
59.6
.
Full on off, Holder defends it towards mid on.
59.5
.
Very full on off, Holder defends it.
59.4
1
On the pads, Roach flicks it on the on side and gets off the mark with a single.
59.3
.
Full outside off, Roach looks to drive but misses.
59.2
1
Good length ball on off, Holder looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of his bat towards fine leg for a single.
59.1
4
FOUR! Very good shot and was always in control. Short ball around the belly, Holder pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 42/3(15)
58.6
.
Length ball on middle and leg, Roach gets his bat behind it and sees off the over.
58.5
.
Full on the stumps, Kemar is happy to defend it with minimum of fuss.
58.4
.
Another solid block from Roach as he keeps this full ball out.
58.3
.
Outside off, Roach keeps his bat hanging on off pole so it goes away from it.
58.2
.
Full and straight on the stumps, Roach gets his body behind it and defends it.
58.1
.
Fuller on off and middle, Roach defends it off his front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran 24/1(7)
57.6
.
Length ball on off, JH defends it and gets through the over. Good news for England is Roach will be on strike to begin Broad's over.
57.5
.
On middle and leg, Holder glances it to the leg side.
57.4
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
57.3
.
On the stump, Jason defends it.
57.2
.
Good length ball on off, Holder blocks.
57.1
.
Length ball on off, Holder defends it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
2
Stuart Broad 42/3(14)
56.6
.
Good length ball on off, Roach defends it by getting right behind it.
56.5
1
On the pads, Holder glances it behind square on the leg side for a single.
56.4
.
Another mix up but safe again. Length ball on off, Holder taps it towards point and comes out for a run but Roach sends him back.
56.3
.
Good length ball on off, Holder defends it.
56.2
.
Outside off, Holder leaves it alone.
Third umpire has been called for a run out. It looked like Holder has made his ground. Yes, he has.
56.1
2
Not Out! Holder is back in safely! On the pads, Holder flicks it to the left of deep mid-wicket. Holder looks for two straightaway. The fielder is quick to get to the ball but Holder's long strides see him make his ground.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran 24/1(6)
55.6
.
Outside off, Roach leaves it alone. End of a successful over by Curran.
Kemar Roach is the new man in.
55.5
W
OUT! LBW! Super Sam does it again. This young lad has a golden arm and he has got the big wicket of Shamarh Brooks. The wicket England were desperately looking for and Curran has given Root that. Brilliant bowling from Sam, he comes around the wicket and pitches it around off. The change of angle works as the ball comes in off the deck. Brooks looks to defend off his back foot but misses and gets stuck on the crease. The ball hits him on his back pad. The English players put in a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Brooks has a word with Holder but opts against review. Would not have mattered as replays later on show that it was hitting the wickets on umpire's call.
55.4
.
Good length ball around off, Brooks keeps it out.
55.3
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
55.2
.
Fuller and around off, blocked.
55.1
.
Good length ball angled in, Brooks though is confident that he has his stumps covered and leaves it alone. Replays show it wasn't too far from the top of off.
In over# 1
0
4
0
4
0
0
Stuart Broad 39/3(13)
54.6
.
Shortish and around off, blocked.
54.5
4
FOUR! This time off the inside edge! Shake of head from Broad. Good length ball outside off, Holder goes on the back foot and looks to punch it but gets an inside edge. The ball goes over the stumps and down to the fine leg fence.
54.4
.
Full and around off, pushed to mid off.
54.3
4
EDGY FOUR! This will be frustrating for Broad. Length delivery just outside off, Holder waits for it and then at the last moment runs it down to third man and the ball reaches the fence. He played it with soft hands there.
54.2
.
Another solid front foot block by Holder to this length ball on off.
54.1
.
Back of a length ball around off, Holder keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Sam Curran 24/0(5)
53.6
.
Good length ball on off, blocked solidly.
53.5
.
In the channel outside off, Brooks lets that one pass to the keeper.
53.4
2
Goes full this time and Brooks drives him through covers. Two more for him before mid off can come around.
53.3
.
Fuller and around off, Brooks is solid on his front foot block.
53.2
.
Down the leg side, Brooks looks to flick it towards fine leg but fails to connect. Buttler does well to move to his left and gather the ball.
Sam Curran is back on.
53.1
.
Good length ball outside off, guided towards point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 31/3(12)
52.6
.
Fuller and around off, pushed towards point.
52.5
.
Another one goes past the outside edge. Awkward bounce as the ball goes towards keeper. Fuller and just outside off, keeps low and beats the bat to go to the keeper. Replays show that there was a little nick as the ball went past but it bounced well in front of Buttler.
52.4
.
Length ball around off and middle, Holder plays it towards mid on.
52.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
52.2
.
Full and outside off, Holder goes for the drive but misses. Lose from the Windies skipper.
52.1
.
In the channel outside off, Holder lets it go.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 34/2(16)
51.6
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
51.5
.
Shortish and around off one more time, this time Brooks is on the back foot to push it to mid on.
51.4
.
Landed around off on a length, Brooks taps it towards point.
51.3
.
Fuller and around off and middle, played towards mid on.
51.2
.
Ripper from Woakes! How did that miss the edge? A good length ball just around off, just a hint of away movement and Brooks fails to get bat on ball.
51.1
1
Fuller and just outside off, Holder drives it towards point and takes one.
In over# 1
0
0
4
2
0
0
Stuart Broad 31/3(11)
50.6
.
On off, Brooks defends it.
50.5
.
Length ball on off, Brooks defends it off his back foot.
50.4
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Broad bowling it really well here but Brooks is managing to stay out in the middle. Good length ball around off, Brooks looks to defend it with soft hands but gets a thick outside edge. It goes to the right of second slip, not uppishly. Stokes dives but to no avail and the ball goes away to the fence.
50.3
2
On the pads, Brooks flicks it uppishly but in the gap at mid-wicket and gets a couple.
50.2
.
Length delivery on off, Brooks blocks it properly this time.
50.1
.
Starts with a beauty! Good length ball just around off and straightens. Brooks looks to defend but misses.
Ben Stokes is done for this spell and England's strike bowler, Stuart Broad, is back into the attack. Can he make an impact to get his side a wicket here?
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 33/2(15)
49.6
.
Outside off, Jason leaves it alone.
49.5
.
Once again consistency from both Woakes and Holder. Woakes bowls it around off and Holder is calm to get behind it and defend.
49.4
.
On off, Jason defends.
49.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Holder defends it.
49.2
.
Length ball on off, Holder gets on his font foot and defends it.
49.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Holder shoulders arms to it. The ball comes back in but not enough to clip the stumps. Good leave by Holder.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 20/1(11)
48.6
.
Back of a length ball on off, Brooks blocks it.
48.5
.
Length ball on off, Brooks pushes it to the off side.
48.4
.
Bouncer on the body, Brooks ducks under it.
48.3
.
Down the leg side, Brooks lets it be.
48.2
.
Short ball on the body, Brooks sits under it.
48.1
.
Back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Brooks plays it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 33/2(14)
47.6
.
Good length ball around off, Holder guides it towards point.
47.5
.
A solid front foot block by Holder to this good length ball around off.
47.4
1
Length delivery around middle, Brooks plays it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
47.3
.
Back of a length ball on middle, blocked off the back foot.
47.2
.
Landed on a good length on middle, played towards mid-wicket.
47.1
.
Good length ball around off, Brooks keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 20/1(10)
46.6
.
Short again, this one is angled away. Holder fails to defend as the ball beats the outside edge.
46.5
.
Shortish and around off, blocked.
46.4
.
Short but little too short so Holder ducks under it easily.
46.3
.
Just short of the leg gully fielder. A well-directed bouncer from Stokes. Holder tries to play it towards the leg side but there's leg gully placed. It falls just short of that fielder.
46.2
.
Shortish and on the body, tucked towards square leg by Holder.
46.1
.
Good length ball on middle, worked towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 32/2(13)
45.6
.
Shortish and around off again, blocked towards point off the back foot by Brooks.
45.5
.
Another back of a length ball around off, Brooks is solid in defense.
45.4
.
Shortish and around off, punched towards mid off.
45.3
.
A good length ball on the pads, Brooks looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit high on the pads.
45.2
.
Shortish and around off this time, Brooks keeps it out.
45.1
.
Length ball around off, Brooks plays it towards point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 20/1(9)
44.6
.
Landed around off and middle, pushed back to the bowler.
44.5
.
Back of a length ball again and once again down the leg side. Holder lets it be again.
44.4
.
And another one, no problems for Holder to evade it.
44.3
.
Another bouncer but again harmless one as it is down the leg side.
44.2
.
Down the leg side, Holder ducks under it.
44.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0W
1
Chris Woakes 32/2(12)
43.6
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
43.5
1
Shortish and around off, Holder pushes it down to third man for a single.
43.4
4
FOUR! Whipped! The skipper is off the mark in style. Full and on the pads, he flicks it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary.
43.3
.
Fuller and around off, pushed towards point.
The team is in trouble and the skipper, Jason Holder walks out to bat. The skipper will have to lead from the front if his side are to avoid a defeat here. Can Holder and Brooks save this Test for the Caribbean nation?
43.2
W
OUT! Just clipping the leg stump but that will do for England. Dowrich goes without opening his account once again. 100th Test wicket for Woakes. A good length ball around off, Dowrich after facing the chin music in the last over is hoping to work it on the leg side. He moves a little towards the off side and is hit on the pad. Woakes and others put in a loud appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Dowrich takes it upstairs after having a word with Brooks. Let's see if he is safe or no. Front foot is fine. No bat involved either. Where is it hitting? Clipping the leg stump so the on-field decision stays. Dowrich has to go and England just 4 wickets away from leveling the series.
Has Dowrich come too far across? The on-field umpire thinks so. Dowrich has decided to refer it. Let's see what the replays have to say.
43.1
1
Good length ball around off, Brooks works it on the leg side for a single.
Chris Woakes to bowl the first full over of the session as he replaces Dom Bess. Nothing much has happened for the off spinner in this innings so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
4
Ben Stokes 20/1(8)
42.6
.
Shortish around off, Dowrich is behind the line to block.
42.5
.
Shortish around the body, Dowrich fends it off.
The England players walk out to the middle for one final time in this Test match. Shamarh Brooks walks out with his new batting partner Shane Dowrich. Ben Stokes will finish his over.
... Day 5, Final Session ...
A very good session of Test cricket. It looked like West Indies would lose just one wicket but the hard work, effort and commitment of Stokes ensured that they break the 100-run stand right before Tea and head to the break with momentum on their side. It was a fascinating session of cricket as after getting rid of Roston Case early in the session, it looked like the hosts were cruising but Blackwood joined Brooks out in the middle and the pair put up a brilliant fight with both getting to their respective half centuries and adding a 100-run stand. It looked like the duo had done enough and would go to Tea unscathed but right at the stroke of Tea, Blackwood fell prey to Stokes' vicious bouncer and it is England who will feel like they have the momentum. West Indies are still in this with a fighting chance to draw. England, on the other hand, still have a lot to do as Brooks is out there and Dowrich and West Indies' best batter in the side, Holder still to come. So just over 42 overs to be bowled in the final session and 5 wickets in hand we are set for a thrilling finale. Do not miss out on this as it promises to be a great end to this Test. Join us for the final session at 1615 local (1515 GMT) to find out which way this Test goes.
42.4
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OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Stokes is the man again. What a player! He just keeps coming at you. On the first ball of the over, he ran all the way down to long off to save a boundary and now once again bowls an effort ball. Bangs it short around the body. Blackwood tries to somehow fend it off but ends up getting it off his gloves. The ball balloons behind. Buttler charges ahead, covers a lot of ground and takes the catch with a dive forward. A fine innings from Blackwood comes to an end. And with that, TEA ON DAY 5.
42.3
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Another bouncer! Blackwood does well to evade.
42.2
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Bouncer, Blackwood ducks under it.
42.1
4
FOUR RUNNING RUNS! Nice shot but what an effort from Stokes. Runs in to bowl and delivers it around off, Blackwood punches it through mid off. There is no one manning that position so Stokes goes chasing after it. He gets near the fence and puts in a dive and pulls the ball back in. The umpires check if it is a clean stop. Well, it is a clean stop but the batters have taken four running runs. Full marks for the effort.
In over# 1
0
6
2
0
1
0
Dom Bess 43/0(10)
41.6
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Shortish and around off, this time he blocks it out.
41.5
6
SIX! Gets to his half ton with a biggie! Woakes was there at long on and for a moment, his heart would have been in his mouth. Just about clears him. It is a loopy ball around off, Brooks powers it over the long on region for a biggie. Fifty in the first innings, fifty again but he needs to get to the three-figure score in this one to help West Indies secure a draw.
41.4
2
Full and around off, this time he whips it toward deep mid-wicket and takes two.
41.3
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A solid front foot block back to the bowler this time by Brooks.
41.2
1
Fuller and around off, driven to long on for a single.
41.1
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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 16/0(7)
40.6
2
Back of a length ball around off and middle, Brooks works it on towards deep square leg and runs through for a brace.
40.5
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This one is down the leg side so Brooks has no issues leaving it alone.
40.4
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Another bouncer but this one is little too high so Brooks ducks again.
40.3
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Shortish and around off, pushed towards point.
40.2
.
Another sharp bouncer, this time Brooks evades it nicely.
40.1
.
A bouncer on middle, Brooks thought of hammering it via a pull but left it at the last moment.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Dom Bess 34/0(9)
39.6
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Full and around off, driven to mid on.
39.5
1
Full and around middle, this one is pushed towards long on for a run.
39.4
1
FIFTY FOR BLACKWOOD. Did it in the 2nd innings of the first Test and doing it here again. Can he continue though? A flatter ball on middle, Blackwood strokes it to long on and takes a single. It is his 12th Test half ton.
39.3
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The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
39.2
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Appeal for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. No thought of sending it upstairs. Replays show why. Big inside edge on that one.
39.1
1
Short and outside off, punched to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 14/0(6)
38.6
.
Nice bumper to end the over but Blackwood did really well to duck under. A fine over and an equally good response from Blackwood.
38.5
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This one is way too short and Blackwood ducks under easily.
38.4
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This one is just around off, Blackwood fends it away towards point. A testing over by Stokes.
38.3
.
Another quality back of a length ball around the body, the rib tickler. Blackwood does well to block though.
38.2
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Just short of Pope at short leg. A nice bumper from Stokes. Blackwood hops and somehow manages to block it. It wasn't too far away from Pope at short leg.
38.1
.
Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
6
0
0
4
1
Dom Bess 31/0(8)
37.6
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Full and on the pads, worked towards the leg side.
37.5
6
SIX! This one sails over the fence. Brilliant from Brooks. Flighted ball around off, Brooks smashes it over long on for a biggie.
37.4
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Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
37.3
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On off, blocked.
37.2
4
FOUR! Overpitched and got the punishment. Full and outside off, Brooks drills it through the covers to bag a boundary.
37.1
1
Misfield and a run. Full on off and middle, Blackwood pushes it back to the bowler who fails to get down quickly and allows a single.
In over# 1
1
1
0
2
0
1
Ben Stokes 14/0(5)
36.6
1
Shortish and around the body, worked towards fine leg for a single. Blackwood moves to 48.
36.5
1
Shortish and around off, Brooks tucks it wide of the man at mid on for a quick single.
Breaking - The inevitable has happened. The T20 World Cup which was due to be held later this year in Australia has been postponed due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
36.4
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A bouncer down the leg side. Left alone.
36.3
2
Nicely done! Good length ball just outside off, Brooks stays on the back foot and then dabs it down to third man for a couple.
36.2
.
Shortish and around off, a solid block by Brooks off his back foot.
36.1
1
Short and around middle and leg, Blackwood pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 20/0(7)
35.6
.
Down the leg side, blocked.
35.5
1
Flighted on middle, JB plays it to mid on and gets to the other end.
35.4
1
Tossed up on off and middle, Brooks milks it to long on and rotates the strike.
35.3
.
Shorter on off, Brooks defends it off his back foot.
35.2
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Floated on off, Brooks keeps it out.
35.1
.
Ohh! That was close! Flighted outside off and spinning in, Brooks leaves it and is lucky as the ball spins in and just about misses the off pole.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Ben Stokes 9/0(4)
34.6
.
Short again but Blackwood has no problem dealing with it.
34.5
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Another back of a length ball on off, Blackwood keeps it out.
34.4
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Shortish and around off, blocked towards cover off the back foot.
34.3
.
Another one, and a good one again. Blackwood does well to evade.
34.2
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Bumper but that did not bounce too high. Blackwood ducks under it but falls down on the ground in the process.
34.1
1
Shorter length ball on middle, Brooks tucks it towards the leg side and calls for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 18/0(6)
33.6
.
Slower through the air on middle and leg, Blackwood comes forward and looks to defend but misses to get hit high on the pads.
33.5
.
Five dots in a row as Blackwood once again pushes this fuller ball back to the bowler.
33.4
.
Quicker one this time but Blackwood blocks it out nicely.
33.3
.
On off, blocked.
33.2
.
Shortish and around off, worked towards square leg.
33.1
.
On off, Blackwood comes forward and keeps it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
3
0
Ben Stokes 8/0(3)
32.6
.
Another one outside off, Brooks shows no interest and shoulders arms.
32.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
32.4
.
Bumper but too short. Brooks ducks under it.
32.3
.
Another back of a length ball around off and middle, blocked.
32.2
3
Shortish outside off, Blackwood punches it through covers for three. 100 up for West Indies.
32.1
.
Back of a length ball around off, Blackwood hops and defends it out.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 18/0(5)
31.6
1
And another short one, this time Blackwood pulls it to deep mid-wicket and takes one.
31.5
2
Another shortish one, turning in. Blackwood stays on the back foot to work it towards the right side of the square leg fielder. Two taken.
31.4
.
Shortish and around off and middle, Blackwood goes on the back foot to force it towards mid-wicket.
31.3
.
Full and on the pads again, once again flicked straight to square leg.
31.2
.
Quicker one on the pads, this is worked towards square leg.
31.1
.
Floated fuller around off, blocked towards mid on.
In over# 1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 5/0(2)
30.6
2
Two to end the over! Shortish and on middle, Brooks tucks it towards deep square leg and gets two.
30.5
1
Shortish and around off, this one is pushed towards point for a single.
30.4
.
Back of a length ball around off, Blackwood pushes it towards the off side.
30.3
.
Full and outside off, Blackwood goes after it but fails to connect.
30.2
.
Shortish and around off, Blackwood keeps it out.
30.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Dom Bess 15/0(4)
29.6
.
Beaten! A nice ball to end the over. It is a loopy ball just outside off Brooks tries to defend but is beaten.
29.5
.
The batsman has punched that ball through the offside.
29.4
.
Slightly short and just around off, Brooks stays on the back foot and tries to punch but gets a bottom edge. The ball bounces just near the crease and goes onto hit the grill of Buttler.
29.3
.
Fuller and around off, turned towards mid-wicket by Brooks.
29.2
.
Full and around off, driven to the cover fielder.
29.1
1
Floated on off, Blackwood pushes it towards long on for a quick run.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 2/0(1)
28.6
.
Beaten! Lose shot from Brooks. He is going after anything which is outside off and it can be costly for him. This time he fails to connect as the ball goes past the outside edge.
28.5
2
Two more! Shortish and around off, Brooks stays on the back foot and tucks it to deep mid-wicket. Before the fielder can get to the ball, two taken.
28.4
.
Shortish and around off, blocked off the back foot.
28.3
.
Full and outside off, Brooks tries to drill it through covers but fails to connect.
28.2
.
Good length ball around off, blocked.
Ben Stokes to bowl now. He has been in some fine form with both bat as well as ball. Can he break this budding stand?
28.1
.
Outside off on a good length to begin the spell by Stokes. Brooks lets it be.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Dom Bess 14/0(3)
27.6
.
Another full ball on off and middle, Blackwood blocks it off his front foot.
27.5
.
Floated on off, blocked towards the leg side.
27.4
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
27.3
.
On off, played back to the bowler.
27.2
.
Shorter on off, blocked back to the bowler.
27.1
2
Shortish ball around off and middle, worked behind square leg for two. 50-run stand is up between the two.
In over# 1
2
1lb
4
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 26/1(11)
26.6
2
On middle and off, Shamarh strokes it through mid on and gets a couple.
26.5
1lb
On the pads, Blackwood looks to flick but misses and takes a leg bye as the ball goes off his thigh pad.
26.4
4
FOUR! Blackwood is doing what he did in the second innings of the first Test and England will be a tad worried now. Outside off, Blackwood loves the width and cuts it square behind square on the off side for a boundary.
26.3
.
Fuller on off and middle, Blackwood plays it to mid on.
26.2
.
Length ball outside off, Blackwood looks to defend but misses.
26.1
.
Good length ball on off, Blackwood defends it off his back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
4
0
Dom Bess 12/0(2)
25.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
25.5
.
Gives this air on off, Brooks bends his back and keeps it out.
25.4
.
On the stumps, Brooks blocks it.
25.3
1
Tossed up on off, this time there is protection at mid off so just one.
25.2
4
FOUR! Floated on off, Blackwood strokes it wonderfully through mid off for a boundary.
25.1
.
Floated on off, Blackwood defends it.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 20/1(10)
24.6
2
Shortish and on the middle, Brooks works it towards deep square leg for two more.
24.5
.
Shortish and around off, Brooks is on the back foot to block it out.
24.4
.
Down the leg side, Brooks looks to flick but misses.
24.3
.
Appeal for caught behind but not out says the umpire. Nobody from the slip cordon is sure and neither the bowler and hence no review from them. Oh wait, it looks like there was some glove. Lucky, Brooks is a lucky man. A brilliant, effort ball from Woakes. It is short and just around off, Brooks hops and tries to let it go by dropping his hands. However, it takes the gloves and goes behind but none of the English players were sure so they do not opt for the review.
24.2
.
Very full around off, driven to mid off.
24.1
.
Around off on a good length, Brooks defends it out.
In over# 1
0
4
0
2
0
1
Dom Bess 7/0(1)
23.6
.
Shortish and around off, Blackwood pushes it towards mid-wicket off his back foot.
23.5
4
FOUR! Timed brilliantly! Everything about this ball was perfect. Full and outside off, Blackwood takes a step forward, leans into it and creams it to the left side of the man at mid off.
23.4
.
Floated around off, firmly driven back to the bowler.
23.3
2
Flatter and just outside off, Blackwood stays on the back foot and guides it to third man. Two taken.
Time for some spin. Dom Bess is brought into the attack now.
23.2
.
Fuller and around off, driven to mid off by Blackwood.
23.1
1
He starts with a full ball outside off, Brooks drives it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
0
0
Chris Woakes 18/1(9)
22.6
.
Shortish and on off, Blackwood does well to defend it out.
22.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Blackwood keeps it out.
22.4
.
Shortish and outside off, Blackwood looks to punch it but mistimes it as it hits the lower part of the bat.
22.3
3
Leading edge! Full ball on middle, Brooks looks to flick but gets a leading edge. The ball takes the leading edge and goes through gully uppishly. Bess gives it a chase and saves a single as the batters return for the third on the throw.
22.2
.
Another good length ball around off and middle, pushed towards mid on.
22.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Brooks works it towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
2
0
4
0
0
0
Sam Curran 22/0(4)
21.6
2
A couple to end the over. A length ball on the pads, Blackwood tucks it towards deep mid-wicket and takes two.
21.5
.
Around off on a good length, blocked back to the bowler.
21.4
4
FOUR! Smashed over the cover region! Fuller and outside off, Blackwood hammers it over covers for a boundary. He is not going to miss out on any chance of opening his arms.
21.3
.
Landed around off and middle, Blackwood keeps it out.
21.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
21.1
.
Shortish and around off, punched towards covers.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Chris Woakes 15/1(8)
20.6
.
Back of a length on off, Brooks defends it to get through the over.
20.5
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
20.4
.
On off, SB defends it.
20.3
1
On the pads, JB flicks it to the leg side and takes one.
20.2
.
On off, Blackwood blocks it.
20.1
.
Starts his new spell with a good length ball on off, Blackwood pushes it off his back foot towards mid off.
Chris Woakes is back for his another spell. 7-1-14-1 from him so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran 16/0(3)
19.6
.
Calm and composed batting this from Brooks. Outside off, Brooks shoulders arms to it and gets through the over.
19.5
.
Good length ball on off, Brooks is looking confident as he keeps this one out.
19.4
.
Outside off, Brooks leaves it alone.
19.3
.
Back of a length ball on off, Brooks punches it towards cover.
19.2
.
On off, kept out.
19.1
.
Length ball on off, Brooks defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 25/3(10)
18.6
.
On the stumps, Blackwood blocks it.
18.5
.
Good length ball on off, JB defends it off the front foot.
18.4
.
On the pads, Blackwood looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal again from Broad but once again not out says the umpire.
18.3
.
Down the leg side, Blackwood looks to flick but misses.
18.2
1
Appeal for LBW but turned down. Fuller around off, Brooks looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Broad continues his follow through and even celebrates as he thinks he has his man. The umpire though is unmoved and the batters take one as the ball goes towards backward point.
18.1
.
On off, defended by Brooks.
In over# 1
0
4
0
4
0
4
Sam Curran 16/0(2)
17.6
.
Full and on off, driven firmly but straight to mid off.
17.5
4
FOUR! Third boundary in the over. Full and outside off again as Curran searches for some movement. Blackwood creams it through the covers and the ball races to the fence.
17.4
.
In the channel outside off, Blackwood lets it be..
17.3
4
FOUR! Just over mid off. Blackwood is not worried about the fielder and he will continue to play his shots. Full and outside off, he lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
17.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
17.1
4
FOUR! Lucky though! Short and outside off, bouncer a little too extra. Surprising because even Broad and Woakes have not got that much bounce. Blackwood tries to leave it alone but the ball gets him big and takes the top edge and races to the fence over the leaping slip fielder.
4 down already. West Indies in a spot of bother. Would they be looking for some assistance from the skies? Who knows? Will they get? Only time will tell.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 24/3(9)
16.6
.
Full on off, Brooks plays it to mid on.
16.5
.
Effort ball from Broad. Brooks hops and dabs it onto the ground.
16.4
.
Very full on off, Brooks blocks it towards mid off.
16.3
.
Length ball on off, Brooks keeps it out.
16.2
1
Blackwood opens his account. Broad bowls it on middle and leg, Blackwood turns it to the leg side and takes a run to get off the mark.
16.1
.
Good length ball on off, Blackwood defends it with a straight bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Sam Curran 4/0(1)
15.6
.
Third leave in a row as Curran continues bowling way outside off.
15.5
.
One more leave as Curran once again bowls this length ball outside off.
15.4
.
A leave as this one is outside off.
15.3
.
Full again and around off, Brooks once again times it well but finds mid off.
15.2
4
FOUR! Creamed through covers! Full and outside off, Brooks leans into the shot and smashes it through the covers. Two fielders give it a chase but the ball wins the race.
15.1
.
Good length ball around off and middle, Brooks blocks it out.
Jermaine Blackwood joins Shamrah Brooks out in the middle. Change is bowling too as Sam Curran comes to bowl.
In over# 1
0W
4
1
1
0
0
Stuart Broad 23/3(8)
14.6
W
OUT! LBW! No shot offered and Chase has to go. He will not review this. Broad has his third and West Indies in a massive, massive trouble. A length ball outside off, Chase thinks it will not come back in much and shoulders arms. However, to his surprise, the ball comes back in nicely and hits him on the pads. A loud appeal follows and the umpire raises his finger. Chase keeps walking and the replays show why. It would've been waste of a review had he taken that.
14.5
4
FOUR! First boundary for Chase. A fuller length ball on middle and leg, Chase whips it to deep mid-wicket and the ball races to the fence.
14.4
1
Shortish and around off, Brooks stays on the back foot and taps it towards the off side and takes a quick single.
14.3
1
On the pads this time, Chase tucks it towards fine leg for a run.
14.2
.
This time Woakes bowl it closer to the off stump and Chase pokes at it to get beaten. Lucky not to edge on that one.
14.1
.
In the channel outside off, shaping further away. An easy leave for Chase.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 14/1(7)
13.6
.
Brooks lets this length ball outside off go to the keeper by covering his stumps.
13.5
1
Full and on the pads, this time he flicks it towards deep square leg for a single to open his account.
13.4
.
Fuller and around off, pushed towards covers.
13.3
.
Nice bowling. Slightly shortish and just outside off. Shapes away after pitching nicely as Chase tries to play but withdraws his bat away at the last moment.
13.2
.
Another leave as Woakes once again is slightly wide outside off on a good length.
13.1
.
In the channel outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 17/2(7)
12.6
.
A back of a length ball but the line is not right for this one as it is down the leg side. Brooks has no problems leaving it alone.
12.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
12.4
.
Another fuller one, pushed back to the bowler who gets down to field but makes a half stop as the ball goes towards mid on. No runs taken.
12.3
.
Fuller again, this time Brooks pushes it back to Broad.
12.2
.
Poor shot from Brooks but Broad lured him doing this.He this time invites the batsman for the drive by bowling it full. Brooks obliges but the ball moves away to beat the outside edge. He could've easily left that alone.
12.1
.
Fuller but outside off, Brooks lets it go to the keeper.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end. 6-2-12-2 from him so far.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 13/1(6)
11.6
1
Good length ball around off, it is worked towards point for a run.
11.5
4
FOUR! Full and outside off, Brooks drives it nicely through point and the ball races away to the fence.
11.4
.
Slightly shorter in length, Brooks keeps it out off his back foot.
11.3
.
Another good length ball around off, Brooks pushes it towards point.
11.2
.
Good length ball around off, blocked by Brooks.
11.1
.
A good length ball outside off to begin the session. Brooks shoulders arms.
Time for the second and most important session of the Test match. A couple of wickets quickly and we might see an early finish. The English players have made their way out to the middle. Roston Chase and Shamarh Brooks stride out too. A task in hand for both the batters. 74 overs left in the day, weather permitting. Chris Woakes with the ball. Here we go...
... Day 5, Session 2 ...
West Indies have a lot to think about as everything that could possibly go wrong has went wrong in the first session of the final day. They leaked runs to begin the day. Needing 312 to win but more importantly surviving 85 overs, the tourists would have wanted their openers to at least see off the session but Campbell's poor day continued as after dropping a sitter of Stokes earlier in the day, he was dismissed in the very first over. The tourists have looked lackluster with the willow and are in a troublesome position. They would look to improve and have a much better second session. Can the tourists put on a fight or will England have a fruitful second session as well? Join us at 1340 Local (1240 GMT) to find out.
A brilliant morning session for England first hour or less with the bat and the remaining with the ball. The day started off with some aggressive batting by Stokes sprinkled with some luck as he was dropped by John Campbell. An aggressive innings from Stokes gave the hosts a lead in excess of 300 and after declaring with the lead of 311, the hosts would have looked for a couple of wickets from their new ball bowlers. That is what they got, the returning Broad proved why he shouldn't be dropped as he picked two and his new ball partner Woakes getting one. The hosts are clearly on top of this game.
Another on-field decision referred upstairs as England think they have another wicket. Chase is the man in question. Let's see what the replays have to show. No problems with the front foot. However,the Ball Tracker shows that it would miss the leg stump.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 17/2(6)
10.6
.
NOT OUT! Missing the leg stump by some distance. A waste of a review from them. Good length ball on middle, comes back in once again. Chase tries to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. A loud appeal from Broad and others but not out says the umpire. Root has a word with his bowler and opts for the review. Time for the replays. Front foot is fine. Is it hitting the stumps? Ball Tracker says no, missing the leg pole. So, Chase stays to return for the second session as it is LUNCH ON DAY 5!
10.5
.
Good leave, very good leave. A length delivery just around off, Chase covers his stumps and lets it go.
10.4
.
Huge appeal but that was clearly going down. It was angled in from outside off, Chase tried to work it on the leg side but missed to get hit on the pads. An appeal from England but nothing from the umpire.
10.3
.
Another leave as this one too is well outside off.
10.2
.
Outside off on a good length, Chase leaves it alone.
10.1
1
Good length ball on middle, Brooks works it towards deep square leg for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Chris Woakes 8/1(5)
9.6
.
Landed on a good length on middle, Chase works it on the leg side.
9.5
.
Very full around off, pushed towards point.
9.4
.
Superb delivery from Woakes. A slightly shortish ball just around off, Chase pokes at it but gets beaten.
9.3
1
On the pads, Brooks flicks it towards fine leg for a single to get off the mark.
9.2
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
9.1
.
Shortish ball outside off, Brooks lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
4
0
0
Stuart Broad 16/2(5)
8.6
.
A bouncer around off, Chase ducks under it.
Roston Chase is in now.
8.5
W
OUT! Knocked him over with a beauty! Another one bites the dust and England are on fire. Brilliant from Broad. A brilliant ball again. Pitches just outside off and nips back in sharply to beat the inside edge and topple the timbers behind. West Indies in all sorts of trouble early on.
8.4
.
Good length ball around off blocked.
8.3
4
FOUR! Slammed through the covers. Full and outside off, he frees his arms and creams it through the cover region and the ball races away to the fence.
8.2
.
Outside off, a leave from Hope.
8.1
.
A length ball just around off, Hope keeps it out off his front foot.
Shamarh Brooks is the next man in. Three slips and a gully waiting.
In over# 1
0W
1
0
0
1
0
Chris Woakes 7/1(4)
7.6
W
OUT! LBW! That is plumb and Brathwaite is not taking the DRS. He just walks as he knows where he was standing. A good length ball that comes back in from just around off, Brathwaite looks to defend but misses to get hit on the back pad. Huge appeal follows and the umpire agrees. Brathwaite has a word with Hope but keeps walking. The replays later show that it would've been umpire's call on hitting the wickets.
7.5
1
On the pads, Hope nudges it to fine leg for a single.
7.4
.
Full and just around off, Hope looks to cream it through covers but fails to time it well. It went uppishly towards the cover fielder.
7.3
.
A solid front foot block by Hope this time to this good length ball around off.
7.2
1
Shortish and on the body, Brathwaite hops and works it down to fine leg for a single.
7.1
.
Length ball down the leg side. Brathwaite lets it be.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 12/1(4)
6.6
.
Landed around off on a good length, blocked by Hope off his back foot.
6.5
.
In the channel outside off, this time Hope covers his stumps and lets it be.
6.4
.
Another one that comes back in from around off, this time Hope does well to block it away.
6.3
.
Appeal from behind the wickets but Broad suggests it is high. A length ball around off, comes back in sharply. Hope looks to block but misses to get hit on the pad. The keeper and the slip cordon appeal but Broad does not and tells it's too high. The replays later roll in and confirm the same.
6.2
.
Full ball around off and middle, Hope keeps it out.
6.1
.
Good length ball just outside off, Hope looks to defend but misses.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Chris Woakes 5/0(3)
5.6
.
Length ball on off, Brathwaite once again blocks it to get through the over.
5.5
.
Good seam movement as he bowls it on a length and makes it to shape away. Brathwaite defends it towards point.
5.4
.
Length ball on off, KB pushes it to mid off.
5.3
.
Down the leg side, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses.
5.2
1
On the pads, Hope flicks it towards fine leg and gets to the other end.
5.1
.
Good length ball on middle and off, Hope defends it with a dead bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 12/1(3)
4.6
.
Broad over corrects and misses his line as he delivers this way down the leg side.
4.5
.
Oh! This one keeps low but unfortunately it misses the stump by just a bit. Good length ball outside off, it shapes in a bit but does not come back enough to take the edge of Brathwaite's defensive willow or stump.
4.4
.
Good length ball on the fourth stump line, Brathwaite is aware of his off pole and leaves it alone.
4.3
.
Outside off, KB leaves it alone.
4.2
.
On off, Brathwaite blocks.
4.1
.
On the pads, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pad.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 4/0(2)
3.6
.
Inswinging full ball on off, Hope keeps his eyes on the ball and blocks it right under his eyes.
3.5
.
Length ball on off, Hope pushes it to point.
3.4
.
Beauty! Good length ball pitching outside off and coming back in. Hope looks to play it straight but misses. Shai is lucky as the ball was just whiskers away from the edge.
3.3
.
On the pads, Hope looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
3.2
.
Back of a length ball on off, Shai defends it.
3.1
.
Length ball on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1
0
0
Stuart Broad 12/1(2)
2.6
.
Bouncer! Brathwaite watches it closely and sits under it.
2.5
.
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the on side.
2.4
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! Broad overcooks this delivery and bowls it too full around off, Brathwaite gets on his front foot and drives it wonderfully through mid off for a boundary.
2.3
1
On the pads, Hope flicks it stylishly towards fine leg and gets a single.
2.2
.
Length ball way outside off, Hope leaves it alone.
2.1
.
Good length ball on off, Hope defends it with a dead bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Chris Woakes 4/0(1)
1.6
.
Very full ball on middle, Brathwaite blocks it out nicely.
1.5
.
On middle and leg, this one is played towards mid-wicket.
1.4
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
1.3
.
Shortish and around off and middle, Brathwaite keeps it out.
1.2
.
Around off, solidly defended.
1.1
4
FOUR! Fine shot from Brathwaite. Good length ball outside the off stump, Brathwaite punches it through the covers. The fielder chases it, makes a diving stop. The umpires check if it is a clean stop. It is not is what the replays confirm so a boundary for Brathwaite.
Chris Woakes to partner Stuart Broad with the new ball.
In over# 1
0
0W
4
0
0
3
Stuart Broad 7/1(1)
0.6
.
Outside off, Hope lets it be. Successful first over for England.
Shai Hope is the next man in.
0.5
W
OUT! Caught Behind! A last second review but it is a successful one. A full ball outside off, Campbell once again looks to drive it through the covers but fails to connect. There is a loud appeal but nothing from Buttler from behind the wickets. Root thinks and thinks and calls for the review at the last moment. And, the replays show that there is a clear spike. So, England have drawn first blood in the very first over.
Review time! England think they have a wicket caught behind. A very late review from them. Is there a nick? Oh, yes, there is!
0.4
4
FOUR! Campbell is off the mark in a fine fashion. Full and outside off, Campbell leans into the shot and drives it through point for a boundary.
0.3
.
Good length ball outside off, left alone.
0.2
.
Good length ball around off, pushed toward point.
0.1
3
Runs for West Indies straightaway! Three of them. A fuller ball on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it down to deep square leg for three.
A couple of early wickets and England will think they have got every chance of bowling West Indies out. They could not do something similar in the first Test though but with the series on the line, they will do all they can. Join for the final inning of this Test in a bit.
West Indies looked a bit nervous with the ball seeing Ben Stokes going all-gun blazing. With Stokes throwing the kitchen sink at everything, they tried bouncers and all they could but couldn't get past Stokes. Now, they have a task in hand. 312 to win the Test match but not sure if they will be thinking on that front. They will look to bat out the sessions and do not allow England an opening.
A perfect morning for England. Exactly the way they wanted. And it is because of just one man, Ben Stokes. He came like a thunder and started striking from the 1st ball. His unbeaten 57-ball 78 has given England a decent cushion of runs and plenty of overs to have a crack at Windies batting with the ball. This game is surely not over as yet.
18.6
2
On the pads, Pope glances it to the on side and gets a single to finish the over. Root comes to the balcony and he has called his players off. England declare at 129/3. West Indies need 312 to win the Test!
18.6
2wd
WIDE! Holder bowls one down the leg side and the umpire has signalled it as wide. Stokes also steals a run. So one more ball.
18.5
2
Full and wide outside off, Stokes plays it wide of third man and gets a couple. One ball remaining in this over, it could also be the last ball of England's innings as they look ready to take the field.
18.4
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Length ball outside off, Stokes looks to slash it on the off side but gets a thick outside edge which goes wide of the keeper and to the fence.
18.3
2
This time on the pads, Stokes flicks it behind square leg and gets a couple as the fielder there dives to his left and saves a couple. Lead past 300 now, it's 301.
18.2
.
Smart from Holder. He has once again bowled one down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses. The umpire has had a word with Holder for the negative line.
18.1
.
Full toss down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses.
In over# 1
4
1
1
2
1
1
Alzarri Joseph 14/0(2)
17.6
4
FOUR! Very good shot and the lead now stretches to 299! Length ball outside off, Pope hangs back and cuts it through point for a boundary. England get the boundary they were looking for in the over.
17.5
1
Full and wide outside off, Stokes stretches and plays it to deep point for a single.
17.4
1
Back of a length delivery around off, Pope runs it down to third man and gets a single. Lead is now of 294 runs.
17.3
2
Good fielding! On the pads, Pope plays it fine down the leg side. Hope runs to his right from fine leg and does very well to stop the ball before the ropes. Saves 2 for his side.
17.2
1
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to the on side and gets a single.
17.1
1
Fuller on off and middle, Pope plays the reverse paddle and gives the strike to Stokes.
In over# 1
4
6
1
1
0
1
Jason Holder 21/0(3)
16.6
4
FOUR! Delicate from Stokes. Short ball around off, Stokes waits for it and then guides it fine towards third man. Roach there gives it a chase but comes second best.
16.5
6
SIX! Stokes has come in T20 mode and that is what his team needs. When he is in such a mood you cannot bowl him in his arc. Holder bowls it full around off, Stokes slams it over long off for a six.
16.4
1
On the pads, Pope tucks it behind square on the leg side and gets a single.
16.3
1
Fuller outside off, Stokes plays it through covers and gets a single.
16.2
.
Outside off, Stokes swings but misses.
16.1
1
NOT OUT! West Indies have lost all their reviews and that has happened very quickly. Full toss on the pads, Pope looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Holder apeals and in the meantime the batter take a run as the ball goes to the leg side. Jason decides to signal the 'T'. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows a little bit of spike as the ball goes past the bat.
Another huge appeal and West Indies have taken the review again. This time it is against Pope. Looked to be missing the leg but West Indies think otherwise. Let's see what the replays show. Front foot is fine. Any bat involved? Yes, the Ultra Edge detects a spike. Excellent decision from the on-field umpire.
In over# 1
2
2
0
0
0
0W
Alzarri Joseph 4/0(1)
15.6
2
Full and wide outside off, Stokes strokes it wide of third man and gets another brace.
15.5
2
On middle, Stokes plays it wide of long on and gets a couple.
15.4
.
Wide outside off, Stokes throws his bat but misses.
15.3
.
Down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses.
15.2
.
Not Out! Another review has been lost by the West Indies. Pitching around leg, Stokes looks to whip it over on the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. Holder decides to take the review. Replay rolls in and it shows that the ball is pitching outside leg again...
Review time! West Indies are desperate to see the back of Ben Stokes. Another review which looks just in desperation. No bat involved. Where is it pitching? Down the leg side. Another review gone for West Indies.
Ollie Pope walks in next.
15.1
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Root sacrifices his wicket for Stokes and the team. Joseph starts with a ball down the leg side. Root looks to flick but misses. Stokes is on his bike to get on strike. Root keeps his head down and runs. Dowrich throws the ball to Holder who comes from mid off and whips the bails off. Root is nowhere in the frame and he has to depart.
Alzarri Joseph is brought into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
1b
0
1
1
Jason Holder 8/0(2)
14.6
1
Short ball on middle and off, Root pulls it and keeps the strike.
14.5
.
Outside off, Root leaves it alone.
14.4
1b
On the pads, Stokes looks to flick but misses and Dowrich fails to gather it cleanly allowing them to steal a bye.
Review time! Looks height but Holder has decided to take the review. Is it to waste some time or dos he genuinely think they have their man?
14.3
.
NOT OUT! Waste of a review. The ball is pitching outside leg so we don't even need to go to check the height. Length delivery on leg, Stokes looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the box. West Indies player put in a mild appeal which is turned down. Holder decides to take the review. Replay rolls in and shows that the ball is pitching outside leg.
14.2
1
On the pads, Root flicks it to fine leg and gets a single.
14.1
1
Low full toss on middle and leg, Stokes whips it to the left of deep mid-wicket and looks for two. The fielder though gets to the ball quickly and Root comes out of his crease. The skipper is sent back but luckily the though at the keeper's end is a poor one and Joe can get back in safely with his dive.
In over# 1
1
1
1
6
0
1
Shannon Gabriel 43/0(7)
13.6
1
A single and Stokes will keep the strike for the next over as he plays this full toss down to deep square leg.
13.5
1
Good length ball around off, Root looks to pull but ends up getting a bottom edge down to fine leg for a run.
13.4
1
Short and around off, this one is pulled down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.3
6
SIX & FIFTY FOR STOKES! He has nailed this time around. 22nd Test half-century for him. He is making sure that the runs come quickly for his team. A fuller ball just outside off, Stokes hammers it over long off for a biggie.
13.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes looks to hammer it again but fails to connect.
13.1
1
Full and around off and middle, Root looks to flick but ends up getting it off the inside edge towards third man. A single taken.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
2
1
Jason Holder 5/0(1)
12.6
1
Length ball just around off, Root stays on the back foot and guides it down to third man. They think for the second but the fielder there is quick to the ball so they settle for the single only.
12.5
.
Down the leg side. Root looks to pull but fails to connect. Dowrich does well to gather it on his left.
12.4
1
Very full ball around off, Stokes drills it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.3
.
Bumper and a good one too. Stokes does well to evade it.
12.2
2
Full and outside off, Stokes drills it towards long off and scampers for two more. Excellent running between the wickets.
12.1
1
Direct hit and it would've been interesting. A length ball around off, Root pushes it towards gully and calls for a run. The fielder there fires the throw at the striker's end but misses. Stokes is happy to have the strike.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
1
2
Shannon Gabriel 33/0(6)
11.6
2
Two more as this length ball outside off is smashed to the right side of the long off fielder.
11.5
.
Swing and a miss! Good length ball outside off, Stokes makes room outside off and tries to hammer it down town but fails to connect.
11.4
1
Another short of a length ball around middle, Root works it towards deep square leg for a run.
11.3
.
Short ball around off and middle, Root pulls it towards mid-wicket.
11.2
1
Back of a length ball around off, pulled for a single. England's lead now reads 250.
11.1
2
Low full toss around off and middle, Stokes powers it to deep mid-wicket. Roach does well to stop the ball with his boot. Two taken and it brings 50-run stand between the two.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1wd
0
4
1
Kemar Roach 37/2(6)
10.6
1
Another short ball, this time Stokes charges down and pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for a single.
10.5
1
Landed around off, Root tucks it towards mid on and takes a run.
10.4
1
Good length ball around off, Stokes mistimes it towards mid-wicket for a single.
10.4
1wd
WIDE! Another short ball, this one is outside off. Stokes lets it go. Wided by the umpire.
10.3
.
Good bumper! Sharp from Roach as he realizes that fuller ball has been dispatched. Roach bends his back and bowls a sharp bouncer. Stokes does well to evade.
10.2
4
FOUR! Hammered down the ground! This is some batting from Stokes. A full ball around off, Stokes gives it a charge and sends it over mid off for another boundary.
10.1
1
On the pads, Root plays it towards mid on and calls for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
0
2
Shannon Gabriel 27/0(5)
9.6
1
Full and just outside off, Root drives it towards deep cover for a single.
9.5
1
Dropped! Oh dear! A simple chance has been put down. Gabriel is fuming! John Campbell is the man. A length ball just outside off, Stokes looks to clear the long off fence again but he ends up miscuing it this time. It goes towards deep cover where Campbell settles himself nicely, gets both the hands but fails to hold on. Single for Stokes.
9.4
1
Good length ball outside off, Root guides it down to third man for a single.
9.3
.
Short and wide outside off, Root looks to cut but fails to connect.
9.2
.
Down the leg side, Root tries to flick but misses.
9.1
2
Overthrow! A length delivery around off, Root pushes it towards point and takes a single. The fielder there fires a throw at the keeper's end but misses and concedes an extra run.
Shannon Gabriel will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
2
6
4
1
0
1
Kemar Roach 28/2(5)
8.6
2
14 from the over! Superb start for England. Wide outside off, Stokes once again gives it charge and punches it wide of the long off fielder. Two taken before the fielder can get around.
8.5
6
SIX! Monstrous! England need a few more of these and Stokes can certainly do that. Full and just outside off, Stokes comes down the track and slams it over long off for a huge six.
8.4
4
FOUR! Stokes gets the chance of freeing his arms and he does so nicely! Slightly short and just outside off, Stokes is down the track to punch it through the cover region for a boundary.
8.3
1
A single for Root now as he works this length ball on the pads towards fine leg.
8.2
.
Good length ball just around off, Root plays it towards point.
8.1
1
Run straightaway! And Stokes clears his intentions on the first ball. A fuller ball outside off, he powers it to deep cover for a single.
We are almost ready to begin! The West Indian players have made their way out to the middle. The two England batters, Ben Stokes and Joe Root stride out to the middle. Kemar Roach will start with the ball for West Indies. Ben Stokes to face the first ball. Here we go...
After an enthralling day's play on Day 4 where first West Indies batters didn't give an inch in the first two session but Broad and Woakes inflicted a collapse in the final one to make things interesting on the final day of this 2nd Test. England are ahead by 219 runs at the moment. It is them who will be desperate to go for the win while West Indies would not mind settling for a draw. England needs some quick runs and then maybe 60-odd overs to bowl West Indies out. West Indies, on the other hand, would look to take a couple of more quick wickets and try not to give easy runs. Let's see how things pan out when the teams arrive out in the middle. Welcome to our coverage of the final day's play of this Test match.
... Day 5, Session 1 ...
So, England are ahead by 219 runs. After how many runs they will feel safe? Maybe another 100 runs? Or maybe they will think to play the first session on Day 5 and try to bowl West Indies out in the remaining two sessions. Lots of ifs and buts to answer but well, you will get all the answers when you join us for the 5th day's play on Monday, 20th July 2020 at 1100 Local (1000 GMT). Till then, it is goodbye from our end.
Earlier in the day, after some fine batting performances from Brathwaite, Brooks and Chase, it looked like West Indies will bat out the entire day but once England opted for the second new ball, Stuart Broad breathed fire and took quick wickets to make the game interesting. However, Chase with his half ton made sure West Indies went past the follow-on score and forced England to bat again.
England needed quick runs in these few overs and they intended to do the same when they sent Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler to open the innings. However, Buttler fell without scoring and Crawley too didn't add much to the score. Roach picked both the wickets for West Indies. England finish the 4th day with a lead of 219 runs.
An exciting day of Test cricket comes to a close but the final day promises to be an equally interesting one with the possibility of all the results.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
2
Shannon Gabriel 22/0(4)
7.6
1
A single to end Day 4. A length delivery on middle and leg, Stokes tucks it towards mid on and calls for two but the fielder charges in and Stokes has to settle for a single. With that, it is STUMPS ON DAY 4.
7.5
.
Swing and a miss! A fuller ball just outside off, Stokes looks to launch it over long off but doesn't connect.
7.4
1
Landed around off on a good length, Root guides it down to third man for a single.
7.3
.
Beauty from Shannon! Slightly short and outside off, Root comes forward and looks to drive but misses.
7.2
1
Excellent shot but just one! Fuller and around off, Stokes drives it through mid off powerfully but Joseph at long off cuts it off.
7.1
2
Short and wide outside off, Stokes cuts it to deep point for two more. Didn't time it well there.
In over# 1
0
2
1
1
0
1
Kemar Roach 14/2(4)
6.6
.
Full and just outside off, Root goes for the drive but misses. The ball kept low and went to the keeper on the bounce.
6.5
2
A couple for Root but off the inside edge as he tries to punch this length ball just around off towards the off side. It goes to fine leg and they take two.
6.4
1
Good length ball just around off, Stokes pushes it through covers and calls for two straightaway. Root though denies the second.
6.3
1
Shortish around off, Root taps it towards point and calls for a run.
6.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
6.1
1
Good length ball outside off, Stokes comes down the track and slams it to deep cover for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
2
1
1nb
Shannon Gabriel 17/0(3)
5.6
1
Outside off, Stokes throws his bat at it but it goes towards third man off the bottom edge. Root and Stokes look for two but have to do with one.
5.5
1
Good length ball on off, Root pulls it towards fine leg and gets to the other end.
5.4
1
Full around off, Stokes plays it towards long on and looks for two but gets only one.
5.3
.
Outside off, Stokes looks to cut but misses.
5.2
2
Length ball on middle and leg, Stokes taps it towards third man and gets a couple.
5.1
1
Short ball on off this time, Root pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.
5.1
1nb
No Ball! Shorter but down the leg side, Root looks to pull but misses. It is called a No Ball though as Gabriel oversteps his line.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
1
0W
Kemar Roach 9/2(3)
4.6
1
Length ball outside off, Root strokes it behind square on the off side and gets run. He will keep the strike.
4.5
.
Good ball. Length delivery pitching outside off and coming back in, Root looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
4.4
.
Fuller on off, Joe pushes it to mid off.
4.3
1
On the pads, Stokes glances it to the leg side and gets a run.
4.2
1
On the pads, Root flicks it to the on side and gets off the mark with a single. The lead now stands at 200!
Skipper Joe Root walks out at number 4.
Now that England have lost 2 quick wickets, will they change their strategy? Or they will still try to get quick runs. 2 more wickets before the close and West Indies might think even they have a chance here. Interesting..
4.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! The middle stump goes cartwheeling. Roach gets his second wicket of the innings and England's aggressive approach is backfiring here. Good length ball on middle and off, Crawley looks to go down town but misses and the ball takes the middle stump with it. Great sight for any bowler but a fast bowler's delight.
In over# 1
0
1lb
1
1
4
1
Shannon Gabriel 10/0(2)
3.6
.
Length ball outside off, Stokes looks to hit but misses.
3.5
1lb
On the pads, Crawley looks to flick but the ball goes off his thigh pad for a single.
3.4
1
In the air but safe. Full on middle and off, Stokes looks to go over long off but does not get the distance. It goes high in the air but falls short of long off who comes running in.
3.3
1
Short ball on middle, Crawley pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
3.2
4
FOUR! It does not matter how and where they come as long as they keep on coming. Length delivery outside off, Crawley looks to play it on the off side but gets a thick outside edge which takes the ball wide and past of the man at gully for a boundary.
3.1
1
Back of a length ball on off, Stokes pulls it but there is protection at deep square leg so just a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
2
Kemar Roach 6/1(2)
2.6
.
Fuller and around off, played back to the bowler.
2.5
1
Low full toss around off, Stokes skips down the track to launch it over long on but mistimes it just wide of the mid on fielder. Gets just a single.
2.4
1
Length delivery around off, Crawley pushes it towards point and takes a quick run.
2.3
.
Almost another drag on! A good length ball just around off, Crawley looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
2.2
.
No run. Shortish and just outside off, Crawley punches it towards short cover.
2.1
2
Flicked off the pads for a couple of runs. Full and around middle and leg, Crawley flicks it through mid-wicket and before the mid on can get around, two taken.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
1
Shannon Gabriel 3/0(1)
1.6
1
Short and around off and middle, this time he pulls it down to deep square leg for a single. A very good first over from Gabriel too.
1.5
.
Another ripper! Just past the outside edge. Gabriel bowls this in the channel, just outside off. Crawley has to play at it. He does so but the slight away movement means he is beaten.
1.4
.
Brilliant ball from Gabriel. Bangs it short and makes it to come back in. Crawley tries to defend but the ball sneaks through and goes over the stumps.
1.3
.
Bouncer on middle and leg, Crawley sits under it.
1.2
1
Length ball around off and middle, Stokes punches it down to long on for a single.
1.1
1
Back of a length ball on middle, Crawley looks to pull but fails to time it well. It drops towards the leg side off the upper part of his bat. Stokes calls for a single.
Shannon Gabriel to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
0W
0
0
1
Kemar Roach 2/1(1)
0.6
.
Outside off, left alone. Successful over for West Indies ends.
Zak Crawley walks in at no. 3.
0.5
1
A single on the first ball. Full and around off, pushed towards cover for a single.
0.4
W
OUT! DRAGGED ON! Buttler goes for a duck and the plan to open with him fails. Full and outside off, Buttler sees the chance of freeing his arms. He throws his bat but ends up dragging the ball on his stumps. Idea start for West Indies as Buttler could've score really quickly.
0.3
.
Another fuller one, this one is played back to the bowler. Roach tries to field but misses as the ball hits the stumps at the bowler's end.
0.2
.
Very full ball around off, Buttler does well to block it out.
0.1
1
Runs straight away! A good length ball around off, Stokes looks to drive but the ball takes the outer half of the bat and goes towards covers. A single taken.
So, a few overs left for England to face. Will they go for quick runs in this final phase of the play? Will they change the batting line-up? Maybe they send Buttler as an opener and play some T20 cricket. We will soon find out what happens in a bit when the English innings start. Hang on with us.
England's bowling, not bad at all but they had their limitations after Day 3 was washed out completely. They needed more wickets earlier in the day but that did not come as early as they wanted. When they took the second new ball, Broad took quick wickets and it looked like they might bundle West Indies before the follow-on target. But that didn't happen. Broad and Woakes finished with a 3-fer while Curran got 2.
Joseph, the nightwatchman fell early but Brathwaite along with Hope and then with Brooks steadied the ship and added important runs with both the batters getting to their half tons. Chase too played a very good knock of 51 and helped the team avoid the follow-on.
Right! A decent batting performance from West Indies to avoid the follow-on. They wouldn't be too happy though as they were in a pretty strong position at Tea but lost wickets in clusters in this session. But they have managed to get past the follow-on challenge and have forced England to bat again.
98.6
W
OUT! Bowled! The slower ball does the trick and West Indies are bowled out now. Woakes smartly takes the pace off this one and bowls it on a length, Gabriel looks to defend but gets deceived by the lack of pace. The ball also moves away a bit, squaring up Gabriel and hitting the off pole. West Indies bowled out for 287! Trail by 182.
98.5
.
Bouncer! Gabriel sits under it.
98.4
.
Ouch that must have hurt. We all know it did. Good length ball around leg, Gabriel looks to defend but misses and gets hit flush on the box. Ouch! Roach is having a laugh but bet Gabriel is not enjoying a bit.
98.3
.
Outside off, Shannon looks to defend but misses.
98.2
.
Full around off, Gabriel blocks it.
Shannon Gabriel is the last man in.
98.1
W
OUT! LBW! Excellent review from England and they are just one wicket away from batting again. Roston Chase's brilliant innings comes to an end. Another very good ball from Woakes and he has his second of the innings. Full and quick around off, Chase looks to defend but misses due to the pace and the movement. He gets hit on the pads but there is some noise. England players appeal but the umpire turns it down. Root has a word with Woakes and decides to take it upstairs. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows that the bat hit the pad and not the ball. Time for the Ball Tracker and it shows three reds. Chase has to walk back and England now have two tailenders at the crease.
England take a review again. They think they have their man. It looks really close too. Let's see what the replays show.
In over# 1
0
1
2
1
0
0
Sam Curran 70/2(20)
97.6
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
97.5
1
Good length ball around off, Chase looks to defend but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and goes towards square leg. A run taken.
97.4
2
A couple for Chase and he gets to his half ton. A full ball on the pads, he flicks it towards deep square leg.
97.3
1
Full and around off and middle, Roach tucks it towards square leg for a single.
97.2
.
Down the leg side on a good length, Roach tries to tickle it to fine leg but fails to get any bat. Buttler does well to dive to his left to grab the ball.
97.1
.
In the channel outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 42/1(20)
96.6
.
Good length delivery around off, Chase pushes it towards point.
96.5
.
Another leave as Woakes bowls this length ball outside off.
96.4
.
Full and around off, Chase blocks it towards cover.
96.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
96.2
.
A ripper from Woakes! Shortish and just outside off, Chase plays at it but misses.
96.1
.
Shortish and just outside off, Chase tries to tap it through covers off his back foot but misses.
In over# 1
0
4
3
0
4
0
Sam Curran 66/2(19)
95.6
.
Full and around off, pushed back to the bowler.
95.5
4
FOUR! More runs, this time for Roach and again not from the middle of the bat but Roach and West Indies won't mind it. Full and around off, Roach looks to drive but gets thick outside edge and the ball goes to the third man fence through gully.
95.4
3
Three more for Chase and he gets closer to his half ton. This is not delicate though as it takes thick outside edge and races towards third man. The slip fielder gives it a chase and keeps it to three.
95.3
.
Slightly short and on middle, Chase keeps it out.
95.2
4
FOUR! Chase is dealing in boundaries now! Full and outside off, he creams it through the covers.
95.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Chase works it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 42/1(19)
94.6
.
Edged but falls short. A fuller ball just around off, Roach looks to defend but it takes thick outside edge and goes to the right of Stokes. He dives that side but the ball falls well short of him. Saves a boundary though.
94.5
.
Shortish and on middle, Roach hops and defends it out.
94.4
.
Very full ball on the pads, Roach tries to guide it down to fine leg but misses to connect.
94.3
.
Landed around off and middle, Roach works it towards mid-wicket.
94.2
.
Full and outside off, Roach lets it be.
94.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Roach works it towards the leg side and calls for a run but Chase says no.
In over# 1
0
2
0
4
0
4
Sam Curran 55/2(18)
93.6
.
In the air but just short. Fuller on middle, Chase looks to loft it over mid on but does not get the elevation. The ball falls on Woakes at mid on. He dives but still can't reach.
93.5
2
Shorter and around off, Chase pushes it through covers for two.
93.4
.
On the leg side, Chase flicks it to the on side.
93.3
4
FOUR! West Indies have avoided the follow on. Short ball on the body, Chase pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
93.2
.
On the pads, Chase glances it towards mid-wicket.
93.1
4
FOUR! Just one more hit needed now to avoid the follow on. Curran bowls it on middle and leg, looking for a LBW but Chase is quick to flick it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 42/1(18)
92.6
.
Good leave! Outside off, Roach bends forward and then lets the ball carry to the keeper.
92.5
.
Fuller on off, Roach lunges forward and defends it.
92.4
.
Length delivery outside off, Roach looks to defend but then pulls his bat back in.
92.3
.
Good length ball on off, Roach defends it.
92.2
.
Length ball well away from the off stump, Roach is happy to leave it.
92.1
1
Length ball outside off, Chase punches it towards cover and gets a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1lb
0
0
Sam Curran 45/2(17)
91.6
.
Fuller on off, Kemar manages to keep it out and survive.
91.5
.
Length ball on off, Roach blocks it.
91.4
.
NOT OUT! There is a spike as the ball goes past the bat and England lose their review. Good length delivery around leg and middle, Roach looks to flick but misses. The England players appeal but the umpire turns it down. Root thinks about it and refers it. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows a spike as the ball goes past the bat. Just a feather but enough for England to lose a review and Roach to survive.
Is it going down leg? The on-field umpire thinks so but Root has decided to take the review.
91.3
1lb
On the pads, Chase flicks it towards square leg and looks for two but the fielder is quick to get there and they have to be happy with one.
91.2
.
Good length ball on middle and leg, it swings in a bit but Chase does enough to defend it.
91.1
.
On the pads, Chase looks to flick but misses.
Sam Curran replaces Ben Stokes into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
0
Chris Woakes 41/1(17)
90.6
.
Down the leg side, Roach looks to flick but misses. End of a very good over from Woakes.
90.5
.
Good length ball on off, Roach defends it with a dead bat.
90.4
.
Another one outside off, Kemar lets it carry to the keeper.
90.3
.
Length ball outside off, Roach leaves it.
Kemar Roach walks out to the middle.
90.2
W
OUT! Caught! Woakes comes into the attack and gets a wicket. We are in for a cracker here as West Indies have two wickets in hand and need to avoid follow on. First wicket of the game for Woakes and it is the big one of the West Indies skipper. Excellent bowling from Woakes. He bowls it around off, in the channel of uncertainty and makes it shape a tad. Just enough to trouble Holder. He looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge to first slip. The English skipper, judges it well and takes a good catch.
90.1
.
Good length ball on off, Holder defends it.
Chris Woakes is into the attack. Also a sign of worry for England as Ben Stokes is walking off the field. Looks to be in some pain. This is a significant blow to Root and England.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 29/1(13)
89.6
.
Around off, Chase pushes it to point.
89.5
4
FOUR! Easy pickings and West Indies now just 10 away from avoiding follow-on. Stokes strays on the pads, Chase lofts his flick over mid-wicket and gets a boundary.
89.4
.
On off, Roston gets behind it and blocks it.
89.3
.
Fuller on off, Chase pushes it to cover.
89.2
.
Length ball on off, Chase defends it.
89.1
.
Away from the off pole, Chase leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 66/3(23)
88.6
.
Length ball on off, Holder blocks it to get through the over.
88.5
.
Length delivery on off, Holder defends it to point.
88.4
.
Outside off, Holder leaves it.
88.3
.
On off, Holder blocks it.
88.2
1
Risky run but safe in the end. Broad bowls it full on off, Chase pushes it towards mid off and calls off for a quick run. Holder responds, Woakes gets to the ball quickly and has a shy at the bowler's end but his throw is a poor one.
88.1
.
Length ball outside off, Chase looks to defend but the ball shapes away.
In over# 1
2
0
0
1
0
0
Ben Stokes 25/1(12)
87.6
2
Around off, Holder gets on his back foot and punches it through covers for a couple to get off the mark.
87.5
.
Length ball around off, this time Holder blocks it.
87.4
.
Ohh! Excitement from the English fielders. Good length ball outside off, it comes back in a bit. Holder looks to defend but gets beaten and the ball just about misses the outside edge of his willow.
87.3
1
On the pads, Chase flicks it to the on side for a run.
87.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Chase leaves it alone.
87.1
.
Outside off, Chase shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Stuart Broad 65/3(22)
86.6
.
Very full ball on middle, Holder strokes it towards mid on.
86.5
.
Another length ball around off, Holder defends it nicely.
86.4
.
Good length ball around off, Holder blocks it off his front foot.
Skipper Jason Holder walks out to bat now. His team is in deep trouble here and the first aim of the skipper would be to avoid follow on without any further damage.
86.3
W
OUT! LBW! Pitching in line and hitting the stumps. So, the review does not save Dowrich. He goes for a duck as well. Broad is making the new ball talk and causing trouble here for West Indies. A length ball angled in from just outside off, Dowrich tries to flick it off his back foot but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows and the umpire agrees. Dowrich takes it upstairs. Let's see if he can survive. The front foot is fine. Any bat? No, confirms the Ultra Edge. Pitching in line and hitting the wickets. So, Dowrich has to go and he takes one review along with him. West Indies still need 18 to avoid the follow-on.
Review time! Dowrich has been given out LBW. He has taken it upstairs. Looks really close. Front foot is okay. There is no bat involved either. Pitching in line and hitting the wickets. So, Dowrich has to go.
86.2
.
Fuller and just around off, Dowrich pushes it towards mid off.
86.1
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Sam Curran 45/2(16)
85.6
.
Good length ball around off, blocked towards point off the back foot.
85.5
.
Outside off, Chase shoulders arms.
85.4
4
FOUR! Drilled through the covers! Full and outside off, Chase leans into the shot and smashes it through the covers.
85.3
.
Shortish and around off, Chase stays on the back foot to defend.
85.2
.
Another leave as this one is outside off on a good length.
85.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
1
0
Stuart Broad 65/2(21)
84.6
.
On the body, Dowrich turns it to the leg side. End of a very good over from Start Broad.
84.5
.
Ohh, close! Length ball outside off, Dowrich looks to defend but misses.
Shane Dowrich walks in next.
84.4
W
OUT! Bowled! The hero with the willoow in Southampton walks back for a duck in Manchester. Broad gets his man and he has second one of the game. Big wicket for the hosts here not just because Blackwood is a dangerous man but also because England now have their tail up. After bowling shorter, Broad goes a bit fuller on off, the ball stays a bit low off the deck. Blackwood looks to defend but the low bounce does him and he hears the awful sound of the timber. Music to Broad's ears though.
84.3
.
Shortish and around off, Blackwood stays on the back foot to defend.
84.2
1
Fuller and on off, Chase pushes it towards covers and takes a quick single.
84.1
.
Landed around off on a good length, Chase keeps it out.
In over# 1
1
0
4
0
0
0
Sam Curran 41/2(15)
83.6
1
Good length ball around middle and leg, Chase tucks it towards square leg for a single.
83.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
83.4
4
EDGY FOUR! Good length ball just around off, Chase looks to defend but gets a thick inside edge. The ball goes over the stumps and into the fine leg fence.
83.3
.
NOT OUT! Pitching outside leg and Chase survives. Top review from him. A very full ball on the pads, Chase tries to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A loud appeal from Curran and the other English follows and the umpire raises his finger. Chase quickly reviews it. Let's see what replays show. First, the front foot. It is fine and there is no bat involved either. Where is it pitching? Just outside leg and the on-field decision will be changed. Excellent review from him.
Chase has been given out LBW but he has reviewed it straightaway. Let's see if the DRS can save him. Front foot is fine. Is there any bat involved? Flat line as the ball goes past the bat, confirms the Ultra Edge. Where is it pitching? Outside the leg stump. So, Chase stays. Excellent review from him.
83.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
83.1
.
Short and around off, Chase waits on the back foot to defend.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
0
Stuart Broad 64/1(20)
82.6
.
Full and on off, driven firmly but straight to mid off.
82.5
.
Play and a miss! Short and wide outside off, Blackwood goes after it but misses.
82.4
.
Another shortish one around off, Blackwood defends it off his back foot.
82.3
.
Back of a length ball around off, Blackwood keeps it out.
Jermaine Blackwood joins Roston Chase in the middle.
82.2
W
OUT! LBW! Pinned in front! The second new ball has done the trick for England. A length ball around off, coming in nicely. Brooks is late in getting his bat down to work it on the leg side and gets pinned in front of the stumps. Broad and co. appeal and the umpire raises the finger quickly. Second batsman to fall in the 50s for West Indies. A solid innings nonetheless from him. They are still 28 behind from avoiding the follow-on.
82.1
.
Confusion but safe. A length ball around off, Brooks pushes it towards covers and calls for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran 36/2(14)
81.6
1
Good effort from Broad at mid off. Saves runs for the side. Fuller and around off, Brooks strokes it to the right side of Broad who is at mid off. He makes a diving stop to his right. A single taken.
81.5
.
Goes full this time, pushed back to the bowler.
81.4
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Brooks defends it back to the bowler.
81.3
.
Landed around off on a good length, Brooks does well to block off his back foot.
81.2
.
Shortish and around off, Brooks blocks it off his back foot.
Sam Curran will take the second new ball from the other end.
81.1
.
Length delivery around off, played back to the bowler.
In over# 1
1b
4
0
1
0
0
Stuart Broad 64/0(19)
80.6
1b
Down the leg side. Brooks looks to work it on the leg side but misses. Buttler fails to gather it cleanly down the leg side and allows a bye.
80.5
4
EDGY FOUR! Another fine delivery by Broad. Shortish and around off, Brooks tries to drop his hand and avoid it but ends up getting a thick outside edge. The ball goes past the diving second slip fielder and into the third man fence.
80.4
.
Ripper! That came back in nicely after pitching on good length as Brooks tried to drive. It went just over the timbers. Excellent change of length from Broad.
80.3
1
Good length ball around off and middle, Chase looks to defend but the ball takes thick inside edge and goes towards deep square leg. A single taken.
80.2
.
Another back of a length ball outside off, this one is tapped towards point.
The second new ball is available now and after a long discussion with Broad, Root asks for it from the umpire. Stuart Broad will have a crack with it first.
80.1
.
Shortish and around off, blocked off the back foot by Chase.
In over# 1
1
0
0
4
0
0
Dom Bess 67/1(21)
79.6
1
Fuller and around off, Chase comes forward and looks to defend but the ball takes thick outside edge and rolls towards short third man. A single taken.
79.5
.
Another full ball, pushed towards mid off by Chase.
79.4
.
Floated around off and middle, blocked.
79.3
4
FOUR! Drilled down the ground. Bess bowls a very full ball outside off. Chase opens his arms and drills it through mid off for a boundary.
79.2
.
Full and on off and middle, blocked towards mid-wicket.
79.1
.
Shortish around off, worked towards the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 59/0(18)
78.6
.
Another short ball to end the over as Brooks ducks under well.
78.5
.
Another one but this does not bounce much. Brooks sits low though and the ball goes over him.
78.4
.
Brilliant from Broad. Like Stokes, he too is continuing with the short stuff. Brooks hops and tries to fend it away. He is hit on the gloves and the ball goes towards gully.
78.3
.
Short and on the body, blocks off the back foot.
78.2
.
Another one! The barrage of bouncers continue from Broad from one end. Brooks does well to sway away.
78.1
.
Short ball outside off, Brooks sways away from it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
2
0
0
Dom Bess 62/1(20)
77.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
77.5
1
RUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! That was sloppy from Brooks. Full toss around off, Brooks forces it towards mid off and calls for a run. He though is very slow as Sibley gets to the ball quickly and fires the throw at the non-striker's end. Had he hit, Brooks would've had to head to the pavilion.
77.4
.
On the pads, blocked back to the bowler.
77.3
2
Quicker one jut outside off, Brooks waits for it and then guides it towards third man. A couple taken.
77.2
.
Full and around off, driven back to the bowler.
77.1
.
On off, pushed back to the bowler.
Dom Bess will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 59/0(17)
76.6
.
Bumper again but too short. Chase ducks under it easily.
76.5
.
A bumper on middle, Chase evades it well.
76.4
.
Shorter around the body. This time Chase is on the back foot to defend.
76.3
.
Another short one but again the line is wrong, down the leg side. Chase lets it be.
76.2
.
Shortish and around off, Chase keeps it out.
76.1
.
England continue with their short stuff as Broad bangs this short but down the leg side. Chase ducks under.
We are back for the final segment on Day 4. The English players have stepped on the field and Shamarh Brooks and Roston Chase follow them. England need wickets and in clusters if they are to force a result in this Test. Skipper Joe Root gives them the final advice in a huddle. Stuart Broad to begin the session with the ball for England. Here we go...
... Day 4, Session 3 ...
A good session for West Indies as they lost two wickets but have edged closer to avoid the follow-on which is their first target. The post Lunch session did not begin the way they would have wanted as they lost Hope early but Brooks joined Brathwaite in the fight and the pair added 76 before the opener was dismissed against the run of play for 75. Brooks though has continued his battle and is looking impressive on 60. England needed more than the 2 wickets but have found it difficult. The bowlers have put in a lot of effort though but to little success. The new ball is not far away and the hosts would like to make the most of it in the final session and try to bowl the tourists out. A very decisive session awaits us as we find out which way this Test is headed. Join us for the last session of Day 4 to find out.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Dom Bess 59/1(19)
75.6
1
Yes, he has negotiated as he works this shortish ball towards mid-wicket for a single. TEA ON DAY 4!
75.5
1
Full and around off, Brooks eases a single through covers. Chase to face the final ball before Tea. Can he negotiate it?
75.4
.
Flatter and around off, worked down the leg side.
75.3
.
Floated on off on a fuller area, Brooks blocks it out.
75.2
1
Another fuller one, this time Chase pushes it towards mid on and calls for a quick run.
75.1
.
Full and on middle, flicked towards square leg.
In over# 1
0
0
4
1lb
0
2
Stuart Broad 59/0(16)
74.6
.
Shortish and around off, blocked off the back foot.
74.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
74.4
4
FOUR! Not a convincing stroke though and it wasn't too far away from diving Buttler. Perfect line and perfect length by Broad. Brooks had to play at it. He ends up gloving it behind. Buttler throws himself to his right but fails to get to the ball. It races to the fine leg fence.
74.3
1lb
Another short ball, this one is well directed by Broad. Chase is late in getting away. The ball hits his right shoulder and goes towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
74.2
.
Short again but down the leg side. Chase watches it go to the keeper.
74.1
2
Back of a length ball on the body, Chase tucks it towards deep square leg for 2 more.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 56/1(18)
73.6
.
Flatter and around off, pushed towards cover. Brooks wants a single but Chase says no.
73.5
2
Full and on the pads again, Chase flicks it to the right of Sibley at deep square leg. Two taken before he can return the ball to the keeper.
73.4
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
73.3
1
Full and on the pads, Chase flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
73.2
.
Shortish and around off, blocked.
Dom Bess to roll his arm before Tea.
73.1
.
Flatter on off, pushed towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 53/0(15)
72.6
.
And one more short ball and once again Brooks ducks it away easily.
72.5
.
Another good bouncer but Brooks has been around for a while now so he has no problem evading it.
72.4
.
Another short ball but down the leg side. Brooks thinks to hammer it via a pull but lets it alone in the end.
72.3
.
Good bumper but Brooks ducks under nicely.
72.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
72.1
1
Short and around the body, Chase tucks it towards square leg for a single.
Stuart Broad is back on.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Chris Woakes 41/0(16)
71.6
.
Good length ball on middle, a solid block to end the over.
71.5
.
Down the leg side. Brooks goes for the mighty flick but misses.
71.4
2
Short and just outside off, Brooks rides the bounce and taps it through point for a couple of runs.
71.3
.
A good length ball on off, defended towards mid on.
71.2
.
Full and around off, pushed towards point.
71.1
2
FIFTY FOR BROOKS! Second in Tests. A very fine knock so far. He has played with a lot of control. He gets there by working this length ball on the pads behind square leg for a couple of runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 22/1(11)
70.6
.
Another one but way over the head of Chase.
70.5
.
One more short ball, Chase hops and manages to fend it away.
70.4
.
Another short one and Chase ducks under it easily.
70.3
.
This one is down the leg side. Chase lets it be.
70.2
.
Short again, this time Chase rides the bounce and blocks it well.
70.1
.
Stokes continues to bang it short. It is just around off. Chase drops his bat and sways away.
In over# 1
4lb
4
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 37/0(15)
69.6
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! A length ball down the leg side. Brooks looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Buttler moves to his left to stop but fails to do so and the ball races to the fine leg fence. 61 more needed to avoid the follow-on.
69.5
4
FOUR! Brooks moves to 49. Slightly short and outside off, Brooks goes on the back foot and cuts it through gully for a boundary.
69.4
.
Good length ball around off, blocked off the front foot.
69.3
.
Beaten! In the probing line just outside off. Brooks looks to defend but gets beaten.
69.2
.
Landed around off on a good length, Brooks keeps it out.
69.1
.
Good length delivery around off, Brooks keeps it out.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0W
Ben Stokes 22/1(10)
68.6
2
A couple to open the account for Chase as he taps this short ball outside off through point. End of a successful over by Stokes. This also brings up the 200 for West Indies who still trail by 268 runs.
68.5
.
Shortish again but this one is just outside off, Chase evades it well.
68.4
.
Another well directed bouncer. Chase hops and manages to block it.
68.3
.
Good bumper but little too short as Chase ducks under it.
68.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
Roston Chase is the new man in. The star with the ball now has a job i hand to do with the willow.
68.1
W
OUT! Caught & Bowled! Stokes is the man, once again! He kept bowling the short stuff and has got the reward. This one is not as short as the other ones but Brathwaite is on the back foot as he tries to work it on the leg side. He though ends up getting a leading edge and the ball balloons towards Stokes. A simple chance for him and he accepts it. They check for the legality of the ball but Stokes is fine. A fine knock from Brathwaite comes to an end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
Chris Woakes 33/0(14)
67.6
.
Good length ball around off, shapes away after pitching as Brooks tries to defend.
67.5
.
Around off on a good length, Brooks is solid in defense.
67.4
.
Shortish and around off, blocked off the back foot.
67.3
4
FOUR! Guided nicely! Good length ball just around off, Brooks comes forward and delicately guides it through the gully region. Stokes gives it a chase but he cannot cut it off.
67.2
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
67.1
1
Good length ball on off, Brathwaite pushes it through covers gently and a single is taken.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Ben Stokes 20/0(9)
66.6
.
Shorter and around off, Brooks defends it solidly off his back foot.
66.5
.
And another one and once again easily negotiated by Brooks. England might have to change their plan of bowling bouncer from Stokes' end.
66.4
.
A bumper around middle and leg. Brooks ducks under it.
66.3
.
This one is down the leg side and Brooks tries to pull but misses.
66.2
.
Shortish and around off, blocked off the back foot nicely.
66.1
1
A bouncer around off and middle, Brathwaite takes it on and pulls it to deep square leg for a single. Once again, he rolled his wrists nicely to keep the pull shot down.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 28/0(13)
65.6
.
Slightly shorter and around off, Brooks is solid in defense.
65.5
1
Goes short this time but Brathwaite pulls it toward fine leg for an easy run. Kept it down nicely by rolling his wrists there.
65.4
.
Another fuller one, Brathwaite pushes it towards mid on.
65.3
.
On the pads, this one is worked towards mid-wicket.
65.2
.
Landed around off on a length, Brathwaite looks to defend but the ball takes the outer half of the bat and goes towards point.
65.1
.
Good length ball around off, pushed towards covers.
Chris Woakes is back on. Just two slips in place. Can he break this partnership?
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Ben Stokes 19/0(8)
64.6
.
Ouch! That's a good bumper from Stokes, aiming the ribs. Brooks tries to duck under it but gets hit on the elbow. Shows no emotions though and goes to his partner at the other end.
64.5
.
Landed around off and middle on a shortish length, blocked off the back foot.
64.4
.
Shortish but down the leg side so Brooks has no problem leaving it alone.
64.3
4
FOUR! Brooks enters into the 40s with a solid punch. Short and outside off, Brooks goes on the back foot and punches it between point and cover. Both the fielders gives it a chase but once again the ball wins the race.
64.2
.
Down the leg side. Left alone.
64.1
.
Short and outside off, Brooks cuts but finds point.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1
0
0
Dom Bess 53/1(17)
63.6
4
FOUR! Slammed through the covers as Bess once again bowls it full and outside off. Root gives it a chase but the ball wins the race to the fence.
63.5
.
Quicker one on the stumps, blocked off the back foot.
63.4
.
Floated on off, blocked coming forward by Brathwaite.
63.3
1
Very full and outside off, pushed towards mid off for an easy single.
63.2
.
Around off, Brooks comes forward and blocks it nicely.
63.1
.
Floated on the pads, flicked towards the leg side.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 15/0(7)
62.6
1
Goes full, Brooks flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
62.5
.
Back of a length and around off, blocked nicely.
62.4
.
Another one down the leg side but Brooks tries flicking this time around but fails to connect.
62.3
.
This one is down the leg side. Brooks has no business with it.
62.2
.
Shortish around the body. Brooks hops and drops it towards the leg side.
62.1
.
Bouncer but direction is outside off so Brooks easily sways away.
In over# 1
0
1
3
0
0
0
Dom Bess 48/1(16)
61.6
.
Very full on off, easy block for Brathwaite. These two are reading Bess brilliantly.
61.5
1
Full and around off, Brooks plays it to deep point for an easy run.
61.4
3
Goes short and Brathwaite pounces on the chance as he pulls it through deep square leg. Sibley gives it a chase as they take three.
61.3
.
Around off and turning in, Brathwaite comes forward and blocks it.
61.2
.
Slower through the air around off, turning in. Brathwaite stays on the back foot and works it towards the leg side.
61.1
.
Full and around off and middle, flicked towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 14/0(6)
60.6
.
Back of a length ball around off, blocked off the back foot.
60.5
.
Bouncer but too short. Brooks ducks under it.
60.4
.
Short and around off, Brooks keeps it out.
60.3
.
Short and outside off, punched towards point.
60.2
.
Short again and on the pads, this time Brooks looks to flick but misses.
60.1
.
Short of a length just outside off, Brooks drops his hands and lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 44/1(15)
59.6
1
On the pads, Brooks flicks it to the on side and gets a single to keep the strike.
59.5
.
Shorter on off, Brooks gets on his back foot and defends it.
59.4
.
Floated on the stumps, Brooks keeps it out.
59.3
.
Tossed up on off, Brooks blocks it.
59.2
.
On off, blocked by SB.
59.1
.
Floated on off, Brooks defends it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1nb
Ben Stokes 13/0(5)
58.6
.
Short and down the leg side. Left alone.
58.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Brooks pushes it wide of the man at mid on and call for a single.
58.4
.
A sharp bouncer this time, Brooks somehow manages to fend it off.
58.3
.
Another shortish one on the pads, Brooks nudges it towards short fine leg.
58.2
.
Bumper down the leg side. No problems for Brooks to evade it.
58.1
.
Another bouncer but this one is too short. Brooks ducks under it easily.
58.1
1nb
Good bumper from Stokes. Brooks does well to duck under it. Stokes has overstepped again. He will have to bowl this again.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 43/1(14)
57.6
.
Short and on the pads, Brathwaite fails to pull this time and ends up finding square leg.
57.5
2
Too full and outside off, Brathwaite goes for the drive but doesn't time it well but good enough for two.
57.4
.
Quicker one around off and middle, Brathwaite stays on the back foot to block it.
57.3
.
Just around off on a fuller length. Brathwaite comes forward and defend it.
57.2
.
Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler.
57.1
.
Full and around off, Brathwaite strokes it towards cover.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1nb
0
0
Ben Stokes 12/0(4)
56.6
1
Shortish and around off, Brathwaite works it towards mid-wicket for a run.
56.5
1
Stokes is targeting the body as he bends his back and bowls it short around the body. Brooks tucks it towards fine leg for a run.
56.4
.
Down the leg side this time. Brooks lets it be.
56.3
.
Short again and outside off, once again pushed towards point.
56.3
1nb
NO BALL! Shortish and around off, Brooks forces it towards point. Stokes oversteps.
56.2
.
Another bouncer but this one did not rise enough and hits Brooks on the back of his helmet.
56.1
.
Bouncer down the leg side. Brooks easily ducks under it.
In over# 1
0
3
4
0
0
0
Dom Bess 41/1(13)
55.6
.
Another full ball, Brathwaite calmly pushes it back to Bess.
55.5
3
Three now as Bess bowls another full ball outside off. Brooks opens the face of the bat and guides it towards deep point. Three taken before the fielder can get to the ball. West Indies need 100 more to avo
55.4
4
FOUR! Drilled through the covers. Runs are flowing for Brooks. Bess again bowls it full but this one is outside off. Brooks leans into the shot and slams it through the covers.
55.3
.
Full again and around off, pushed back to the bowler by Brooks.
55.2
.
Full around off, this one is timed towards mid on.
55.1
.
Floated around off and middle, Brooks blocks it nicely.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 9/0(3)
54.6
.
Shortish and around off, Brathwaite hops and blocks it off his back foot.
54.5
1
A quick single as Brooks tucks it shortish ball towards the right side of the man at mid on.
54.4
4
FOUR! Brooks has been targeting this fuller balls. He whips this one through mid-wicket for another boundary. He hit it with lot of power.
54.3
.
Full and on off, Brooks pushes it back to the bowler.
54.2
.
Good length ball around off, blocked off the back foot.
54.1
.
Appeal for LBW but not out says the umpire. Looked really high and hence England do not take the review. A shortish ball angled into the batsman. Brooks looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads. A loud appeal follows but not out says the umpire.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
4
0
Dom Bess 34/1(12)
53.6
2
Shorter outside off, Kraigg runs it down to third man and gets a couple.
53.5
.
Floated on off, Brathwaite blocks it.
53.4
1
Floated on off, Brooks squeezes it behind point and gets one.
53.3
.
Floated on off, Brooks blocks it.
53.2
4
FOUR! Bess gives it too much air and overpitches it on off, Bess gets on his front foot and drives it through point for a boundary.
53.1
.
Floated on off, Brooks blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Ben Stokes 4/0(2)
52.6
.
Length ball on off, Brathwaite defends it.
52.5
.
Around off, Kraigg keeps it out.
52.4
.
On off, Brathwaite blocks it.
52.3
.
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the leg side.
52.2
.
Bouncer! Brathwaite looks to pull but misses.
52.1
.
Length ball on off, Brathwaite defends it.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
2
0
Sam Curran 35/2(13)
51.6
4
EDGY FOUR! Fuller and around off, the batter looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge towards the third man fence.
51.5
.
Length and around off, it is pushed towards cover.
51.4
.
Good use of the angle! This is around off and angling away. Brooks looks to defend but is beaten.
51.3
.
On off, defended nicely.
51.2
2
A little too straight, this is worked off the pads for two.
51.1
.
Back of a length and on off, it is defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Ben Stokes 4/0(1)
50.6
.
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the on side.
50.5
.
Driven through mid on by the batsman.
50.4
.
Around off, played to point.
50.3
.
Fuller on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
50.2
.
On the pads, Brathwaite finds mid-wicket.
50.1
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Lucky escape for Brathwait. Good length ball outside off, it pitches and straightens. Brathwaite looks to play it horizontally through point but gets a thick outside edge which goes through the gap between gully and second slip. Crawley there dives but to no avail.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Sam Curran 29/2(12)
49.6
.
On the pads, Brooks flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
49.5
.
Back of a length on off, Brooks taps it to point.
49.4
.
Fuller on middle, Brooks gets on his front foot and keeps it out.
49.3
.
On the pads, Brooks tucks it to mid-wicket.
49.2
.
Fuller around off, Brooks pushes it to cover.
49.1
1
On the pads, Brathwaite turns it towards fine leg and gets to the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
Stuart Broad 52/0(14)
48.6
.
Closer to the off pole, Brooks blocks.
48.5
.
Again tempting Brooks to poke at the ball outside off, he is happy to let it carry to Buttler.
48.4
.
Outside off, left without teasing.
48.3
4
FOUR! Bad ball and punished. Broad strays on the pads, Brooks says thank you very much and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
48.2
.
On the fourth stump line, Brooks leaves it alone.
48.1
1
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Sam Curran 28/2(11)
47.6
.
On the stumps, Shamrah defends it to get through the over.
47.5
.
Length ball on off, Brooks blocks it from within the crease.
47.4
.
Length ball on off, Shamrah defends it.
47.3
.
Outside off, Brooks leaves it.
47.2
4
FOUR! Brooks is off the mark. On the pads, Brooks flicks it through suare leg and gets a boundary to get his scoreboard up and running.
47.1
.
On off, Brooks blocks it.
In over# 1
0
4
4
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 47/0(13)
46.6
.
Outside off, KB lets it go.
46.5
4
FOUR! Once again it is Brathwate who is getting the rewards. Full on middle, Brathwaite once again drives it through mid on and gets a boundary.
46.4
4
FOUR! Fifty for Brathwaite. He has been very good so far but has to carry on. Excellent shot but Broad won't mind it. Full and angling in from off, Brathwaite keeps his balance and drives it through mid on for a boundary.
46.3
.
Too high! Good length ball pitching around off and coming back in. Brathwaite looks to defend but misses. Broad and his teammates appeal but the umpire says no. Broad looks at Root but Stokes from second slip says too high and he is right as it is confirmed by Ball Tracker.
46.2
.
Outside off, Kraigg looks to defend but misses.
46.1
.
NOT OUT! Umpire's call on impact and Brathwaite survives by a whisker. Fuller delivery pitching outside off and jagging back in. Brathwaite gets on his front foot and looks to defend. He misses and gets hit on the front pad. There is a huge appeal for LBW, Broad cries for it but the umpire turns it down. Root decides to take it upstairs after a word with Broad. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge confirms that there is no bat involved. Time for Ball Tracker and it shows that the Impact is the nly issue as it is yellow, meaning umpire's call. Brathwaite survives.
England think they have got their man. They have taken a review for LBW. Let's see what the replays have to say.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
0
Sam Curran 24/2(10)
45.6
.
Once again outside off, Brooks lets it carry to the keeper. End of a very successful over.
45.5
.
Brooks starts his innings with a leave to the ball outside off.
Shamrah Brooks replaces Shai Hope out in the middle.
45.4
W
OUT! Caught! Shai Hope departs and England have started the new session the way they would have been hoping for. Just the third over into the new session and Sam Curran has got rid of Shai Hope. Good bowling from the young English all-rounder. He has a knack of picking wickets and he has done just that. Good length ball just outside off, Hope gets on his front foot and looks to defend but the ball straightens and kisses the outside edge of the bat and goes straight to Jos Buttler behind the stumps. He takes an easy catch and the budding stand is broken.
45.3
.
Hope showing some Steve Smith technique as he leaves this ball which is way outside off alone.
45.2
.
On the stumps, Hope keeps it out.
45.1
.
Fuller on off, Shai defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Stuart Broad 39/0(12)
44.6
.
Fuller on off, KB keeps it out.
44.5
.
On off, Brathwaite blocks it.
44.4
.
Outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
44.3
.
On the pads, KB flicks it and finds mid-wicket.
44.2
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! Broad overpitches it slightly on middle and off, Brathwaite keeps his balance and plays a delightful on-drive through mid on and gets a boundary. It also brings the 50-run stand between the two batters.
44.1
.
Full outside off, Brathwaite pushes it to cover.
Stuart Broad to partner Sam Curran in the second session with the ball first up.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Sam Curran 24/1(9)
43.6
.
Fuller on off, Hope defends it with a dead bat to negate the first over of the post Lunch session.
43.5
.
On middle and leg, Hope glances it to the leg side.
43.4
.
On the fourth stump line, Hope leaves it alone.
43.3
.
Length ball on top of middle, Hope defends it.
43.2
1
Frst runs of the session. On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the on side and gets a single.
43.1
.
Curran starts with a fuller delivery on the stumps, Brathwaite gets bat on ball as he defends it.
We are back for the second session. Hope and Brathwaite walk out to resume their innings. Sam Curran to start the session with the ball.
... Day 4, Session 2 ...
England on the other hand, have bowled with discipline, however, they haven't had luck on their side, a lot of edges haven't gone their way, a catch was dropped. Bess is the only one who has had a wicket. The wicket seems to be a good one to bat but England will have to do something to take wickets. Will the visitors have another good session or will England dominate this one?
A top session for the Windies! They have only lost the one wicket and that too of the nightwatchman Joseph. He too did his job by staying out there for a while with Brathwaite. Once he was dismissed, Hope came in and has shown a lot of solidity. More of the same is what Windies would want.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Joe Root 0/0(1)
42.6
.
Flighted on off, Hope gets on his front foot and dabs the ball down the ground. Its Lunch on Day 4!
42.5
.
Tossed up on off, Shai defends it.
42.4
.
Flighted on off, Hope blocks it.
42.3
.
On the pads, Hope flicks it to the leg side.
42.2
.
Floated on middle, Hope pushes it to mid on.
42.1
.
On the pads, Hope blocks it.
Root to bowl the final over before Lunch.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 27/1(11)
41.6
.
Flighted on off, Brathwaite defends it.
41.5
.
On off, KB defends it.
41.4
1
On the pads, Hope flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
41.3
.
On off, Hop blocks it.
41.2
.
Shorter on off, Hope blocks it off his back foot.
41.1
.
Floated on off, Brathwaite lunges and looks to defend off his front foot but does so off the outer half of the bat.
The umpires are having a look at the ball. Can't use saliva so the umpire rubs the ball with a tissue.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 27/0(12)
40.6
.
Good length and on off, it is kept out.
40.5
2
This is angled into the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
40.4
.
On the stumps, blocked.
40.3
.
A huge shout but nothing! Angled into the pads, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad. An appeal but turned down.
40.2
.
Down the leg side, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses.
40.1
.
Good length and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Dom Bess 26/1(10)
39.6
.
On off, Hope blocks it.
39.5
.
Shorter on the leg side, Hope looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the body.
39.4
.
On the leg side, Hope looks to flick but misses. There is a huge appeal but tuned down by the umpire. Replay shows it kissed the thigh pad not the bat.
39.3
.
Shorter on off, SH defends it.
39.2
.
On the pads, Hope flicks it to the on side.
39.1
3
Floated around off, Brathwaite gets on his front foot and drives it through covers. Broad gives it a chase and stops it before the ropes. Three taken by the batters.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 25/0(11)
38.6
.
Outside off, Shai watches it carry to Buttler.
38.5
.
Length ball on off, Hope looks to defend but the ball shapes away a bit. It goes off the outside edge towards gully on a bounce.
38.4
.
On off, Hope blocks it.
38.3
.
Outside off, Hope looks to defend but misses.
38.2
.
Outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
38.1
1
Good length ball on middle and off, Brathwaite tucks it toward mid-wicket and calls for a quick single.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 23/1(9)
37.6
4
FOUR! Tossed up on middle and leg, Hope gets down on one knee and sweeps it perfectly wide of backward square leg for a boundary.
37.5
.
Flighted outside off, Hope gets behind it and blocks it.
37.4
.
Short and spinning in, Hope manages to keep his tuck away from short leg. Pope dives but to no avail.
37.3
.
Tossed up on middle, Hope strokes it to mid on.
37.2
.
Short on middle, Hope dabs it to the on side.
37.1
.
On the pads, flicked to the on side by Hope.
In over# 1
0
0
4
4
0
2lb
Chris Woakes 24/0(10)
36.6
.
Away from the stumps, KB doesn't want to play that.
36.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
36.4
4
FOUR! Once again similiar delivery and the same outcome. Outside off, Brathwaite frees his arms and slashes it through cover-point for a boundary.
36.3
4
FOUR! Short, wide and punished. Woakes is guilty of giving width outside off, Brathwaite is quick to pounce on it and cut it through point for a boundary.
36.2
.
NOT OUT! England lost their review! No bat at all on this one. On the pads, Brathwaite looks to flick but the ball clips something as there is some noise and goes to Buttler. The English players appeal but the umpire turns it down. Root and Woakes have a word and the skipper decides to signal the 'T'. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows no spike as the ball goes past the bat. Brathwaite's fight continues.
Review time! England have taken a review for caught behind! Is there a little feather on it? Let's see what the replays have to say.
36.1
2lb
On the pads, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses. The ball goes down the leg side off his thigh pads and gets a couple.
Chris Woakes is back into the attack.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 35/0(11)
35.6
.
Good length ball around off, Hope gets on his front foot and blocks it.
35.5
3
Outside off, Brathwaite guides it behind square on the off side. A lot of runs have coe there today and three more comes from that area.
35.4
.
Short ball, Brathwaite sways away.
35.3
.
On middle and leg, Brathwaits glances it to mid-wicket.
35.2
.
Fuller around off, Brathwaite defends it.
35.1
.
On off, Brathwaite tucks it to the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Dom Bess 19/1(8)
34.6
.
Floated around off, Hope pushes it to mid off.
34.5
.
Flighted outside off, Hope gets behind the ball and blocks it.
34.4
.
On middle and fuller, Shai defends it.
34.3
4
FOUR! Hammered away! Short on middle and leg, Hope gets on his back foot and hammers his pull with the spin through mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.2
.
Shorter on off, Hope blocks it.
34.1
.
Fighted on off, Hope defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 32/0(10)
33.6
.
Broad extracts some bounce as he hits it a bit shorter. Brathwaite defends it with soft hands as the ball takes outer half of his bat and goes to gully along the ground.
33.5
.
Length delivery around off, Brathwaite defends it and shouts an audible no to his partner.
33.4
.
This time the ball is on middle and Kraigg flicks it to mid-wicket.
33.3
.
Again on the body, KB tucks it to backward square leg.
33.2
.
On the body, Brathwaite tucks it to backward square leg.
33.1
.
On the pads, Brathwaite looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1
0
Dom Bess 15/1(7)
32.6
.
Tossed up on off, Hop lunges forward and blocks it.
32.5
.
Flighted outside off, Hope again goes for the drive but this time the ball spins and takes the inner half of his bat and goes towards mid-wicket.
32.4
.
Darted on off, Hope blocks it.
32.3
4
FOUR! Good shot! Floated full outside off, asking Hope to drive. He obliges and does so beautifully through covers and gets a boundary.
32.2
1
Outside off, Brathwaite guides it behind point for one.
32.1
.
Shorter on off and spinning in, Brathwaite dabs it in front of short leg.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 32/0(9)
31.6
.
Outside off, Hope leaves it in Steve Smith style.
31.5
.
Fuller on off, Shai pushes it to mid off.
31.4
.
Good length ball on off, Hope blocks it.
31.3
.
Fuller on off, SH defends it.
31.2
.
On middle, Hope defends it.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack!
31.1
.
Good length ball on off, Hope defends it with a dead bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 10/1(6)
30.6
.
On the stumps, kept out by Kraigg.
30.5
.
On the pads, KB tucks it to the leg side.
30.4
.
Flighted on off, Brathwaite taps it onto the ground.
30.3
.
On middle, Brathwaite plays it to mid on.
30.2
.
Tossed up on middle, Brathwaite defends it.
30.1
.
Floated on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
2
0
0
2
0
0
Sam Curran 23/1(8)
29.6
2
Full on middle and off, Hope flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
29.5
.
Length ball around off and middle, Hop gets on his back foot and blocks it.
29.4
.
On off, Hope blocks it.
29.3
2
Full on middle and off, Hope flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
29.2
.
Fuller on off and middle, Hope defends it to mid on.
29.1
.
On the pads, Hope tucks it to the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Dom Bess 10/1(5)
28.6
.
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the leg side.
28.5
.
Tossed up on off, Brathwaite defends it off his front foot.
28.4
.
On the stumps, KB blocks it.
28.3
.
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to the on side.
28.2
.
Floated on off, Brathwaite tucks it with the spin in front of short leg.
28.1
.
Flighted on off, Brathwaite dabs it away from short leg.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
4
Sam Curran 19/1(7)
27.6
.
Hope misses out there! This is down the leg side, Hope looks to flick but fails to get bat on ball. A good over for the visitors.
27.5
4
FOUR! Take that, says Hope! Caresses once again. He loves playing the cover drive and he does so extremely stylishly. Full and wide outside off, Hope once again goes down on one knee and creams it through covers. Exceptional.
27.4
.
Another full delivery, there is no swing for Curran. Hope strokes it back nicely towards the left of the bowler who gets down quickly, stops the ball and then has a shy at the striker's end.
27.3
.
Fuller and on middle, Hope works it towards mid on.
27.2
.
Good length and on off, Hope is solid in defense.
27.1
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! Yes, it is a half volley but it still has to be put away. Curran bowls it full and wide outside off. Hope goes down on one knee and caresses it through covers. No stopping that.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Dom Bess 10/1(4)
26.6
.
One more delivery which is quicker and on off, Brathwaite goes back again to block it.
26.5
.
Loopy ball and on middle, Brathwaite stays back and keeps it out.
26.4
.
Floats it up on off, Brathwaite lunges forward and keeps it out.
26.3
2
A little too full outside off, KB strokes it against the turn, through the gap at covers for two.
26.2
.
Loopy ball on off, Brathwaite keeps it out.
26.1
.
Tossed up on middle, it is driven back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Sam Curran 11/1(6)
25.6
.
Good length ball on off, Hope pushes it towards cover but straight to the fielder.
25.5
.
Length delivery on the stumps, Shai defends it.
25.4
.
On off, Shai defends it.
25.3
.
Fuller on middle and leg, Hope blocks it towards mid on.
25.2
1
On the pads, Brathwaite flicks it towards backward square leg for one.
25.1
.
Good length ball on off, Kraigg blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
0
Dom Bess 8/1(3)
24.6
.
Beauty to end the over! Bess gives this air outside off, Hope lunges forward and looks to defend but the ball goes right between the bat and pad and misses the off pole by a whisker.
24.5
.
Floated on the pads, Hope glances it on a bounce to the left of leg slip.
24.4
.
Flighted on the stumps, Hope blocks.
24.3
.
Tossed up on middle and off, Hope starts his innings with a solid front foot defense.
The new man in is Shai Hope.
24.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Bess comes and makes an impact straightaway. The night watchman who was technically not out for a whole day has to go. Quicker off spinner on middle and leg, Joseph looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of the bat uppishly to the right of short leg. Pope there shows great reflexes and takes a very good catch. Alzarri's inning comes to an end and England finally have a breakthrough.
Spin time as Bess is on now.
24.1
.
Floated on off, Joseph blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Sam Curran 10/1(5)
23.6
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
23.5
.
On middle, defended nicely.
23.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
23.3
1
On off, it is pushed towards cover for one.
23.2
1
On the pads, it is worked towards the leg side for one.
23.1
.
BEATEN! Excellent use of the angle there. He lands it on off, Curran generally gets the ball into the batter but gets it to leave him this time. Brathwaite is beaten as he tries to defend.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Chris Woakes 16/0(9)
22.6
.
Good shot and good stop! Fuller and on middle, Joseph strokes it back towards the bowler who dives to his right and stops it brilliantly.
22.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
22.4
.
A bumper, Joseph ducks under it.
22.3
.
On the pads, Joseph looks to flick but misses. It brushes the pads and goes to the keeper.
22.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
22.1
1
A little too straight, it is worked towards square leg for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sam Curran 8/1(4)
21.6
.
A solid defense to end. On off, blocked.
21.5
.
A surprise bumper, Joseph ducks under it nicely.
21.4
.
Outside off, Joseph lets it be.
21.3
.
Fuller again and on middle, Joseph drives it nicely but to mid on.
21.2
.
Drags his length back a little and on off, defended nicely.
21.1
.
Fuller and it shapes back in a touch. Joseph looks to drive but it goes off the inner half towards square leg.
Sam Curran is on! He has a knack of picking wickets and England need one here.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 15/0(8)
20.6
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
20.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
20.4
.
One more ball outside off, Brathwaite initially hangs his bat out but then bails away.
20.3
.
BEATEN! Nice swinging delivery. It starts on off and then tends to move away. Brathwaite looks to defend but is beaten by the movement.
20.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
20.1
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
In over# 1
4lb
2
4
4
1
2
Stuart Broad 32/0(8)
19.6
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! This was bowled in frustration. A quick bumper, Joseph is way too late in the pull. It hits his shoulder and goes over the slip cordon for a boundary. An excellent over for the Windies. The 50-run stand is also up, handy, handy partnership for the visitors. They trail by another 402 runs.
19.5
2
A couple now! This is a lovely stroke! It is on the up. Length and around off, Joseph stands tall and pushes it through mid off and takes an easy two.
19.4
4
EDGY FOUR! More frustration for the hosts! Broad bowls a length delivery around off, Joseph pushes at it with hard hands. It goes between third slip and gully and to the third man fence. Consecutive boundaries for the visitors.
19.3
4
FOUR! Just a push and Joseph bags a boundary! This is on a length and around off, AJ just uses the pace, opens the face of the bat slightly and it races away to the point boundary. These are frustrating runs for England.
19.2
1
Defended off the back foot by the batsman. One run added to the total.
19.1
2
Angled into the pads, Brathwaite works it towards the leg side for a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 15/0(7)
18.6
.
The batsman tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side.
18.5
.
Another good length delivery on middle, Joseph keeps it out.
18.4
.
Good length and on off, Joseph keeps it out.
18.3
.
A run out chance! What was Joseph doing there? He just pushes this length ball towards mid off and takes off. Halfway down he probably realizes there is no run and also, sees Brathwaite not coming. He turns and tries to make it back. The fielder picks the ball up and has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. A direct hit and Joseph was a goner.
18.2
.
Gets this one to come back in a little, the length though is shorter. Joseph looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
18.1
.
Another tentative push from Joseph. This time though he does not edge it. Shorter and outside off, moves away ever so slightly. Joseph hangs his bat out but luckily he gets beaten.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 19/0(7)
17.6
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
17.5
.
OHHH! Close! Broad goes wide of the crease and angles it on off, Brathwaite looks to defend but the ball moves away and goes past the outside edge. Not a lot you can do about that delivery.
17.4
1
A sharp bumper, on middle, Joseph is late in the pull. He gets a top edge towards square leg. A single taken. 50-up for West Indies, still trailing by 419 runs.
17.3
.
On the stumps again, AJ keeps it out with ease.
17.2
.
On a length and around off, Joseph keeps it out.
17.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
4
2
1
0
3
3
Chris Woakes 15/0(6)
16.6
4
FOUR! Nice and fine! Down the leg side, Brathwaite loves it there, he works it very fine and it races towards the fine leg fence. End of what could have been a successful over for England, ends up being a good one for the Windies.
16.5
2
A similar delivery to the last one, Brathwaite though goes back, watches it nicely and guides it through point for a couple.
16.4
1
DROPPED! Just as we praised Joseph, he offers a chance but it has been put down by Stokes. Maybe he was put off by Crawley who dived to his left from third slip. However, this will frustrate the English even more. They need to hang on to every opportunity they get. Woakes bowls it on a back of a length and just outside off. Joseph pushes at it tentatively. It goes to the right of Stokes at second slip. Crawley goes for it initially with a dive but then bails out. Stokes it caught by surprise. He tries to react quickly but the ball bursts through his hands and goes towards third man for one.
16.3
.
On off, defended nicely. AJ is doing a good job till now.
16.2
3
Another edge but once again runs for the batter! This is a good delivery, it lands on middle and then straightens. Brathwaite looks to defend but it goes off the outer half through backward point again for three.
16.1
3
Leading edge but three runs! This is angled into the pads, Joseph closes the face of the bat a little too early as he tries to flick. It goes off the leading edge through backward point for three.
In over# 1
0
1
0
2wd
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 18/0(6)
15.6
.
A dot to end! On off, defended solidly.
15.5
1
On the pads, Joseph works it towards square leg and gets to the other end.
15.4
.
Gets it right now, bowls it on off and on a length. Defended.
15.4
2wd
Even wider this time, outside off. It swings away further. Buttler dives to his right but only gets a hand to it. It goes towards third man for one. Wide signaled too. Wayward from Broad there.
15.3
.
Wider outside off, Brathwaite does not play at it again.
15.2
.
Outside off, Brathwaite covers his off pole and lets it be.
15.1
1
First run today! This is shorter and around off, Joseph plays it late, guides it through backward point for one.
Stuart Broad to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 2/0(5)
14.6
.
Outside off, left alone. A maiden to begin with by Woakes.
14.5
.
Back of a length and on off, Kraigg stays back and keeps it out.
14.4
.
BEATEN! First sign of any movement today. It is off the pitch. It lands on off and on a length. Straightens after pitching. Brathwaite is squared up as he tries to block. Gets beaten.
14.3
.
Shortens his length slightly and bowls it on off, Kraigg goes back and keeps it out.
14.2
.
A little too straight again, Brathwaite works it to that fielder once again. This time though, he needed to dive to his left and stop it.
14.1
.
Starts off with a very full delivery, looking for some swing but there ain't any. Ends up sliding it on the pads, Brathwaite finds the fielder at square leg as he flicks it.
Nasser Hussain rings the bell and we are all set for the action to begin! Chris Woakes has the ball in hand and he will be bowling to Kraigg Brathwaite. Here we go...
2 days to go, almost 200 overs to be bowled, 19 wickets is what England need to level the series, do they have the bowlers to do so? They will have to give it their all or winning the series becomes impossible. For the Windies, a win looks highly unlikely, a win will be nothing less than a miracle for them, however, a draw is something they won't mind but for that, they will have to bat well too. Their first goal will be to avoid the follow-on and then get as close as possible to the hosts' total. The first session can indicate to which way this game is going. The weather is all clear here in Manchester and we can't wait for the game to begin. Welcome to the coverage of Day 4. Stay tuned....
... Day 4, Session 1 ...
STUMPS ON DAY 3! It was expected that rain would play spoilsport and it indeed has played its part to perfection. It kept pouring and pouring and pouring and eventually rain managed to dominate and win Day 3. England are on top but today's no play day works in the favour of the tourists as their tired players got the rest they would have been looking for. That is it from Day 3. Join us on Sunday, 19th July at 1100 Local (1000 GMT) for Day 4 of the Test which will have extended play provided weather permits. Till then, take care!
So as feared, the second session has also been washed out. The chances of any play in the third session also looks bleak. Let us hope we do get some cricket.
Update 1531 local - All the hopes of having any play today is fading away. It continues to rain and it doesn't seem like it will be stopping anytime soon.
Update 1530 local (1430 GMT) - The clock keeps on ticking, the rain keeps on pouring and our wait for game keeps on going. Sadly that is the status of the day. Terrible start to the weekend for all the cricketing fans.
Update 1425 Local (1325 GMT) - Cricket's main antagonist continues to play the devil's role as it has not stopped raining and our wait for some cricketing action on Saturday continues.
Out come the players, the sun is out, the groundsmen have done their job and we are all set for action! How we wish we could have written this. There is no positive news even after the break. The rain continues to fall and the wait too continues. However, there is some good news for England, Jofra Archer will be available for the next Test. More than that though, the hosts will be wanting the rain to clear and get an opportunity to have a crack at the Windies batting line-up.
... Day 3, Session 2 ...
Update 1300 Local (1200 GMT) - So it is time for Lunch! So no action in the first session and some play in the second too seems unlikely. All we can do now is hope.
Update 1215 Local (1115 GMT) - The chances of play today looks very difficult and West Indies won't be complaining though the situation of the match is against them. England though will be gutted if they don't get to bowl today.
Update 1140 Local (1040 GMT) - Nothing new to update. We predicted it to rain and our prediction unfortunately is true.
Update - 1110 local - We should have got started by now but it is still raining here so the wait continues...
Moving to the situation of the game, the Windies won't mind the rain as they are on the back foot in this game. England on the other hand, will be eagerly waiting for the showers to stop, not to forget this is a must win game for them, if they do not win this, then they can't win the series. The forecast though is not promising at all for today and all they can do now is wait and keep their fingers crossed.
Hello and welcome to the coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between England and West Indies. First things first, let's talk about the weather, it is raining at the moment. We did mention the forecast is not good on Day 3 and the rain gods have had no mercy. The covers are on and an on-time start looks improbable.
... Day 3, Session 1 ...
England's day! They are in firm control of this game. They batted most of the day, ensured that the Windies toiled for more than two sessions as they put a mammoth score and then have also managed to send one of the openers packing. They would have obviously loved another, they could have got another had they reviewed on the second last ball of the day but they will be happy with their overall work. More of the same is what Root will be hoping for on Day 3. West Indies, on the other hand, would hope their batters to deliver, partnerships is what they need and they will be eager to get close to if not surpass the English total. However, what the visitors won't mind too is some rain. The forecast is not good for Day 3, England though would hope the rain gods have mercy on them and stay away. Do join us for all the action at 1100 local (1000 GMT).
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
1
Sam Curran 8/1(3)
13.6
.
On a good length on off, Alzarri keeps it out. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2!
13.5
.
Howzattttt? The umpire shakes his head! Curran really likes it. He has a word with his skipper about a review but Root does not. Coming to the ball. It is a full one, excellent from Curran follows the short one with a really full one which tails back in from outside off. Joseph looks to jam it out but there are two noises. Curran appeals feeling it brushed the pad first but the umpire shakes his head. England do not review but... replays just show that it brushed the pad first. Maybe if it had been a top order player, they would have probably gone for it but since it was Joseph, they might have decided against. All Curran can do now is smile.
13.4
4
FOUR! Curran bowls a bouncer, Joseph looks to pull but it goes off the top edge. It goes over the keeper towards fine leg for a boundary.
13.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Joseph blocks it off the front foot.
13.2
.
On a good length on off, Joseph defends it out.
13.1
1
On a length on middle, Brathwaite plays it towards mid on and takes a quick single.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Dom Bess 8/0(2)
12.6
.
Outside off, Alzarri offers no shot to this one.
12.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Joseph punches it to point.
12.4
2
Full delivery on off, Joseph lofts it over covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
12.3
.
Floated delivery on off, Joseph defends it out.
12.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Joseph blocks it well.
12.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Joseph drives it back towards the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Sam Curran 3/1(2)
11.6
.
On a length on middle, Brathwaite flicks it towards the leg side.
11.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Kraigg keeps it out.
11.4
.
On a good length on off, Brathwaite blocks it off the back foot.
11.3
1
Length delivery on leg, Joseph flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
11.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, Joseph shoulders arms to this one.
11.1
2
On a length on middle, Joseph flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
3
2
1
0
0
0
Dom Bess 6/0(1)
10.6
3
On off, Joseph drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get three runs.
10.5
2
Flighted delivery on off, Joseph looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.
10.4
1
On middle, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a run.
10.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Brathwaite drives it towards mid off.
10.2
.
Floated delivery on middle, Brathwaite drives it towards mid on.
10.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Brathwaite plays it towards mid off.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
0
0
0
Sam Curran 0/1(1)
9.6
.
Outside off, left alone. End of a successful over by Curran.
9.5
.
Fuller and on middle, driven to mid off.
Nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph is the new batsman in.
9.4
W
OUT! THREE REDS! Campbell is a goner! An excellent bowling change from Root! Curran has this habit of picking up a wicket when his team needs it. Just 4 balls into his first over and he gets rid of one opener. Excellent review too! Curran bowls it full and around off, it shapes in a touch. He got this one to come in after taking the last two away. Campbell looks to drive but there are two noises. It has hit the pad for sure but is it bat-pad or pad and pad? England appeal and the umpire feels its the former and shakes his head. England review. Replays show it is front pad and back pad. Time for the Hawk Eye and it shows the on-field call has to be overturned. Another low score for Campbell, England would like one more before Stumps.
Review time! An appeal for lbw! John Campbell is the man in question.
9.3
.
On a good length on off, Campbell blocks it off the front foot.
9.2
.
Good length delivery outside off, John leaves it alone.
9.1
.
On a good length on off, Campbell plays it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 14/0(5)
8.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Brathwaite keeps it out.
8.5
.
On a good length on off, Kraigg defends it off the back foot.
8.4
.
Outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to this one.
8.3
.
On a good length and outside off, Brathwaite offers no shot to this one.
8.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket.
8.1
.
On a length on off, Brathwaite plays it to covers.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 2/0(4)
7.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
7.5
.
Played to the point region by the batsman.
7.4
.
Back of a length and on off, this is guided to point.
7.3
.
On off, defended nicely.
7.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
7.1
.
Outside off, Campbell leaves it.
In over# 1
1
0
4
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 14/0(4)
6.6
1
How has Campbell got bat on that one? That has not bounced at all. It is on a length and around middle, stays low. Campbell gets his bat down in time and it goes towards fine leg. Broad appeals thinking it is pad first but the umpire shakes his head.
6.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
6.4
4
FOUR! Sweet is how that can be defined! Fuller and around off, Campbell leans into it and creams it through mid off for a boundary. The Windies batters have started off well here.
6.3
.
Well played! Length and around off, it skids through. Campbell gets his bat down in time and keeps it out.
6.2
.
On a good length and around off, defended nicely.
6.1
.
On middle, Campbell keeps it out nicely.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 2/0(3)
5.6
.
The batsman tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side.
5.5
.
One more delivery outside off, left alone again.
5.4
.
On the stumps, kept out.
5.3
.
One more ball outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms to this one.
5.2
.
Outside off again, left alone.
5.1
.
On middle, defended solidly.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
1
Stuart Broad 9/0(3)
4.6
4
FOUR! First real poor ball by Broad and Campbell puts it away. Full and angled into the pads, the batter clips it in style through mid-wicket for a boundary. First of the innings.
4.5
.
Just outside off, Campbell watches it and lets it be.
4.4
.
BEATEN! Broad is so good to the left-handers. Comes from around the wicket, angles it into the batter, he gets it to leave him after pitching. Campbell is beaten as he tries to defend.
4.3
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
4.2
.
A little too straight. Campbell looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
4.1
1
A single now as this is worked down towards fine leg. Had to put bat to ball there or he would have been an LBW candidate.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 2/0(2)
3.6
.
Well played in the end! This is shorter and it sticks in the surface. Campbell is committed to the shot a touch early. He though does well to take one hand off the handle and keep it along the ground.
3.5
.
Very full this time and on off, JC pushes it towards cover.
3.4
2
Drags his length back a little, Campbell pushes it through covers and takes an easy two.
3.3
.
This time it is right on off, defended nicely.
3.2
.
Good delivery! This starts around middle and then keeps slanting away with the angle. Campbell is drawn into playing at it but due to the angle away, he gets beaten.
3.1
.
Outside off, nicely left.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Stuart Broad 4/0(2)
2.6
.
A leave to end the over as it is bowled outside off.
2.5
.
Down the leg side, Kraigg looks to flick but misses.
2.4
2
Slightly shorter and width on offer. KB goes back and pushes it through covers for two.
2.3
.
Good movement! Length and around off, it shapes away after pitching. Brathwaite initially looks to poke at it but then bails out.
2.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
2.1
.
Attacks the stumps, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Chris Woakes 0/0(1)
1.6
.
A little too straight, Campbell looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. A harmless maiden from Woakes.
1.5
.
Lands it outside off, not played at.
1.4
.
Fuller this time but once again not a lot of movement, it is driven towards mid off.
1.3
.
One more length ball outside off, left alone. No movement for Woakes so far.
1.2
.
Length delivery, angling away from off. Left alone.
1.1
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
Chris Woakes to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Stuart Broad 2/0(1)
0.6
.
A dot to end as the last ball is pushed towards cover.
0.5
.
A huge shout but it has been turned down. Broad was pretty excited. It is a length delivery outside off, it comes back in a touch.Brathwaite looks to play it with a straight bat but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Broad, Root and Buttler have a discussion but then don't review. Rightly so as Hawk Eye shows the impact to be outside off.
0.4
.
Well bowled! Lands it around off, gets it to straighten a touch. Brathwaite tries to defend but it goes off the outer half towards cover.
0.3
1
Campbell is off the mark now as he too gets one on the pads, works it towards fine leg for one.
0.2
1
Windies are off the mark! It is on the pads, it is worked towards square leg for one.
0.1
.
Starts off with a delivery outside off, it is left alone.
The Windies have been out on the field for almost two days, they would be mentally and physically drained and that is what England would want. The visitors will now face a tricky period where they have around 15 overs to bat out till Stumps. The home side will be looking for a couple of wickets whereas, the visitors will hope they can enter Day 3 unscathed. Do join us for the final phase of play of Day 2.
The Windies bowlers gave it their all, they bowled with discipline and with a lot of heart. A couple of their bowlers faced injury issues which did not help their cause. To add to that, the wicket also wasn't assisting the pacers a lot but it did provide purchase to their only spinner who is also the pick of the bowlers, Chase. He finishes with a fifer. Roach had two to his name. Joseph and Holder took one each whereas, Gabriel failed to pick even one.
Finally, the England innings comes to an end! They have declared at 469/9. The hosts though would have loved to reach the 500-run mark but the acceleration did not quite go as they planned. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals but 469 is still a big score and it is basically because of the contributions of the two batters, Sibley who scored his second ton and Stokes who scored his 10th Test ton. The two added over 250, they took their own time and now have England in a very promising position. Nobody except for the two contributed a lot. Buttler did get off to a start. Bess played a decent cameo towards the end but it was Stokes and Sibley's partnership which was the highlight.
161.6
1
On the pads, Bess turns it to mid-wicket and takes a single. That will be it as Root has had enough and calls the batters. England declare at 469/9.
161.5
4
FOUR! On the pads, Bess sits down and sweeps it through deep square leg. Roach gives it a chase and dives but to no avail.
161.4
.
Flighted outside off, Bess looks to defend but the ball hits him on the pads and goes to first slip.
161.3
.
Short on off, Bess pulls it to mid-wicket but with no timing.
161.2
6
DROPPED AND SIX! Roach puts down Bess in the deep and to makes matters worse it has touched the ropes on the full. Floated on middle, Bess goes over mid-wicket. It goes straight towards deep mid-wicket. Roach there does not have to move an inch but the ball hits his fingers and hits the ropes for a biggie.
161.1
4
FOUR! Lovely shot from Bess! Tossed up on off, Bess comes down the track and goes over mid on. The ball bounces in front of the ropes and goes away for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 79/0(26)
160.6
1
On the body, Bess tries to flick it but the ball deflects to the off side off his body and they steal a run.
160.5
.
Bouncer! Bess looks to pull but misses.
160.4
1
Full on the stumps, Broad manages to play it straight. The ball deflects off Shannon's feet to mid off and take a single.
160.3
.
Good length ball on top of middle, Broad hops and manages to defend it on the off side.
160.2
.
One more full toss but this one is down the leg side. Broad looks to flick but misses. Dowrich does well to dive and save extras for his side.
160.1
.
Full toss outside off, Broad lets it go to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
2
1
Roston Chase 157/5(43)
159.6
.
On the stumps, DS keps it out.
159.5
.
Flighted around off, Bess looks to defend but it goes off the thigh pad on the bounce to first slip.
159.4
2
Tossed up on leg, Bess reverse sweeps it towards third man and gets a couple.
159.3
1
Tossed up around off, Broad plays it to cover and gets a single.
159.2
2
Flighted on off, Broad strokes it wide of long off and gets one.
159.1
1
Short outside off, Bess cuts it towards point and gets one.
In over# 1
1
4
2
0
2
2
Shannon Gabriel 77/0(25)
158.6
1
Again on the pads but there is fine leg now so just a single to end the over.
158.5
4
FOUR! This will rub salt on Gabriel's wound. On the pads, Bess flicks it fine down the leg side and gets a boundary.
158.4
2
Gabriel has missed the chance to call curtains on this innngs. Tiredness maybe the issue. Back of a length ball on off, Bess pulls it to the left of deep mid-wicket and calls for two. Broad hesitates but decides to put his head down and go for the second. The throw is towards Gabriel who is at the bowler's end and Broad is short. The throw is a bit away from the stump and Shannon decides to throw it rather than run to the stumps. He misses and the innings continues.
158.3
.
On off, Bess blocks it.
158.2
2
Fuller on off, Bess plays it through covers and gets a couple.
158.1
2
Edged but safe! Gabriel bowls a pacy ball on a length. It is on off, Bess looks to turn it to the leg side but gets a leading edge which flies over point and towards third man. There is no one there so they take two.
In over# 1
0
2
1
1
0
4
Roston Chase 151/5(42)
157.6
.
Flighted outside off, Broad looks to defend but misses.
157.5
2
On the pads, Broad paddles it down the leg side and gets a couple.
157.4
1
Short outside off, Bess cuts it behind square on the off side and gets a run.
157.3
1
Floated on off, Broad plays it to point for a run.
157.2
.
Floated on off, Broad defends it.
157.1
4
FOUR! Bonus runs these. Flighted on the pads, Broad gets down on one knee and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 70/1(32)
156.6
.
On a good length and around off, it is defended nicely.
156.5
.
Good length and on off, defended nicely.
156.4
.
Fuller and on middle, Bess keeps it out.
156.3
.
On off, it is defended nicely.
156.2
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
156.1
.
Very full and shaping away! Bess looks to jam it out but it goes off the outside edge towards gully who makes a good diving stop.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Roston Chase 143/5(41)
155.6
.
On off, road manages to see it off.
155.5
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
155.4
.
Floated on off, Broad blocks it.
Stuart Broad walks out to bat. He is the last man in.
155.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! 5-wicket haul for Chase and he has been the ray of shining hope in this innngs for the tourists. He will be a happy man and England now 9 down. Floated on middle and off, Curran looks to reverse sweep it but gets no timing and serves a dolly at point. Kraigg Brathwaite there takes a simple catch.
155.2
.
Shorter on off, Curran defends it off his back foot.
155.1
.
On off, Curran defends it.
In over# 1
0
1
0W
0
1
1
Jason Holder 70/1(31)
154.6
.
Outside off, Bess looks to defend but misses.
154.5
1
Fuller around off, Curran pushes it towards cover and takes a run.
Dom Bess is the new man in.
154.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Buttler holes out! Trying to take on the West Indies skipper, Buttler goes for a big hit but unsuccessfully. Fuller ball on middle and leg, Buttler flicks it uppishly. He gets the height but not enough distance. It goes to the left of deep square leg. Alzarri Joseph there seems to have misread it but manages to take the catch.
154.3
.
Beaten! Good length ball outside off, Buttler looks to defend but misses.
154.2
1
Full outside off, Curran plays it to mid off who is standing at the edge of the circle which allows Curran to take a single.
154.1
1
Full and on middle, this is hit down to long on for one.
In over# 1
4
1
1
0
1
0
Roston Chase 143/4(40)
153.6
4
FOUR! Lovely from Curran! He has probably decided to take on the spinner. Chase fires it on the pads, Curran goes down on one knee and sweeps it through backward square leg. There is a fielder in the deep but he has no chance.
153.5
1
Buttler now eases it down to long off and gets to the other end.
153.4
1
Curran comes down the track and hits it down towards long on for one.
153.3
.
On middle, kept out.
153.2
1
Very full and on off, it is pushed down to long off for one.
153.1
.
Flatter and on off, Buttler goes back and works it to mid-wicket.
DRINKS!
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Jason Holder 67/0(30)
152.6
.
Swung into the pads from outside off, Curran works it towards mid-wicket.
152.5
.
On the stumps, Curran keeps it out.
152.4
.
On off, it is pushed to covers.
152.3
1
Fuller and on off, Buttler pushes it towards mid off for one.
152.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
152.1
2
Angled into the pads, Buttler works it through mid-wicket for two.
In over# 1
0
1
2
1
0
0
Roston Chase 136/4(39)
151.6
.
Floated around off, Curran lets it go through to the keeper.
151.5
1
Floated on off, Buttler pushes it towards mid off and rotates the strike.
151.4
2
On the pads, Buttler flicks it behind square on the leg side and ges a couple.
151.3
1
Flighted on off, Curran strokes it to mid on for one.
151.2
.
Flighted on off, Curran blocks it.
151.1
.
Shorter on off, Curran tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 64/0(29)
150.6
.
On off, kept out.
150.5
1
A quick run! Shorter and outsi9de off, Curran looks to defend it away from the body. It goes off the inner half towards the leg side for one.
150.4
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
150.3
.
Goes fuller and around off, it tails back in a little. Curran keeps it out.
150.2
.
Shorter and on the body, Curran defends it out.
150.1
.
Shorter and well wide outside off, Curran looks to cut but misses by a long way.
In over# 1
1
0
6
0
0
0
Roston Chase 132/4(38)
149.6
1
A single to end as this is worked through square leg for one.
149.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
149.4
6
SIX! Enough of blocking says Curran. He plants his front foot forward and hacks it against the turn but with the angle. Over the long on fence for a biggie.
149.3
.
On the stumps again, Curran is solid in defense.
149.2
.
Quicker and on middle, Curran stays back and defends it onto the ground.
149.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
2
2
0
0
Kemar Roach 58/2(33)
148.6
.
Full on the pads, Buttler looks to glance but gets a leading edge which sees the ball go to mid off.
148.5
.
On off, Jos defends it.
148.4
2
On off, Buttler turns it behind square on the leg side and gets a couple.
148.3
2
Fuller on middle, Jos strokes it through mid on and gets a brace.
148.2
.
On middle and leg, Buttler tucks it to mid-wicket.
148.1
.
Length ball around off, Buttler taps it back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Roston Chase 125/4(37)
147.6
.
On middle, defended.
147.5
1
Buttler now works it through mid-wicket and takes one.
147.4
.
The ball has found the edge of the bat.
147.3
.
On middle, defended.
147.2
1
Works it with the angle towards mid-wicket for one.
147.1
.
Shorter and outside off, it is mistimed towards cover.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 54/2(32)
146.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Jos knows where his stumps are and does not disturb this one.
146.5
.
Outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
146.4
.
Length ball on off, Buttler tucks it to short mid-wicket.
146.3
.
Full on the pads, Buttler flicks it to the right of mid-wicket. Blackwood there dives and saves runs for his side. Good commitment from the West Indian JB .
146.2
.
Outside off, Buttler is hapy to watch it carry to the keeper.
146.1
.
Full on off, Buttler defends it off his front foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 123/4(36)
145.6
.
On the stumps again, Curran keeps it out. Two maidens in a row.
145.5
.
On middle, it is played right back to the bowler.
145.4
.
Shorter and outside off, this one takes off after pitching. Curran looks to cut but ends up underedging it.
145.3
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
145.2
.
Quicker and on middle, Curran stays back and keeps it out.
145.1
.
Flatter and on off, it is pushed back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 54/2(31)
144.6
.
On the pads, this is worked towards square leg.
144.5
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
144.4
.
Attacks the stumps again, Buttler keeps it out.
144.3
.
One more delivery outside off, not played at.
144.2
.
On off, defended nicely.
144.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 123/4(35)
143.6
.
Quicker and on middle, defended.
143.5
1
Shorter and outside off, it is cut through point for one.
143.4
.
Quicker and on middle, JB stays back and keeps it out.
143.3
.
Quicker on middle, it is kept out.
143.2
.
On the pads, it is worked through square leg.
143.1
.
Down the leg side, it is left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0W
0
Kemar Roach 54/2(30)
142.6
.
A harmless delivery to end a double-wicket over. Outside off, left alone.
142.5
.
This is a top nut! Not sure how that missed the off pole. It lands just outside off and cuts back in. Goes between the pad and the bat of Curran who looks to defend and over the off pole.
142.4
.
Not a good hat-trick ball! It is outside off, easy leave for Curran.
Sam Curran is the new man in. He will be facing the hat-trick ball. Here we go...
142.3
W
OUT! Caught! Two-in-two for Roach. One brings two and that is exactly the case for Kemar. This is a length delivery around off, Woakes pushes at it but the ball shapes away a touch. Goes off the outside edge towards gully where Hope takes a good low catch. Not a good return into the side with the bat for Woakes.
Chris Woakes walks out to bat!
142.2
W
OUT! TAKEN! Roach finally, finally gets a wicket. He has had to wait for more than 4 innings to do so. He deserves it. He has been continuously running in, giving it his all with a smile, this should make him feel a lot better. He bowls this one outside off and it is on a length. Stokes looks to play the reverse sweep but the ball kisses the glove and goes to the keeper. An appeal and up goes the finger. End of a superb innings from Stokes. He misses out on a double ton but we are pretty sure that wasn't on his mind.
142.1
.
On off, it is kept out.
In over# 1
4
0
0
4
4
1
Roston Chase 122/4(34)
141.6
4
FOUR! Another juicy full toss and Buttler says thank you very much. He creams it through covers for the third boundary in the over. A very good over for England.
141.5
.
Fires it on off, Buttler stays back and keeps it out.
141.4
.
Quicker and outside off, Buttler looks to cut but misses.
141.3
4
FOUR! The conventional sweep this time! A gift for Buttler, a full toss, it is swept through square leg and it races away.
141.2
4
FOUR! Reverse swept brilliantly! Buttler knows there is no one at point so he plays it through there and bags a boundary.
141.1
1
On pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Kemar Roach 54/0(29)
140.6
.
On middle, it is kept out nicely.
140.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
140.4
.
Down the leg side, Buttler looks to play it fine but misses.
140.3
.
On off, defended nicely.
140.2
.
Shorter and outside off, Buttler looks to drag the pull but misses.
140.1
1
Stokes uses his feet straightaway to the pacer and slaps the ball through covers but only for one.
Kemar Roach to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Roston Chase 109/4(33)
139.6
.
Loopy ball on off, it is pushed back to the bowler.
139.5
1
Out comes the reverse sweep but straight towards backward point. The fielder can't stop a run.
139.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
139.3
1
Slower through the air around off, Buttler looks to defend but it turns in, it goes off the inner half through square leg for one.
139.2
.
On off, shorter, it turns into the batter sharply. Buttler gets hit on the thigh pad.
139.1
1
Fires it on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
We are back for the final session of the day. The umpires are striding out to the middle followed by the West Indies player. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler walk out to the middle to resume their innings. The umpires have light meter in their hand. It has gone a bit dark but let's hop the sun beats the cloud and shines light on the players and we get the full session without any interruptions. Roston Chase to bowl the first over of the final session of the day. He has a slip in place.
... Day 2, Session 3 ...
Man of the moment, Ben Stokes leads the field as the players head out for Tea. Another session that belonged to England. The hosts are completely in command of this game and are cruising at this stage. The hosts have piled on runs and unlike the previous sessions Ben Stokes has changed gears as the hosts have scored 114 runs in this session. West Indies did manage to get 2 wickets, that of Sibley and Pope but the English all-rounder is looking comfortable and going about his business like his usual aggressive self. He is unbeaten on 172 and partnered by Jos Buttler. It will be interesting to see what Root and co decide to do in the final session as rain is expected to spoil Day 3. The tourists, on the other hand, would look to strike early in the final session and if asked to bat today would like to start with some momentum. What do we have in store in the final session? Join us at 1615 local (1515 GMT) to find out.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
1
Kraigg Brathwaite 9/0(3.5)
138.6
.
A dot to end as this is fired on the stumps. Buttler keeps it out. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 2!
138.5
1
Shorter and outside off, this is guided towards point for one.
138.4
1
A single now as this is pushed down to long on.
138.3
.
On the pads, Buttler flicks it through square leg for no runs.
138.2
.
On middle, kept out.
138.1
1
On the pads, it is worked towards square leg for one.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Roston Chase 106/4(32)
137.6
.
On the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
137.5
1
Shorter and outside off, it is slapped through covers for one.
137.4
.
On middle, kept out.
137.3
.
A huge shout but nothing from the umpire! Looked really close! Smart from Chase. He bowls the straighter one this time. It lands on off and straightens just a touch. Enough to save Stokes who leaves it and is hit on the pads. Chase can't believe that isn't given but Hawk Eye shows it is the right call.
137.2
.
Big turn again! Flatter and around off, Stokes goes back to defend but the ball turns sharply and beats the outside edge.
137.1
1
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Kraigg Brathwaite 6/0(2.5)
136.6
1
On the pads, this is flicked towards square leg for one.
136.5
.
Quicker and on middle, Buttler goes back and keeps it out.
136.4
1
Shorter and around off, this is pushed through covers for one.
136.3
1
Worked with the turn towards mid-wicket for one.
136.2
.
On middle, it is kept out.
136.1
.
On middle, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Roston Chase 104/4(31)
135.6
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
135.5
.
On middle, it is kept out.
135.4
.
Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
135.3
4
FOUR! Delicate! On the pads, it is worked down to fine leg for a boundary.
135.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
135.1
.
On middle, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1nb
2
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 66/0(24)
134.6
.
On middle, kept out.
134.5
.
Fuller and on off, Buttler strokes it towards mid off.
134.4
1
A push towards mid off for one.
134.4
1nb
EDGED BUT SHORT! Wouldn't have mattered though as it was a NO BALL! Length and around off, it pitches and shapes away. Stokes looks to defend but it goes off the outside edge and lands short of Holder.
134.3
2
On the pads, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
134.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
134.1
.
Shorter and on middle, it is pushed back to the bowler.
In over# 1
0
0
2
4
0
0
Roston Chase 100/4(30)
133.6
.
That ball has struck the batsman on the thigh-pad.
133.5
.
On the pads, worked to mid-wicket.
133.4
2
Shorter in length and outside off, Buttler pushes it through covers for two now.
133.3
4
FOUR! Short and wide, asking to be hit. Buttler stays back and smashes it through covers for a boundary. This is a good chance for Buttler to find some form with the bat.
133.2
.
On middle, kept out.
133.1
.
Works it with the turn towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Shannon Gabriel 62/0(23)
132.6
.
Full and on the pads, Stokes looks to flick but misses. An appeal but turned down. Going down leg.
132.5
.
Outside off, it is not played at.
132.4
.
On middle, it is worked towards the bowler.
132.3
.
One more delivery outside off, not played at.
132.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
132.1
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Roston Chase 94/4(29)
131.6
1
A single as this is worked down to fine leg.
131.5
.
Quicker and on middle, Buttler keeps it out.
131.4
1
Shorter and outside off, Stokes guides it through point for one.
131.3
.
Flatter and on middle, it is kept out.
131.2
.
BEATEN! Big turn. This lands on middle, it pitches and spins away. Stokes looks to defend but is beaten.
131.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Shannon Gabriel 61/0(22)
130.6
.
NOT OUT! West Indies lose all their reviews. The ball is doing too much and it is missing leg. Good length ball pitching on middle and coming back in. Buttler looks to defend but misses and gets ht on the pad. West Indies player put in a huge appeal but it falls into deaf ears. Holder thinks about it and decides to refer it. Replay rolls in and after a few views and angles the umpire decides that Gabriel's front foot is fine. Time for the Ultra Edge which shows no bat. Ball Tracker then comes on and it shows the Pitching is in line, the Impact is line but the ball is going to miss the stumps. Buttler survives and misery piles on the tourists as they have lost all their reviews.
An appeal but it is turned down! Buttler is the man in question. Looks like it is going down leg.
130.5
.
Outside off, Buttler leaves it alone.
130.4
.
Outside off, Buttlr shoulders arms to it.
130.3
.
Full on off, Jos blocks.
130.2
.
Full on middle, Buttler flicks it to mid on.
130.1
1
Outside off, Stokes slams it to deep point for a single.
In over# 1
0
0W
1
0
0
1
Roston Chase 92/4(28)
129.6
.
Down the leg side, left alone.
129.5
W
OUT! LBW! That is plumb in front! Pope goes back for a low score. He misses a straight ball there. It is on middle, Pope goes back and looks to defend. He fails to put bat on ball and is struck on the pad. An appeal and up goes the finger.
129.4
1
On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
129.3
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
129.2
.
Comes down the track and keeps it out.
129.1
1
The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it. One run added to the total.
In over# 1
0
3
1
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 60/0(21)
128.6
.
Shorter and outside off, Stokes looks to cut but gets a bottom edge.
128.5
3
Fuller and outside off, it is driven through covers for three.
128.4
1
DROPPED! Tough chance! Shorter and around off, Stokes looks to play the upper cut. It flies off the face towards gully who dives and looks to take it but spills it.
128.3
.
Wide outside of, Stokes goes after it but misses.
128.2
.
Outside off again, left alone again.
128.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
0
0
Roston Chase 90/3(27)
127.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
127.5
2
Shorter and outside off, this is pushed through covers for two.
127.4
.
Another one on middle, Pope keeps it out.
127.3
1
Shorter and outside off, Stokes cuts it through point for one.
127.2
.
Another one on the stumps, Stokes is solid in defense.
127.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
0
Shannon Gabriel 56/0(20)
126.6
1
Length ball closer to the off stumps, Stokes punches it towards cover-point and gets a single.
126.5
.
Outside off and once again Ben is not interested.
Bee in the eye! Gabriel pulls off his run up and is holding his eye. Replay shows that a fly got in his vision.
126.4
.
Outside off, Ben leaves it alone.
126.3
.
Full and wide outside off, Stokes shoulders arms to it.
126.2
1
On middle, Pope nudges it towards mid on and gets a single to get off the mark.
126.1
.
Full on off, Pope defends it towards gully.
In over# 1
0W
0
1
0
2
0
Roston Chase 87/3(26)
125.6
W
OUT! IN THE AIR... TAKEN! Stop the press, the partnership has finally been broken! Sibley's marathon knock has come to an end. It was needed to up the ante and Sibley tried doing so. He used his feet, looks to whip it over the mid-wicket fence but only manages a top edge. It balloons high up in the air towards Roach in the deep who runs to his left and takes a tumbling catch.
125.5
.
The ball strikes the batsman very low on the pads
125.4
1
The batsman has driven it through mid on. One run added to the total.
125.3
.
On the pads, it is worked towards square leg.
125.2
2
Shorter and outside off, Stokes slaps it through covers for a couple.
125.1
.
On middle, it is kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
2nb
2
4
0
4
Shannon Gabriel 54/0(19)
124.6
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
124.5
.
Outside off, Sibley looks to defend but misses.
124.5
2nb
No ball! Gabriel oversteps. He bowls it full outside off, Stokes punches it to the off side and gets a single.
124.4
2
Outside off, Stokes plays it to point and gets a couple to bring up his 150. This has been a fine knock from him and now he is looking to accelerate. Not a good sign for West Indies.
124.3
4
FOUR! Beautiful shot from Stokes! Fuller on off and middle, Stokes lofts it with brilliant balance over mid on for a boundary.
124.2
.
Shorter on off, Stokes looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the body.
124.1
4
EDGED AND FOUR! It would have taken some catching. Full ball outside off, Stokes throws his bat at it but edges it. The ball goes over first slip. Blackwood there jumps and gets his fingers on it but fails to get anything more and the ball races away to the fence.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Roston Chase 84/2(25)
123.6
.
Down the leg side, it is left alone.
123.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
123.4
.
On middle, blocked nicely.
123.3
.
Floats it up on off, Sibley keeps it out nicely.
123.2
.
It pitches outside off and then turns back in. Sibley looks to work it on the leg side but misses to get hit on the pads.
123.1
1
ON middle, it turns away. Stokes looks to defend but it goes off the outer half towards point for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
4
4
1nb
Jason Holder 63/0(28)
122.6
.
Sibley blocks this one and gets through the over.
122.5
.
On the stumps, Sibley blocks it.
122.4
1
On off, Stokes defends it with soft hands and takes a single.
122.3
.
Outside off, Stokes throws his bat and fails to connect.
122.2
4
FOUR! Stokes in overdrive here. Overpitched on off, Stokes leans on his front foot and drives it through covers for a boundary.
122.1
4
FOUR! Full on middle, Stokes lofts it over mid on and fetches himself a boundary.
122.1
1nb
NO BALL! Holder oversteps his line as he bowls this one full outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
2
0
0
3
0
1
Roston Chase 83/2(24)
121.6
2
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
121.5
.
On the pads again, Sibley works it once again towards mid-wicket.
121.4
.
On the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
121.3
3
Shorter and around off, Stokes goes back and pushes it through covers for three.
121.2
.
Fires it on middle, Stokes blocks it.
121.1
1
On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
4
0
Jason Holder 53/0(27)
120.6
.
NOT OUT! Umpire's call it is and West Indies have retained their review but it is not good enough to change the on field umpire's call. Good length ball pitching on middle and off, it comes back in a bit. Stokes moves across and looks to flick but misses and gets hit high on the pads. West Indies players appeal but the umpire does not agree. Holder thinks and has a word with his teammates and then decides to signal the 'T'. The front foot is fine first up. Time for Ultra Edge and it shows no spike as the ball goes past the bat. Time for the Ball Tracker and it shows the Pitching is red. The Imapact is red but the Wicket is hitting on umpire's call.
120.5
.
Outside off, Stokes does not disturb that.
120.4
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
120.3
.
Stokes charges down the ground and away from the stumps. Holder bowls it wide outside off.
120.2
4
FOUR! Stokes getting into an aggressive mood here. It is on the pads, Stokes whips it with aggression through mid-wicket for a boundary.
120.1
.
Shorter on off, Stokes looks to pull but gets it off the bottom half of the bat.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Roston Chase 77/2(23)
119.6
.
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to mid-wicket.
119.5
.
Outside off, Sibley looks to reverse sweep but does not connect.
119.4
.
On the pads, Sibley looks to defend but it lobs off his pad to leg slip.
119.3
.
Drifted outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
119.2
.
Floated down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
119.1
1
Short on off, Stokes punches it to the off side for one.
In over# 1
0
0
1
2
0
0
Jason Holder 49/0(26)
118.6
.
On off, defended by Sibley.
118.5
.
Full on off, Sibley blocks it.
118.4
1
Full on off and middle, Stokes comes down the track and looks to flick but gets a leading edge which goes towards backward point for a single.
118.3
2
Good shot and good running. Length ball outside off, Stokes punches it through covers. The fielder in the deep moves to his left. Stokes wants two and gets it with ease.
118.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes comes down the track and shoulders arms to it. Dowrich looks to run him out but misses and also Stokes was in.
118.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
4
0
Roston Chase 76/2(22)
117.6
.
Sibley walks down the track, he does not get to the pitch of it so pads it off.
117.5
.
On middle and leg, spinning further down the leg side. Sibley looks to flick but misses it.
117.4
.
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
117.3
1
On middle, Stokes works it towards mid-wicket and gets to the other end.
117.2
4
FOUR! Out comes the reverse sweep, Stokes innovates. Connects sweaty and hits it for a boundary in the third man region.
117.1
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Kraigg Brathwaite 3/0(1.5)
116.6
.
Fires it on the stumps, it is kept out nicely.
116.5
1
Shorter and around off, Stokes pushes it towards cover for one.
116.4
.
On the stumps, blocked.
116.3
1
Worked with the turn through the leg side for one.
116.2
.
Fires it on middle, it is kept out.
Now then, what has happened here? Joseph is seen wearing his cap and walking off the field. It has to be an injury because he still has two warnings under his belt of running onto the danger area. This is not good! It was Gabriel yesterday and now it is Joseph. Not good for the Windies. Brathwaite to continue.
116.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
0
1
Roston Chase 71/2(21)
115.6
.
Another one on middle, Stokes is solid in defense.
115.5
.
Flatter and quicker outside off, Stokes lets it be.
115.4
2
Shorter and outside off, Stokes rocks back and cuts it through point for two.
115.3
1
Works this with the turn through square leg for one.
115.2
.
On off, blocked.
115.1
1
Shorter, it comes off slowly off the surface. Stokes pulls it through mid-wicket for one.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
6
0
Alzarri Joseph 70/1(23)
114.6
1
A single to end! On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket for one.
114.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
114.4
.
Good length ball around off, it is defended onto the ground.
114.3
.
Shorter and around off, kept out.
114.2
6
SIX! Nonchalant! Amazing! So Stokes has probably decided to step on the gas now and we could be in for some fun. Joseph though bowls it in his arc, full and on middle, Stokes just lifts it with utmost ease and lofts it over the wide long on fence.
114.1
.
Sign of intent from Stokes! He takes a few steps down the track and makes this into a full ball. He hits it nicely but straight to mid on.
Alzarri Joseph is back on!
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
1
0
Roston Chase 67/2(20)
113.6
.
Tossed up on off, Sibley blocks it.
113.5
.
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to mid-wicket.
113.4
.
On the pads, Sibley tucks it to short leg.
113.3
4
FOUR! First aggressive shot from Sibley and that also brings up 200-run stand between Sibley and Stokes. Tossed up on middle and off, Sibley gets down on one knee and sweeps it with the spin towards square leg for a boundary.
113.2
1
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
113.1
.
Off spinner outside off, Stokes looks to defend but misses.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 53/0(28)
112.6
.
Outside off, not played at.
112.5
.
On the off pole, defended.
112.4
2
Outside off, Sibley guides this through backward point for two.
112.3
.
NOT OUT! Holder probably should have not taken it after waiting for so long because it is missing leg. That ball did a little too much. Windies lose a review. This is fuller and around off, it tails back in. Sibley looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but turned down. Review time. Replays roll in and they show the umpire is correct once again.
Review time! It is taken by West Indies for an LBW. Holder waited and waited and waited and in the last second decides to take it upstairs. It looks too high. Let's see what the replays have to say.
112.2
.
Length and around off, Sibley pushes at it tentatively, it goes off the outside edge but well short of Holder at second slip. He played it with soft hands.
112.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
0
0
Roston Chase 62/2(19)
111.6
.
Flighted on off, BS defends it.
111.5
.
Once again Stokes continues to keep his calm and blocks it.
111.4
.
Flights one on off, Stokes keeps it out.
111.3
3
On the pads, Sibley flicks it fine down the leg side and gets three. The fielder from short fine leg gives it a chase and stops it before the ropes. He slips and almost has his boot touch the rope but luckily it does not.
111.2
.
Shorter off spinner, Sibley goes on his back foot and blocks it.
111.1
.
Darted around the pads. Sibley flicks it to short fine leg.
In over# 1
1
0
0
2
0
2
Kemar Roach 51/0(27)
110.6
1
Played through mid-wicket by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
110.5
.
NOT OUT! Clipping the top of middle! Umpire's call! It lands on middle and then straightens. Sibley looks to play across the line but fails to get bat on ball. He is hit high on the pads. An appeal but it is turned down. Holder reviews. Replay shows that the umpire's decision is the right one.
A huge shout for LBW has been turned down. Windies review. Height could be an issue.
110.4
.
Outside off, left alone.
110.3
2
A little too easy, it is worked through square leg for two.
110.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
110.1
2
Fuller and on off, it is driven through mid off for two.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Roston Chase 59/2(18)
109.6
.
Tossed up outside off, Stokes shoulders arms to it.
109.5
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
109.4
.
Back to defending as he blocks this off the front foot.
109.3
4
FOUR! HUNDRED FOR BEN STOKES! This has been a fine knock from the English all-rounder and he is rightly appreciated by his teammates. This hasn't been a typical Stokes innings but one with patience and calmness. His 10th Test hundred and his slowest century so far. He gets there in fine style. Flighted on middle and leg, Stokes gets in position and reverse sweeps it through backward point to bring up his ton.
109.2
.
Shorter on off, Stokes blocks it.
109.1
.
Floated outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
Roston Chase to partner Kemar Roach to start the session.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 46/0(26)
108.6
.
Appeal for an LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Good length ball coming back in. Sibley looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the thigh pad. The West Indies player are a bit keen but the umpire is not. Height seemed to be an issue. Holder opts against the review.
108.5
.
Full and jagging back in from off, Sibley defends it with the swing towards mid-wicket.
108.4
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
108.3
.
Fuller on the stumps, Sibley blocks it.
108.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone. Inward movement once the ball went past the stumps.
108.1
.
Roach starts with a fuller delivery on middle and off, Sibley looks to flick but gets a leading edge towards point.
We are all set for the action to begin! The Windies players make their way out to the middle. Ben Stokes and Sibley will continue their innings.
... Day 2, Session 2 ...
The Windies on the other hand, have bowled with discipline but without any success. They have managed to keep it tight but wickets is what they need. They would hope they could get a couple quickly and also hope that opens the floodgates, Will the host continue to dominate or will the Windies fight back? Stay tuned to find out.
Another slow going session! Just the 57 runs scored in this one, however, no wickets were lost and England have strengthened their base to post a mammoth first innings score. Sibley scored a ton whereas, Stokes is one run shy of it. The two are nearing the 200-run partnership mark. However, one would believe they would accelerate a big after the break. England are probably batting with the thought in mind that they want to bat long but only once. That will be their effort of batting the Windies out of the game.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Roston Chase 55/2(17)
107.6
.
Flighted outside off, Stokes looks to defend but misses. That is it from the morning session. Stokes will head to the break on 99. Lunch on Day 2!
107.5
.
No hurry! Floated on off, Stokes blocks it.
107.4
2
Stokes moves to 99! It is on the pads, Stokes flicks it towards backward square leg and gets a couple.
107.3
.
Flighted outside off, Stokes leaves it.
107.2
.
Shorter around off, Stokes tucks it to the leg side against the spin.
107.1
.
Floated outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
Roston Chase is back on!
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 42/0(18)
106.6
.
Full and wide outside off, Sibley looks to play but misses.
106.5
.
Outside off and keeps swinging away. Dowrich dives almost to first slip and takes it.
106.4
1
On the pads, Stokes turns it to fine leg and takes a single. 3 away from a ton is the England Test vice captain.
106.3
.
Outside off, Stokes looks to punch it but does not get it off the middle. Missed opportunity as it was there for the taking.
106.2
.
Way outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
106.1
.
Good delivery! Slightly shorter around off, it moves away a bit, squaring up Stokes.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
3
1
Alzarri Joseph 63/1(22)
105.6
.
Back of a length delivery on off, Sibley hops and keeps it down.
105.5
.
On off, pushed to mid off.
105.4
1
Length ball on off, Stokes looks to defend but gets an inside edge which rolls to the leg side off his body. He takes a single.
105.3
.
On off, Stokes blocks it.
105.2
3
HUNDRED FOR SIBLEY! His second in Tests and first in England. He is ecstatic as he pumps the air and removes his helmet as his teammates applaud him. It has been a calm, patient and an old school Test match innings from him but one which has been very valuable. Excellent composure shown by him and it has taken him 312 deliveries to reach his milestone. Full ball on off, Sibley drives it through mid off and gets three to reach to his second Test ton. 5th slowest century for England in Tests since 1990. Sibley hugs Stokes and it has been a fine knock. Unfortunately it is in a closed stadium but all the English fans would have enjoyed every part of it sitting at home.
105.1
1
On the pads, Stokes tucks it towards backward square leg and gets a single to move to 95.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 41/0(17)
104.6
.
Outside off, Sibley is in no hurry to get to his century and leaves it alone.
104.5
.
Outside off, left alone by Sibley.
104.4
.
Good length ball around off, Sibley blocks it.
104.3
1
Another one banged in short. Stokes looks to pull but it comes off the upper half of his bat, hits his rub and then deflects to the leg side. They take a single.
104.2
.
Shorter and way outside off, Stokes throws his bat at it but connects to thin air.
104.1
.
Nasty! That took off from nowhere. Slightly shorter and on the body, it gets big on Stokes who looks to defend it by taking one hand off, the ball though hits his arm.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 58/1(21)
103.6
1
A single to end as this is pushed towards cover.
103.5
.
Outside off, left alone. Joseph has just been warned for running onto the danger area. He was threatening to do so a lot of times yesterday and now has been officially warned.
103.4
.
Fuller and on middle, Stokes strokes it to mid on.
103.3
.
Outside off, not played at.
103.2
.
Shorter and around off, Stokes guides it to point.
103.1
.
On middle, it is worked against the angle to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Kemar Roach 46/0(25)
102.6
.
Another one outside off, not played at.
102.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
102.4
.
On off, kept out nicely.
102.3
.
Good length and on middle, defended nicely.
102.2
2
A couple! Full and on middle, Sibley works it through mid-wicket and takes two. 98 he moves onto.
102.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
4
0
Alzarri Joseph 57/1(20)
101.6
.
On off defended by Stokes.
101.5
4
FOUR! Beautiful from Ben Stokes. Moves into the 90s in style. Half volley around off from Alzarri. Stokes gets on his front foot and drives it exquisitely through mid off for a boundary.
101.4
.
Defended off the front foot by Ben Stokes presenting the full face of the bat.
101.3
.
Now Ben defens it right off the meat of his bat.
101.2
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball pitching on off, Stokes looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge which does not carry to the man at gully and goes wide of him for a boundary. Frustration for West Indies.
101.1
.
Down the leg side, Stokes does not disturb that.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Kemar Roach 44/0(24)
100.6
.
Outside off, Sibley has no business with it.
100.5
.
No run.
100.5
.
On off, Sibley blocks it.
100.4
.
Away from the off pole, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
100.3
.
Outside off, DS leaves it alone.
100.2
.
Full on off, Sibley plays a correct front foot defense.
100.1
2
Full around off, Sibley flicks it to the right of fine leg and gets a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Jason Holder 46/0(25)
99.6
.
Outside off left alone by the English all-rounder.
99.5
.
On the pads, Ben looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
99.4
.
Good length ball on off, Stokes blocks it.
99.3
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
99.2
.
On the body, Stokes tucks it to the leg side. Looks to steal a single but quickly decides against it.
99.1
3
Holder bangs it in short, Sibey gets on his back foot and pulls it towards square leg. The fielder from fine leg cleans it p before the ropes. Three taken.
In over# 1
0
1
0
3
0
0
Kemar Roach 42/0(23)
98.6
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
98.5
1
On the pads, Sibley tucks it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
98.4
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
98.3
3
On the pads, Stokes flicks it towards fine leg and gets three as the fielder cleans it up.
98.2
.
Mix up but safe! Good length ball around off, Stokes shuffles and plays it towards mid on. Stokes is desperate for a single and comes halfway down but Sibley sends him back. Ben is quick to turn his bike and get back in and also the fielder is a bit late to get to the ball.
98.1
.
Full outside off and shaping away. Stokes looks to defend but misses.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
4
Jason Holder 43/0(24)
97.6
.
Down the leg side, Sibley leaves it alone.
97.5
1
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to the leg side and gets a single.
97.4
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
97.3
.
This time defends astutely.
97.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes looks to defend but the ball hits his bat behind his body.
97.1
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Good length delivery around off, it straightens up a bit. Stokes looks to turn it to the leg side but gets a leading edge which goes wide of gully and to the third man fence. 150-run stand comes up between the pair and Stokes with that edgy boundary moves to 80.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 38/0(22)
96.6
1
Full on off, Stokes plays it to mid on and takes a quick single and keeps the strike.
96.5
.
Full outside off, Stokes shows respect and leaves it alone.
96.4
.
Fuller on off, Stokes blocks it.
96.3
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes leaves his bat hanging and luckily does not edge it.
96.2
.
Stokes charges down the track and ends up yorking himself. Does well to jam it out.
96.1
.
Fuller on off, Stokes blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 38/0(23)
95.6
.
Outside off and Sibley leaves it.
95.5
.
On off, Sibley blocks it.
95.4
.
Corrects his line and bowls it on the fourth stump line. DS shoulders arms to it.
95.3
.
Holder misses his line and sprays one down the leg side.Sibley does not bother playing that.
95.2
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
95.1
.
On the pads, Sibley flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
Drinks Break!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1lb
Kemar Roach 37/0(21)
94.6
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
94.5
.
Full on off, it pitches and moves away. Stokes looks to defend but gets squared up.
94.4
.
Full around off, Stokes shuffles across and looks to flick but gets a leading edge which goes to point.
94.3
.
Full outside off, Stokes shoulders arms to it.
94.2
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
94.1
1lb
On the pads, Sibley looks to flick but misses. The ball goes down the leg side off his thigh pad and they take a leg bye.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Jason Holder 38/0(22)
93.6
.
Full on off, Ben blocks it to get through the over.
93.5
.
On off, defended by Stokes.
93.4
4
FOUR! On the pads, Stokes is well set so he has no problem as he flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
93.3
.
Length ball pitching on middle, it jags back in. Stokes looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
93.2
.
Good length ball outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
93.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
Second new ball taken by West Indies and first up it will be the skipper who will operate with it.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 40/0(16)
92.6
1
Fuller on middle, Stokes taps it towards mid on and takes a quick single to keep the strike.
92.5
2
Full toss around off, Stokes' bottom hand comes off the bat as he plays it wide of mid on and gets a couple as Roach cleans it up.
92.4
.
Full on off, Stokes pushes it to cover.
92.3
.
Down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses.
92.2
.
Another one outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
92.1
.
Outside off, left alone by Stoksey.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Jason Holder 34/0(21)
91.6
.
Fuller and outside off, it is driven to point.
91.5
.
Wide outside off, Sibley lets it be.
91.4
.
Shortish and around off, Sibley stands tall and pushes it towards cover.
91.3
.
Back of a length and on off, kept out.
91.2
1
Strays this one on the pads, it is worked down to fine leg for one.
91.1
.
Good length and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 37/0(15)
90.6
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
90.5
.
On the stumps, Sibley blocks it.
90.4
.
Outside off, Sibley looks to defend but misses.
90.3
1
Very full on the pads, Stokes flicks it and tumbles but gets a single.
90.2
.
Good ball. This one nips back in. Stokes looks to play it away from his body but the cherry dissects him in half on its way to the keeper.
90.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 49/1(19)
89.6
.
Fullish and on middle, Sibley pushes it towards mid on.
89.5
.
Good length and on off, kept out.
89.4
2
Width on offer this time and it is short and outside off, Sibley pushes it through covers for two.
89.3
.
Slightly shorter this time and around off, defended nicely.
89.2
.
Banana swing! A superb delivery but equally well played! This is angled into the middle pole, Joseph then gets it to move away beautifully. Sibley looks to play it with a straight bat, the another good thing he does is, he does not push hard at it and plays it with soft hands. It goes off the outside edge but well short of second slip. Good cricket all around.
89.1
.
Shorter in length and on off, kept out.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 36/0(14)
88.6
1
Fuller on off, Sibley strokes it behind point and keeps the strike.
88.5
.
Gabriel finding his rhythm here. Bowls it on a length outside off and makes the ball jag back in. It does not come as much as Sibley predicted it to and ends up missing his defense.
88.4
.
Outside off and angling away. Sibley tries to have a feel of the ball but misses.
88.3
.
Full on off, Sibley bends his back and blocks it.
88.2
.
Full on off, Sibley defends it.
88.1
.
Wide outside off, Sibley leaves it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 47/1(18)
87.6
.
Good length ball pitching around off and going away. Stokes looks to defend but misses.
87.5
.
On middle, played to mid on.
87.4
.
Good length delivery away from the off pole, Stokes gets tempted to drive and has a go but the ball swings away and he misses.
87.3
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
87.2
.
Fuller on off, once again Ben plays it with the swing to mid on.
87.1
.
On middle and off and coming in, Stokes pushes it with the swing towards mid on.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 35/0(13)
86.6
1
On middle and leg, Stokes flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and keeps the strike.
86.5
.
Down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses.
86.4
.
Fuller on off, Stokes blocks it.
86.3
.
Appeal but turned down. It is full and coming in. It is on the pads, Stokes looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pad. Half-hearted appeal from the West Indies player but turned down. Looked to be straying down leg and Hawk Eye confirms it.
86.2
.
Ohh! That is a better line and length from Gabriel. Bowls it full and just outside off, the ball shapes away. Stokes leans forward to drive but misses it. Not far away from the edge.
86.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 47/1(17)
85.6
.
Better length! Fuller and on off, Sibley defends it to get though the over.
85.5
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
85.4
.
Length ball on off, Sibley blocks it.
85.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
85.2
.
Joseph bowls it closer to the off stump now and Sibley blocks it with a dead bat.
85.1
.
Alzarri bowls it fuller outside off. The ball shapes away from the right-hander. Sibley watches it carry to the keeper.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1wd
1
Shannon Gabriel 34/0(12)
84.6
.
Goes back to bowling well outside off, not played at.
84.5
.
Finally makes the batter play by angling into the off pole, Stokes defends it.
84.4
.
4th delivery Stokes doesn't play at in this over since, it is bowled well outside off. Dowrich, like we saw yesterday, fails to collect the ball cleanly again. No runs taken though.
84.3
.
One more ball well outside off, left alone.
84.2
.
Another one outside off, not as wide as the last one but still wide enough to not make the batter play.
84.2
1wd
WIDE! That is very wide! It is the second slip fielder who caught the ball. The umpire had no hesitation to signal a wide.
84.1
1
A single to begin the over! Fuller and on middle, it is pushed towards mid on for one.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
2
0
Alzarri Joseph 47/1(16)
83.6
.
A dot to end but a good over for England. Outside off, not played at.
83.5
4
FOUR! Edgy but Stokes won't mind! This is angled away, on a fuller length from off. Stokes looks to push at it but does so inside the line. It goes off the outer half through backward point and races away to the fence. First one of the day.
83.4
.
On the stumps, Stokes is solid in defense.
83.3
.
Gets it to swing into the left-hander again but this one is down the leg side. Left alone.
83.2
2
Two! First runs of the day! Fuller and around middle, Stokes plays it with a straight bat towards wide mid on. Gabriel is a touch slow in getting to the ball, two taken.
83.1
.
On middle stump, Joseph starts nicely. Stokes gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
Joseph to start from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 32/0(11)
82.6
.
A dot to end! A much better start from Gabriel today. A tentative start from Sibley though. Gabriel bowls a full toss outside off. Sibley tried playing at it in a very unsure manner. He just hangs his bat out, in the end, he gets beaten.
82.5
.
BEATEN! A beauty. He makes this move away after landing it on off on a length. Sibley is half forward to defend but is beaten by the swing.
82.4
.
Finally bowls one on the stumps, this time there isn't any away movement, Sibley gets right behind the line and keeps it out.
82.3
.
Outside off again, it is left alone again.
82.2
.
Some movement again for Gabriel. He starts it from outside off though and gets it to shape away further. Left alone.
82.1
.
Starts off with a loosener, wide outside off, it is left alone.
We are all set for the action to begin! The Windies players make their way out to the middle. The second new ball is available but it has not been taken right now but it won't be far away before we see it in Gabriel's hand who will start the proceedings. He will bowl to Sibley. Here we go...
Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the 2nd Test between England and West Indies. It was a slow and steady Day 1 but it were the hosts who had the upper hand. Sibley has been patient and will look to continue to keep his calm and composure and do the same. Stokes too played a very disciplined innings and showed his maturity. The pair have added 126 runs and would look to build on it. West Indies, on the other hand, will not be disheartened as they haven't leaked a lot of runs and can begin the day with the new ball. The tourists would look to put on a better show with the second new ball and look to strike early and end this stand. What do we have in store on Day 2?
... Day 2, Session 1 ...
The day though began brilliantly for the visitors, they won the toss, elected to bowl under overcast conditions, got two early wickets, dismissed Root but after that, their bowlers have had no answers to the stubbornness of Stokes and Sibley. To add to that, their star from the first Test, Gabriel, did not seem to be at his best and was struggling with fitness. Despite all of that though, the Windies would know a couple of quick wickets on Day 2 and they are right back in this. However, another good partnership will see them fall well behind in the game. An important first session awaits. Do join us at 1100 local (1000 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!
England's day quite easily! They have set themselves a base to score a big first innings total courtesy a gritty knock from Sibley and a patient one from Ben Stokes. The unbeaten hundred run stand between the two has ensured it is the English who would head in Day 2 as the happier side. The opener is nearing his ton whereas, England's vice-captain will be eager to score one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Jason Holder 33/0(20)
81.6
.
Length ball outside off, Stokes looks to defend but the ball straightens and misses the outside edge. That will be Stumps on Day 1!
81.5
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
81.4
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
81.3
1
Fuller on middle, Sibley pushes it towards mid on and gets a single.
81.2
.
Outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
81.1
.
Full around off, Sibley defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Kemar Roach 37/0(20)
80.6
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone. Another wicket-less over from Roach and his barren spell continues.
80.5
.
Full on the stumps, Stokes blocks it.
80.4
.
Beauty! Full outside off, the ball looks to be coming in but goes the other way off the deck. Stokes looks to defend but misses.
80.3
1
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.
80.2
.
On middle, Sibley turns it to the leg side and looks for a single but Stokes says no.
80.1
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses. The ball keeps going away from Dowrich but he does well to dive and stop it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Jason Holder 32/0(19)
79.6
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
79.5
.
Full and targeting the stumps, Stokes gets on his front foot and blocks it.
79.4
.
On off, Stokes blocks it.
A late pull away from Stokes as Holder was about to deliver the ball.
79.3
.
Length ball on off, Stokes blocks it.
79.2
.
Full and angling in, the English all-rounder defends it.
79.1
1
Good length ball on off, Sibley defends it with soft hands to the off side and takes a quick single. Good running this from the pair of Stokes and Sibley.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 36/0(19)
78.6
.
Length ball outside off, Stokes shows discipline and leaves it alone.
78.5
1
On the pads, Dom flicks it to the leg side and gets to the other end.
78.4
.
Closer to off pole, Sibley blocks it.
78.3
.
Outside off, Sibley does it again. He leaves it alone.
78.2
.
Outside off, Sibley has done this all day and looks like he can do it all week. He leaves it alone.
78.1
.
Length ball on off, Sibley defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 31/0(18)
77.6
.
A harmless delivery to end the over! Outside off, not played at.
77.5
.
Goes back to leaving the ball does Stokes as it is bowled outside off again.
77.4
.
That is a gem! Too good by Holder. He angles it into the off pole from around the wicket which means Stokes has to play at it. Gets it to pitch and then straighten. Squares Stokes up, luckily for the English batter, it beats his outside edge.
77.3
.
Attacks the stumps this time, Stokes gets right behind it and keeps it out.
77.2
.
One more delivery outside off, left alone again.
77.1
.
Outside off, not played at.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1nb
0
Kemar Roach 35/0(18)
76.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley looks to defend but the ball goes between the bat and pad.
76.5
.
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to mid-wicket.
76.4
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
76.3
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
76.2
.
Fuller on off, Sibley defends it off his front foot.
76.2
1nb
NO BALL! Roach oversteps. He bowls it outside off and Sibley leaves it.
76.1
.
NOT OUT! Umpire's call! West Indies do not lose their review but it is not good enough to overturn the decision. Good length delivery pitching outside off and jagging back in. Sibley looks to flick but misses and gets hit high on his pad. The West Indies player put in a hug appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Roach is confident and Holder goes with his bowler's instinct. Relay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows that there is no bat involved. Time for the Ball Tracker and it shows the Pitching is red, the Impact is red but the wicket is hitting on umpire's call. Sibley survives.
Review time! Windies have taken one as their appeal for LBW has been turned down. Sibley is the man in question, looks a little high and it is just clipping the top of leg. Windies don't lose a review though.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Jason Holder 31/0(17)
75.6
.
On the fourth stump line, Ben leaves it alone to get through the over.
75.5
.
Another one away from the off stumps, Stokes shows his awareness of his off stump and leaves it alone.
75.4
.
The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
75.3
.
Fuller on off, Stokes defends it off the front foot.
75.2
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
75.1
2
On the pads, Stokes glances it off his hip and gets a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
5nb
0
0
Kemar Roach 34/0(17)
74.6
.
Outside off, the English opener lets it be.
74.5
.
Away from Sibley meaning he won't bother that.
74.4
.
Outside off, left alone by Dom.
74.3
.
Fullish ball way outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
74.3
5nb
FOUR! Low full toss on middle, Sibley works it away to the leg side and the ball races away to the fence. Sibley moves into his 80s with that.
74.2
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
74.1
.
Good length delivery outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(16)
73.6
.
Once again outside off, this one shapes away from Stokes past the stumps. Dowrich dives and makes a great save.
73.5
.
Back to bowling outside off, Stokes has no qualms leaving it.
73.4
.
Down the leg side, Stokes looks to flick but misses. Good take by Dowrich.
73.3
.
On the fourth stump line, Ben shoulders arms to it.
73.2
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
73.1
.
Good length ball on off, Stokes blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 29/0(16)
72.6
.
Fuller on off, Sibley drives it to point.
72.5
.
A lot of movement on this one. It is down the leg side and once the ball is past the stumps it shapes away, wrong footing Dowrich behind the stumps.
72.4
2
On the pads, Sibley flicks it towards backward square leg and gets a couple.
72.3
.
Full outside off, Sibley drives it but the fielder at cover dives to his right and saves runs for his side.
72.2
.
Outside off, left alone by DS.
72.1
.
Length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(15)
71.6
.
An over of left alone as the last ball is no different.
71.5
.
On the fourth stump line, Stokes lets it carry to the keeper.
71.4
.
Outside off, shouldered arms to it.
71.3
.
Repeat of the previous two deliveries. Holder wants Stokes to drive but Ben is happy to resist that temptation.
71.2
.
Another one away from the pole, Ben does not disturb that.
71.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
3
0
0
4
3
3
Alzarri Joseph 41/1(15)
70.6
3
One more three! End of an expensive over! Shorter and around off, Stokes pushes it through covers for three runs.
70.5
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
70.4
.
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
70.3
4
FOUR! Too easy! Runs flowing! On the pads, it is worked down towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
70.2
3
Another three! Fuller and outside off, Sibley strokes it through point and takes three.
70.1
3
Fuller and around off, Stokes looks to drive but it goes off the outer half through point for three. Fifty up for Big Ben. Came in when his team needed him to score and does so.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1wd
1nb
0
4
1wd
0
Shannon Gabriel 32/0(10)
69.6
.
On off, kept out.
69.5
1
Angled into the pads, it is worked towards fine leg for one.
69.4
.
Shorter and on off, this is pushed towards mid off.
69.4
1wd
WIDE! Gabriel isn't at 100 percent and that can be made out. He bowls another one way wide outside off. Wided.
69.4
1nb
NO BALL! Gabriel has overstepped! He bowls this one down the leg side.
69.3
.
Gets way with one there does Gabriel! Short and outside off, Stokes looks to pull but fails to beat wide short mid on.
69.2
4
FOUR! Easy-peasy! Full and on middle, Stokes just clips it with utmost ease through mid-wicket and it races away. Waiting for the bad balls is Big Ben and putting them away in style.
69.2
1wd
WIDE! Short and way too wide outside off, Stokes pulls out of the shot and lets it go through to the keeper. Wided.
69.1
.
Outside off, not played at.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 28/1(14)
68.6
1
Slightly shorter this time and on off, Stokes pushes it towards wide mid off and takes an easy run.
68.5
.
Hits the length again and lands it on off, Stokes keeps it out.
68.4
.
Back of a length and on off, Stokes stays back and defends it onto the ground.
68.3
.
Fuller and on off, it is driven to mid on.
68.2
.
Good length and on off, defended.
68.1
.
Good length and on middle, defended. The umpire once again has a look at the danger area, walks back with no warning.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1wd
0
1
Shannon Gabriel 24/0(9)
67.6
.
Yorker on off, Sibley jams it out and looks for a single but decides against it. Good call!
67.5
1
Very full on off and middle, Stokes turns it towards fine leg and gets a single.
67.4
.
Full on off, Stokes defends it.
67.3
.
Outside off and in the limits this time. Stokes leaves it alone.
67.3
1wd
WIDE! This one has gone straight to Holder at second slip. It is outside off and keeps going away. Holder takes it at second slip and also gets hurt in the process.
67.2
.
On middle, Stokes defends it to mid on.
67.1
1
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to the leg side and gets a single.
In over# 1
3
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 27/1(13)
66.6
3
Lapse in concentration. Full on off and middle, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket. Campbell there misjudges it and ends up misfielding it allowing the batters to take three as he cleans it up.
66.5
.
Length ball around off, Sibley defends it.
66.4
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses.
66.3
.
Away from the stumps, Sibley does not disturb the ball on its way to the keeper.
66.2
.
Good length ball on off, Dom blocks it.
66.1
.
Length ball around off, Sibley tucks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
3nb
0
Shannon Gabriel 21/0(8)
65.6
1
Good length ball on off, Sibley taps it towards mid on and calls for quick single. The batters take a quick run as Alzarri Joseph there is a bit on his heels.
65.5
.
Length ball on off, DS plays it to point.
65.4
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
65.3
.
EDGED AND DROPPED! Gabriel comes and almost made an impact! Holder who is usually a great fielder has dropped a regulation catch at slip. Full and outside off, it comes in a bit. First real error from Sibley as he looks to defend this. It takes the outside edge and goes quickly to second slip. Holder there may have got outdone by the pace at which the ball came and the ball goes in and out of his hand. How costly will this prove to be?
65.2
.
Very full on off, Sibley defends it.
65.2
3nb
NO BALL! Shannon oversteps his line. He bowls it full on middle, Sibbley flicks it through mid-wicket and gets a couple.
65.1
.
Starts nicely! Good length delivery outside off, Sibley expects it to come back in but it straightens and misses the edge of Dom's bat.
Shannon Gabriel is back on! He has struggled for fitness today let's see how he fares.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 24/1(12)
64.6
.
Full on off, Stokes pushes it to mid on.
64.5
1
Length ball outside off, Sibley plays it to the left of mid-wicket and calls for a quick single. Campbell there dives and ensures that there is only a single.
64.4
1
Joseph bangs it in short, Stokes pulls it but there is protection in the deep so just a run.
64.3
.
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to the on side but once again finds a man.
64.2
.
On off, Stokes defends it.
64.1
.
Attacking shot from Stokes. Shorter outside off, Stokes pulls but finds mid-wicket.
In over# 1
2
0
0
1
0
3
Roston Chase 53/2(16)
63.6
2
Short outside off, Sibley punches it wide of cover-point and gets a couple.
63.5
.
On off, Sibley whips it but finds mid-wicket.
63.4
.
Flighted on off, Sibley looks to defend but does so off the inner half of his bat.
63.3
1
Tossed up on off, Stokes milks it to long on and rotates the strike.
63.2
.
Floated on off, Stokes pushes it to mid-wicket.
63.1
3
Flat and short outside off, Sibley cuts it through point and gets three.
Drinks Break!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
3
0
Alzarri Joseph 22/1(11)
62.6
.
On middle, Stokes defends it towards mid-wicket.
62.5
.
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to the on side but finds the fielder.
62.4
.
Fuller on off, Stokes plays it to mid on.
62.3
.
Full on off, Stokes defends it.
62.2
3
Full again on off, Sibley looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes through point. The fielder in the deep does well to stop it. The batsmen get three.
62.1
.
Wild start from Joseph. He bowls it full and very wide outside off. Dowrich does well diving to his right and stopping the ball.
Alzarri Joseph replaces his skipper into the attack.
In over# 1
4
0
0
3lb
0
0
Roston Chase 47/2(15)
61.6
4
FOUR! Brilliant from Stokes. That's how you hit a reverse sweep, Sibley. Darted full on middle and leg, Stokes gets in position and shows how quick his hands are as he hits it towards backward point for a boundary.
61.5
.
Floated on off, Stokes nudges it to cover.
61.4
.
Floated on off, Stokes defends it.
61.3
3lb
Tossed up on middle and leg, Sibley looks to reverse sweep but misses it. The ball kisses his pads and Dowrich misses it too allowing them to steal three leg byes.
61.2
.
On middle, Sibley turns it to mid-wicket.
61.1
.
Floated on middle, Sibley tucks it to the leg side.
Holder is off the field now. Skipper needing some rest after a lengthy spell.
In over# 1
1lb
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(14)
60.6
1lb
On the pads, Sibley looks to flick but the ball goes on the leg side off his thigh pad and they take a leg bye.
60.5
.
Once again Sibley shows he is in no rush and defends it.
60.4
.
On off, Sibley blocks it.
60.3
.
Test match line and length this. Fuller outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
60.2
.
Good length ball on off, Sibley looks to defend but it jags back in much more than he anticipated and gets an inside edge onto his thigh pads.
60.1
.
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Roston Chase 43/2(14)
59.6
.
Quicker and on middle, defended back to the bowler.
59.5
.
Slower through the air but outside off, left alone.
59.4
1
Works this with the turn towards deep square leg for one.
59.3
.
On middle,kept out.
59.2
.
Looks to drag this delivery outside leg by playing the reverse sweep but misses.
59.1
.
On middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for no runs.
In over# 1
0
0
0
2lb
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(13)
58.6
.
Ohhh! This one tails back in from outside off, Stokes looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
58.5
.
A big booming inswinger from outside off, Stokes is solid in defense.
58.4
.
Good length and on off, defended.
58.3
2lb
On the pads, Stokes looks to flick but misses. It hits the pads and rolls towards fine leg. A couple of leg byes taken.
58.2
.
Outside off, not played at.
58.1
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
In over# 1
1
4
0
0
2
2
Roston Chase 42/2(13)
57.6
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
57.5
4
FOUR! Swept hard! On middle, Stokes brings out the sweep and nails it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
57.4
.
Fires it on off, it is kept out.
57.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
57.2
2
Fuller and on middle, it is pushed towards mid on for two.
57.1
2
Sweeps it brilliantly through square leg for a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(12)
56.6
.
Slides it onto the pads, Sibley looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head. An ambitious appeal that.
56.5
.
Another one outside off, left alone.
56.4
.
Outside off, not played at.
56.3
.
BEATEN! Lovely from Holder! He starts this one outside off and then gets it to shape away, The batter looks to defend but misses.
56.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
56.1
.
Outside off, it stays low. Sibley looks to push at it but it sneaks under the bat.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
0
Roston Chase 33/2(12)
55.6
1
On the leg side, Sibley flicks it to the leg side and gets a single.
55.5
.
Tossed up on off, Sibley blocks it.
55.4
1
On the pads, this time Ben manages to flick it nicely and gets a single.
55.3
.
Flatter and on off, this one sits up on the pitch. Stokes looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto his pad. The ball lobs but falls in front of first slip.
55.2
1
Tossed up on off, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single. Easy one this time as there is no mix-up.
55.1
.
Flighted on off, Sibley defends it.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 29/0(11)
54.6
2
Full on off and middle, Stokes flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a couple.
54.5
.
Outside off, left alone by the English all-rounder.
54.4
.
Length ball around off, this one comes back in. Stokes looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on the thigh pad.
54.3
.
Well bowled! Good length delivery outside off, the ball pitches and straightens. Stokes looks to defend but misses it. Lucky as a similar delivery got better of Stokes at Southampton.
54.2
.
Outside off and this time Stokes leaves it.
54.1
.
Good length delivery outside off, Stokes looks to defend but the away shape makes him miss it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Roston Chase 30/2(11)
53.6
.
Tossed up on off, Dom blocks it.
53.5
.
Floated around off, Sibley defends it.
53.4
.
Slightly shorter on off, Sibley pushes it to mid off.
53.3
.
Bit of confusion and a better throw would have made it interesting. On the pads, Sibley flicks it and the ball deflects towards mid-wicket off the short leg fielder. Sibley comes halfway for a run but Stokes sends him back. The throw from the fielder is a poor one and Sibley is in with his dive as Dowrich cannot gather the throw.
53.2
1
On the pads, Stokes turns it towards backward square leg and gets to the other end.
53.1
.
Flighted on off, Stokes pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Kemar Roach 27/0(15)
52.6
.
Ohh! Good length ball outside off, Sibley looks to have a feel of it but gets beaten.
52.5
.
Away from the off stump and Sibley leaves it alone.
52.4
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it with confidence.
52.3
.
Length delivery around off, it shapes away. Sibley looks to defend but gets beaten.
52.2
.
Good length delivery this time outside off, Sibley looks to cut but does not time it well.
52.1
4
FOUR! Good shot from Sibley! Length delivery on middle and leg, Sibley says thank yu very much and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
In over# 1
1
0
3
0
0
0
Roston Chase 29/2(10)
51.6
1
Worked off the pads through the leg side for one.
51.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
51.4
3
This is hit through mid on for three.
51.3
.
On middle, kept out.
51.2
.
Fired on the pads, Stokes looks to sweep but mises to get hit on the pads.
51.1
.
On off, blocked.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 23/0(14)
50.6
2
On the pads, Sibley works it through square leg for two.
50.5
.
Shorter and around off, this is pushed towards cover.
50.4
.
Another one outside off, not played at.
50.3
.
Outside off, kept out.
50.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
50.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 25/2(9)
49.6
.
Floated around off, Stokes looks t defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
49.5
1
On the pads, Sibley turns it to the on side and gets to the other end.
49.4
.
Flighted on off, DS blocks it.
49.3
.
On the pads, Dom flicks it to the on side.
49.2
.
Floated on off, Sibley defends it.
49.1
.
Flighted on off, Sibley defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1nb
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 21/0(13)
48.6
.
Length delivery on off, Stokes punches it to cover.
48.5
.
On the fourth stump line, Ben has nothing to do with it.
48.4
.
Away from the stumps and Stokes is happy to leave it.
48.4
1nb
NO BALL! Roach oversteps as he delivers this ball. It is outside off and Ben has no business with it.
48.3
.
The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it.
48.2
.
Good length ball on off, Ben defends it.
48.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 24/2(8)
47.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
47.5
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
47.4
.
Flighted on off, Dom looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
47.3
.
Down the leg side, Sibley leaves it.
47.2
.
On the pads, Dom flicks it to the leg side.
47.1
.
Floated on off, Sibley blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 20/0(12)
46.6
.
Outside off, Ben leaves it alone to get through the over.
46.5
.
Full on off, Stokes pushes it to mid off.
46.4
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
46.3
.
On off, Stokes pushes it to mid off.
46.2
.
Length ball on off, Ben blocks it.
46.1
.
Good length delivery on off, Stokes blocks it off his back foot.
A good session of Test cricket. England were straightaway on the back foot as they lost Crawley in the first ball of the session but Root and Sibley solidified the innings with a -run stand before the skipper departed. Sibley though has been going along nicely and has had no problem in leaving and defending deliveries. Stokes too has been cautious in his approach and the pair have added 31 so far. West Indies will be happy with their effort as they managed to pick two wickets and have kept the run check at bay. A shared session is what one can say and this Test match has been nicely poised on the first day so far. It started to go dark towards the end of the session but let's hope we get full final session without any interruption. Who will finish Day 1 on the front foot? Join us at 1645 local (1545 GMT) for the final session to find out.
In over# 1
0
3
0
0
6
0
Roston Chase 24/2(7)
45.6
.
Floated ball on middle, Sibley keeps it out and that will be TEA ON DAY 1!
45.5
3
Fires this one on the pads, Stokes uses the pace and works it fine on the leg side. Three taken.
45.4
.
Leading edge! A soft one. On middle, Stokes looks to flick it against the turn. It goes off the leading edge but short of any fielder on the off side.
45.3
.
In the air... safe! This lands on off and then grips in the surface. Stokes is a touch early in the shot. He looks to force it on the off side but it goes off the inner half, uppishly but well short of mid on.
45.2
6
SIX! Enough of blocking, says Stokes. He steps down the track, doesn't quite get to the pitch of the ball but still goes ahead with the shot. Hits it over the bowler's head for a biggie.
45.1
.
Fires it on the pads, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Kraigg Brathwaite 1/0(1)
44.6
.
A dot to end as this is worked towards mid-wicket.
44.5
1
Width on offer again, this is slapped through covers for one.
44.4
.
Fires it full on off, Stokes pushes it to mid off.
44.3
.
Way too wide outside off, left alone again.
44.2
.
On off, kept out.
44.1
.
Fires it outside off, left alone.
Kraigg Brathwaite is on! The lights have gone dark here and the light meter was on before this over. The umpires have hence decided that the pace bowlers cannot operate under these circumstances.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 15/2(6)
43.6
2
Little short and on middle, Sibley works it through mid-wicket for two.
43.5
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
43.4
.
On off, defended nicely.
43.3
.
Was that a catch now? Chase does feel so. It is the straighter one outside off. Sibley defends for the turn. It goes on the with the arm, hits something on its way. Dowrich fails to collect it as he starts appealing. He felt it was off the pad. Not sure as of now.
43.2
.
Was that a chance? Not sure. This is on middle, Sibley works it towards short leg firmly. It hits him, not sure if on the bounce or directly but then lobs away from the fielder.
43.1
.
Flatter and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 20/0(11)
42.6
.
An over full of leaves as Roach has bowled all the deliveries outside off.
42.5
.
5 leaves in a row as it is bowled outside off again.
42.4
.
Another leave as this is once again outside off.
42.3
.
Third delivery in a row which is outside off, need not plat at it.
42.2
.
Bowls another one outside off, not played at.
42.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Alzarri Joseph 19/1(10)
41.6
.
Well left in the end! This starts around off and then shapes away late. Sibley watches it carefully and lets it be.
41.5
.
Extremely full! This one shapes away. Sibley looks to jam it out but it goes off the outer half towards gully.
41.4
.
One more delivery outside off, Sibley lets it be.
41.3
.
On off, defended nicely.
41.2
2
A little too straight, this is worked through square leg for two. 100-up for England.
41.1
.
Length and outside off, Sibley makes a leave.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
2b
Kemar Roach 20/0(10)
40.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
40.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
40.4
.
Firm drive but for no runs!! Stokes takes a few steps down the track and coverts it into a full ball. He drives it crisply to mid off.
40.3
.
Works it with the angle towards mid-wicket.
40.2
.
On off, defended nicely.
40.1
2b
Slips one down the leg side, the keeper fails to collect it cleanly with a dive and two runs taken. Byes signaled.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 17/1(9)
39.6
.
Outside off, left alone.
39.5
.
Bowls this one from close to the wicket, it is on middle, Sibley strokes it to mid on.
39.4
.
A little too wide again outside off, looking to suck Sibley into a loose shot but the batter lets it be.
39.3
.
Back of a length and on off, Sibley stands tall and keeps it out.
39.2
.
Fuller and on middle, it is pushed to mid on.
39.1
.
A little too wide outside off to make the batter play.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
3
Jason Holder 27/0(10)
38.6
.
Oh! Good length delivery around off, Stokes expects it to come back in but it shapes away off the surface. He looks to defend but gets beaten.
38.5
.
Good length ball on off, Ben blocks.
38.4
.
Comes around the wicket and bowls full on off to the left-hander. Stokes defends it.
38.3
1
Good length ball on off and middle, it nips in. Sibley looks to defend but it goes towards mid-wicket off the inner half of his bat for a single.
38.2
1
On the hips, Stokes tucks it to the leg side for a single.
38.1
3
Pleasant drive. Full and wide outside off, Sibley leans on his front foot and drives it through covers. The ball does not have the legs to reach the fence and the fielder cleans it up allowing the batters to take three.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 17/1(8)
37.6
1
On the hips, Sibley flicks it towards square leg and gets a single.
37.5
.
Outside off, Dom shoulders arms to it.
37.4
.
Full on middle and leg, Sibley flicks it but finds mid-wicket.
37.3
.
Very full on off, Dom bends his back and dabs it down the ground.
37.2
.
Full and on the stumps, Sibley blocks it.
37.1
.
Good length ball away from the stumps, Sibley leaves it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 22/0(9)
36.6
.
Comes around the wicket and bowls it away from the stumps, Stokes does not disturb that.
36.5
.
Outside off, left alone by the vice captain.
36.4
.
Full on off, Stokes blocks it. Ohhs and ahhs from the West Indies players.
36.3
.
Very full on off, Ben defends it.
36.2
.
Outside off, BS leaves it.
36.1
.
Full on off, Stokes defends it.
In over# 1
0
0
1
2
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 16/1(7)
35.6
.
Length ball on off, Sibley blocks it back to Alzarri.
35.5
.
On off, defended by Sibley.
35.4
1
Good length ball on off, Stokes looks to defend but it goes off the inner half of his bat behind square on the leg side for a single.
35.3
2
On the pads, Stokes flicks it to the on side and gets a couple.
35.2
.
Length ball on off, Stokes defends it.
35.1
.
Full outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 22/0(8)
34.6
2
Edged but safe! Good length ball around off and swinging away. Sibley looks to defend it with soft hands but gets a thick outside edge which goes away from gully and they take a couple.
34.5
.
Length ball swinging away, Sibley defends it towards point.
34.4
.
Good length ball outside off, Dom blocks it
34.3
.
Full on off, Dom defends it with a straight bat.
34.2
.
Yorker on off, Sibley manages to jam it out.
34.1
.
Down the leg side, Sibley looks to flick but misses. This is the area Dom has gone out to previously.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 13/1(6)
33.6
.
Full toss but Joseph gets away with it. It is on off, Stokes drives it but finds mid off.
33.5
.
Back of a length on off, Stokes defends it towards point.
33.4
.
Beauty! Good length ball pitching outside off, it nips back in sharply. Stokes looks to play it with a straight bat but the ball jags in and goes right between the bat and pad to the keeper.
33.3
.
Full and straight on off, Stokes defends it with a straight bat.
33.2
.
Another one away from Stokes he lets it carry to Dowrich behind the stumps.
33.1
.
Outside off, Stokes leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 20/0(7)
32.6
.
Another one left alone with ease by Dom.
32.5
.
Outside off, left alone by DS.
32.4
.
On the fourth stump line, Sibley lets it carry to the keeper.
32.3
.
Full outside off, Sibley looks to defend but does so off the outer half of his bat.
32.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Sibley blocks it with a straight bat.
32.1
.
Length delivery around off, Sibley pushes it to mid on.
In over# 1
2
0
0
2
0W
0
Alzarri Joseph 13/1(5)
31.6
2
Another couple to end an action-packed over. Fuller and on middle, it is worked through mid-wicket for two.
31.5
.
Wider outside off, left alone.
31.4
.
Left on a length! Just a back of a length delivery outside off, it is left alone.
31.3
2
Full and on middle, Stokes is off the mark as he works it through mid-wicket for two.
The deputy replaces the skipper Root in the middle as Ben Stokes walks out at number 5.
31.2
W
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! There is the wicket Windies so desperately needed. Root is out of here. He never actually looked settled, he always looked rusty and now finally falls. The partnership which was building nicely has been broken. It is the sucker ball which does the trick. Full and outside off, Root goes to drive but does not get his front foot towards the pitch of the delivery, he ends up edging it to Holder at second slip. Joseph gets the big fish and the Windies are elated.
31.1
.
Outside off, Root drives square on the off side towards point.
Drinks break! After losing Zak Crawley on the first ball of the second session, Sibley and Root have done well. They are going strongly at the moment and will look to carry on at least till the end of this session so as to give their side the edge on Day 1. West Indies need to find a way to get rid of this partnership.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
3
Jason Holder 20/0(6)
30.6
.
Fuller on off, Dom blocks it.
30.5
.
Away from the stumps and Dom shoulders arms to it.
30.4
.
Now offers a calm leave to the delivery outside off.
30.3
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Full outside off and shaping away, Sibley looks to push it straight towards mid off away from his body but the ball takes the outside edge and goes wide of the man at gully and into the fence. 50-run stand also comes up between these two batters.
30.2
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it.
30.1
3
On the pads, Root flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder gives it a chase and pulls it before the ropes. There is a slight hesitation from Sibley and Root for the third but the throw is a wide one so no danger and they get the third with ease.
In over# 1
2
0
0
0
2
0
Shannon Gabriel 17/0(7)
29.6
2
A double to end as this is driven through mid off.
29.5
.
On off, kept out.
29.4
.
Down the leg side, Sibley fails to put bat on ball.
29.3
.
That ball has struck the batsman on the thigh-pad.
29.2
2
Outside off, Sibley guides it through point for two.
29.1
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This lands on middle and then comes back in sharply. Hits Sibley on his thigh pad as he looks to flick.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 13/0(5)
28.6
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Outside off, left alone.
28.5
2
On middle, Root works it off a thick inside edge through square leg for two.
28.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
28.3
.
One more delivery outside off, left alone.
28.2
.
Solid! On off, Root prods forward and keeps it out.
28.1
.
Outside off, Root is not interested in playing the delivery.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 13/0(6)
27.6
.
A very full ball on off, jammed out.
27.5
4
FOUR! Up and over! Shorter in length and width on offer. Sibley throws his bat at it. It flies off the outside edge over the gully fielder and into the third man fence.
27.4
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One more ball outside off, left alone.
27.3
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Outside off, not played at.
27.2
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Pulls his length back slightly, defended nicely.
27.1
.
Fullish and on off, it is driven to mid off.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Jason Holder 11/0(4)
26.6
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On off, Root blocks it.
26.5
.
Back of a length delivery, Joe defends it.
26.4
.
Length ball outside off, Root shoulders arms to it.
26.3
1
Full on off and swinging away. Sibley looks to push it towards mid off but gets a thick outside edge which goes along the ground to the right of gully. The fielder fails to stop it and the batter takes a run.
26.2
.
Away swinger outside off, Sibley is not interested in that.
26.1
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 9/0(5)
25.6
.
Another stifled appeal! Short and down the leg side, Root looks to pull but misses.
25.5
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Down the leg side, Root lets it be.
25.4
1
On the pads, it is worked through square leg for one.
25.3
.
On off, Sibley strides forward and keeps it out.
25.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
25.1
.
On off, defended.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 20/0(9)
24.6
.
Good comeback! Roach lands it outside off and gets it to nip back in. Root is hit near the crouch as he fails to put bat on ball.
24.5
4
FOUR! Bread and butter stuff for Root! It is on his pads, he just puts bat to ball and it races to the mid-wicket fence.
24.4
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Another one outside off, root pushes it to point.
24.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
24.2
.
Another one which attacks the off pole, kept out.
24.1
.
Back of a length and on off, defended.
In over# 1
0
2b
0
1
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 8/0(4)
23.6
.
Once again Dowrich fails to take it cleanly as it is moving after passing the batter. It is outside off, Sibely lets it be.
23.5
2b
Outside off, comes in a bit but not enough to make the batter play. The keeper has difficulty in collecting it cleanly and two runs are taken.
23.4
.
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
23.3
1
Close! Fuller and outside off, Root goes after it away from his body. It goes off the inside edge, past the off pole and down to fine leg for one.
23.2
.
Another delivery outside off, left alone.
23.1
.
Starts off well! On a length and around off, blocked.
Gabriel is back on!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
2
0
Kemar Roach 16/0(8)
22.6
.
Solid defense to end the over. Length ball on off, Sibley blocks it towards mid off and sees off the over.
22.5
.
On the fourth stump line, Sibley knows his off pole and leaves it.
22.4
.
Length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
22.3
.
Good length ball on off, Dom defends it to on the leg side.
22.2
2
This time it is full and on middle and off, Sibley is quite happy to get it there as he flicks this through mid-wicket for a couple.
22.1
.
Good line and length this from Roach! Fuller delivery outside off, it shapes away just a tad. Sibley looks to defend but misses.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
2
Roston Chase 13/2(5)
21.6
.
A dot to end as Root goes right back and works it to mid-wicket.
21.5
.
On the pads again, it is worked on the leg side.
21.4
1
Worked with the turn by Sibley this time for one.
21.3
1
Shorter and around middle, it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
21.2
.
On off, blocked.
21.1
2
Nicely played! Out comes the sweep shot, it is through square leg for two. 50 comes up for England.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Kemar Roach 14/0(7)
20.6
1
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
20.5
.
Outside off, not played at.
20.4
.
Back of a length and on off, kept out.
20.3
1
Shorter and around off, it is pushed through covers for one.
20.2
.
Outside off, left alone.
20.1
.
On off, solidly blocked.
In over# 1
1
0
0
3
0
0
Roston Chase 9/2(4)
19.6
1
A single now as Sibley keeps strike by getting to the other end. He worked this one towards mid-wicket.
19.5
.
Down the leg side, left alone.
19.4
.
On the pads, it is worked to short leg.
19.3
3
Shorter again, easy for Root. He loves playing on the back foot, does so again and cuts it through point for three.
19.2
.
Shorter and around off, Root goes back and guides it to point.
19.1
.
BEATEN! Fails to read the length there! This is quite full. Root goes back to it and tries to defend but the ball goes straight on and beats the outside edge.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
4
0
Kemar Roach 12/0(6)
18.6
1
Worked with the angle towards mid-wicket for one.
18.5
.
On off, defended.
18.4
.
Does the right thing this time by letting the ball outside off go to the keeper.
18.3
.
BEATEN! Loose from Root again. Gets away with it though. Shorter and outside off, Root goes after it away from the body but fails to put bat on ball.
18.2
4
EDGY FOUR! Lucky for Root! He flashes at this one way outside off, it flies off the outside edge past the diving fielder at gully and into the third man fence.
18.1
.
On a length and around off, kept out.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
1
0
Roston Chase 5/2(3)
17.6
.
Flighted off spinner on middle and leg, Sibley turns it to the leg side. Luckily it falls short of leg slip.
17.5
2
Short and wide outside off, Sibley late cuts it towards third man and gets a couple.
17.4
.
Floated on off, Sibley tucks it towards mid-wicket.
17.3
.
Spin and a good amount of it on this one. It is pitched on leg and spins in, Sibley looks to flick but misses. Dowrich gets excited but fails to gather the ball.
17.2
1
Shorter and on the pads, Root bends his back knee and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a single.
17.1
.
Floated on off, Root blocks it.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
2
0
Kemar Roach 7/0(5)
16.6
.
On off, defended nicely.
16.5
.
Gets it right this time, bowls it just outside off, not played at.
16.4
2
Once again a little too straight, this is worked through square leg for two again.
16.3
.
Outside off, left alone.
16.2
2
A little too full and a little too straight, Sibley works it through square leg for two.
16.1
.
BEATEN! Beauty from Roach! Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the off pole. Gets it to straighter after pitching. Beats the outside edge of Sibley's bat.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Roston Chase 2/2(2)
15.6
.
Quicker and on middle, Root goes back and keeps it out.
15.5
1
Confusion but safe! It is worked with the turn towards square leg. Root sets off, Sibley is a touch late to take off. The fielder there is off balance and hence the throw at the non-striker's end is not a good one.
15.4
.
Floats it up on middle, Sibley is solid in defense.
15.3
.
On off, kept out.
15.2
.
An appeal but a muted one! This lands on off and turns back in. Sibley looks to defend but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal but it is turned down. Too high and doing a little too much.
15.1
.
On off, blocked.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Kemar Roach 3/0(4)
14.6
.
One more delivery outside off, Root keeps it out. Another good over for Roach.
14.5
.
Outside off, left alone.
A huge shout but not given! Windies review, the impact looks outside off. Replay rolls in and Ultra Edge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracker then comes on and it shows that the impact was outside off. West Indies lose a review and the English skipper survives.
Review time!
14.4
.
NOT OUT! The impact indeed is outside off! A review probably in desperation. It lands outside off and comes back in a little. Root decides late to defend it, probably looking at the movement. He is struck on the pad. An appeal but the umpire turns it down. Holder signals the 'T'. Replays show that the on-field call is the right one.
14.3
1
EDGED BUT DOES NOT CARRY! Fuller and outside off, Sibley looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge, it lands just short of the fielder at second slip who fails to stop it. He does get a had to it so it does not get to the third man fence. Two taken.
14.2
.
Another delivery outside off, left alone.
14.1
.
Outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0W
1
Roston Chase 1/2(1)
13.6
.
A dot to end a double wicket over! on middle, Root works it to mid-wicket.
13.5
.
On the pads, Root pads it away.
13.4
.
Big turn! But down the leg side. It lands on middle and spins into the batter. Root leaves it.
England skipper, Joe Root walks out to face the hat-trick ball from Chase.
13.3
W
OUT! TAKEN! A wicket before the Lunch break and a wicket after it! Nothing better could the Windies have asked for. Roston Chase gets his second and it is Zak who played really well in the last game bags a golden duck. A soft dismissal to be honest. It lands on middle, Crawley looks to work it on the leg side but does so uppishly towards leg slip who takes a sharp catch. England find themself in a spot of bother here. Chase is on a hat-trick.
We are back for the second session on Day 1. Crawley joins Sibley out in the middle. Chase to finish off the over. The natural lights are getting better, that's a good news we wanted to hear. Here we go...
... Day 1, Session 2 ...
A good little session of Test cricket! The English started off well, their batters were solid to begin with and managed to get their partnership off to a start but a master move by Holder to bring on Chase saw them get a wicket they would have desperately wanted. The Windies would want to continue taking wickets after the break whereas England would hope they could build partnerships. Let's hope we have a long good session of Test cricket.
13.2
W
OUT! Three reds and Burns has to go! Chase has done exactly what he was brought on to do. Right on the stroke of Lunch. England lose Burns and a review as well. Flighted delivery pitching on middle, Burns looks to defend but the ball does not spin and straightens on after pitching. Burns misses it and gets hit on the front pad. The West Indies players put in a huge appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Burns has a brief chat with Sibley and then decides to take it upstairs. Replay rolls in and first it is confirmed no bat is involved. Time for Ball Tracker and it shows all reds. Burns has to walk back and he takes away a review as well. The players all follow him as it is Lunch on Day 1!
A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Burns reviews. Looks out though.
13.1
1
Chase starts with a floated delivery on middle, Sibley flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.
Roston Chase to roll his arm before Lunch. Could be the final over of the session. Can he give his side the breakthrough before the break?
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
3
Alzarri Joseph 9/0(4)
12.6
1
Length ball outside off, Sibley punches it towards cover-point and keeps the strike with a single.
12.5
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
12.4
.
On off, Sibley blocks it with a dead bat.
12.3
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
12.2
.
Good length ball on off, Sibley defends it towards mid on.
12.1
3
Good shot! Full outside off, Burns leans on his drive and hits it through covers. The ball does not have the legs to reach the fence as the fielder cleans it up. The batters take three.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
3
4
Jason Holder 10/0(3)
11.6
.
Outside off, Dom leaves it alone.
11.5
.
On middle, Sibley flicks it to mid-wicket.
11.4
.
Once again Holder hits the deck hard on off, Sibley defends it.
11.3
.
Good length ball on off, Sibley defends it off the back foot.
11.2
3
Back of a length delivery outside off, Burns hangs back and cuts it through point and gets three as the fielder mops is up before the ropes.
11.1
4
First boundary off the bat for England! Holder misses his line and sprays one down the leg side, Burns flicks it fine down the leg side. Away from the man at fine leg and gets a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 5/0(3)
10.6
.
On off, Dom defends it to see off the over. Maiden over from Alzarri.
10.5
.
Another one on a length around off, Sibley defends it.
10.4
.
Length ball around off, this one shapes away. DS shoulders arms to it.
10.3
.
Good length delivery on off, it jags back in. Sibley looks to defend but misses and gets hit high on his thigh pad.
10.2
.
On off, Sibley blocks it.
10.1
.
Full on middle and off, Sibley defends it towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Jason Holder 3/0(2)
9.6
.
Good ball! Length delivery outside off, it pitches and straightens. Burns looks to defend but misses. Lucky not to edge it.
9.5
1
Length ball around off, Sibley looks to defend but the ball shapes away and goes off the edge towards point and they take a run.
9.4
.
Good length ball on off, Sibley defends it off the back foot.
9.3
.
Another one away from the stumps, Sibley is in no rush to play at that.
9.2
.
On off, Sibley defends it off the back foot.
9.1
.
Outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 5/0(2)
8.6
.
Good length ball on off, Burns blocks it off his back foot to get through the over.
8.5
2
Once again Alzarri bowls full and on the off pole, Burns gently pushes it wide of mid off and gets a couple as Campbell cleans it up.
8.4
.
Fuller on off, Burns defends it with a straight bat.
8.3
1
On the pads, Sibley flicks it to the on side for a single.
8.2
.
Ohh! Full and angling in a bit, Sibley is late to defend but quick enough to get his bat down in time. The ball hits the lower half of his bat and goes towards second slip.
8.1
.
Fuller outside off, Sibley leaves it .
In over# 1
0
0
0
2
0
0
Jason Holder 2/0(1)
7.6
.
Away from the off pole, RB leaves it.
7.5
.
Holder bowls it outside off asking Rory to drive but he is calm enough to leave it.
7.4
.
Outside off, Burns leaves it alone.
7.3
2
Another one on the pads, Burns glances it towards fine leg and gets a couple.
7.2
.
On the pads, Burns tucks it to the leg side.
7.1
.
Good length delivery on off, Burns defends it with a straight bat.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 2/0(1)
6.6
1
Slightly fuller on middle and off, Burns turns it to the on side and gets a single.
6.5
.
Alzarri bowls it on middle and off, Burns defends it towards point.
6.4
1
Good running! Back of a length delivery around off, Sibley taps it towards cover and takes off for a quick single. Burns responds as well allowing them to get it with ease.
6.3
.
Another one outside off, Sibley is not keen in playing that.
6.2
.
Joseph pulls his length back and delivers this outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
6.1
.
Joseph starts with a fuller delivery on off, Sibley defends it off the front foot.
Alzarri Joseph is introduced into the attack as he replaces Kemar Roach.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Shannon Gabriel 7/0(3)
5.6
.
The batsman tries flicking a ball that is down the leg side.
5.5
.
Good length ball on the pads, Burns looks to flick but misses.
5.4
.
Good length delivery outside off, Burns makes another leave to this one.
5.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Burns lets it go to the keeper.
5.2
.
Back of a length ball outside off, Rory has no problems in leaving it alone.
5.1
.
Good length ball outside off, Burns shoulders arms to it.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 2/0(3)
4.6
.
On a length on middle, Sibley works it to mid-wicket.
4.6
1wd
WIDE! Wayward from Roach! Good length ball outside off, Sibley does not bother to play at that one. Wide signaled.
4.5
.
Outside off, Sibley makes a leave to this one.
4.4
.
Roach dishes a full delivery on middle, Dom pushes it towards mid on.
4.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Sibley lets the ball go to the keeper.
4.2
.
Length ball outside off, Sibley leaves it alone.
4.1
.
An appeal for LBW turned down! Good length ball on off, angling in sharply. Sibley looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads. Roach puts in a huge appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. West Indies do not take the review and it is a good decision as the Ball Tracker shows that it missing the stumps.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Shannon Gabriel 7/0(2)
3.6
.
Back of a length ball on middle, Burns flicks it to short leg.
3.5
.
Good length ball outside off, Burns shoulders arms to it.
3.4
.
Good length ball on middle, Burns flicks it to mid-wicket. Rory has faced 11 deliveries but is yet to get off the mark.
3.3
.
Gabriel dishes a full ball outside off, Rory lets the ball through to the keeper.
3.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Dom flicks it to deep square leg for a single.
3.1
.
Another one down the leg side! Gabriel bowls this one straying down the leg side, Sibley leaves it alone.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Kemar Roach 1/0(2)
2.6
.
Roach dishes a full delivery outside off, swinging away, Burns watches the ball go by as he leaves it alone.
2.5
.
Length ball outside off, Burns shoulders arms to it.
2.4
.
Fullish ball on middle, Burns pushes it back to the bowler.
2.3
1
Full delivery outside off, Sibley drives it to cover for a single.
2.2
.
Length ball on middle, Sibley stands tall and defends it out off the back foot.
2.1
.
Full delivery outside off, Sibley makes another leave to this one.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
5wd
0
Shannon Gabriel 6/0(1)
1.6
1
First runs off the bat! Good length ball on middle, Sibley flicks it to square leg and gets off the mark with a single. 6 runs from Gabriel's first.
1.5
.
This time Gabriel bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, Sibley makes a leave to this one.
1.4
.
Full delivery on off, Sibley prods forward and defends it to the point region.
1.3
.
This is a much better line from Gabriel! Good length ball outside off, Sibley shoulders arms to it.
1.2
.
Length ball down the leg side again, Sibley looks to flick but misses. Gabriel has to get his line correct.
1.2
5wd
FIVE WIDES! This is a terrible start from Gabriel! Not the start he would have liked! Good length ball down the leg side, Sibley leaves it alone. Dowrich dives to his left but fails to collect it. The ball rolls to the fine leg region for 5 wides.
1.1
.
Poor start from Gabriel! He probably lost his run-up! Full delivery way down the leg side, Sibley leaves it alone and Dowrich dives to his left to collect it.
Shannon Gabriel to partner Kemar Roach with the new ball.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Kemar Roach 0/0(1)
0.6
.
Roach finishes this over by bowling a good length ball on off, Burns pushes it to point. Good start from Roach. Maiden to start with.
0.5
.
BEATEN! Excellent start from Roach! This is a brilliant delivery! Good length ball outside off, Burns looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it.
0.4
.
Much better from Roach! Good length ball outside off, moving away, Burns leaves it alone.
0.3
.
Strays down the line this time! Good length ball down the leg side, Burns looks to flick but fails to get any bat on it.
0.2
.
Very full delivery outside off, swinging away from the batsman, Burns has no problems in leaving the ball alone.
0.1
.
Roach starts with an outswinging full ball outside off, Burns watches the first ball of the day and leaves the ball alone.
All set for the match to begin! 83 overs will be bowled in the day with Lunch being taken at 1330 Local and the play can go on till 1900 Local. The West Indies' players make their way out to the middle, followed by Rory Burns and Dom Sibley. Kemar Roach will start the proceedings with the ball. The players are taking a knee to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Joe Root, the England skipper, says that they did not want what happened with Jofra Archer in the morning. Adds that they did not think about taking Anderson and Wood after the Jofra incident because they are coming back after injuries and they want to keep a check on them. Further says that they are playing Broad, Curran, Woakes and Bess. Goes on to say that they need to improve on the first innings and he is happy that the players showed character. States that they are positive for this game and they are looking forward to it. Adds that it is a good wicket to bat on and they will look to give in good performances.
West Indies skipper, Jason Holder, says they want to make use of the overhead conditions hence the decision. Informs they are unchanged from their last game. On the bowlers, he says they have held up quite well and he expects them to continue to do it. Tells the most important thing is to learn and keep growing. Says the victory has made a lot of people back home smile and they want that to continue.
West Indies (Unchanged Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich (WK), Jason Holder (C), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.
England (Playing XI) - Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (C) (In place of Joe Denly), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (WK), Chris Woakes (In place of Jofra Archer), Sam Curran (In place of Mark Wood), Dom Bess, Stuart Broad (In place of James Anderson).
Toss - Time for the Toss. Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of Jason Holder. They have elected to bowl first.
Just like the first Test, the start of the second Test was also delayed due to rain. We are all set to get underway now as the rain has stopped. After being humbled in the first Test by the visitors, the hosts received a boost in the form of Joe Root, who has returned to the squad and they will expect that he leads his team to a victory and level the series. But, they have been dealt a big blow with Jofra Archer being ruled out of the Test as he breached the bio-secure protocols. He will be spending 5 days in quarantine and will undergo 2 Covid-19 tests before he can rejoin the squad. This is a big blow as he was England's best bowler in the first Test. Who will replace him? That question will be an interesting one to keep an eye on. They need their batting to pull their socks up and stick it out in the middle. West Indies, on the other hand, have plenty to be pleased about. They won the first match comfortably and will be looking to repeat the performance and win the series with one game to spare. Hello and welcome to the second Test between England and West Indies.
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