Welcome back. England's openers are out there. Roach has the new ball.
Tea, Day 2: Things weren't looking good for West Indies when they lost 4 wickets for 24 runs today, but this last wicket parntnership between Bishoo and Gabriel has given them a handy first innings total. Marlon Samuels was the pick of the batsmen for the hosts as he scored a hundred. Stuart Broad, who did not bowl well yesterday, bagged four wickets today. Both teams would be reasonably happy at this stage, but England would have wanted to end West Indies' first innings much earlier. Take a break and join us back for England's reply.
104.4 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, out Lbw!! End of a sensational 52-run stand. Flighted delivery from Ali, Bishoo gets down on one knee to sweep, misses and gets hit in line with the off stump, umpire Bruce Oxenford raised his finger immediately. Bishoo reviewed it, but the technology proved that the onfield umpire was right. Devendra Bishoo lbw b Moeen Ali 30(48) [4s-4]
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Bishoo has been given out LBW but he has reviewed it. No issues with Moeen Ali's footing. That looks very close, it should be missing the stumps for the onfield call to be overturned. The check for the inside edge, but looks like there was no bat involved. Hawk-Eye comes in, impact is umpire's call and it's umpire's call on the stumps as it clips the off stump.
104.3 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, spinning away outside off stump, Bishoo defends
104.2 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, 1 run, shortish and outside off stump, Gabriel pushes it to cover and sets off
104.1 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Gabriel defends off the front foot
103.6 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, much better length. Pitching on a good length and nipping away, Bishoo plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten
103.5 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, fifty partnership comes up and the crowd love it. Full and outside off stump, poor ball to a batsman who is comfortably lofting it over the top, Bishoo this this over cover
103.4 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, lofted easily over mid-off. Full and in the slot, Bishoo plays a nice looking off-drive over the top and this is now his highest Test score
103.3 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short ball outside off stump, Bishoo looks to ramp it but misses
103.2 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, full and swinging away outside off stump, Bishoo looks for the drive, gets a thickish outside edge that flies over backward point
103.1 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo punches it to cover
102.6 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, on the leg stump, Gabriel defends it into the on-side
102.5 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, goes for the drive but hits it on the bounce to mid-off
102.4 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, on the stumps, blocked easily
102.3 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, defended from the crease
102.2 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, 1 run, punched off the back foot towards cover-point, the batsmen take two, but Gabriel did not ground his bat inside the crease while returning for the second and it's one-short
102.1 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Gabriel gets down on one knee and goes for the slog-sweep, but gets beaten
Moeen Ali [12.0-1-45-0] is back into the attack
101.6 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo punches it to mid-off
101.5 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo drives it along the ground through point
101.4 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, 1 run, low full toss on the leg stump, Gabriel flicks it to mid-wicket
101.3 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, short ball from Jordan, Gabriel sways out of the line and also drops his wrists
101.2 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, low full toss down the leg-side, Gabriel fails to tickle it away
101.1 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, in the airrrr and it drops short of Stuart Broad. Full and outside off stump, Bishoo mistimes the drive, Broad dives forward at mid-off, gets a hand on it and it bounced in front of him
West Indies have scored 23 runs in the last three overs.
100.6 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, on the leg stump, Bishoo tucks it to backward square leg
100.5 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, no run, looks to drive, but gets beaten
100.4 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, this is frustrating for England. Full and outside off stump, Bishoo leans forward and drives it along the ground through mid-off for four more
100.3 -
Stokes to S Gabriel, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Gabriel gets an inside edge on the drive and it rolls to square leg
100.2 -
Stokes to S Gabriel, no run, full and sliding down the leg-side, Gabriel misses the flick and gets hit on the pad
100.1 -
Stokes to S Gabriel, FOUR, fullish and outside off stump, Gabriel slogs and drags it wide of mid-on, the fielder dives to his right, but couldn't get to the ball. These are handy runs for West Indies
99.6 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, full and outside off stump, punched to cover
99.5 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, punched towards cover
99.5 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no ball, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo slashes and misses. Jordan oversteps
99.4 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, full on the stumps, Bishoo misses the flick, gets hit on the pad, but the ball pitched outside leg
Optimistc shout for LBW and England have reviewed. Needless I guess, it pitched outside leg stump. This must be easy for the third umpire. Cook was not convinced but he's just gone for it. Jordan walks up to his mark even before the Hawk-Eye is shown. No inside edge, Hawk-Eye is in and it's pitching outside leg.
99.3 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short and on the stumps, Bishoo ducks under
99.2 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, leg byes, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Gabriel fails to tickle it away, the ball rolls off the thigh pad to square leg
99.1 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, short ball on the leg stump, Gabriel ducks under it
98.6 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, another good looking front foot shot from Bishoo, this time a punch through mid-off
98.5 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, 2 runs, on the pads, tucked through mid-wicket
98.4 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo defends
98.3 -
Stokes to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, wow! What a shot! A top-order batsman would be so proud of that shot. Full and on the off stump, Bishoo plays a perfect off-drive through mid-off
98.2 -
Stokes to S Gabriel, 1 run, full and angling in, glanced down to fine leg
98.1 -
Stokes to S Gabriel, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Gabriel swings across the line and sends it to deep mid-wicket off the toe end of the bat
Ben Stokes [15.0-7-45-1] is back into the attack
97.6 -
Jordan to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery angling away from the left-hander, Bishoo misses the cut
97.5 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, 1 run, shortish and on the stumps, Gabriel mistimes the pull to mid-wicket
97.4 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Gabriel defends
97.3 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, short and down the leg-side, Gabriel pulls and misses
97.2 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, on the stumps, Gabriel defends
97.1 -
Jordan to S Gabriel, no run, short of length delivery sliding down the leg-side, Gabriel fails to tickle it away
Chris Jordan [21.0-4-51-2] is back into the attack
96.6 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, slower delivery on the off stump, pushed into the off-side
96.5 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, bumper on the stumps, Bishoo ducks under it
96.4 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Bishoo drops his wrists and lets it go
96.3 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, on the leg stump, Bishoo defends it into the off-side
96.2 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, full and outside off stump, Bishoo drives it straight to point
96.1 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo drives it to cover
95.6 -
Broad to S Gabriel, SIX, length ball from Broad, Gabriel swings hard at it, not sure if he got it from the middle of the bat, but it has cleared the cow-corner boundary
95.5 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, driven to cover for an easy run
95.4 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, fuller length delivery shaping away from Bishoo, Bishoo was looking to drive but gets beaten once again
95.3 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, Bishoo punches it to cover
95.2 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, defended
95.1 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, good length delivery slanting away from the left hander, Bishoo looks to play at it, gets beaten
94.6 -
J Anderson to S Gabriel, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Gabriel defends uppishly towards cover
94.5 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, a direct-hit would have been curtains for Gabriel. Bishoo pushes it to cover and sets off, bit of hesitation between the batsmen, Broad has a shy at the striker's end but was way off target
94.4 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo defends off the front foot
94.3 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, overpitched and Bishoo plays a lovely looking square-drive to open his account. Width on offer from Anderson, Bishoo frees his arms and sends it through point
94.2 -
J Anderson to S Gabriel, 1 run, fullish and outside off stump, Gabriel mistimes the drive to mid-on
94.1 -
J Anderson to S Gabriel, no run, short ball outside off stump, Gabriel drops his wrists and lets it go
93.6 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, fullish and on the stumps, Bishoo defends
93.5 -
Broad to S Gabriel, 1 run, on the leg stump, Gabriel flicks it to backward square leg
93.4 -
Broad to S Gabriel, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Gabriel defends it towards cover
93.3 -
Broad to S Gabriel, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Gabriel looks to defend but gets beaten
Shannon Gabriel, right handed bat, comes to the crease
93.2 -
Broad to Roach, out Caught by J Root!! Wicket number four for Broad. Good length delivery on the off stump, Roach gets an inside-edge onto pad as he looks to defend, the ball lobs towards fourth slip, where Root runs forward and takes an easy catch. Roach c J Root b Broad 1(16)
Broad to Roach, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
93.1 -
Broad to Roach, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Roach defends it into the off-side
92.6 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Bishoo defends
92.5 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, bumper on the leg stump, Bishoo ducks under it
92.4 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bishoo toe-ends the cut into the off-side
92.3 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, fullish and angling away from the left-hander, Bishoo looks to drive but gets beaten
92.2 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Bishoo defends off the back foot
92.1 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, good length delivery down the leg-side, Bishoo tries to tickle it on its way but misses
Drinks are on the field now
91.6 -
Broad to Roach, no run, covers the stumps and allows the good length delivery to go through
91.5 -
Broad to Roach, no run, full and outside off stump, Roach defends
91.4 -
Broad to Roach, no run, on the leg stump, Roach nudges it into the on-side
91.3 -
Broad to Roach, no run, fullish delivery just outside off stump, Roach defends off the front foot
91.2 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Roach plays inside the line and lets it go
91.1 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short ball outside off stump, Roach looks to defend but gets beaten
90.6 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, short ball on the stumps, Bishoo ducks under it
90.5 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, inswinging yorker on the off stump, Bishoo digs it out
Round the wicket to the left-hander
90.4 -
J Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Bishoo fails to keep it out, hits the pad but it was going down the leg-side
90.3 -
J Anderson to Roach, 1 run, full and outside off stump, Roach defends it towards cover and sets off for a quick single
90.2 -
J Anderson to Roach, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Roach defends
90.1 -
J Anderson to Roach, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Roach defends with an angled bat and it goes to gully
Devendra Bishoo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
89.6 -
Broad to J Holder, out Caught by Buttler!! Holder will not be happy with himself. Full and outside off stump, just a hint of shape away from the right-hander, Holder looks to drive, again a West Indies batsman plays away from the body and pays the penalty. The outside edge is easily held by Buttler low to his right. Third wicket for Broad. J Holder c Buttler b Broad 22(28) [4s-1 6s-2]
Broad to J Holder, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
89.5 -
Broad to J Holder, SIX, another pull shot, but this time hit nicely in front of square on the on-side over mid-wicket. That ball sat up nicely to be hit and Holder didn't miss out. The ball hit the rope on the full
89.4 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Holder defends off the front foot
89.3 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder punches it towards cover
89.2 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, short ball on the off stump, Holder rocks back and pulls, doesn't get the timing right, deep mid-wicket runs forward and takes the catch, but the replays suggest that it hit the ground before it went into Moeen Ali's hands
England think Moeen Ali has caught it cleanly. Holder is the man in question. Umpires converge and send it upstairs. Oh that looks very close. Because this has gone to third umpire, this is going to be very interesting. Has it bounced just in front of his fingers? Ali was confident though. Will the benefit of doubt go to the batsman? Yes, it does!
89.1 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder punches it towards wide mid-off
88.6 -
J Anderson to J Holder, 1 run, short and wide outside off stump, cut to sweeper cover
88.5 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, bumper well outside off stump, Holder looks to fetch the pull but gets beaten
88.4 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, short and outside off stump, left alone
88.3 -
J Anderson to J Holder, SIX, too short and Holder takes him on. Holder stands tall, waits for the ball and nails the pull shot over the deep mid-wicket boundary
88.2 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, shortish and rising steeply, Holder hops and defends
88.1 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder drops his wrists and lets it go
87.6 -
Broad to Roach, no run, fullish and on the leg stump, Roach defends
87.5 -
Broad to Roach, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Roach plays inside the line and lets it go
87.4 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Roach defends off the back foot
87.3 -
Broad to Roach, no run, plays away from the body, the ball jags away off the deck and beats him all ends up
87.2 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Roach plays inside the line and gets beaten
Kemar Roach, right handed bat, comes to the crease
87.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, out Caught by Buttler!! Healthy edge and easily held by Buttler. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, the ball nips away off the deck, Ramdin looks to defend, but ends up poking at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes straight into the hands of the keeper. West Indies need to be careful now. They've lost two set batsmen in quick succession. Ramdin c Buttler b Broad 31(80) [4s-5]
Broad to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
86.6 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Holder drives it back nicely, Anderson kicks the ball with his left boot in his followthrough
86.5 -
J Anderson to J Holder, 2 runs, flicked away nicely. Fullish and angling into the right-hander, Holder flicks it wide of mid-on and it races away through mid-wicket
86.4 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder looks to drive off the back foot, but fails to make contact
86.3 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, defended easily from the crease
86.2 -
J Anderson to J Holder, FOUR, driven nicely off the front foot. Fullish and on the off stump, Holder plays with a straight bat, Anderson tries to stop the ball with his right foot in his followthrough, but the ball escapes past him
86.1 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, 1 run, full and on the leg stump, Ramdin flicks it to backward square leg
85.6 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Holder defends it into the off-side
85.5 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, good length delivery from Broad, Holder defends
85.4 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, back of a length and moving back in, Holder looks to defend, gets an inside edge onto boot
85.3 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, this one jags back in off the deck, defended off the back foot
85.2 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, full and outside off stump, driven straight to cover
85.1 -
Broad to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder defends it back to the bowler
84.6 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, this delivery delivery hurries onto Ramdin, who manages to fend it from the crease
84.5 -
J Anderson to J Holder, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder dabs it to deep backward point
84.4 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery from Anderson, Holder defends
84.3 -
J Anderson to J Holder, 2 runs, Holder looks to play across the line, gets an outside edge that rolls through backward point
84.2 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Holder drives it to mid-on
84.1 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Holder looks to defend, gets an edge that goes on the bounce to second slip. Holder played that with soft hands
83.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends from the crease
83.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin shoulders arms
83.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
83.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Ramdin swings and gets an inside edge onto pad
83.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, this good length delivery nips away off the deck, Ramdin pokes and misses
83.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends
Jason Holder, right handed bat, comes to the crease
82.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, out Caught by Bell!! Edged and taken. Anderson is pumped. After bowling outswingers previously, Anderson bowls an inswinger on a fullish length, Samuels looks to drive with no feet movement, plays away from the body as well and the ball takes a thick edge. It flies quickly but Bell reverse-cupped the ball around chest height at second slip. End of a fine knock from, the right-hander. Samuels c Bell b J Anderson 103(228) [4s-14]
J Anderson to Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
82.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length, Samuels plays away from the body and misses
82.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, FOUR, in the airrrrr but it's in the gap. 7th Test hundred for Marlon Samuels. This has been a fine knock. He battled hard in tough conditions yesterday morning and has now scored a magnificent hundred. Not the best of ways to get to a 100 though. Short of a length and swinging away outside off stump, Samuels pokes away from the body, gets a thickish edge and the ball flies between second slip and gully. No great celebrations from Samuels, he just takes his helmet off and raises his bat. In fact, at the last moment he swings his bat in an aggressive manner in joy
82.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, defends this outswinger with an angled bat to gully
82.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
82.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, dabbed to gully
81.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to cover
81.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, back of a length from Broad, defended
81.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, full and outside off stump, Ramdin drives it straight to cover
81.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, full and outside off stump, Ramdin looks to drive that very hard and gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
81.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, FOUR, short and outside off stump, Ramdin rocks back and cuts it nicely off the back foot to the left of backward point
81.1 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Samuels glances it down to fine leg. He's on 99 now
Two slips and two gullies in place.
Alright! We are all for the action to begin now.
Play is about to begin and the good news is that there is a lot of blue sky around now. Well, umpire Bruce Oxenford came out to have an inspection and he feels the outfield is still wet. He wants the groundstaff to dry out the outfield further by probably using a rope. So the latest news is that play will resume at 14:00.
13:31 Local Time, 17:31 GMT, 23:01 IST: The rain has stopped and play will restart at 13:50.
13:15 Local Time, 17:15 GMT, 22:45 IST: It is still raining and it is not looking great at the moment. Stay tuned for further updates.
12:49 Local Time, 16:49 GMT, 22:19 IST: It has started to rain again and the umpires take the players off the field. The covers are on. Marlon Samuels is still on 98 and it would be really frustrating for him.
80.6 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery swinging down the leg-side, Ramdin fails to tickle it on its way
It has gone very dark now and groundstaff are getting ready again.
80.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, 1 run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels nudges it to square leg
80.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, pokes away from the body and almost kisses it to the keeper. Fullish and swinging away, Samuels feels for the ball and gets away with it
80.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
80.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Samuels defends it into the off-side
80.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
James Anderson [15.0-8-18-1] is back into the attack
The second new ball is due now and England have taken it straightaway. Two slips and two gullies in place.
Revised playing conditions: Afternoon session: 12:40 to 15:10, evening session: 15:30 to 17:45. 80 more overs to be bowled in the day. Play can continue till 18:15.
79.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, leg byes, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Samuels misses the flick, the ball rolls off the thigh pad to backward square leg
79.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
79.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, on the leg stump, Samuels tucks it into the on-side
79.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full on the stumps, defended straight back to the bowler
79.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and just swinging away on the off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
79.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Samuels tries ro squeeze it out but misses it. That was a loose shot as he played away from the body and almost edged it to the keeper
78.6 -
Stokes to Ramdin, 2 runs, full and swinging back in on the leg stump, Ramdin flicks it behind square on the on-side for a couple of runs
The players are making their way out to the middle. There is a bit of sunshine and hopefully we'll have no more rain.
We had a delayed start due to rain once again. Captain Denesh Ramdin looked good in the short session of play that was possible before the rain returned. Marlon Samuels could not get going and is still three runs short of his 7th Test hundred. Hopefully, the rain stays away and we can start immediately after the lunch break.
12:00 Local Time, 16:00 GMT, 21:30 IST: The rain has stopped and the covers are off, but the umpires have decided to take the lunch break. If there is no more rain, play will restart at 12:40.
11:50 Local Time, 15:50 GMT, 21:20 IST: Umpires might consider taking early lunch as it is still raining at the ground.
11:24 Local Time, 15:24 GMT, 20:54 IST: Oh dear! The rain has returned and the players are rushing off the field. The groundstaff quickly get the covers on. It is quite heavy and doesn't look good at the moment.
78.5 -
Stokes to Ramdin, FOUR, wow! He's playing some nice shots. Full delivery on the off stump, Ramdin plays an excellent looking on-drive and mid-on had no chance
78.4 -
Stokes to Ramdin, 2 runs, lovely looking front foot punch. Good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin leans forward and sends it to the left of extra-cover
78.3 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, mix-up but no harm done! Ramdin pushes this good length delivery towards mid-on and sets off, Samuels simply turns his back, Ramdin was halfway down the pitch, but he got back in time. The throw wasn't good either as Buttler had to stretch to his right to gather the ball
78.2 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the front foot
78.1 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
77.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 1 run, on the leg stump, nudged away to square leg
Oh no! The groundstaff are getting ready. They are expecting some rain.
77.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 2 runs, on the leg stump, easily clipped away to deep mid-wicket
77.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, the ball takes the under edge, but luckily it doesn't go back onto the stumps. Short of a length and just swinging away outside off stump, Ramdin looks to dab it down to third man, the ball rolls towards the slip cordon
77.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels dabs it down to third man
77.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, that's an ugly shot from Samuels. Short and wide outside off stump, Samuels throws his bat at it and misses. That could have easily taken the edge of the bat
77.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 1 run, short of length delivery from Jordan, Ramdin works it away to mid-wicket and West Indies have 200 on the board
76.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, low full toss outside off stump, Samuels digs out
76.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends from the crease
76.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, left alone
76.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
Some sawdust being applies near the bowler's landing area
76.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, turned into the on-side
76.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, on the stumps, turned to mid-wicket
75.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
75.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, on the leg stump, Samuels glances it down to fine leg
75.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, punched to cover
75.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, big appeal for LBW, umpire Steve Davis shakes his head. Full and swinging back in, Samuels misses the flick and gets hit on the pad, but it was easily going down the leg-side
75.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and on the leg stump, Samuels flicks it to mid-wicket
75.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and on the stumps, Samuels drives it down to mid-on
74.6 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends
74.5 -
Stokes to Ramdin, FOUR, square-driven nicely by the skipper. Full and way outside off stump, Ramdin reaches out and drives it all along the ground, backward point dives to his left but can't stop the ball
74.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, leg byes, 1 run, again good bit of inswing for Stokes, but Samuels falls over on the flick and gets hit on the pad, the ball was sliding down the leg-side
74.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, nice swing back into the right-hander, but this one goes down the leg-side, Buttler makes a good save diving to his left
74.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
74.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
73.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Ramdin looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto pad
73.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Ramdin defends
73.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, FOUR, excellent shot off the front foot. There was a bit of outswing on this fuller length delivery, but he got a good stride forward and drove it nicely along the ground through cover. First runs of the day for the skipper
73.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, nice outswinger on a good length, Ramdin allows the ball to go through to the keeper
73.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off stump, Ramdin lunges forward and lets it go
73.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, on the off stump, Ramdin defends it into the on-side
72.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Samuels allows it to go through
72.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Samuels lets it go
72.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, appeal for caught behind, but the bowler's isn't interested. Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Samuels plays inside the line of this short of length delivery and gets beaten
72.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, inswinger on a good length, Samuels defends
72.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery swinging down the leg-side, Samuels fails to tickle it on its way
72.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends
71.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin lets it go
71.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, fullish and outside off stump, defended to cover
71.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery swinging away outside off stump, Ramdin lets it go
71.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin shoulders arms
71.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, nice looking front foot cover-drive but straigh to the fielder
71.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, he's going after it straightaway. Short swinging away wide outside off stump, Samuels rocks back and cuts it powerfully, point dives to his right and half-stops the ball. That was heading to the boundary
Chris Jordan [16.0-3-40-2] is back into the attack
70.6 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, this short of length delivery swings away, Ramdin pokes away from the body and gets away with it
70.5 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, on the off stump, Ramdin turns it towards square leg off the inside half of the bat. The ball swung back in very late on that occasion
70.4 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery swinging away outside off stump, Ramdin shoulders arms
70.3 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the front foot
70.2 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, full and outside off stump, driven towards mid-off
70.1 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Ramdin tries to help it on its way, but misses. There was no conclusive evidence to tell if Ramdin hit it and he survives
Big shout for caught behind straightaway. Buttler is confident and England have reviewed. There is no Hot-Spot or Snicko. Can't really tell if there was a clear edge. The third umpire has a long look. NOT OUT is the call.
Three slips and a gully in place.
It's bright sunshine now and the players are making their way out to the middle. There is a lot of blue sky around, which is good to see.
10:10 Local Time, 14:10 GMT, 19:40 IST: The umpires have had an inspection and play will start at 10:45.
10:05 Local Time, 14:05 GMT, 19:35 IST: Good news folks. The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off.
09:45 Local Time, 13:45 GMT, 19:15 IST: Unfortunately it is raining quite heavily now. Looks like we are in for a long delay.
Ben Stokes says, "We should have got more wickets yesterday. It was a 50-50 kind of day. Sometimes things can get fired up (talking about the banter with Marlon Samuels). We both are playing for our country. We are not going to stop, we are all very aggressive cricketers. Would be nice to stop him (Samuels) from scoring a hundred."
09:35 Local Time, 13:35 GMT, 19:05 IST: The rain is steady and the pitch has been covered. We will have a delayed start. Play was scheduled to begin 15 minutes earlier, at 09:45, today, but weather has played spoilsport again.
09:25 Local Time, 13:25 GMT, 18:55 IST: Oops! Just like yesterday, it has started to rain before start of play. Hopefully it is just a passing shower this time.
The forecast is much better than yesterday but there are a few rain clouds hovering over the ground at the moment. The groundsmen have covered the pitch as a precautionary measure.
James Anderson and Chris Jordan were the pick of the bowlers for the visitors yesterday. Alastair Cook would hope that Stuart Broad too joins the party. Moeen Ali could not stem the run flow and he certainly needs to hit the right areas and aid the pacers, especially after taking James Tredwell's place in the side.
Hello and a warm welcome to Day 2 of the second Test match. Marlon Samuels has held this West Indies innings together in tough conditions. He is now on the verge of recording his 7th hundred in Tests. Captain Denesh Ramdin gave him good company yesterday before play was stopped due to bad light. However, both will have to start afresh today and West Indies need them to get a big partnership. Life is certainly not going to be easy for them though. After a night's rest, the England bowlers will be fresh and there will be some swing on offer early in the morning.
That's it from us. Play will begin 15 minutes early tomorrow, at 09:45 local time. Looking forward to your company then. Goodbye!
With Shivnarine Chanderpaul too gifting his wicket away to Ben Stokes soon after, West Indies found themselves in deep trouble, but Jermaine Blackwood and Marlon Samuels survived a few close calls and registered a fifty partnership before England and Jordan successfully reviewed an LBW shout to dismiss the former. A while later, after Samuels crossed fifty, England, Stokes in particular, sledged Samuels and that got Samuels going as he batted aggressively and took the attack to England. Soon Samuels recorded a fifty partnership with skipper Denesh Ramdin. With light fading quickly, the umpires ruled that only spinners can be employed but England were reluctant to bowl spin at both ends. Hence, play could not carry on further.
Stumps, Day 1: Play began after a 105-minute rain delay. In overcast conditions, James Anderson bowled a big inswinger to knock over Kraigg Brathwaite. With Stuart Broad not bowling a consistent line, Alastair Cook introduced Chris Jordan into the attack. Jordan had Devon Smith dropped by Gary Ballance at leg slip, but he removed Smith in the same over. However, replays suggested that Smith had not edged the ball. Smith opted not to review because the bat hit the ground at the same time the ball passed the bat and he was not confident that he did not edge it. Just when Darren Bravo looked set for a big knock, he poked a Broad delivery to Cook at slip and threw his wicket away.
The players are leaving the field. Umpire Steve Davis takes the bails off. Looks like England didn't want to operate with spinners. Marlon Samuels walks off the field and hits the boundary cushions with his bat. Probably he wanted to complete his hundred today. The covers are brought on as a precautionary move. The umpires are still out there and it's officially stumps. Umpire Bruce Oxenford takes a reading again.
69.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
69.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, driven to cover
69.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, backs away and almost slices it back onto the stumps. The ball rolls towards gully
69.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, FOUR, too short, Samuels rocks back and pulls powerfully through square leg
69.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, sharp turn, spinning down the leg-side, Samuels fails to tickle it away, the ball goes off the thigh pad to the keeper
69.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
Moeen Ali [11.0-1-41-0] is back into the attack
Umpires converge to discuss the light. The fourth umpire runs in with the light meter. Umpire Bruce Oxenford takes a reading. Looks like the umpires are happy to continue if the spinners bowl.
68.6 -
Trott to Ramdin, no run, driven back to the bowler
68.5 -
Trott to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
68.4 -
Trott to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin lets it go
68.3 -
Trott to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, punched into the on-side
68.2 -
Trott to Samuels, 1 run, down the leg-side, nudged away to square leg, he's into the 90s now
68.1 -
Trott to Ramdin, 1 run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Ramdin tucks it to square leg
Jonathan Trott, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
67.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery swinging back in, Samuels gets hit high on the thigh pad
67.5 -
Stokes to Ramdin, 1 run, tucked away to mid-wicket for a single
67.4 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
67.3 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
67.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, shortish and on the off stump, tucked away to backward square leg
67.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Samuels fails to tickle it away, the ball goes off the thigh pad
66.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, pushed to cover, takes off, Stokes fumbles the ball, a clean pick up would have been interesting
66.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, FOUR, short and way outside off stump, Samuels cuts it off the back foot through cover-point. That brings up the fifty partnership as well
66.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to cover
66.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, driven towards cover
66.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, leg byes, 1 run, sharp turn, Ramdin fails to defend, the ball goes off the thigh pad to backward square leg
66.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, flighted delivery down the leg-side, Ramdin fends it into the on-side off the glove
65.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, drives it straight to cover
65.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends
65.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, Samuels guides with an angled bat to gully
65.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
65.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
65.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Samuels fails to tickle it away, the ball goes off the thigh pad to the keeper. A soft appeal for caught behind from England
64.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, on the leg stump, Ramdin defends and gets a thickish inside edge that rolls into the on-side
64.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, tossed up outside off stump, blocked off the front foot
64.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, on the leg stump, defended into the on-side
64.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, worked away to backward square leg
64.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, appeal for LBW, not given. Samuels plants his front foot forward, fails to defend, the bat was behind the pad, the impact was on middle and off and probably it was going down the leg-side
64.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery, driven back to the bowler
63.6 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, inswinging yorker outside off stump, dug out
63.5 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length deliveru just outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
63.4 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin guides it to gully
63.3 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, full on the off stump, Ramdin defends it to the right of the bowler, who half-stops the ball after diving to his right
63.2 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, on the leg stump, Ramdin nudged to mid-wicket
63.1 -
Stokes to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, left alone
62.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, FOUR, too short again and this time it's cut off the back foot through point. So two boundaries in the over, Moeen Ali again not hitting good areas
62.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, on the off stump, defended towards point
62.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, FOUR, too short, Samuels rocks back and pulls it along the ground through mid-wicket. Moeen Ali is not happy with himself for bowling a rank long hop
62.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, defended from the crease
62.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, on the stumps, Samuels hangs back and defends
62.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, byes, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, Ramdin looks to drive but gets beaten, Buttler fails to grab it cleanly
Moeen Ali [8.0-1-27-0] is back into the attack
Stokes has a word with Samuels and the umpire intervenes.
61.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, 2 runs, driven to the left of the bowler, Stokes has a needless shy at the striker's end, misses and Buttler couldn't stop the ball. Two overthrows conceded
61.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, 2 runs, full and swinging back in, flicked to deep mid-wicket
61.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, outside off stump, left alone
61.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
61.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, driven to cover
61.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
60.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, again nice shape back into the right-hander, Ramdin manages to defend off the back foot
60.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
60.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, on the off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
60.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, that was a tight leave. Ramdin covers the stumps, this good length delivery swings back in and almost shaves the off stump
60.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, FOUR, on the off stump, full in length from Broad, Ramdin leans forward and drives it with the full face of the bat, the ball runs away through long-on
60.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, fullish and outside off stump, left alone
59.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, FOUR, edgeddd, but between second slip and gully. Full ball outside off stump, Samuels drives very hard at it, gets a thick edge, but luckily for West Indies, it doesn't go to hand
59.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels dabs it into the off-side
59.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, appeal for LBW, but not given. Again good inswing on this good length delivery, Samuels falls over as he tries to keep it out, hit on the pad but it was swinging too much and misses leg stump
59.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, driven back to the bowler, who has a needless shy at the stumps
59.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, 2 runs, in the airrr, but safe! Fullish and on the leg stump, this one swings back in very late, Samuels looks to play through the on-side, the ball goes off the outside half of the bat and flies through extra-cover
59.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, FOUR, okay! He's going to go after it if it is there to be hit. Stokes starts off a new spell with a short ball outside off stump, Samuels cuts it over point and it races away
Ben Stokes [5.0-2-17-1] is back into the attack
58.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, on the stumps, Ramdin turns it into the on-side
58.5 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, short ball on the stumps, Samuels pulls it to deep square leg
Round the wicket
58.4 -
Broad to Samuels, FOUR, this time he connects well, but Samuels will have to careful with this approach. Suddenly after getting to 50, he is trying to aggressive. Full and swinging away outside off stump, Samuels lofts it over extra-cover after reaching out for the ball
58.3 -
Broad to Samuels, 2 runs, fullish and on the off stump, Samuels guides with an angled bat past gully
58.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, oh dear! After seeing Samuels play a rash stroke, Ian Bishop on air says "terrible." Fullish and outside off stump, Samuels swings very hard at it, looking for a maximum and gets beaten
58.1 -
Broad to Samuels, FOUR, fifty for Samuels, his 22nd in Tests. Full and on the stumps, Samuels drives it straight down the ground for four. A fighting knock from Samuels, but he needs to carry on and get a big hundred
57.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, tucked away to mid-wicket
57.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, FOUR, width on offer from Jordan, the length is on the shorter side as well, sits up nicely to be hit, Samuels punches it with an angled bat to the left of backward point
57.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, plays inside the line of this good length delivery and gets beaten
57.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish from Jordan, Samuels drives it gently towards mid-on
57.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Samuels defends it into the off-side
57.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends it to mid-on
Drinks are on the field now
56.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
56.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ramdin cuts it to point
56.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
56.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Ramdin drives it to mid-on
56.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, back of a length and swinging back in, Ramdin defends off the back foot
56.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Ramdin defends off the back foot
Two slips and two gullies in place
55.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, overpitched outside off stump, driven to cover
55.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels lets it go
55.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
55.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and on the stumps, defended to mid-on
55.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Samuels drops his wrists and lets it go
55.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
54.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Ramdin defends off the front foot
54.5 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, this one swings back in a long way, Samuels manages to adjust, tries to fend, gets an inside edge that rolls behind square on the on-side
54.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off stump, defended off the back foot
54.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
54.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short and down the leg-side
54.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels throws his bat at it without moving his feet, gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-on. He could have easily dragged that back onto the stumps
53.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump Ramdin plays inside the line and gets beaten
Denesh Ramdin, right handed bat, comes to the crease
53.5 -
Jordan to Blackwood, out Lbw!! Timely wicket for the visitors. Good length delivery on the leg stump, Blackwood looks to play through mid-on, but because his front foot was planted across with the boot pointing towards cover, he got into a bit of a tangle. He missed the ball completely and was hit on the knee roll in line with middle and leg. Hawk-Eye suggested that it would crash into the top of leg stump and that was enough for the third umpire to overturn the on-field call. End of a gritty 55-run stand. Blackwood lbw b Jordan 26(58) [4s-5]
Jordan to Blackwood, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Huge shout for LBW, not given. England have reviewed. Was it sliding down the leg-side? No issues with Jordan's footing. There is no inside edge. Remember, it has to hit a good part of the leg stump for the on-field call to be overturned. It's hitting and Jordan has got his man. Good review from England.
53.4 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short and wide outside off stump, Blackwood looks to cut but misses
53.3 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Blackwood defends
53.2 -
Jordan to Blackwood, 2 runs, on the leg stump, tucked away through to mid-wicket
53.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, on the leg stump, Samuels nudges it to mid-wicket
52.6 -
Broad to Blackwood, FOUR, oh no! That should have been taken. Good length delivery outside off stump, Blackwood pushes at it with hard hands, it goes to the left of Broad, he tries to take it in his followthrough, but hits the left thumb and bursts through
52.5 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, short and down the leg-side, Blackwood tries to help it on its way, but misses, Buttler makes a good diving save to his left
52.4 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
52.3 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, plays this good length delivery with soft hands and gets an outside edge, because he played with soft hands, the edge doesn't carry to gully
52.2 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Blackwood covers the sticks and lets it go
52.1 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Blackwood shoulders arms
Stuart Broad [11.0-4-22-1] is back into the attack
51.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends from the crease
51.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off stump, blocked into the off-side
51.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, Samuels defends with soft hands
51.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, wide, way outside off stump, too wide reckons the umpire
51.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, on a length and on the off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
51.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Samuels defends very late, the ball hits the boot and almost rolls back onto the stumps
51.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels defends it towards mid-off
50.6 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Blackwood fails to tickle it away
50.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Blackwood defends off the front foot
50.4 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short and outside off stump, Blackwood drops his wrists and lets it go
50.3 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short and on the leg stump, Blackwood hops and defends
50.2 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, again down the leg-side
50.1 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Blackwood fails to tickle it away
49.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger on a good length, left alone
49.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
49.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, punched nicely off the back foot to cover
49.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, this good length delivery just nips away off the deck, Samuels pokes at it and gets beaten
49.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, 2 runs, shortish and down the leg-side, Samuels tickles it fine, the fielder in the deep makes a good diving save at fine leg
49.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, Samuels drives it to mid-off
48.6 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, gets behind the line and defends well
48.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, good length delivery from Anderson, Blackwood defeds
48.4 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, full and swinging back in, Blackwood works it uppishly to square leg
48.3 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, FOUR, bouncer on the off stump, Blackwood allows the ball to come and just ramps it over the slip cordon. Clever batting from Blackwood
48.2 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
48.1 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short and swinging back in, Blackwood ducks under it
47.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, FOUR, short and way outside off stump, Samuels rocks back and cuts it over backward point for four. That was a poor ball
47.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels punches it off the back foot with an angled bat to deep backward point
47.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, Samuels drives it back to the bowler
47.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels mistimes the drive to mid-off
47.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
47.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Samuels hops and misses the glance, the ball hits the thigh pad
46.6 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, on the off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
46.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
46.4 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, Blackwood hops to keep this short ball out
46.3 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short ball just outside off stump, Blackwood drops his wrists and lets it go. The ball just nips back in slightly but didn't touch glove or bat
46.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, 1 run, full and swinging down the leg-side, worked away through backward square leg
46.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, a confident looking back foot punch from Samuels, but it goes straight to cover
45.6 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Blackwood defends
45.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, would you believe it? Alastair Cook has dropped a sitter. Full and swinging away wide outside off stump, Samuels reaches out for the drive, bit of loose shot, the ball takes a thick edge and goes to the right of first slip, Cook moves to his right and gets both hands to it but spills it
45.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, sprays this down the leg-side
45.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to the left of the bowler
45.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, driven straight to cover
45.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger outside off stump, left alone
44.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, leg byes, 1 run, again down the leg-side, Samuels misses the glance, the ball rolls off the pad to fine leg
44.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
44.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery down the leg side, Samuels fails to connect with the glance
44.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, inswinger on a good length, Samuels tucks it into the on-side
44.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, on a good length and outside off stump, left alone again
44.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
James Anderson [11.0-6-13-1] is back into the attack
43.6 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, stands tall and defends the short of length delivery into the off-side
43.5 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
43.4 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Blackwood gets an inside edge onto pad
43.3 -
Jordan to Blackwood, FOUR, low full toss outside off stump, Blackwood leans forward and drives it between gully and backward point for four
43.2 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, outswinger on a good length, Blackwood shoulders arms
43.1 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Blackwood shoulders arms
Welcome back...
Tea, Day 1: Another good session for England. Darren Bravo threw away yet another start as he poked a Stuart Broad delivery to Alastair Cook at first slip. Shivnarine Chanderpaul then gifted his wicket away when he chipped a Ben Stokes freebie straight to Moeen Ali. Marlon Samuels has battled hard and is looking determined to play a long innings. Take a break and join us back for the final session.
42.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
42.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 2 runs, advances and drives the flighted delivery, Bell runs to his left from mid-off and half stops the ball
42.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, opts to stay back and defend this flighted delivery when he should have been forward
42.3 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, 1 run, on the leg stump, Blackwood flicks it to backward square leg. 100 up for West Indies
42.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, goes on the back foot and cuts it towards cover, Samuels takes off, the throw comes in, but Blackwood was in before Buttler took the bails off
42.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the front foot
41.6 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, low full toss outside off stump, Blackwood looks to drive, gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
41.5 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, plays a booming drive but only connects with thin air
41.4 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, defended into the off-side
41.3 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, appeal for caught behind, but the umpire is unmoved. This short of length delivery jags back in, Blackwood looks to defend, is beaten by the movement into him, the ball almostg brushes the inside edge and it wasn't too far away from the stumps as well
41.2 -
Stokes to Blackwood, FOUR, fullish and outside off stump, Blackwood leans forward and drives it along the ground through backward point
41.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels pushes it to short cover for a quick single
40.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, goes on the back foot and punches it to sweeper cover
40.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, waits for the it spin back in, Samuels turns it to mid-wicket
40.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, on the leg stump, defended
40.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Samuels gets a long stride forward and then decides to pad it instead of playing at it, the impact is on off stump, but because he was a long way forward, the ball had a lot of distance to travel and it was only clipping the leg stump
Big shout for LBW. England think about the review and decide to send it upstairs. Samuels offered no shot and this is going to be interesting. Is it doing too much? Oh no! Hawk-Eye says umpire's call and Samuels survives.
40.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, on the off stump, defended
40.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Samuels defends it towards point
39.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, tucked to mid-wicket
39.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, FOUR, full and outside off stump, Samuels leans forward and square-drives it the left of backward point
39.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, outswinger close to the off stump, Samuels covers the stumps and shoulders arms
39.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, fullish in length, Samuels defends
39.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, stays back and defends well
39.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
38.6 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, on the off stump, Blackwood steps out and defends
38.5 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, on the off stump, punched off the front foot to cover
38.4 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, hangs back to defend this flighted delivery
38.3 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, spinning back in, punched off the back foot to cover
38.2 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, low full toss, punched to cover
38.1 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, spinning back in, Blackwood defends off the back foot
37.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, covers the off stump and allows the short of length delivery to go through
37.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, on the leg stump, defended to mid-wicket
37.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
37.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
37.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Samuels manages to keep it out
37.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels defends it back to the bowler
36.6 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, 2 runs, on the stumps, worked away along the ground through square leg
36.5 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, full and outside off stump, Blackwood drives it to mid-off
36.4 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, yorker on the stumps, dug out back to the bowler
36.3 -
Moeen Ali to Blackwood, no run, tossed up outside off stump, defended off the back foot
36.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, spinning down the leg-side, Samuels nudges it to fine leg
36.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, FOUR, short and way outside off stump, Samuels rocks back and cuts it through point, easy pickings and Samuels didn't miss out
Moeen Ali [4.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Blackwood shoulders arms
35.5 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, full and outside off stump, Blackwood drives it to the left of mid-off, where Broad fields the ball
35.4 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, full and on the off stump, Blackwood defends off the front foot
35.3 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Blackwood defends it to mid-off
35.2 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Blackwood defends off the back foot
35.1 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Blackwood shoulders arms
34.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
34.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, Samuels mistimes the drive to mid-off
34.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short delivery on the leg stump, Samuels ducks under it
34.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Samuels looks to drive but gets an inside edge that rolls through backward square leg
34.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, swinging away outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
34.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Samuels ducks under it
33.6 -
Stokes to Blackwood, no run, full and sliding down the leg-side, Blackwood fails to tickle it on its way
33.5 -
Stokes to Blackwood, FOUR, good looking off-drive and beats mid-off. Full delivery on the off stump, Blackwood leans forward and drives well, the fielder dives but the ball escapes
33.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, on the leg stump, Samuels nudges it to mid-on
33.3 -
Stokes to Blackwood, 1 run, full and on the off stump, Blackwood drives it through mid-on
Jermaine Blackwood, right handed bat, comes to the crease
33.2 -
Stokes to Chanderpaul, out Caught by Moeen Ali!! Oh no! What a soft dismissal. What a bowling change by Cook. This is catching practice, a really lucky wicket for England. Nothing but a full ball wide outside off stump, Chanderpaul reaches out and opens the face of the bat trying to square-drive it, but he hits it to straight to backward point, who completes a good catch after diving forward. Chanderpaul c Moeen Ali b Stokes 1(13)
Stokes to Chanderpaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
33.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, full delivery on the leg stump, Samuels works it away to mid-wicket
Ben Stokes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
Three slips in
32.6 -
Broad to Samuels, 3 runs, overpitched and punished. Full and outside off stump, Samuels drives along the ground to the left of cover, Jordan gives chase and saves one
32.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, driven towards extra-cover
32.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, left alone
32.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, Samuels drives it to cover
32.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, slower delivery on the leg stump, Samuels misses the flick, gets hit on the pad, but it was just sliding down
32.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short and just outside off stump, Samuels drops his wrists and lets it go
31.6 -
Moeen Ali to Chanderpaul, no run, shortish outside off stump, Chanderpaul defends off the back foot
31.5 -
Moeen Ali to Chanderpaul, no run, plays inside the line of this flighted delivery and lets it go
31.4 -
Moeen Ali to Chanderpaul, no run, short and spinning away outside off stump, driven to point
31.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, goes deep in the crease and nudges the flighted delivery to backward square leg
31.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, way down the leg-side again, Moeen Ali is getting a lot of turn
31.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 2 runs, spinning down the leg-side, Samuels tickles it fine to fine leg
30.6 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Chanderpaul defended towards cover
30.5 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Chanderpaul shoulders arms
30.4 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, short ball on the stumps, Chanderpaul ducks under it
30.3 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Chanderpaul defends off the front foot
30.2 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
30.1 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Chanderpaul defends
29.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, this time he connects the pull but hits it straight to backward square leg
29.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, short and spinning down the leg-side, Samuels tries to pull but misses
29.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, spinning down the leg-side, Samuels fails to tickle it away
29.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Samuels defends and gets an inside edge onto pad
29.2 -
Moeen Ali to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short and outside off stump, Chanderpaul dabs it down to third man
29.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, on the leg stump, Samuels nudges it to backward square leg
28.6 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, short and down the leg-side, Chanderpaul ducks under it
28.5 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Chanderpaul defends off the back foot
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease
28.4 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, out Caught by Cook!! How many times have we seen this? Bravo gets a start, looks good and then throws it away. He is disappointed with himself as he trudges of the field. Shortens the length around off, Bravo goes fishing at it, the outside edge flies to first slip, Cook moves to his right and takes a sharp catch. Darren Bravo c Cook b Broad 35(81) [4s-5]
Broad to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
28.3 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, drags the length back around off, Bravo gets behind the line and defends
The round the wicket experiment lasted for one ball, back over the wicket
28.2 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, FOUR, fabulous shot! That is a Bravo special. Broad goes round the wicket and delivers a half volley outside off, Bravo gets right forward and creams the drive to the right of mid-off. He looks so elegant when he plays like this
28.1 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, back of a length on middle and leg, Samuels nurdles it to deep backward square leg
27.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, shortens the length close to off, Bravo goes back and blocks it to the off-side
27.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted around off, Bravo presses forward and defends off the outside half of the bat
27.4 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, again, the length is a bit short, Bravo goes back and cuts it straight to extra cover
27.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, nice floaty delivery outside off, left alone
27.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, trifle short and outside off, Bravo cuts square of the wicket on the off-side for a brace
27.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up and turning away, Bravo guides it to backward point
Moeen Ali [1.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack
26.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Samuels knocks it to mid-wicket
26.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length around off, Samuels dabs it with an open face to backward point
26.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, on a length close to off, Samuels stays rooted to the crease and jams it onto the pads off the inside edge
26.3 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, 1 run, too straight from Broad, on middle and leg, Bravo flicks it behind square leg for a single
26.2 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, fuller and just outside off, Bravo drives off the inside part back past the bowler, he time it and hence only a couple
Stokes has probably hurt himself after trying to stop the ball there. His knee got stuck in the ground. The physio is tending to him. He is still sitting on the ground. Meanwhile, the players take drinks. Stokes is still on the ground. So, that is a good sign for England.
26.1 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, full and outside off, Samuels opens the face of the bat and pushes it past point, the batsmen take a single before the fielder from cover hunts it down
25.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, full and shaping back in on middle, Samuels works it behind square on the on-side for a single
25.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no ball, full delivery swinging in on off, Samuels clips it towards mid-on, Jordan has overstepped this time and the umpire calls it a no-ball
25.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, down the leg-side, Samuels gets inside the line of the ball and leaves it for the keeper
25.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger slightly wide outside off, Samuels lifts his bat and lets it go
25.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, another one that's full outside off, Samuels shoulders arms
25.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and shaping away outside off, Samuels leaves it alone
25.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Samuels defends it towards gully off the back foot
24.6 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Bravo punches it to the left of cover, who dives and saves runs for his team
24.5 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bravo dabs it down to third man
24.4 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, defended easily from the crease
24.3 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length on the leg stump, Bravo defends
24.2 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, fullish in length again, Bravo allows it to go through
24.1 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller length delivery outside off stump, Bravo shoulders arms
Stuart Broad [5.0-2-8-0] is back into the attack
23.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, FOUR, outside edge but it's gone all along the ground between third slip and gully. Samuels drove that with soft hands and the outswinger took the edge and beat gully's dive to his left
23.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length just outside off stump, Samuels defends off the back foot
23.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
23.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, inswinger goes down the leg-side, Samuels tries to tickle it fine but misses
23.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 1 run, on the leg stump, Bravo tucks it to mid-wicket
23.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Bravo defends
22.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, inswinger outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
22.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, inswinger on a fuller length, driven to long-off
22.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery down the leg-side, Bravo fails to tickle it away
22.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Bravo defends
22.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length on the leg stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
22.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short ball on the stumps, Bravo ducks under it
21.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, tapped to cover
21.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, length ball just outside off stump, punched back to the bowler
21.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, good length delivery down the leg-side
21.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Bravo defends off the back foot
21.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, on the stumps, Bravo hops and defends off the back foot
21.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full and outside off stump, left alone
20.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, outswinger now, left alone
20.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, bowls an inswinger, this is much closer, but Samuels covers the sticks and shoulders arms
20.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, way outside off stump again, Samuels shoulders arms
20.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, left alone
20.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, attempts the inswinger, but it's too wide outside off stump
20.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length and outside off stump, Samuels defends
19.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, full and on the off stump, Samuels flicks it to deep square leg
19.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length and outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
19.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, slightly fuller in length, defended from the crease
19.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery, defended off the back foot
19.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, on the off stump, driven back to the bowler
19.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bravo taps it to cover and gets off strike
18.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, length ball outside off stump, Samuels leaves it for Buttler
18.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery from Anderson, Samuels defends
18.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, plays with soft hands at this outswinger and the outside edge doesn't carry to second slip
18.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length and shaping away outside off stump, left alone
18.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short ball on the leg stump, Bravo hops and works it away to backward square leg
18.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, fullish and swinging away outside off stump, left alone
There is a man at leg slip now.
17.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, almost poked at it. Outswinger on a good length, Samuels decides to leave the ball very late and it almost took the toe-end of the bat en route to the keeper
17.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
17.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, byes, FOUR, oh dear! Jordan tries to angle one in, but he bowls down the leg-side, Buttler dives to his left but the ball escapes
17.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and outside off stump, defended off the front foot
17.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, very full and just outside off stump, Samuels defends it towards mid-on
17.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger outside off stump, Samuels lets it go
16.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, on the off stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
16.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, forces Bravo to play with an outswinger close to the off stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
16.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, nice shape away from the left-hander on this fuller length delivery, but it's too wide
16.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, down the leg-side, Bravo tries to help it on its way but misses
16.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, asking Bravo to drive away from the body but Bravo lets it outswinger go through
16.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, starts off with an outswinger on the off stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
James Anderson [7.0-4-11-1] is back into the attack
15.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger outside off stump, not close enough to make Samuels play
15.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, bouncer on the off stump, Samuels ducks under it
15.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Samuels lifts his bat and lets it go
15.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Samuels leaves it alone
15.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Samuels shoulders arms
15.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, outswinger on a fuller length, Samuels lifts his bat and lets it go
Three slips and a gully in place
Welcome back for the second session. The players are out in the middle.
Lunch, Day 1: With enough help for the pacers, James Anderson bowled a big inswinger to knock over Kraigg Brathwaite. However, Stuart Broad wasn't consistent enough to mount the pressure. Chris Jordan came on and bowled well. He had Devon Smith dropped by Gary Ballance, but managed to remove Smith in the same over. Take a break and join us back at 13:25 for the second session.
Coming back to the Devon Smith wicket, the bat hit the ground as the ball passed the bat. Smith stood there for a while thinking if he should review. Probably because the bat hit the ground, he wasn't sure if he had actually hit it. Replays showed that there might have been a gap between bat and ball. If he had reviewed it, it would have been very interesting. Remember, there is not hot-spot or snicko and it would have been very difficult for the third umpire to overturn the on-field call.
14.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, Bravo shoulders arms
14.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, down the leg-side, Bravo fails to tickles it away
14.4 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up outside off stump, left alone
14.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, FOUR, short and spinning away outside off stump, Bravo rocks back and cuts well, the ball goes through cover-point and runs away to the boundary
14.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, FOUR, another full toss, Bravo slogs it past the diving short mid-wicket fielder for four. It was in the air for a while, but it was in the gap
14.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, low full toss, drilled to the right of the bowler
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease
13.6 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, out Caught by Buttler!! Oh is a poor stroke from Smith. So that dropped catch doesn't cost England much! Clever thinking from Jordan. He was bowling inswingers on the stump, this time he bowls a full ball wide outside off stump, it was angling away from the left-hander as well, Smith tries to reach out for a drive, bit of a loose shot and the ball takes the outside edge. Smith can't believe that he's thrown it away. Replays show that the ball almost popped out of Buttler's gloves as he about to throw the ball. Devon Smith c Buttler b Jordan 15(37) [4s-2]
Jordan to Devon Smith, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
13.5 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, no run, full and on the off stump, Smith looks to off-drive, the ball takes a thick inside edge and goes to the left of the bowler
13.4 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, 2 runs, fullish form Jordan, Smith flicks it away to deep mid-wicket
13.3 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, no run, dropped. The plan almost worked for England. Gary Ballance the culprit. Full and swinging down the leg-side, Smith tickles it fine, Ballance at leg gully dives to his left but could only get his left hand to it, tries to grab the rebound but the ball went down quickly
13.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 1 run, full and down the leg-side, Bravo glances it past the diving leg gully to fine leg
13.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, inswinger on the off stump, Bravo defends off the front foot
12.6 -
J Anderson to Devon Smith, no run, that was a very good leave. Outswinger on a good length, pitches on middle and off, moves away, it goes close to the off stump but Smith played that well
12.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, on the leg stump, Bravo tucks it to mid-wicket
12.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good leave. This outswinger pitches around leg stump line, Bravo covers the stumps, trusts the bounce and shoulders arms
12.3 -
J Anderson to Devon Smith, 1 run, full and down the leg-side, flicked away behind square for a run
12.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the hips, Bravo jumps inside the crease and works it to square leg
12.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, fullish and swinging away outside off, Bravo lifts his bat and lets it go
11.6 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, FOUR, nice inswing on this fuller length delivery, Smith drives it down to the long-off boundary. That was sweetly timed
11.5 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, no run, shout for LBW, not given. England think about the review, but don't go for it. Inswinger on a good length, Smith looks to defend, it looked like pad first but it also hit the bat almost at the same time
11.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, leg byes, 1 run, Bravo tries to do the same as Jordan offers one down the leg-side, the inswinger beats him hits him on the pad
11.3 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, 1 run, full and on the leg stump, Smith glances it with the inswing down to fine leg
11.2 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, no run, this short of length delivery hurries Smith on the pull, mistimed to square leg
11.1 -
Jordan to Devon Smith, no run, wayward start, tries the inswinger but bowls this down the leg-side
Chris Jordan, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
10.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length just outside off stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
10.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Bravo defends off the back foot
10.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, pushes this away from the body towards cover
10.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, on a good length and outside off stump, Bravo lets it go
10.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, outside off stump, left alone
10.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Bravo defends
9.6 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, full and angling away from the left-hander, left alone
9.5 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, attempts the inswinger, but it goes down the leg-side, the keeper does well to dive to his right and gets a fingertip to it
9.4 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length on the off stump, Smith defends off the back foot
9.3 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, this one nips away outside off stump, enough room for Smith to leave it alone
9.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, full and on the off stump, Smith defends from the crease
9.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Smith leaves it for Buttler
8.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Bravo lets it go
8.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Bravo defends off the back foot
8.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, oh that is a bad leave. This good length delivery pitches close to the off stump line and moves away, Bravo doesn't cover the stumps, just lets it go and it almost shaves the off stump
8.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Bravo allows the ball to go through
8.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, outside off stump, Bravo lets it go
8.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bravo shoulders arms
7.6 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, full and on the stumps, defended
7.5 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Smith pushes it into the off-side
7.4 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Smith turns it into the on-side
7.3 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Smith defends off the front foot
7.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Smith defends off the back foot
Short leg is out now
7.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, FOUR, too short and Smith doesn't miss out. Rocks back and pulls it away, the ball almost hit the man at short leg, and it runs away to the deep mid-wicket boundary
6.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, on the off stump, Bravo covers the line and defends well
6.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, outswinger just outside off stump, left alone
6.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, edgeddd but again it doesn't carry. Good length delivery swinging away, Bravo is completely squared up as he looks to defend, because he played with soft hands, the edge fell short of the man diving to his right at 4th slip
6.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Bravo lets it go
6.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, FOUR, full and swinging back in, Bravo leans forward and plays a lovely looking cover-drive that races away to the boundary. That shot should give him a lot of confidence
Round the wicket now
6.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, left alone
5.6 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, well outside off stump and angling away as well, left alone
5.5 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, full and outside off stump, driven towards mid-off
5.4 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Smith defends off the back foot
5.3 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, outswinger angling away from the left-hander, left alone
5.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, 2 runs, overpitched, Smith drives it softly through mid-off for a couple of runs
5.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off stump, Smith defends off the back foot
4.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the leg stump, Bravo defends it into the on-side
4.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, another outswinger on a good length, Bravo lets it go
4.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, plays inside the line of this fullish outswinger and gets beaten
4.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, hangs back to defend this short of length delivery, the ball hits him on the thigh pad
4.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, waits for the ball to swing away and defends with an angled bat to gully
4.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, Bravo shoulders arms
3.6 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Smith defends with soft hands, the ball rolls to gully off a thickish outside edge
3.5 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, well outside off stump, Smith lifts his bat and lets it go
3.4 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery way outside off stump, easily left alone
3.3 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, peach! Good length delivery from wide of the crease, Smith had to play at it as it pitched around the off stump line, the ball held its line and beat Smith's attempted back foot defence
3.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Smith defends off the back foot
3.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, inswinger from Broad, Smith misses the flick and gets hit on the pad. The ball was going down though
2.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, FOUR, Anderson loses his radar! Starts this outswinger well outside leg stump, Bravo tickles it fine and gets off the mark with a boundary
2.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, back to taking the ball away from the left-hander, Bravo doesn't want to play at those
2.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, the inswinger now, Bravo covers the swing and defends
2.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, similar delivery, a testing ball from Anderson, but Bravo does well to leave it alone
2.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, great outswinger first up to Bravo, left alone
Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
2.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Bowled!! My word! What a ball! Take a bow James Anderson. I am sure, nobody could have played that one. Gee! That's a cracker. After bowling outswingers to Brathwaite in the previous over, Anderson bowls an inswinger. It started well outside off stump, swung back in a long way, it pitched on a fuller length, Brathwaite was completely foxed by it. He fell over while trying to adjust and defend, the ball took an inside edge and sneaked through to hit middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite b J Anderson 1(11)
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
1.6 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, the cross-seamer from Broad, Brathwaite tucks it with the angle and plays it through backward square leg
1.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good shape away from the right-hander again, but it's too wide to make Brathwaite play
1.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, outswinger outside off stump, Brathwaite lets it go
1.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Brathwaite defends off the back foot
1.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, 1 run, on the leg stump, Smith tuckes it through mid-wicket
1.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Smith shoulders arms
Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Revised playing conditions: Morning session: 11.45-12.45, afternooon session: 13.25-15.25, evening session: 15.45-18:00. Play can continue until 18:30.
0.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, edgeddd but doesn't carry. Again Brathwaite played that with soft hands, had he gone hard at it, it would have gone straight to second slip. Outswinger on a fuller length, Brathwaite looks to defend, gets a thick edge, luckily the ball drops in front of Ian Bell
0.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fullish and swinging away, Brathwaite defends with soft hands, the outside edge goes on the bounce to the left of gully
0.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, squared him up completely. Outswinger pitching around the off stump line, the ball jags away sharply as well, Brathwaite is opened up in his defence and the ball goes past the outside edge
0.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, teasing outswinger outside off stump, Brathwaite covers the sticks and shoulders arms
0.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this time the length is much fuller, Brathwaite leans forward and defends it with an angled bat
Three slips, gully and a short leg in place.
0.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length delivery swinging away outside off stump, Brathwaite defends off the back foot
Kraigg Brathwaite and Devon Smith are at the crease. Kraigg Brathwaite is on strike. J Anderson will open the attack
The England team are in a huddle. Cook has a few words to say. Brathwaite and Devon Smith walk out. A tricky 25 minutes or so for them. Anderson and Broad will come full throttle before lunch. The heavy roller is rolling the pitch. Anderson is at the top of his mark. Broad is there next to him. Brathwaite is marking his guard Chanders style - hammering the bail into the pitch
So England finish with a lead of 165. West Indies have more than four sessions to bat out a draw. They did it in the last game. Can they do it again here? Personally I'm looking forward to Stokes v Samuels. It should be unmissable
144.1 -
J Holder to J Root, out J Anderson Run Out!! 1 run completed. It was flicked towards deep mid-wicket, Root always wanted two but Anderson was struggling. The throw was poor - high and to the left of Holder, who leapt and used his height to good effect. Catches it with one hand and flicks it back onto the stumps. Anderson didn't even dive or plonk his bat in. Was caught short. The feet too didn't get in. Bad running and it has cost Root a potential double hundred. Root is not a happy chappy. But he has played superbly. J Anderson run out (S Gabriel/J Holder) 2(12)
J Holder to J Root, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Anderson is out. In a comical way too. Run out. He didn't even attempt to dive in. Anderson runs off. No double ton for Root. End of the innings. Root walks off raising his bat to all corners of the crowd. A few English WAGS applaud his effort. Root is unhappy after Anderson got out. He showed off his displeasure as he hit the turf with his bat. Threw his helmet away after crossing the ropes.
The batsmen take a drink
143.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Anderson, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Anderson leans forward to defend
143.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Root gets forward and drives to long-off
143.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, well tossed up outside off, Root reaches out and slaps it, but straight to the fielder at cover
143.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, SIX, flat slog sweep and Root gets six over deep mid-wicket. Saw the flight and hit it hard and got enough elevation to clear the fence
143.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, now comes down the track and makes room to go over cover, cleared the man but sweeper runs around to prevent any runs being taken
143.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, slog swept flat and it bounces in front of the man at long-on. Had Root connected well it may well have carried to the fielder
142.6 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, down leg, off the pad as Anderson flicks and misses
142.5 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, Holder targets the stumps, Anderson gets forward and drives to mid-on, played well but straight to the fielder
142.4 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, good length outside off, Anderson slashes and misses
Now Anderson needs to see off three balls in this over
142.3 -
J Holder to J Root, 1 run, angling in, down middle and leg, flicked to deep backward square leg, Root wanted two but the fielder kept it to one
Root and Anderson have a word
142.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, full on the stumps, Root went too hard at the slog, gets a thick inside edge onto the pads, rolls away to the off-side, his head fell away as he played that and the balance was shot
142.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short on the stumps, Root swivels on the pull and gets it to long leg, straight to the fielder
141.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Anderson, 2 runs, now Anderson gets forward and drives through cover, there is two in it and the batsmen come back for a couple
141.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Anderson, no run, shortish outside off, Anderson cuts to deep point. Root sends Anderson back as there was only a single in that
141.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, short outside off, slapped off the back foot to long-off, takes the single
141.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, Root gets lucky. He uses his feet and tries to go over cover, the ball turned and took a thick outside edge, cleared Samuels running back. He tried to get a hand but the ball landed in front of him
141.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, quicker outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and plays it late to third man, for another couple. 450 is up
141.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, low full toss on the stumps, Root gets forward and paddles it fine to fine leg, placed for a couple
140.6 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, pitched up outside off, Anderson dead-bats it to cover
140.5 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, how did that miss off stump? Holder fired in the yorker, Anderson was backing away and misses the off stump by inches
140.4 -
J Holder to J Root, 1 run, good length outside off, dabbed to third man, now Root takes the single
140.3 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, very full on the stumps, Root plays a lovely on-drive, straight to the fielder at long-on
140.2 -
J Holder to J Root, FOUR, that is more of a T20 stroke. Length on the stumps, Root gets across and heaves it over mid-wicket. Cleared the fielder and found the gap for a boundary. He took his chance and got a four
140.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, overpitched outside off, Root drives to long-off
139.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Anderson, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Anderson defends off the back foot to short mid-wicket
139.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, loopy full toss outside off, Root gets forward and drives to long-off
139.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, SIX, there goes Root. Well tossed up and Root comes down the track to loft Devendra Bishoo straight back over his head. All the way for a beautiful six
139.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, very full on the stumps, Root gets forward and whips it between wide long-on and deep mid-wicket, placed well for two
139.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, looks for the big slog sweep to a tossed up delivery outside off and misses. Turns away past the outside edge
139.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flat and on the stumps, Root punches it to long-off. No single
138.6 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, a play and a miss. Angled in on a good length, Anderson pokes out and misses
Round the wicket for the last ball
138.5 -
J Holder to J Anderson, no run, good length on off, stayed a bit low, Anderson defends to backward point
138.4 -
J Holder to J Root, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Root cuts hard square of the wicket, Anderson wants the single and Root crosses over
138.3 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, full and on the pads, flicked to deep square leg, again Root opts against the single
The field is well spread out
138.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root late-cuts to third man and doesn't take the single
138.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, on a good length and angling in, Root defends solidly off the front foot to cover
Jason Holder [18.0-6-49-0] is back into the attack
137.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Anderson, no run, googly from Devendra Bishoo, Anderson gets forward and pushes it to short cover
With that wicket drinks have been taken. West Indies have taken three wickets in that hour. But Root has moved to 150. With Anderson at the crease, he will go for it
James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
137.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Broad, out Caught by Devon Smith!! Good anticipation from Devon Smith at slip. He saw Broad shaping for the sweep and moved to his left, the ball looped off the wrist band that was part of the glove and Smith caught it at a leg slip position. Broad reviewed it but the original decision stood. Broad c Devon Smith b Devendra Bishoo 0(4)
Devendra Bishoo to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Caught at slip. Given out and Broad is reviewing it. He thinks it has come off the forearm. How long will Billy take for this? Let's see. The front foot is fine. Straight off the glove as Broad went for the sweep. Broad may well be gone. It has come off the wrist band which is part of the glove. Steve Davis should stand by his original decision. Broad is unhappy. He is taking his time to go off. A send-off from a few West Indians. Billy gave it out much sooner than the previous decision.
137.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, slower outside off, Root gets forward and drives to long-off
137.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, FOUR, 150 for Root. He raises his bat. Flighted on middle and leg, Root plays a hard slog sweep wide of the square leg umpire, beats deep backward square to his left. Fourth score of 150+ in Tests for Root
137.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, shortish on the stumps, Root defends off the back foot
137.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root gets forward to block
136.6 -
Roach to Broad, no run, back of a length on the stumps, punched to cover
136.5 -
Roach to Broad, no run, another short delivery, angled across Broad who drops everything in the way and leaves it alone
136.4 -
Roach to Broad, no run, Roach digs it in short first ball to Broad, Broad ducks
Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease
136.3 -
Roach to J Root, out Jordan Run Out!! 1 run completed. Root has done in Jordan. It was steered off the front foot to the left of sweeper cover, Root wanted two then sent Jordan back. Jordan tried to dive and get back. Slid his bat in with the left-hand. The right-hand had the gloves and Jordan was caught inches short by a super throw. Bowden took an age to give it out and there was a technical failure on the giant screen which further delayed proceedings. Jordan run out (J Holder/Ramdin) 16(28) [4s-3]
Roach to J Root, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Has Jordan been run out? Looks like a close call. Jordan may well be out here. The bat looks just short of the crease as he dived to get back. Bullet throw from the deep and Ramdin had little work to do. Right over the stumps and Jordan may well be gone. Ian Bishop is giving it out. The third umpire is taking a lot of replays to come to a decision. Billy Bowden the man. If Bowden is taking so long, Jordan may well get the BOD. It is four minutes and counting. Decision still pending. The giant screen flashes out finally. After four minutes and forty seconds to be exact. A mini break that. Jordan walks off.
136.2 -
Roach to J Root, FOUR, nips back in and takes the bottom edge of Root as he looked to cut late, the ball bounces in front of Ramdin who fails to stop it. Gives away four. Ramdin put in a tired dive
136.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, Root shows the full face of the bat and drives it back down the wicket, the ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end
135.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, Jordan presses forward and then defends with soft hands wide of the slip fielder, played it down
135.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, shortish and outside off, turns away, left alone
135.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, slower and looped up outside off, Jordan pushes tentatively back down the track
135.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, shortish on middle and leg, tucked to deep backward square leg, Root wanted two but the fielder was in quickly
135.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, 1 run, flighted on middle and leg, Jordan gets forward and eases it to mid-on, for a single
135.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, down leg, Root kneels down and sweeps hard to deep backward square leg
134.6 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, angling down, on the middle and leg line, tucked to deep backward square leg
134.5 -
Roach to Jordan, 1 run, short of length outside off, Jordan stands tall and punches square of the wicket
134.4 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, back of a length outside off, Jordan punches it to cover
134.3 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, Root this time gets a thick inside edge on the drive, the ball goes to the left of deep backward square leg, only a single this time
134.2 -
Roach to J Root, 2 runs, full on the stumps, angling in, flicked to deep backward square leg, Gabriel throws it well wide of Ramdin but there is a man backing up at point
134.1 -
Roach to J Root, FOUR, dabbed away past the diving gully. It was too close to cut, he was cramped for room but he managed to get it wide of the fielder. Beats the man chasing back as well
133.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, may have been the googly on the stumps, Jordan presses forward to defend
133.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, short and turning away, Jordan shapes to cut and misses
133.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Jordan pushes it back to Devendra Bishoo
133.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, full on the stumps, driven off the front foot where short cover slides to his right to cut it off
133.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, very full on the stumps, Jordan gets forward to dead-bat
133.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, full on the stumps, Root gets forward and flicks to deep mid-wicket
132.6 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, predictably Roach digs it in short, down leg, Jordan ducks under that
132.5 -
Roach to Jordan, FOUR, Jordan plays a lovely on-drive wide of mid-on to get a boundary. Tad too full from Roach and Jordan got forward to present the broadest of blades
132.4 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, full delivery outside off, Jordan drives straight to the fielder at short cover
132.3 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, short on the stumps, Root swivels on the pull to get it down to fine leg
132.2 -
Roach to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root drives wide of the diving short cover to his right, mid-off gets across to keep it to a single
132.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length and angling in on the stumps, Root gets forward and drives to mid-on
131.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Root gets forward and drives to long-on
131.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flat and pushes Root on the back foot, nudged to short mid-wicket
131.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, well flighted outside off, Root reaches out and mistimes the drive to cover
131.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, slog-swept to deep square leg, for a couple of runs. The fielder got across in time
131.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, Root skips out and almost yorks himself, digs it out to short mid-wicket
131.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, Root was itching to get forward there, but defends from the crease to short cover
130.6 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, length delivery outside off, Jordan went hard at the slash, again mistimed it to cover
130.5 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, back of a length outside off, Jordan went for a cross-batted cut but mistimed it to mid-off
130.4 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, short of length on the stumps, Jordan defends off the back foot
130.3 -
Roach to Jordan, FOUR, overpitched outside off, Jordan leans into the drive and places it through the cover region. Timed it really well and it raced away
130.2 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, hint of nip back in, on a good length and Jordan still leaves that as it wasn't threatening off
130.1 -
Roach to Jordan, no run, good length outside off, Jordan leaves
Kemar Roach [24.0-4-77-0] is back into the attack
129.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, driven wide of mid-off for a quick single
129.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, no run, Devendra Bishoo turns one right across Jordan's outside edge. The length was shorter and Jordan couldn't handle that off the back foot. Big turn for Bishoo that time
With that single Root reaches 2000 Test runs. Second youngest after Cook to get to that landmark
129.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, a bit short outside off, Root punches off the back foot to long-on
129.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root pushes it to short mid-wicket
129.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, very full, eased to short mid-wicket
129.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, quicker and pushed through, raps Root on the pads but well down leg. No real appeal from the West Indians
128.6 -
S Gabriel to Jordan, no run, pitched up outside off, Jordan drives to mid-off from the crease
128.5 -
S Gabriel to Jordan, no run, further up and on the stumps, Jordan defends from the crease to mid-off
128.4 -
S Gabriel to Jordan, FOUR, that has been hammered by Jordan. Maybe he was expecting the short ball, sits on the back foot and thunders a pull over mid-wicket. It raced away to the fence
128.3 -
S Gabriel to Jordan, no run, so close! Gabriel hurries Jordan for pace. On a back of a length on the stumps, Jordan hops to defend, the ball takes the inside edge onto the pads, hits the flap of the front pad and bounces close to the stumps, spins away. Was an inch or so from hitting the stumps. Jordan is very very lucky
128.2 -
S Gabriel to Jordan, no run, short on the stumps, Jordan ducks under it
128.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, full on the stumps, clipped wide of mid-on, Bishoo charges and slides to keep it to a single
127.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, flat on off, Root rocks back and punches it from the stumps through cover
127.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Jordan, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Jordan reaches out and drives to sweeper cover, to get off the mark
Chris Jordan, right handed bat, comes to the crease
127.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, out Stumped!! Devendra Bishoo gets Buttler out. Third time in a row he skips out, isn't to the pitch of the ball, the ball pitches short of the bat, turns away from the stroke and Ramdin has an easy stumping. Credit to Devendra Bishoo for keeping his cool and trusting his skill. Buttler st Ramdin b Devendra Bishoo 13(30) [4s-1]
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, THATS OUT!! Stumped!!
127.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, FOUR, this time he has smashed that. Down the wicket and to the pitch and hit very hard to the left of Devendra Bishoo, he stuck his left-hand out but it flew past him in a jiffy
127.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, Buttler comes down the track and isn't to the pitch as the length is short, defends it back to Devendra Bishoo
127.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, almost yorker length on off, Root digs it out through the vacant cover
126.6 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, almost a third drag-on wicket for Gabriel. Inswinger and Buttler is cramped on the back foot punch, gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball rolls wide of the stumps
126.5 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, good length and nips back in, on off and middle, Buttler defends solidly to mid-on
126.4 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, hint of nip back in but only after Buttler leaves it to Ramdin
126.3 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, Buttler gets right behind the line to defend to mid-off
126.2 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, full and angling in, Root flicks to deep square leg, for a single
126.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and pushes it to cover
125.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, pushed through outside off, Buttler defends off the back foot
125.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, shortish on middle and leg, Root whips off the back foot through mid-wicket
125.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, 1 run, shortish outside off, Buttler punches to sweeper cover
The second slip has gone out
125.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, 2 runs, short and skidding on, on the stumps, Buttler pulls to deep square leg, for another couple. Not hit well or else it could've been a boundary
Two slips in place or a slip and a gully - whichever way you look at it
125.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Buttler gets down and paddles it to deep backward square leg, for a couple
125.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, tossed up on middle and leg, Root gets forward and flicks it wide of mid-on for a single
Devendra Bishoo [41.0-10-124-2] is back into the attack
124.6 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, Buttler gets right behind the line to defend
124.5 -
S Gabriel to Buttler, no run, full and on the stumps, Buttler defends to the right of the bowler, looks for a quick single but Gabriel gets across in time
124.4 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, short of length and nipping back in, on the hips, Root nudges it to the vacant short leg position
124.3 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, Gabriel keeps it on the stumps, stayed a touch low too but Root defended it with a straight bat
124.2 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, Gabriel hits the pitch hard with a back of a length delivery on off, defended to cover
124.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, short of length and angling back in, it kept a bit low, Root crouches low and defends it to mid-off
The players are walking out to the middle. The umpires are already there. Curtly Ambrose has a pep talk to his boys as usual. He does that every day. Root and Buttler walk out. We are starting 15 minutes early. It will be an extended session. Gabriel will begin. Two slips and a gully in place
Pitch report: The actual surface looks very very good. It is a little whiter than at the start. There won't be much assistance for the bowlers. Hard work for the bowlers. Maybe a bit of turn as the game goes on.
With Root and Buttler at the crease, England would be looking for as big a lead as possible. Another fine day in prospect and we welcome you to our coverage. It is bright and sunny today and that's good news to start off the day.
England hold the advantage going into day 4 of this second Test. Root's unbeaten hundred was the highlight of yesterday's play. But the last hour belonged to West Indies helped by England's bad cricket. Three wickets were gifted to the hosts and Samuels gave Stokes a send-off by saluting. It was brilliant from the Jamaican as he brought life late on to the day's proceedings. Those three wickets have given West Indies hope of keeping the lead to manageable proportions.
It has been a long day but a fun day - made all the more enjoyable by Samuels' theatre. Tomorrow is going to be another such day - 98 overs are scheduled to be bowled again. We will be there to bring you every ball. The fingers are aching from a long stint today. I badly need a break. Until tomorrow it's goodbye from here. Adios!
Amidst all this Root deserves special praise for the way he conducted his innings. He was calm, played all his strokes and put the bad ball away. Unfluttered and very impressive from the Yorkshireman who continued his golden run with the bat. He hardly gave West Indies a chance and remains the key for England to gain a potentially match-winning first innings lead. West Indies will be looking to get his wicket as quickly as possible tomorrow morning.
England steadily built on their lead and only the last hour brought West Indies back into the game. England though had a huge part in that, gifting three wickets to the hosts. Ballance played a loose drive, Moeen Ali ran himself out and Stokes holed out after losing the verbal battle with Samuels. The battle between Samuels and Stokes was the highlight of the day. The Jamaican seemed inspired when Stokes came on and didn't stop his antics till the all-rounder got out. No aggressive in your face celebration or anything nasty. Just a salute with no words after Stokes got out! Pure gold from Samuels! Superb drama to liven up things.
Root walks off with his bat raised. Darren Bravo comes in and shakes his hand. Samuels has a smile on his face after a hard day's work. England started the day at 74/0 and they lost Trott before lunch. Cook was set to get a hundred but chopped one off Gabriel who dismissed Ian Bell the same way in his next over. Those two wickets in quick succession energised West Indies but Root and Ballance put on a partnership. Slightly bizzare tactics by West Indies as they overbowled Bishoo - who bowled 22 overs at one stretch either side of lunch. Also West Indies didn't take the new ball till the 87th over when it was crying out to be taken.
123.6 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, Buttler sees off the day without any issues. Turned to short leg and it will be stumps on day 3
123.5 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, tossed up on off, Buttler presses forward to block
Now round the wicket
123.4 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, Buttler defends that off the back foot
123.3 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, flat outside off, Buttler punches off the back foot to cover
123.2 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, flicked to the right of mid-wicket, there is a fumble but the man in the deep mops up
123.1 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, low full toss outside off, Root gets forward and drives it back to Samuels
Last over of the day and it will be Samuels
122.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, tossed up outside off, Buttler defends solidly to the off-side
122.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, very full outside off, Buttler pushes it to point
122.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, Buttler plays a bottom-handed drive wide of short cover, but mid-off is there
122.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, 2 runs, fraction short outside off, Buttler plays a open-faced cut wide of backward point, two it is
122.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, short and turning away outside off, Root punches it square of the wicket for a single
122.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, immediately first ball he is beaten with the cap on. Short and wide outside off, cuts and misses
Root is now batting in a cap as two spinners are bowling
121.6 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, throws it up well outside off, left alone
121.5 -
Samuels to Buttler, no run, turned off the back foot to short leg
121.4 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, Root fetches that from outside off and hits it uppishly but well wide of Samuels' right-hand
121.3 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root leans forward to block to cover
121.2 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward to defend to cover
121.1 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, punched off the back foot to mid-on
120.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, fraction short outside off, cut straight to the fielder at point. Buttler missed out there
120.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, 2 runs, flighted delivery outside off, Buttler leans forward and drives square of the wicket, is off the mark with that couple
120.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, short and turning away, Root opens the face of the bat and slices it square of the wicket
120.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, slightly short on the stumps, Root whips and finds mid-wicket once more
120.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, low full toss, Root flicks and finds mid-wicket
120.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Root dead-bats to cover
119.6 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, very full and Root gets forward to drive to deep mid-on for a single
119.5 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, shortish outside off, Root punches it back to Samuels
119.4 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, that bounced from Samuels but Root handled that well, playing it with soft hands as he got forward to push it back to the bowler
119.3 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, flat outside off, Root punches off the back foot to cover
119.2 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and pushes it into the off-side
119.1 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Root gets forward and flicks, finds mid-wicket
Stokes too had something to say to the saluting Samuels as he walked past him. Samuels didn't react at all. What a character Samuels is
118.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, full and on the stumps, Buttler gets forward and flicks to mid-on, straight to the fielder
118.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, big turn away outside off, Buttler wanted to cut it and then left it, it bounced too and Ramdin didn't glove it properly
Two slips and a man at silly point in now
118.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, tossed up outside off, Buttler gets forward to block solidly
118.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, tossed up outside off, Buttler gets forward to drive and gets a thick outside edge along the ground to backward point
118.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Buttler, no run, well outside off, left alone
Jos Buttler, right handed bat, comes to the crease
118.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Stokes, out Caught by Blackwood!! What a man Samuels is! Look at his celebration after Stokes gets out. He is saluting the departing batsman off the field. Stands there with goggles on and salutes till Stokes passes him and goes back to the dressing room. Another wicket given away. Nothing delivery, short and on the stumps, Stokes pulls it straight to the fielder at deep mid-wicket. Stokes is distraught as he picked the fielder to perfection. His head goes down as he hits it, he knew he had found the fielder. So that's three wickets in a row that have been gifted. Stokes c Blackwood b Devendra Bishoo 8(23)
Devendra Bishoo to Stokes, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
117.6 -
Samuels to Stokes, 1 run, that's sloppy from Chanders at backward point, cut straight to him and he fires in a throw over Ramdin's head. No-one backing up and single given away. That is poor. That won't make Samuels happy at all
117.5 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, tossed up on the stumps, defended back to the bowler
Now Samuels stops and asks the deep backward square fielder to move. More theatrics from Samuels
117.4 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, flat on the stumps, Stokes defends it back to Samuels. Samuels has a few words of advice for Stokes who just walks away
117.3 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, Root shuffles across and nudges it softly to deep backward square leg, wants two but the fielder is in
117.2 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, off-break, flicked to mid-wicket after coming forward
117.1 -
Samuels to Stokes, 1 run, shortish outside off, cut to sweeper cover
116.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, fired down leg, Root gets the pad in the way of that
116.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root reaches out and tries to drive, mistimes it to cover
116.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Stokes, 1 run, Stokes comes down the track and looks for the big hoick to leg, a complete miscue as he gets an inside edge onto the pads on the attempted shot. Goes wide of the short leg fielder
116.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, dragged down on the stumps, Root rocks back and pulls but picks out deep mid-wicket
116.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Stokes, 1 run, 'catch it' is the cry as Devendra Bishoo cramped Stokes who was making room on the pull, the spliced pull lands well in front of long-on. Was in the air but didn't carry
116.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Root gets forward and drives wide of mid-on, another hurried single
115.6 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, tossed up outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
115.5 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, punched off the back foot to mid-on
115.4 -
Samuels to Stokes, 1 run, Steve Davis gives it as runs. Stokes kneels down to sweep, gets outside the line of off. It didn't look like bat or glove as the ball ran away behind square. Davis may have got that wrong
115.3 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, flat and on the stumps, Stokes whips to mid-wicket
115.2 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and drives to mid-on, who is deep
115.1 -
Samuels to Stokes, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Stokes drives wide of mid-off for a single and gets off strike
114.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, short and outside off, Root rocks back and cuts square of the wicket, wide of the diving point, two it is
114.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Root gets forward and defends to short mid-wicket
114.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, Root gets lucky with the slog sweep that time. A top-edge and he clears Holder running back from mid-on. Just about eluded the big man. Root loses his bat while running but manages to complete the second
114.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flat and shortish on off, Root taps to point and looks for a single, but it isn't there
114.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, very full on the stumps, Root gets forward and drives to mid-on
114.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root presses it to short cover
113.6 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, Stokes misses the pre-meditated reverse sweep and Samuels again has a few words to say to the batsman. It was outside off and Stokes didn't connect with the shot. Ramdin took the bails off in a flash but Stokes wasn't going anywhere
113.5 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, flat and on the stumps, Stokes defends off the back foot
113.4 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, short outside off, Stokes rocks back and cuts hard but picks out cover-point. Didn't hit the gap
113.3 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, off-break, turning in, Root tucks it through mid-wicket for a single
113.2 -
Samuels to Stokes, 1 run, Stokes gets to the other end with a firm drive wide of mid-off. Short cover couldn't get across in time, Samuels isn't happy with that single given away
This is going to be one spicy battle between Stokes and Samuels
113.1 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, flat and on the stumps, Stokes defends it back to Samuels
112.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Stokes, 1 run, Stokes is off the mark with a nudge off the back foot through mid-wicket
112.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Root drives hard and finds deep extra cover for a single
112.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, driven past the left-hand of Devendra Bishoo but picks out mid-off
112.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root presses forward to defend back to the bowler
112.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward to block to cover
112.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, shortish outside off, Root punches it off the back foot to short cover
Devendra Bishoo [35.0-9-108-1] is back into the attack
111.6 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Stokes defends to cover after getting forward
111.5 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, driven past the right-hand of Samuels this time. Another stare from Samuels at Stokes
111.4 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, well what was that? Samuels picks up the ball in his followthrough and throws it at Stokes who catches it and returns it back to the bowler. What reaction from Stokes. It was defended back to him and Samuels let rip. Steve Davis has a word with Samuels urging him to calm down
111.3 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, dragged down very short outside off, Stokes misses out and cuts hard, but picks out short cover
111.2 -
Samuels to Stokes, no run, drift outside off for Samuels, full too, Stokes drives hard and the ball dribbles back to Samuels off the inside half
Slip and a leg gully for Stokes against Samuels. Samuels from round the wicket
111.1 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, flat outside off, Root goes on the back foot to punch to mid-on
110.6 -
Roach to Stokes, no run, good length outside off from round the wicket, Stokes shoulders arms first ball
110.5 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and opens the face of the bat to square drive to sweeper cover, just the single
110.4 -
Roach to J Root, FOUR, 100 for Root. His first outside England. Poor ball from Roach though - it was short and wide outside off, Root just had to find the gap with the cut and he did that, getting it wide of point. The ball races away to the ropes. Root raises the bat and removes the helmet to hear all the applause. Buttler is seen clapping from the dressing room. Root punched the air in delight too after getting to a ton. A kiss of the Three Lions emblem on the helmet to go with it. Well played - a quick and aggressive hundred
110.3 -
Roach to J Root, no run, back of a length outside off, Root punches and picks out short cover
110.2 -
Roach to J Root, FOUR, full outside off, Root gets to 96 with a deliberate guide past the lone slip. No third man and Root just opens the face of the bat on that full delivery outside off and gets it down to the fence
Well, well, Test match cricket - the beauty of it. England were going so smoothly. A couple of lazy dismissals and West Indies are suddenly buzzing. The battle between Stokes and Samuels should be interesting
110.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root drives it hard and straight back at the bowler, Roach fields
Ben Stokes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
109.6 -
Samuels to Moeen Ali, out Moeen Ali Run Out!! What was that Moeen Ali? A run out in a Test match. Unbelievable really. It is such a waste of a wicket. Perhaps Moeen Ali wanted to get off the mark with that attempted quick single. It was turned towards short mid-wicket, Moeen Ali set off immediately, Root didn't want the single and stopped, Moeen Ali was halfway down and there was no way back. A simple throw to Ramdin and that's game over. Samuels pumps his fist. Moeen Ali run out (Blackwood/Ramdin) 0(4)
Samuels to Moeen Ali, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
109.5 -
Samuels to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, Moeen Ali defends off the front foot
109.4 -
Samuels to Moeen Ali, no run, flat and on the stumps, Moeen Ali blocks
109.3 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Root comes on the front foot and drives to mid-on who is deep
109.2 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and defends to cover
109.1 -
Samuels to J Root, FOUR, last over Root played an on-drive straight to the fielder at mid-on. This time he gets it wide of the man. Gets forward and times it past the fielder. Superb stroke
108.6 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, direct hit from cover and Moeen Ali was gone. Moeen Ali was struggling there. It was defended to the left of cover, Root set off and Moeen Ali was a bit slow. Brathwaite - I think was the fielder - charged and fired in a throw but missed. A stroke of luck for Moeen Ali
108.5 -
Roach to J Root, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Root plays a superb on-drive but picks out mid-on. Timed it well
108.4 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root presses forward and defends solidly to cover
108.3 -
Roach to J Root, no run, wide of the crease and angled in on a fuller length on the stumps, Root clips to mid-on
108.2 -
Roach to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root gets forward and defends to cover
108.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length outside off, left alone
107.6 -
Samuels to Moeen Ali, no run, what is Bravo thinking? He appeals from second slip after Moeen Ali pads up to a delivery well outside off, that was turning away too. Ridiculous appeal really
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease
107.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, out Bowled!! Out of nowhere Samuels gets Ballance out. Strange dismissal. Samuels looks at Root and says something. Root laughs. It was floated up outside off, was in the air and hung up there, when it came down Ballance went for a big cover drive, the ball finds the bottom edge and flicks the leg bail off. Ballance misses out on a hundred that was there for the taking. Ballance b Samuels 77(188) [4s-8 6s-1]
Samuels to Ballance, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
107.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat on off, Ballance defends off the front foot
107.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, on the stumps, Ballance calmly blocks off the front foot
107.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, slower and on the stumps from round the wicket, Ballance nudges it softly to leg
107.1 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, Root rocks back to punch wide of point, quick single taken
Marlon Samuels [12.0-4-19-0] is back into the attack
106.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Ballance shoulders arms. He is so sure about where his off stump is
106.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, short of length on the stumps, Ballance defends it back to Roach
106.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length and angled in, Ballance blocks solidly off the front foot
106.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance gets forward and dead-bats solidly to short cover
106.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, holds its line, left alone
106.1 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full outside off from round the wicket, Ballance gets forward and drives to mid-off
Kemar Roach [21.0-3-67-0] is back into the attack
105.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, short outside off, Root rocks back to cut square of the wicket, sweeper runs to his left and it's a couple
105.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, flighted delivery and spinning back in, Ballance nurdles a single to deep backward square leg
105.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, turns away, draws Root into the drive but the outside edge goes along the ground to backward point, Samuels goes to his left to keep it to a single
105.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, SIX, Root plays the slog sweep really well and connects superbly. Saw the tossed up delivery outside off and went for his favorite hit. A flat six over mid-wicket
105.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, shortish outside off, Root punches to cover
105.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up on off, Root gets forward and drives to short cover
104.6 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, slower delivery outside off, Ballance eases the drive off the front foot but can't hit the gap again, cover is the fielder
104.5 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Ballance knows where his off stump is, shoulders arms
104.4 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, short and wide outside off, Ballance went chasing after the cut, bottom-edges the cut to Ramdin
104.3 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, left alone
Back over the wicket
104.2 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, half-volley outside off, Ballance crunches the drive and picks out cover
104.1 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, yorker length outside off, left alone
Drinks being taken. England move on serenely. West Indies look flat and need inspiration from somewhere. It doesn't seem to be coming at the moment. Still 20 overs to be bowled in the day and England would look to build on the lead that they have got before stumps.
103.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, very full on the stumps, clipped to deep square leg, for a single
103.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, low full toss outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and slices it to sweeper cover
103.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, flat on the stumps, Ballance gets outside off and sweeps it from middle to fine leg
103.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance taps it softly to short mid-wicket
103.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, very full on the stumps, Ballance with a shuffle turns it wide of short mid-wicket
103.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, short outside off, Ballance nudges it off the back foot to square leg
102.6 -
J Holder to Ballance, 1 run, full outside off, Ballance drives wide of mid-off and takes an easy single
102.6 -
J Holder to J Root, no ball, 1 run, Holder oversteps, bowls a yorker, that swings in, nearly gets through Root's defences, Root digs it out to deep backward square leg, the fielder does well coming in to keep it to a single
102.5 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends with an open face to point
102.4 -
J Holder to Ballance, 3 runs, full outside off, Ballance gets forward and drives wide of mid-off, a lumbering chase from Gabriel, he ambles after the ball, stops it with his boot before the ball hits the ropes. They take three
102.3 -
J Holder to J Root, 1 run, short of length outside off, Root defends it off the back foot wide of cover, quick single taken
102.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Root shuffles across in defence
102.1 -
J Holder to J Root, FOUR, Holder bowls a nothing delivery, short and wide outside off, Root rocks back and cuts wide of point. Needed to hit the gap, which he did. Root and Ballance punch gloves
101.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance gets forward and wrists it to mid-on
101.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, very full outside off, Root slog-sweeps and gets it wide of mid-on for a single
101.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flatter and skids on to Root who defends off the back foot to mid-on
101.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, well outside off and lots of flight too, Root reaches out and drives to cover, didn't time that well
101.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flat outside off, Root pushes forward to block
101.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root gets forward and drives powerfully but straight to the fielder at cover
100.6 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, well outside off, left alone
100.5 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, another good nut from Holder and he beats Ballance all ends up. This one is angled in on a back of a length from round the wicket, it holds its line, straightens and beats the outside edge of Ballance. Ballance tried to play as inside the line of that as possible, still the ball went very close to the edge. Three good balls from Holder and he has Ballance in strife
100.4 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance is unsure and has a waft at it before pulling the bat inside the line, was late in doing so. Uncertain from Ballance
100.3 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, angled in from round the wicket and that seams away late, Ballance follows the path of the ball and nearly nicks off. Ballance was expecting the ball to hold its line but went late. Suddenly the ball did something unexpected
100.2 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, full outside off, Ballance gets forward and drives to mid-off
100.1 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, angled in from round the wicket, Ballance softly nudges to short mid-wicket
99.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Ballance whips it wide of mid-on
99.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, pushed through outside off, Ballance shuffles across to block
99.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Ballance shuffles across and defends solidly
99.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Ballance gets forward and drives it back to Devendra Bishoo
99.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, short outside off, Root cuts off the back foot to sweeper cover, for a single
99.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, Ballance goes on the back foot to whip to deep mid-wicket for a single
England are into the lead now
98.6 -
J Holder to J Root, byes, FOUR, good length down leg, swings further down and Ramdin didn't even move. Called four byes. The 300 is up and the England supporters clap in appreciation
98.5 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root leans forward and drives well but mid-off moves quickly to his right to field
98.4 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and defends to the off-side
98.3 -
J Holder to Ballance, 1 run, full outside off, Ballance opens the face of the bat on the square drive to deep backward point, just a single
Round the wicket now
98.2 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, in the corridor of uncertainty, Ballance shoulders arms
98.1 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, left alone
Jason Holder [14.0-4-37-0] is back into the attack
97.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Root punches it towards point
97.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, on the leg stump, flicked wide of mid-on
97.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, drives with the spin, the fielder at cover dives to his left but the ball escapes, Roach tidies up in the deep
97.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up on the stumps, driven back to the bowler
97.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, on the leg stump, Ballance knocks it to backward square leg
97.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, punched to mid-off
96.6 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, back of a length and just outside off stump, Root defends it towards mid-wicket
96.5 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Root defends
96.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 1 run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Ballance defends with an angled bat towards gully, Holder fumbles and allows the run
96.3 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, back of a length just outside off strump, Root taps it softly towards point and sets off for a sharp run
96.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ballance pushes it to deep backward point
96.1 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, that's a tight leave. Good length delivery just outside off stump, the ball jags back in and was so close to the off stump
95.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, outside off stump, pushed into the off-side. 16 runs off the over
95.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, much better from Bishoo, flighted delivery on the off stump, nudged behind square on the on-side
95.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, FOUR, he's bowled four balls and all four have been short. Short and outside off stump, Ballance cuts it in front of square on the off-side and picks up four more
95.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, FOUR, oh dear! It's too short again, Ballance rocks back and pulls it through backward square leg
95.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 1 run, short and spinning away outside off stump, Root cuts it hard to deep extra-cover
95.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, SIX, starts off with a rank long hop. Root rocks back, goes deep in the crease as well and pulls it handsomely over deep mid-wicket
Devendra Bishoo [29.0-9-72-1] is back into the attack
94.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, on the off stump, Ballance turns it to mid-wicket
94.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and outside off stump, Ballance lets it go, the ball hits a crack and moves away, but Ramdin does well to collect the ball
94.4 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, pushed towards cover-point
94.3 -
S Gabriel to J Root, FOUR, too short but it's not tall enough to trouble Root. Short delivery on the off stump, Root rocks back, swivels and pulls it along the ground through square leg
94.2 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, back of a length and just outside off stump, Root gets an inside edge onto pad as he looks to defend
94.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, punched off the back foot to point
93.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Ballance defends
93.5 -
Roach to Ballance, FOUR, excellent looking cover drive, he's timed that sweetly from the middle of the bat. Overpitched and Ballance leans forward to send it through cover
93.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, slanted across, left alone
93.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to mid-off
93.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full and angling away from the left hander, left alone
93.1 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Root was looking to flick and gets an inside edge onto the pads that rolls away to short mid-wicket and that brings up the 100-run partnership
92.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length on the off stump, Ballance fends it into the on-side
92.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length on the off stump, Ballance defends
92.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, on a length and outside off stump, left alone
92.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ballance shoulders arms
92.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no ball, byes, FOUR, sloppy from Gabriel and Ramdin. It's another front foot no-ball, Ballance lets it go, Ramdin fails to collect it to his left and it goes for four
92.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no ball, FOUR, Gabriel will be livid with himself for bowling a freebie. In fact, Gabriel has overstepped again, for the fifth time in this innings. Low full toss outside off stump, that's a gift and Ballance drives it through cover-point to bring up his fifty
92.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, Ballance attempts a lazy looking dab outside off stump and gets beaten. Again the length wasn't on the shorter side to be playing that shot
Gabriel is coming round the wicket to Ballance
92.1 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, on the off stump, Ballance defends and gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-wicket
91.6 -
Roach to J Root, no run, on a length and a hint of inswing on this one, Root looks to defend with an angled bat, the ball goes on the bounce to second slip off the edge
91.5 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length delivery swinging back in, Root looks to defend gets an inside edge that rolls into the on-side
91.4 -
Roach to J Root, no run, full and outside off stump, Root drives it to cover
91.3 -
Roach to J Root, no run, on the off stump, Root pushes it to mid-on
91.2 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Root shoulders arms
91.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, full and outside off stump, driven to mid-on
Welcome back...
Tea, Day 3: Gabriel removed both Cook and Bell in quick succession to keep the hosts in the hunt. Ballance and Root couldn't get going initially, but they batted sensibly to give England the upper hand again. Ramdin used some strange tactics as he bowled Devendra Bishoo for 22 overs unchanged either side of lunch. The leg-spinner got tired and eventually was taken off the attack. Root then upped the ante and recorded his 6th successive 50-plus score in Tests. It was also surprising to see that West Indies did not opt for the second new ball straightaway. So England in firm control at the moment. West Indies need some quick wickets, otherwise the visitors could run away with a big first innings lead.
90.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, close shave for Ballance. He hangs back to this good length delivery, tries to defend, misses and the ball hits him just above the knee roll, height was the only issue there and it was just clipping the top of the stumps. It needed to crash into the stumps for the onfield call to be overturned
Appeal for LBW, not given and West Indies have reviewed. Gabriel was so confident and he wanted his captain to send it upstairs. No issues with Gabriel's footing. There is no inside edge as well. This is interesting. Is it too high? Is it sliding down the leg side? Oh the Hawk-Eye says umpire's call as it clips the top of middle and leg.
90.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no ball, this is the fourth time that Gabriel has overstepped. Fullish and on the stumps, turned into the on-side
90.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, loose shot from Ballance. Good length delivery just outside off stump, Ballance goes for the cut, he was a bit late on the shot and it wasn't all that short either to play the cut
90.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, around the off stump, worked away to mid-wicket
90.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, on a length and just outside off stump, left alone
90.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and just outside off stump, Ballance covers the stumps and shoulders arms
90.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Root taps it to point
89.6 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, short of length delivery from wide of the crease, pushed towards mid-on, a lazy effort from the fielder and he fumbles the ball. Root gets to his fifty. This is his 6th consecutive 50+ score in Tests
89.5 -
Roach to J Root, no run, still Root is on 49, back of a length outside off, punches to cover
89.4 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and defends solidly to cover
89.3 -
Roach to J Root, no run, Blackwood at mid-wicket does well to run and then dives to his right to stop that flick from Root. It was timed well but Blackwood got there
89.2 -
Roach to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, punched to mid-off off the back foot
89.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and shoulders arms
88.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, too close to cut and Ballance mistimes the cut, it cramped Ballance on the shot. Dribbles away into the off-side
88.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length on the stumps, Ballance defends off the back foot
Back over the wicket
88.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and on the stumps, Ballance blocks solidly
88.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, low full toss outside off, Ballance punches it back at Gabriel who stretches his right-hand out and stops it
88.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and angled in on off, Ballance defends to short mid-wicket
Now round the wicket
88.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and defends it wide of point, for a single
87.6 -
Roach to Ballance, FOUR, Roach bowls a wide half-volley outside off and gives away four off the last ball. Ballance gets forward and square drives and hits it in the gap. The pressure that was built up in the over has been released with that delivery
87.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, short of length outside off, comfortably defended off the back foot
87.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no ball, Roach oversteps and bowls outside off, left alone
87.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, this time Ballance shoulders arms
Roach needs to string more deliveries like that one
87.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, Roach gets one in the corridor of uncertainty and troubles Ballance, pitched outside off and held its line, Ballance felt for it and nearly nicked it through to the keeper
87.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, pitched up outside off, going away with the angle, left alone
87.1 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, Roach too begins with a loosener, short outside off, Ballance cuts softly and finds point
Kemar Roach [17.0-2-56-0] is back into the attack
Gabriel should've done much better with the new ball in that over. He kept bowling short and wide and two balls were way outside off. Such a waste
86.6 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, that's a very poor over from Gabriel, way outside off, easy leave for Root
Only two slips and a gully in place
86.5 -
S Gabriel to J Root, FOUR, Gabriel continues with the short and wide outside off stuff, Root this time rises tall and gets on top of the bounce to crack a cut square of the wicket, beat point and since the timing was very good it races away to the fence
'Apalling over and a lot of filth' is how Nasser Hussain described Blackwood's last over. Can't put it any better than that
86.4 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, way outside off, no way could Root have reached out at that
86.3 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, full outside off, hint of shape back in, Root presses forward to drive and gets a thick inside edge towards short mid-wicket
86.2 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 2 runs, another short and wide delivery outside off, Root cuts and gets it in the gap at cover for a couple. Not so well-timed to get a boundary
86.1 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, Gabriel begins with a short and wide delivery outside off, cut straight to the fielder at point. Root missed out there
Shannon Gabriel [13.0-3-33-2] is back into the attack
Finally West Indies take the new ball
85.6 -
Blackwood to Ballance, no run, first ball on a good length on the stumps, Ballance presses forward in defence
85.5 -
Blackwood to J Root, 1 run, the fielder at mid-wicket takes pace off the pull from Root. Root hit it hard and on the bounce to mid-wicket who half-stopped it, they take a single
85.4 -
Blackwood to J Root, FOUR, Blackwood tries the quicker delivery and bowls it way outside off, gives Root width and the batsman opens the face of the bat to steer it wide of backward point. Races away
85.3 -
Blackwood to Ballance, 1 run, flat on the stumps, Ballance nudges it through mid-wicket for a single
Now round the wicket
85.2 -
Blackwood to Ballance, 2 runs, another one pulled down outside off, Ballance doesn't time the pull as well as the previous delivery, but gets a couple over mid-wicket
85.1 -
Blackwood to Ballance, SIX, Ballance receives a gift first ball from Blackwood and pulls to the deep mid-wicket fence. Dragged way too short outside off, Ballance had all the time in the world to go back and pulls over deep mid-wicket. Went all the way
Jermaine Blackwood, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
The batsmen have a drink. Inexplicable really that West Indies haven't taken the new ball. More bizzare tactics as Blackwood comes on.
84.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, on the middle and leg line, turned to the left of mid-wicket, quick single taken
84.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Ballance dead-bats it
84.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance gets forward to push to mid-off
84.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, fired well outside off, left alone
84.2 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, off-break, Root shuffles across and wrists it to deep backward square leg, for a single
84.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Ballance gets forward and wrists it wide of mid-on
83.6 -
J Holder to J Root, 2 runs, Root has threaded the gap at cover. Beats short cover and cover, gets it wide of mid-off too for a couple. Nicely driven on the rise to a good length delivery outside off
83.5 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, back of a length outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and defends to point
83.4 -
J Holder to J Root, FOUR, Holder errs by bowling short and Root is so quick to rock back to pull wide of mid-wicket. Picked the length and swivelled on the shot to get a boundary. Packed a punch when he hit it
83.3 -
J Holder to J Root, leg byes, 2 runs, down leg, catches Root's pads and bounces in front of Ramdin diving across, he can't stop it cleanly and they take a couple of leg byes
83.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root opens the face of the bat and punches to point
83.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, Root gets right behind the line to block
82.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, shortish outside off, Ballance goes on the back foot to wrist it to short mid-wicket
82.5 -
Samuels to J Root, 3 runs, good aggressive running gives three, low full toss, Root gets forward and wrists it wide of mid-on. The fielder was a bit slow and they spot that
82.4 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, flat outside off, Root wrists it to mid-on off the back foot
82.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, Bishoo from short mid-wicket didn't get across in time to stop it, it was softly nudged to the right of him and they hare across to complete a quick single
82.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat outside off, goes straight on, left alone
Stil West Indies bowling with the old ball
82.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance gets forward and pushes it to mid-off
81.6 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, Root isn't happy that he missed out on that middle and leg delivery, it was angling in and Root missed the flick. Wears it on the thigh pad
81.5 -
J Holder to J Root, FOUR, poor ball from Holder and Root won't miss out. Short and wide outside off, Root gets on top of the bounce and cuts to deep backward point, beat the fielder inside the ring
81.4 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, nips back in from a back of a length, Root looks to defend and gets an inside edge onto the pads
Root wants a change of bat. Jonny Bairstow brings out the replacement bats and Root chooses one of them
81.3 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Root shuffles across and defends solidly
81.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, angled in on the stumps, Root wrists it to short mid-wicket
81.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, almost yorker length outside off, Root digs it out to short cover
80.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, still the length is short, Ballance rocks back to punch to cover
80.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, pushed through outside off, Ballance defends off the back foot
80.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat on off, Ballance defends to the vacant short leg position
80.3 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, short outside off, Root rocks back to pull to deep mid-wicket
80.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, in the air as Ballance went for a big square drive, sliced it and it eluded point to his left, Samuels has a wry smile on his face
Probably they will take the new ball next over when Holder has the ball
80.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat outside off, Ballance defends it back to Samuels
The new ball is available now. Also the DRS will be reset now
79.6 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, full outside off, Root drives well but picks out mid-off
79.5 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, full outside off, Root drives it back at Holder, who shies at the stumps, doesn't hit and nearly hits Root
79.4 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends to gully
A slip has come out to short cover now
79.3 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, nips back in and threatens off, but Root's judgement outside off is excellent as he shoulders arms
79.2 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, another good length delivery, angled in, Root defends off the front foot to cover
Bishoo is given a break after an unchanged spell of 22 overs either side of lunch
79.1 -
J Holder to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends to gully
Jason Holder [11.0-3-27-0] is back into the attack
78.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, Ballance defends off the back foot once more
78.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat on the stumps, Ballance gets forward to block
78.4 -
Samuels to J Root, 1 run, another flat off-break, Root rocks back to whip through mid-wicket
78.3 -
Samuels to J Root, no run, off-break, flat, Root defends off the back foot
78.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, short and wide outside off, cut hard to sweeper cover, straight to the fielder
78.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
77.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, FOUR, second bad ball of the over. Full toss on the stumps, Root gets forward and clips wide of mid-on. Needed to hit the gap which he did comfortably
77.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, stays back and cuts but picks out point this time
77.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, FOUR, another poor delivery. Dragged down, Root has it easy as he rocks back and pulls over mid-wicket. Once he got it over the man it was an easy boundary
77.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, 2 runs, short outside off, Root rocks back and cuts square of the wicket, beats the diving point but the other fielder keeps it to a couple
77.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, well outside off, easy leave for Root
77.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root defends to cover
76.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, short outside off, Ballance cuts late and picks backward point
76.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat on off, Ballance goes on the back foot to wrist to mid-wicket
76.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Ballance gets forward to block
76.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, well outside off, left alone
76.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, slightly short outside off, Ballance cuts and picks out short point
76.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off from round the wicket, Ballance pushes to mid-off
Marlon Samuels [7.0-3-8-0] is back into the attack
Drinks time. West Indies' hour. They have winkled out two wickets and the new ball is four overs away. They have bowled with discipline and patience and have reaped the rewards
75.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, pushed through on the stumps, Ballance tucks it through mid-wicket for a single
75.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Ballance is content to block once more
75.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, full on the stumps, Ballance gets the bat in front of the pad to block
75.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, pushed through, got a bit of bounce, Ballance defends it down, the ball doesn't carry to short leg
75.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance dead-bats
75.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flat down leg, Ballance kicks it away
England have scored five boundaries in the last five overs
74.6 -
Roach to J Root, FOUR, poor final delivery and Roach spoils all the good work in the over. Root shuffles across and flicks wide of mid-wicket, Samuels gives chase but the ball wins the race
74.5 -
Roach to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward to drive and it comes off a thick inside half to mid-on
74.4 -
Roach to J Root, no run, full and on the stumps, clipped nicely, but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket
74.3 -
Roach to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, nips back in, Root gets right behind the line to defend
74.2 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root shoulders arms
74.1 -
Roach to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root defends to point
73.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flatter and on off, Ballance rocks back and nudges to backward square leg
73.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, pushed through on middle, Ballance dead-bats
73.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, yorker length on the stumps, Ballance digs it out to mid-on
73.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, FOUR, another drive from Ballance and another boundary. Very full outside off, Ballance drills a drive wide of mid-off and it races away
73.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up on the stumps, turned to short leg
73.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 2 runs, shortish on middle and leg, Ballance rocks back and plays a controlled pull to deep square leg, for a couple
72.6 -
Roach to Ballance, 1 run, yorker length outside off, Ballance squirts it to the right of backward point, gets a single to third man
72.5 -
Roach to Ballance, FOUR, beautiful shot. It was overpitched outside off, Ballance leans forward and then plays a controlled drive along the carpet through cover for a glorious boundary. Everything right about that shot
72.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, yorker length outside off, Ballance goes too hard at it and it runs off the thick inside edge to mid-on
72.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, outswinger from round the wicket, Ballance shoulders arms
72.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, almost yorker length outside off, Ballance tries to drive and mistimes it to mid-off
72.1 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, well outside off, easy leave
71.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted leggie, Root presses it to cover
71.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, FOUR, when Devendra Bishoo drops it short, Root is quickly onto it, rocking back to cut that square of the wicket, beats the chasing Holder to the fence
71.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flat on the stumps, Root reads it and defends off the back foot
71.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root drives to cover
71.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root reaches out and drives to cover
71.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, leggie, turns away, left alone
70.6 -
Roach to Ballance, FOUR, Ballance wins the patience battle with Roach. Waited for the bad ball and when it came put it away, short and wide outside off, cut wide of Samuels at point. Raced away
70.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full outside off, Ballance drives off the front foot to mid-off
70.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, well outside off, left alone
70.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, Roach pushes it further outside off, easy leave
70.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, pitched up outside off, Ballance leans into a nice-looking cover drive but picks out the fielder
70.1 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, swings away, left alone
69.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, very full on the stumps, Root drives to mid-off
69.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, bounces and goes straight on outside off, Root goes on the back foot to punch to point
69.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and defends with an open face to point
69.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Root gets forward and pushes it to cover
69.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, tossed up and turning away outside off, left alone
69.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to J Root, no run, short outside off, Root pulls hard but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket
68.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, make that five leaves in a row in the over
68.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, Ballance had a look at that good length delivery outside off, then left it alone
68.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, nice and full outside off, probing away is Roach, Ballance shoulders arms
68.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full and swinging away outside off, left alone
Roach is coming from round the wicket to Ballance
68.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance gets forward and shoulders arms
68.1 -
Roach to J Root, 1 run, good length and keeps low on the stumps, Root wrists it in front of mid-on and calls Ballance through for a quick single
Kemar Roach [13.0-2-42-0] is back into the attack
67.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, good over from Devendra Bishoo comes to an end, forces Ballance to block off the front foot. A tidy maiden over
67.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flat outside off, Ballance presses it to short cover
67.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, Ballance looks to flick a ball on the pads, misses, dies down on the way to short leg
67.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, defended to cover, Root wanted the quick single, Ballance sent him back
67.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, very full on the stumps, turned to short leg
67.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Ballance gets forward to block
66.6 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and defends solidly to cover
66.5 -
S Gabriel to J Root, 2 runs, that's hit Bishoo on the wrist at point and he gives away two, cut very hard but straight to him and that allows Root to get off the mark
66.4 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and lets it go
66.3 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root punches to short cover
66.2 -
S Gabriel to J Root, no run, dug in short outside off, Root lets it go
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease
66.1 -
S Gabriel to Bell, out Bowled!! Gabriel gets another through a drag-on. He is pumped. Bell looks to cut at a short and wide delivery outside off, the bat comes down at an angle and the big inside edge knocks out off stump. Suddenly out of nowhere West Indies get two wickets. Bell b S Gabriel 1(3)
S Gabriel to Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
65.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 2 runs, tossed up on the stumps, Ballance makes room and drives wide of mid-off for a couple
65.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, short and turning in, bounces too, Ballance flips it in the air but doesn't carry to Samuels at backward square leg
65.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, Ballance presses forward and dead-bats
65.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, well tossed up outside off, Ballance gets outside off and defends
65.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, shortish on the stumps, Ballance whips it to short leg
65.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance gets forward to defend
64.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 1 run, direct hit from Blackwood and Bell was gone. It was turned to the left of mid-wicket, Ballance wanted a quick single, Bell wasn't quick, had to stretch and would've fallen short with a direct hit
Back over the wicket for the final delivery
64.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full outside off, Ballance drives it back to Gabriel who fields in his followthrough
64.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, wide, dug in short outside off, tennis ball bounce, Ballance sways away from the line of that one. Wide given
64.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance gets a thick outside edge, it eludes gully, backward point runs to his right to keep Ballance at his end
64.3 -
S Gabriel to Bell, 1 run, full and angling in, Bell gets forward to defend and a thick inside edge runs through mid-wicket, wants two but then decides against it eventually
64.2 -
S Gabriel to Bell, no run, that is a good delivery first up to Bell. Bell wasn't sure whether to play or leave, it kept coming back in and in the end Bell leaves awkwardly
Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease
64.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, out Bowled!! The wait continues. No hundred for Cook still. Gabriel pumps his fist. Bad shot from Cook. It wasn't a wicket-taking delivery at all - short and wide outside off, was there for the cut but Cook chopped it on via a fat inside edge. He shakes his head as he walks back. Cook b S Gabriel 76(211) [4s-8]
S Gabriel to Cook, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Bishoo has disappointed today. The length has been far too short, allowing the batsmen to play off the back foot. There is turn and bounce for him, if he pitches it in the right areas
63.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, spinning down leg, Ballance allows it to go to Ramdin
63.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, that's the length to bowl, full on the stumps, bit of extra bounce and turn for Devendra Bishoo, Ballance keeps it down as he nudges it softly
63.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, still the length continues to be short, on the stumps, nudged wide of that leg gully
63.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook leans forward to block
A leg gully in place
63.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flat on the stumps, tucked off the back foot to short leg
63.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, FOUR, that's a poor delivery and Cook didn't miss out. Swept hard to a ball down leg, beats Samuels at backward square leg. No chance for him this time
62.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance stays beside the line of the ball and dabs to backward point
62.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 2 runs, full outside off, Ballance push-drives it past cover for a couple
62.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, left alone
62.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full on the stumps, angled in, Ballance dead-bats it
62.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short outside off, Ballance mistimes the cut, gets a bottom edge to the slip cordon
Now three slips and a gully
62.1 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length and angling in, Ballance defends solidly
61.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, regulation leggie on the stumps, clipped straight to the fielder at mid-on
61.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 2 runs, looks like the topspinner, went straight on and bounced on the stumps, Cook rocks back to cut to deep backward point, for a couple
61.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, googly on the stumps, Cook picks it and leans forward to defend
61.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, flat and turning back in, Ballance rocks back and whips to square leg
61.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, byes, FOUR, bad bowling. Well down leg and turning, gives Ramdin no chance
61.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, fine stop by Samuels at backward square leg, dived early to his left but managed to get a hand and saved three runs. Cook swept that powerfully
60.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, pitched up outside off, Ballance lets it go
60.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and wide of off, left alone
60.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, Cook swivels on the pull but mistimes the shot to deep square leg
Back over the wicket now
60.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, low full toss outside off, Cook gets forward and drives but straight to the fielder at cover
60.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook gets forward and pushes it to cover
60.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, yorker length outside off, hits the footmarks and makes Ramdin's task difficult. Cook had left that alone
Welcome back.. Another long hard session awaits the West Indies unless they pick up quick wickets. Gabriel it will be to restart. Two slips and a gully. From round the wicket first up
England would look to get as many as they can in the first innings and put West Indies under pressure as the match heads towards its climax. We will be back soon to see whether they can press forward. Do join us then for the post-lunch session
That will be lunch on day 3. It has been slow progress as only 69 have been scored in that session off 34 overs. It was an extended session today as well to make up time for the rain delay over the course of the opening two days - we had a prompt start unlike yesterday. Glorious bright day and West Indies toiled hard without any reward till Bishoo got Trott out. Bishoo had a close review go against him as Cook survived. The odd ball is turning and some are gripping. We saw Samuels getting the ball to bounce occasionally. It is certainly helping the spinners and will continue to do so as the match goes on. Tough times ahead for West Indies
59.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flat and Ballance defends off the back foot to short mid-wicket
59.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, another googly on the stumps, Ballance blocks
59.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, turned to short leg
59.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Ballance gets the bat in front of the pad and blocks
59.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, googly on the stumps, Ballance gets forward to block
59.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, full toss, Ballance gently turns it straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket
Last over before lunch
58.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, down leg, nurdled behind square, no run taken
58.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, still wide of off and turning away, left alone
58.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, pressed to short cover
58.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, short and wide outside off, cut hard to sweeper cover
58.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, turn and bounce for Samuels and Ballance is beaten playing inside the line, the bounce took it over the edge and off-stump. Ramdin shells the take. That surprised Ballance
58.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up and turning away, outside off, left alone
57.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook presses forward to block to short cover
57.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, googly on off, Cook defends to short cover
Physio comes out and has a look. Blackwood is ready and continues in the same position
57.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Blackwood takes one for the team. He is down in pain. Cook smashes the pull and Blackwood offers his back as he takes evasive action. That ball pings him hard
57.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Cook again plays down the wrong line to a tossed up delivery on the pads, but this was going down so no real appeal from West Indies
57.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, shortish, nudged off the back foot to backward square leg
57.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, full on the stumps, clipped wide of mid-on
56.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
56.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, defended to point, they think about a quick single but Cook sends Ballance back
56.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, pressed hard to silly point
56.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flat outside off, Cook opens the face of the bat and guides it to point
56.2 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook defends it to silly point
56.1 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, floated outside off, Cook gets forward and pushes to short cover
55.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, short on the stumps, whipped off the back foot wide of short mid-wicket
55.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, full on the stumps, flicked past short leg
55.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, short down leg, Cook pulls to backward square leg, Samuels fumbles and gives away the single
55.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, very good review that from West Indies. Cook played completely down the wrong line to one that turned in. Bat was far from the pad as he came forward to defend. Struck him before the kneeroll but Hawk-Eye shows it was clipping top of middle. The on-field call stays as it was given not out
Given not out for an lbw. West Indies review. Has Cook got outside the line? Turns in and strikes Cook low on the pads. Height won't be an issue. Impact key here. No inside edge onto the pads. Still no Hawk-Eye in. West Indies seem confident. As I assumed it is umpire's call and it is. Cook survives. But barely just. Clipping top of middle.
55.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, pitches outside leg and turns in, Cook allows to hit the pad
55.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, short down leg, pulled straight to Samuels at backward square leg
54.6 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, fraction short outside off, cut hard square of the wicket, for a single
54.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flatter outside off, Cook blocks to short cover
54.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flighted outside off, Cook defends it back to Samuels
54.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook defends to short cover
54.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, 3 runs, just a push off the front foot wide of cover. Roach does well to pull it back just inside the ropes. Saves a run for his side
54.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up on off, Ballance gets forward to block
53.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Cook defends off the back foot
53.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 2 runs, Cook top-edges the sweep and gets it over Samuels at backward square who was in, gets a couple. Cook gets away with an iffy shot
53.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, pitches down leg, spins in and Ramdin takes it, Cook left it alone
53.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, googly on the stumps, Cook dead-bats it down the track
53.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter on middle and leg, nudged to backward square leg
53.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, Ballance is off the mark. Very full and on the stumps, Ballance drives to the left of mid-off for a quick single
52.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, dragged down outside off, Cook rocks back and cuts, finds backward point
52.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, that turned right across Cook and beat him. Samuels pulled the length back and it gripped the surface, Cook was half-forward and couldn't go back to defend
52.4 -
Samuels to Cook, 2 runs, too full outside off, driven hard and wide of cover, who dived and missed, Roach runs around to keep it to a couple
52.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flatter outside off, Cook presses it to short cover
52.2 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, driven to silly point
Samuels is coming from round the wicket with a slip and a silly point
52.1 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, floated outside off, left alone
Marlon Samuels [3.0-2-1-0] is back into the attack
51.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, googly on the stumps, pushed to mid-on
51.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, again Ballance misses the leg-side clip. Turning in, Ballance rocks back and misses, struck high on the pads, so no real appeal from West Indies
51.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, turned to short leg
51.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, spinning in, pitches middle and leg, hits Ballance's thigh pad as he misses the glance
51.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flatter and on middle and leg, nudged to backward square leg
51.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, full on the stumps, nudged to short mid-wicket
50.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length on the stumps, turned to mid-wicket, Ballance sends Cook back
50.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, punched to mid-off off the back foot
50.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length outside off, holds its line, Cook leaves
50.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length outside off, hint of shape back in, Cook leaves
50.2 -
Roach to Cook, FOUR, that has run away to the third man fence. Short and outside off, Cook cuts and gets a thick bottom edge wide of the diving second slip. Went down quickly after Cook played that
50.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length angled in from round the wicket, Cook defends solidly to cover
49.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Ballance pushes it back down the track
49.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, again down leg, wasted delivery
49.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Ballance turns it to short leg
49.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, short and down leg, spinning too, Ramdin gloves it well as Ballance misses the glance
Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease
49.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, out Caught by Blackwood!! Now Devendra Bishoo gets Trott. He was close to getting him out the previous ball and does it now. Bowls the flighted leg-break, dips and turns away, Trott plays an airy drive and the outside edge is safely held at 2nd slip. It wasn't an easy catch but Blackwood took it well to his left. Sharp catch and West Indies break the opening stand. Trott c Blackwood b Devendra Bishoo 59(147) [4s-7]
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
49.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, well bowled. Slower and breaking away from Trott as he pushes forward, turns away from the outside edge
48.6 -
Roach to Trott, 1 run, still no luck for Roach and West Indies. It nipped back in from a good length, Trott was pressing forward to defend, the thick inside edge runs away, missing the stumps, to fine leg. Trott gets lucky
48.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, angling in on a good length outside off, Trott shuffles across and clips to Samuels at mid-wicket
48.4 -
Roach to Trott, no run, another good shot but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket who fumbles, Trott yells out a loud 'no', flicked from the stumps but Trott didn't hit the gap
48.3 -
Roach to Trott, no run, on a good length and outside off, Trott shuffles across and defends it back to the bowler
48.2 -
Roach to Trott, no run, full outside off, left alone
48.1 -
Roach to Trott, FOUR, lovely on-drive. Tad too full from Roach and Trott gets forward to play a sweet shot wide of mid-on. Timing was the essence and despite a slow outfield it raced away to the fence in a jiffy. Showed the full face of the bat as he played it
47.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Blackwood takes a blow at short leg. Short on the stumps, Cook rocks back and pulls hard, Blackwood cops one on the left shoulder. That must have hurt but Blackwood isn't showing any emotion
47.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Cook goes on the back foot to whip to backward square leg
47.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Cook gets forward and pushes it towards mid-off
47.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and sliding across Cook who didn't pick the quicker one, tries to play a late dab and nearly feathers it through to Ramdin. Devendra Bishoo has his hands on his head
47.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, googly, floated up, Cook defends
47.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up and Cook stretching out to defend, gets a thick inside edge to short leg
46.6 -
Roach to Cook, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Cook eases a drive in front of mid-off and takes a quick single
46.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook defends to cover
46.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Cook gets forward and shoulders arms
46.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook shows the full face of the bat and drives to mid-off
46.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, from round the wicket to Cook. On a good length and outside off, Cook gets forward and defends, the ball runs to backward point
46.1 -
Roach to Trott, 3 runs, short and wide outside off, Trott rocks back and cuts through cover, the outfield is slow and it is pulled back just inside the ropes, so three taken
Kemar Roach [10.0-2-29-0] is back into the attack
45.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 1 run, top-edged sweep and it doesn't carry to deep backward square leg. Trott went down on the shot and it bounces in front of the fielder. West Indies still waiting for that first wicket
45.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, on middle and leg, Cook closes the face of the bat and turns it to deep backward square leg, another easy single
45.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, the googly from Devendra Bishoo, well tossed up on leg, Cook turns the bat face early and gets a soft leading edge to the off-side. Went to ground quickly
45.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, this one goes straight on, but the length is flat, allows Cook to push off the back foot to cover
45.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 1 run, Trott gets to fifty too. He defends softly wide of slip. Looks at Cook and sets off to the other end. Trott needed runs after the first match failure. Lovely to see him back playing and scoring runs after all those issues in Australia
45.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
Coming back to 42.4 - West Indies appealed both for caught behind and lbw. For lbw, Cook was struck well outside off, playing a shot. Needed to clear that aspect
44.6 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, angled in and Cook is solid again in defence
44.5 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook pushes off the front foot to mid-off
44.4 -
J Holder to Trott, 1 run, short outside off, Trott plays a cut wide of point. Bishoo is the man and they decide to settle for just a single
44.3 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length outside off, nips back in, Trott lets it go
44.2 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good take by Ramdin. Short down leg, swinging in, Trott swivels on the short-arm pull and misses. Was close to the glove but missed it, Ramdin took it with a dive to his left
44.1 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length outside off, nips back in, Trott tries to dab late and gets a thick bottom edge towards the slips, died down and went to ground
43.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 1 run, flat outside off, tapped in the gap at point, they take the single after a bit of hesitation initially
43.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 2 runs, that's well bowled. Drew Trott forward and produced the outside edge, but it dies down and goes wide of the diving slip. Not a catching chance at all, a couple to third man
43.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 2 runs, short outside off, Trott rocks back and cuts wide of point, Samuels keeps it down to a couple
43.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no ball, Devendra Bishoo oversteps, left alone outside off
43.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Trott whips it to short mid-wicket
43.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, Cook turns it softly past short leg for a single
43.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, very full on the stumps, Cook gets forward and blocks
42.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott shoulders arms
42.5 -
J Holder to Cook, 3 runs, full outside off, Cook gets forward and pushes it off the front foot through cover, it is pulled back before the ropes. Three they take
42.4 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, that is a very good delivery, nips back in and catches Cook off-guard. He wasn't expecting the ball to seam back in so much, is late in getting the bat down in defence, the ball flicks the trouser on the way to Ramdin. No bat or glove on that and West Indies don't review. They had a chat but decided against it. Replays show that after brushing the front pad it kissed the trouser
42.3 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook shoulders arms
42.2 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook hops and defends to point
42.1 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length outside off, left alone
Our man - Bharath R digs this stat out for us. This is the first time in Tests since November 2010 when Dilshan and Paranavitana put on 102 at Galle that West Indies have conceded 100 for the opening wicket. Astounding really and shows how the West Indian new ball bowlers have inevitably provided a breakthrough
Drinks time. Hard work for West Indies. Nothing in the pitch to help them and England are in prime position. A chance for Trott and Cook to dig in and get big runs. Lovely day for batting as well
41.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, shortish and on the stumps, Trott short-arm pulls to short mid-wicket, didn't time it well
41.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, Trott gets forward and defends solidly to mid-off
41.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up and turning away, Trott gets forward and then shoulders arms
41.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, yorker length on off, dug out by Trott
41.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, floated on the pads, turned to deep square leg, was in the air but wide of short leg. Fifty for Cook. Another handshake between Cook and Trott
41.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 2 runs, the 100-run stand comes up with a nice shot off the back foot. Shortish and turning in, Cook rocks back and cuts wide of cover. For a couple. Cook and Trott have a handshake
40.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, pitched up outside off, Trott gets forward and drives to mid-off. Timed sweetly but straight to the fielder
40.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length and angling in, Trott shuffles across and defends to mid-on
40.4 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length outside off, hint of nip back in, but Trott shoulders arms
40.3 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, Trott's blade is getting broader and broader, another dead-bat to a good length delivery outside off
40.2 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length angling in, Trott shuffles across and defends solidly
40.1 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott dabs softly to point
39.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, a tight maiden over from Devendra Bishoo as Cook allows the ball to turn in and then blocks
39.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, slightly flatter on the stumps, Cook blocks stoutly
39.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Cook has missed out. High full toss and he has hit it straight to the fielder at mid-on
39.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, very full on the stumps, Cook gets forward and on-drives to mid-on
39.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, the line is outside off, turns in slightly, Cook shuffles across to block
39.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up on off, Cook gets forward and defends it back to Devendra Bishoo
38.6 -
J Holder to Trott, 2 runs, half-volley outside off, Trott on the front foot eases a drive to deep extra cover, just a couple as the fielder reins the ball in
38.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, full outside off, Trott gets forward and pushes it off the front foot to mid-on
38.4 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, outswinger on a good length, but outside off, left alone
38.3 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, way outside off, easy leave for Trott
38.2 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, that was a good leave from Trott. It nipped back in and wasn't far from the off stump, but Trott shuffles across and shoulders arms
38.1 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott leaves
37.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, well tossed up outside off, Cook gets forward and drives well but finds cover
37.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 1 run, flat on middle and leg, nudged to deep square leg for a single
37.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, full on the stumps, Cook gets forward and flicks past the diving short mid-wicket for a single
37.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter on the stumps, Cook turns to short mid-wicket
37.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, very full on off, Cook jams it out to mid-off
Leg gully comes in now
37.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, very full on the stumps, nudged to short mid-wicket
36.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, full outswinger, Trott gets forward and plays a nice square drive but finds point
36.5 -
J Holder to Cook, 1 run, inswinger, Cook clips it to deep backward square leg for a single
36.4 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length on the stumps, Cook shows the full face of the bat and defends to mid-on
36.3 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short outside off, Cook mistimes the cut and finds cover
36.2 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, pitched up and outside off, Cook leaves, it swings after Cook leaves, Ramdin collects
36.1 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length on middle and leg, Cook flicks well and picks out mid-wicket
Jason Holder [6.0-2-20-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, pitches on middle and turns slightly away, Trott gets forward and defends solidly to short cover
35.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, flat outside off, Trott defends off the back foot to short cover
35.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Trott gets forward and drives to mid-on
35.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, Devendra Bishoo gets away with a short and wide delivery outside off, cut straight to the fielder at point
Slip and a short leg in
35.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Trott gets forward and blocks
35.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, spinning away after pitching outside off, Trott lets it go
35.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no ball, 1 run, Devendra Bishoo oversteps first ball, Cook nudges to square leg and takes the single
Devendra Bishoo [7.0-2-16-0] is back into the attack
34.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short and down leg, it swung after Trott ducked under that, collected by Ramdin
34.5 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott lets it go
34.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, short and down leg, Cook swivels on the pull and gets it down to fine leg, for a single
34.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook defends to mid-off, played off the front foot
34.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 2 runs, Cook's feet moves well again, he gets forward and eases a drive wide of mid-off for a couple. Just a check-drive
34.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, good length and angling in, not threatening off, Cook gets forward and shoulders arms
33.6 -
Roach to Trott, 2 runs, short and outside off, Trott gets on top of the bounce and cuts to sweeper cover, didn't time it well and gets a couple as the fielder chasing back gets there in time
33.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length outside off, Trott defends solidly to mid-off
33.4 -
Roach to Cook, 1 run, short of length and angling into the hips, Cook nudges it to deep square leg, wants two but Trott shouts a loud 'no'
33.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, slightly short outside off, Cook cuts and finds point
33.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, solidly played. On a good length and outside off, Cook shuffles across and defends solidly to mid-off. The feet moved nicely there
33.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length angling in, Cook defends coming forward to mid-off
32.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, FOUR, misfielded at gully. Gabriel holds his hands on his head. Full outside off, Trott was expecting a short delivery, had his weight on the back foot, but opens the face of the bat and slices it along the ground. The fielder got a hand but couldn't prevent the boundary
Back over the wicket now. Still the short leg stays
32.5 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, similar short delivery to the last one. At 87.3mph, Trott again ducks under that
32.4 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, dug in short, Trott sits under it
32.3 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short down leg, easy for Trott as he shuffles across and lets it go. Has to make Trott play
Short leg in. Now round the wicket. Expect lot of short stuff
32.2 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short of length outside off, Trott defends to point
32.1 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, Gabriel bowled that with good pace, nips back in and catches Trott high on the pad, beating his defence
31.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length outside off, left alone
31.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook punches a drive back at the bowler who fields
31.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and defends
31.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, length outside off, Cook pushes it softly on the off-side
31.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full on the stumps, Cook gets forward and defends to mid-off
31.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, over the wicket now to Cook, good length outside off, Cook shoulders arms
30.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short and seaming back in, Trott mistimes the cut and chops it into the ground
30.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, full on the stumps, Cook gets forward and defends wide of mid-on for a single
30.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook leaves
30.3 -
S Gabriel to Trott, byes, 1 run, that has fooled Ramdin. It nipped back in and Trott shouldered arms to that, it swung in late and Ramdin diving across could only get a hand on that. Can't prevent the bye
30.2 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, bouncer, Trott ducks under it
30.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Cook works it to square leg, for a single
29.6 -
Roach to Trott, no run, good take by Ramdin as the ball swung after Trott left it alone
29.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott shoulders arms
29.4 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length down leg, Trott shuffles across to clip and misses. No bat or glove and the appeal dies down pretty quickly
29.3 -
Roach to Trott, no run, back of a length outside off, defended to point
29.3 -
Roach to Trott, no ball, length ball outside off and Trott has overstepped again
29.2 -
Roach to Trott, 2 runs, pitched up outside off, Trott eases a drive through cover for a couple of runs. Played that nicely
29.1 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length outside off, Trott shuffles across and defends
28.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, angled in at 91mph, pacy delivery from Gabriel and Cook defends to leg
28.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, tight delivery on a good length, Cook defends awkwardly to cover
28.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, yorker length outside off, Cook leaves that time
28.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, beaten as Gabriel plugs away in the corridor of uncertainty, Cook pushed out and it and is beaten all ends up. So close to the outside edge that one
28.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, full and on the stumps, Cook just about gets the bat down and blocks
28.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, low full toss on the stumps, Cook defends to mid-on. Gabriel is now coming from round the wicket
27.6 -
Roach to Trott, no run, on a length and on off, Trott shows the full face of the bat and blocks
27.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, Roach has Trott in trouble, nipping back in and Trott just about gets the bat in front of the pad to defend
27.4 -
Roach to Trott, no run, full on the stumps, Trott pushes it to mid-on
27.3 -
Roach to Trott, no run, full on the stumps, Trott jabs it awkwardly to mid-on
27.2 -
Roach to Trott, no run, pitched up outside off, Trott shoulders arms
27.2 -
Roach to Trott, no ball, Roach oversteps and full outside off, Trott defends
27.1 -
Roach to Cook, 1 run, Roach is bowling from round the wicket, that's a good delivery, good length outside off, Cook gets forward to defend and a thick inside edge runs down to fine leg, for a single
Kemar Roach [6.0-1-21-0] is back into the attack
26.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, that's an easy over for Trott to negotiate, in the channel outside off, left alone
26.5 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, another bouncer, Trott has a sighter of that and ducks to leave
26.4 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, dug in short, Trott sits under that and sways away from the line of the ball
26.3 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, full outside off, Trott gets forward and pushes it back to Gabriel
26.2 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, pitched up outside off, Trott gets forward and then leaves
26.1 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, fullish outswinger, too wide to make Trott play, he lets it go
The players are out in the middle. Trott is scratching his guard as always. Gabriel will start off the day with the ball. Three slips and a gully in place.
West Indies would want their pacers, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder, to bowl a much fuller length than yesterday. We saw that yesterday that the length they bowled to both Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott was not full enough to draw them forward. There is a bit of assistance for the spinners and West Indies would look up to Devendra Bishoo to get some vital breakthroughs alongside Marlon Samuels.
Welcome to day three of the second Test. I have great news for you folks. Unlike the first two days, it is bright and sunny at the ground and we will have a prompt start. There is a lot of blue sky around and it should be a good day for batting. If England do well in the first few minutes of the morning session, they should be able to post a big score and gain a sizeable first innings lead.
It is safe to say that England have the upper hand at the moment, but things could change dramatically, especially if the ball swings around in the morning session tomorrow. To make up lost time, play will begin 15 minutes earlier at 09:45 local time. Looking forward to your company then. Goodbye!
Earlier, Marlon Samuels, who started the day on 94, took a long time and was also interrupted by rain breaks, before finally completing his 7th Test hundred. However, he threw it away soon after. With West Indies losing 4 wickets for 24 runs, things looked very bad, but a handy fifty partnership between Bishoo and Gabriel for the last wicket helped West Indies post 299. Stuart Broad was the pick of the bowlers for England today and he finished with 4 wickets. James Anderson and Chris Jordan bagged two wickets apiece.
Stumps, Day 2: Having bowled West Indies out for 299, England have made a solid start in their first innings. The hosts missed Jerome Taylor badly as both Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel failed to trouble Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott with the new ball. Although Devendra Bishoo bowled well, both the England batsmen played him confidently to give the visitors the advantage at this stage of the match. In the process, Cook also surpassed Alec Stewart (8463) to become England's second highest run-getter in Tests.
Both umpires converge and check the light again. They decide to take the players off the field. Cook and Trott would be happy with that decision. That will be stumps as well. The England dressing room looks very happy as they applaud their openers, who are making their way back.
25.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook leans forward to keep it out
25.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, short and spinning away outside off stump, left alone
25.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
Two slips, silly-point and leg slip in place
25.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off stump, left alone
25.2 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, plants his front foot forward and defends well
25.1 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
Umpire Bruce Oxenford takes a reading with the light meter. He's happy with the light.
24.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, on the stumps, nudged into the on-side
24.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, googly outside off stump, Trott doesn't offer a shot, the ball brushes the front pad but it was well outside off stump. Bishoo appeals for LBW, not given and rightly so
24.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, down the leg-side, Trott goes for the sweep, gets a bottom edge that hits the keeper's boot and rolls into the on-side
24.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, slower through the air and outside off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
24.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, on the stumps, blocked
24.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, FOUR, tossed up outside off stump, Trott leans forward and drives well through cover, that was a nice hit from Trott
Cook has a chat with the umpire. Probably he feels that the light is not good enough
23.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, on the off stump, defended off the front foot
23.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, fired down the leg-side, nudged into the on-side
23.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, spinning away outside off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
23.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, very full on the off stump, Cook defends
Two slips in now
23.2 -
Samuels to Trott, 1 run, leans forward and taps this towards cover-point, goes for a quick single, Cook was a little late to take off, but he managed to make his ground in the end
23.1 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Trott looks to drive, gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-wicket
22.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook leans forward and defends
22.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, Cook works it away towards square leg
22.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
22.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, optimistic shout for LBW, flighted delivery from Bishoo, Cook fails to defend, gets hit on the pad but it was going down the leg-side
22.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, FOUR, poor ball, short and down the leg-side, Cook rocks back and pulls it fine to fine leg
22.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, down the leg-side, nudged into the on-side
21.6 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, on the off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
21.5 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, on the stumps, pushed towards mid-on
21.4 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, on the leg stump, worked to mid-wicket
21.3 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, flatter and outside off stump, left alone
21.2 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
21.1 -
Samuels to Trott, no run, on the off stump, Trott defends
Marlon Samuels, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Alastair Cook goes past Alec Stewart (8463) to become the second highest run-getter for England in Tests.
The umpire uses the light meter to check the light, but it is much brighter than yesterday.
20.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off stump, driven to cover
20.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, full and on the stumps, worked into the on-side
20.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, blocked
20.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, short ball down the leg-side, Cook pulls it behind square on the on-side
20.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook defends
20.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Cook defends
19.6 -
J Holder to Trott, FOUR, good length delivery just outside off stump, Trott looks to defend and gets an outside edge that flies to the right of the diving fielder at second slip
19.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Trott defends well
19.4 -
J Holder to Trott, 2 runs, allows the length ball to come and works it away wide of mid-on
19.3 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
19.2 -
J Holder to Trott, 2 runs, on the leg stump, Trott hops across and flicks it through mid-wicket
19.1 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott covers the stumps and shoulders arms
18.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, this one grips and turns, surprises Cook a bit and he gets hit on the pad, it was going down the leg side though
18.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, quicker ball on the off stump, Cook defends
18.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook defends
18.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the stumps, Cook turns it into the on-side
18.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
18.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, FOUR, edged but safe. Flighted delivery outside off stump, Cook looks to defend, the ball takes the outside edge and goes to the right of the man at first slip. Replays show that it was a bump ball
17.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length outside off stump, left alone
17.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, fullish and outside off stump, left alone
17.4 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
17.3 -
J Holder to Trott, FOUR, on the leg stump, Trott gets inside the line and glances it away fine to the fine leg boundary, fifty partnership comes up and this is a solid start for the visitors
17.2 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
17.1 -
J Holder to Trott, 2 runs, on the leg stump, Trott flicks it to backward square leg
16.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
16.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, just outside off stump, Cook defends well
16.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the stumps, defended
16.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flighted delivery from Bishoo, Cook defends
16.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 2 runs, driven away off the back foot to sweeper cover
16.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, Cook flicks it, that's a dropped catch at short leg. It was very low and the fielder couldn't hold on, it came straight off the face of the bat at boot height
15.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, on a length and outside off stump, Trott lets it go
15.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
15.4 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott hops and defends
15.3 -
J Holder to Cook, 1 run, another bumper, Cook rocks back and pulls it straight to deep square leg this time
15.2 -
J Holder to Cook, FOUR, short ball on the leg stump, Cook rocks back and pulls it nicely through mid-wicket for four
15.1 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length outside off stump, left alone
14.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
14.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, big appeal for LBW, not given. Flighted delivery on the leg stump, Trott misses the flick and gets hit on the pad but the ball pitched outside leg
14.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, Trott defends
14.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, on the leg stump, Trott nudges it into the on-side
14.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
14.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, Trott defends off the back foot
13.6 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook lets it go
13.5 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, full and outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
13.4 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook lets it go
13.3 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length delivery too stump, Cook defends and gets an inside edge onto pad
13.2 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
13.1 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, full and outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
12.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, shortish and just outside off stump, flicked to mid-wicket
12.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, flighted delivery outside off stump, Trott defends it into the off-side
12.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, on the leg stump, worked away to deep square leg
12.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, 1 run, on the leg stump, nudged wide of mid-wicket
12.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, defended towards cover
12.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Trott, no run, starts off with a short ball, pulled to mid-wicket
Slip and short leg in place
Devendra Bishoo, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
11.6 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length outside off stump, Cook lets it go
11.5 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, full and outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
11.4 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, fullish and outside off stump, left alone
11.3 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, good length on the off stump, Cook hops and defends
11.2 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length delivery just outside off stump, Cook defends off the back foot
11.1 -
J Holder to Trott, 1 run, length ball on the off stump, nudged to mid-on
10.6 -
Roach to Cook, 2 runs, good length delivery on the off stump, Cook looks to defend and gets an inside edge that rolls to square leg
10.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
10.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Cook looks to defend, gets hit on the thigh pad
10.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
10.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
10.1 -
Roach to Cook, FOUR, friendly full toss outside off stump, Cook reaches out and drives it through backward point and gets four more
Drinks are on the field now
9.6 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, full and on the off stump, driven towards mid-on
9.5 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott defends off the back foot
9.4 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, defended off the back foot
9.3 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
9.2 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, back of a length outside off stump, Trott defends
9.1 -
J Holder to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, left alone
Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
8.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full and outside off stump, Cook drives it to mid-off
8.5 -
Roach to Cook, 2 runs, goes on the back foot and pulls it between mid-on and mid-wicket for a couple. It was in the air for a while, it was in the gap
8.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full and outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
8.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, short of length delivery angling away from the left-hander, left alone
8.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, nudged into the on-side
8.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Cook defends
7.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott lets it go
7.5 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
7.4 -
S Gabriel to Trott, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Trott leans forward and drives it along the ground through extra-cover
7.4 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no ball, big no-ball form Gabriel, short ball outside off stump, Trott lets it go
7.3 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, short ball on the stumps, Trott ducks under it
7.2 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, way outside off stump, left alone
7.1 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, back of a length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
6.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
6.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, down the leg side, Cook fails to glance it away
6.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the off stump, defended straight back to the bowler
6.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, another one outside off stump, Cook simply lets it go
6.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, fullish and angling away, left alone
6.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, fuller length delivery on the off stump, Cook defends off the front foot
5.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, easily worked away towards square leg
5.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
5.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, just down the leg-side, Cook gets across and tries to tickle it fine but misses
5.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length angling away from the left-hander, Cook covers the stumps and lets it go
5.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, on the leg stump, Cook tucks it into the on-side
5.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length just outside off stump, Cook defends off the back foot
4.6 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
4.6 -
Roach to Trott, no ball, second no ball from Roach, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott defends off the back foot
4.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, way outside off stump, left alone
4.4 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
4.3 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott plays inside the line and gets beaten
4.2 -
Roach to Trott, no run, fullish and outside off stump, pushed to the left of the bowler
4.1 -
Roach to Trott, FOUR, good length delivery on the stumps, Trott gets across the stumps and flicks it nicely along the ground through wide mid-on for four
3.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, back of a length on the off stump, Cook defends off the back foot
3.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length delivery angling away from the left-hander, left alone
3.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, on the off stump, Cook defends well
3.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, Cook is completely squared up by this short of length delivery, it pitched on middle and just moved away with that angle across, Cook tries to defend but gets beaten
3.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, back of a length and angling away from the left-hander, left alone
3.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Cook plays inside the line of the ball and gets beaten
Back over the wicket now
2.6 -
Roach to Trott, no run, covers the off stump and allows the short of length delivery to go through
2.5 -
Roach to Trott, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Trott shoulders arms
2.4 -
Roach to Trott, FOUR, inside edge and almost dragged on. Full and outside off stump, Trott looks to drive through cover, he's very lucky that this didn't hit the leg stump
2.3 -
Roach to Trott, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
2.2 -
Roach to Trott, no run, full and outside off stump, Trott looks to drive but gets an inside edge that rolls towards mid-on
2.1 -
Roach to Trott, no run, very full and angled in, defended back to the bowler
That was a poor first over from Gabriel.
1.6 -
S Gabriel to Trott, 1 run, full and outside off stump, Trott reaches out and squeezes it out to backward point, Bishoo fumbles to allow a single
1.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, gets across the sticks and tucks the short of length delivery to mid-wicket
1.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, FOUR, short and on the leg stump, Cook gets inside the line of the ball and helps it away fine to the fine leg boundary. Roach dives in the deep but the ball wins the race
1.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no ball, Gabriel oversteps again, good length delivery outside off stump, left alone
Round the wicket
1.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no ball, so both the opening bowlers have overstepped in their first over. Short of a length delivery on the off stump, Cook defends
1.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, FOUR, defends this short of length delivery with an angled bat, plays away from the body, gets a thick edge, but he plays with soft hands and it goes between third slip and gully
1.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, short of length delivery angling away from the left-hander, left alone
1.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, starts off with a short of length delivery just outside off stump, Cook hops and defends well
Three slips and a gully in place
Shannon Gabriel, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Roach to Trott, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Trott defends off the front foot
0.5 -
Roach to Cook, 3 runs, full and on the leg stump, Cook flicks it along the ground through mid-wicket, Trott quickly returns for the third and just makes his ground before Ramdin whipped the bails off after collecting the throw from Chanderpaul
0.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, fullish and just outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
0.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, plays inside the line of this fuller length delivery and gets beaten, Cook was looking to defend off the front foot
0.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full delivery outside off stump, Cook shoulders arms
0.2 -
Roach to Cook, no ball, Roach oversteps as he delivers this short of length delivery, it goes down the leg-side as well
0.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length delivery just moving away outside off stump, Cook plays inside the line of the ball and lets it go
Cook and Trott are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Roach will open the attack
The roller is off the pitch and we should start now. It has been 16 minutes since the innings ended. Roach from round the wicket to Cook. Here we go...
Phil Simmons is the man giving the pep talk this time not Curtly Ambrose. Trott stands in front of a window and shadow practices his defensive shots. Cook sits there calmly. Delay due to an issue with the heavy roller. It didn't come on immediately at the end of the innings. Still Cook and Trott wait. Out they come now...
The heavy roller is doing its job. The West Indian players patiently wait on the sidelines. Heavy music blaring out of the speakers at the stadium
England walk off as a team content at finishing off the innings. Before lunch it was the Anderson show and then after it Moeen Ali took two in an over to hasten the innings break. England need 143 in 59 overs to go 1-0 up. All the damage was done in the first session. Now up to Cook, Trott and Co. to finish the job with the bat. We will be back shortly with England's chase...
111.6 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, out Lbw!! Turned in sharply, Gabriel on the back foot and caught in front of the stumps, missed the back foot defence. It wasn't going over and not down leg too. Hitting leg and Gabriel's review goes in vain. England need 143 for a win. S Gabriel lbw b Moeen Ali 0(2)
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Gabriel is out lbw as well. He is reviewing it. He was walking off. But Devendra Bishoo forced him to review. Regulation offie, Gabriel misses the clip and it is hitting him high on the pad. No inside edge onto the pads. Waiting for Hawk-Eye now. Hitting leg and the on-field call will stay
111.5 -
Moeen Ali to S Gabriel, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Gabriel presses it back down the track
Shannon Gabriel, right handed bat, comes to the crease
111.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, out Lbw!! Ottis Gibson is all smiles. Loopy full toss on the stumps, Ramdin gets forward to flick and misses, it dips in and hits the toe, in front of all three. Just because they had a review, Ramdin went for it. That was plumb. Still can't believe how he missed a full toss. Ramdin lbw b Moeen Ali 28(64) [4s-2]
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Ramdin is out lbw. But he is reviewing it. Missed a full toss. Will be lucky to survive this. Hit on the boot on the toe. Has to be missing for him to survive. How did he miss such a loopy full toss? No inside edge onto the pads too. Hawk-Eye will confirm that it is hitting middle of middle. Ramdin is gone
111.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, short and turning in, Ramdin rocks back and misses the cut. Buttler takes it
111.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, flighted outside off, Ramdin pushes it back down the track
111.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, flighted outside off, driven back to Moeen Ali
110.6 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, back of a length outside off, Devendra Bishoo goes on the back foot and defends to cover
110.5 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, top shot from Devendra Bishoo. On a back of a length and outside off, Bishoo stands tall and punches through cover, the timing was spot on and it raced away to the fence. The lead now 142
Back over the wicket
110.4 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, good length outside off, punched straight to the fielder at cover
110.3 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo ducks under that
110.2 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, FOUR, edged, doesn't carry to Cook at first slip and runs away for four after nutmegging the England captain. Broad isn't happy at all. Broad bowled it full and outside off, drew Devendra Bishoo forward, the edge died in front of Cook
The leg-side trap set for Devendra Bishoo. Short and into the ribs will be the line
110.1 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, angled in down leg, Devendra Bishoo lets it go
Now Broad round the wicket
109.6 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, Devendra Bishoo isn't afraid to retain the strike, gets forward and turns it in front of mid-on, for a quick single
109.5 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flat on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo defends off the back foot
109.4 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Devendra Bishoo drives hard into Cook's feet at silly point
109.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, 1 run, offie, turns in, Ramdin tucks it through mid-wicket
109.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, tossed up outside off, Ramdin turns it softly to short mid-wicket
109.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, tossed up outside off, driven back to Moeen Ali
108.6 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, way down leg, wasted delivery
Now leg gully in place
108.5 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Broad appeals for a glove down leg, Cook had a word with Broad and decided against the review. It was close to the glove down leg, Devendra Bishoo glanced and missed
Root is in at short leg
108.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Ramdin gets forward and opens the face of the bat to drive square of the wicket, takes the single
108.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, length delivery outside off, left alone
Mid-off and mid-on are straight to prevent Ramdin's drives
108.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, Ramdin with another of his hard on-drives but straight to the fielder at mid-on
108.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length outside off, punched back to Broad
Cook gets his shin pads on. Slight delay
107.6 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, byes, 2 runs, fired way down leg, Buttler got a glove but can't prevent the two byes
107.5 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, shortish outside off, pushed to cover off the back foot
107.4 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, and again quicker on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo defends with an open face to point
107.3 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, quicker on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo defends past silly point
107.2 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, sliding down leg, off the pad to short leg
107.1 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, again Buttler doesn't collect cleanly. Devendra Bishoo on the drive and missing. Heard a noise as the ball went past the bat. Need a replay to confirm if there was an edge
106.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, fraction short outside off, Ramdin cuts well and to the left of backward point, Stokes moves quickly and keeps it to a dot
106.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Ramdin has nothing to do with it
106.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, pitched up outside off, left alone
106.3 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, 5 runs, direct hit and Devendra Bishoo was gone. Anderson was the man and he misses. It was dug in short on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo hopping and fending just wide of the outstretched left-hand of short leg, Bishoo ran and would've been short had Anderson hit from mid-wicket. No-one backing up and it is four extra runs. Vital runs too
Bishoo gets another piece of willow
106.2 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Devendra Bishoo hops back to keep that down, played the short ball down, the ball hits the splice and immediately Bishoo calls for a change of bat
106.1 -
Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, dug in short on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo ducks under that
105.6 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, flat outside off, Devendra Bishoo hangs back and punches through cover, takes the single
105.5 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, sliding on, on the stumps, Devendra Bishoo defends it back to Moeen Ali
105.4 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, very poor delivery, short and wide outside off, Devendra Bishoo threw everything at the cut and missed. Went too hard and got beaten
105.3 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, and again, Devendra Bishoo blocks off the front foot
105.2 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flighted outside off, Devendra Bishoo gets forward and defends
105.1 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, was there an edge on that? Buttler didn't take it. Tossed up from round the wicket, Devendra Bishoo pushes out and is beaten. Replays show no edge
104.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, one hand comes off the bat handle as Ramdin tries to drive on the rise, tamely played to cover
104.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, 2 runs, full outside off, Ramdin comes on the front foot to drive through cover, for a couple. Not well-timed so Ballance pulls it back
104.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good probing line outside off, nips back in, but Ramdin covers his off stump and shoulders arms
104.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, nips back in from a good length, but still doesn't threaten off, left alone
104.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off, left alone
104.1 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, pitched up outside off, Ramdin leans into the drive and finds cover
Welcome back. Broad to Ramdin. West Indies need to fight and take it close to 200 to make the game safe. Bishoo can hang around
Can West Indies hang in long enough to force a draw? Or will England go 1-0 up? The post-lunch session will have all the answers. Do join us then. We will back soon...
The new ball was England's hope and they made it count. Anderson was outstanding and the other bowlers responded in kind. The last three wickets of Blackwood, Holder and Roach were gifts to England. Irresponsible from West Indies and all the hard work put in during the Test seems to be going waste. Phil Simmons won't be a happy man looking at how his side have capitulated. Someone needs to hang in with Ramdin or else England will have an easy chase
It was the Jimmy Anderson session. He had a hand in all the dismissals today. Six wickets fell today. Three were taken by Anderson. Brathwaite to a short ball, Chanderpaul edging to slip. Samuels caught behind. Then took a good catch to get Blackwood out. Ran Holder out with a sharp direct hit and ended the session with Roach's catch at mid-on. If there is a perfect session for one man, this has to be it. Anderson couldn't put a foot wrong today.
103.6 -
Moeen Ali to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Devendra Bishoo gets forward and defends with an open face to gully. That will be lunch here
103.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, leg byes, 1 run, down leg, off the pad as Ramdin misses the flick
103.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, it has to go down as a drop. Quicker short delivery outside off, Ramdin cuts and gets a bottom edge, hits Buttler's gloves and goes down. That doesn't stick. Went down quickly
103.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, well tossed up outside off, Ramdin gets forward and drives to the left of Cook at cover, a half-stop but they don't take the single
103.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, defended to cover
Last over before lunch. The field is spread out giving Ramdin the single if he wants it
103.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ramdin, no run, offie, Ramdin turns it to short mid-wicket
102.6 -
J Root to Devendra Bishoo, no run, yorker length on off, dug out
102.5 -
J Root to Devendra Bishoo, no run, flighted on off, Devendra Bishoo gets forward to block to silly point
102.4 -
J Root to Devendra Bishoo, no run, tossed up outside off, pressed into the off-side
Four men surround Devendra Bishoo
102.3 -
J Root to Ramdin, 1 run, down leg, flicked through mid-wicket
102.2 -
J Root to Ramdin, no run, very full on the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket
102.1 -
J Root to Ramdin, 2 runs, well tossed up from round the wicket, Ramdin gets forward and drives to deep extra cover, settles for a couple
Joe Root [15.0-7-26-0] is back into the attack
Devendra Bishoo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
101.6 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, out Caught by J Anderson!! Would you believe that? Anderson the catcher at mid-on. Irresponsible shot from Roach. He was blocking everything, suddenly tries to clear mid-on, the bat turns in his hand as he lofted it, didn't get to the pitch as it turned in and took a thick inside half. Anderson runs to his right and has a simple catch. Yet another wicket gifted away by West Indies. Roach c J Anderson b Moeen Ali 10(26) [4s-1]
Moeen Ali to Roach, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
101.5 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, turning in, Roach nudges softly to short leg, played it down
101.4 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, offie turning in, nudged to backward square leg
101.3 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, shortish, Roach defends off the back foot this time
101.2 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, Roach blocks off the front foot
101.1 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, tossed up outside off, Roach defends to silly point
100.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, full outside off, Ramdin gets forward and drives well but cover is the man this time who does the fielding
100.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Ramdin on-drives well but mid-on collects
100.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 2 runs, Stokes has moved slightly fine to his left at deep backward point, so he can run and keep it to a couple this time. Cut away hard by Ramdin
100.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off, Ramdin defends to mid-on
100.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, FOUR, short outside off, cut hard to deep backward point, Stokes runs around and gets a hand but the ball trickles into the ropes. He signals four and Jordan grimaces
100.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off, holds its line, left alone
99.6 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, calmly blocked to leg
99.5 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, the silly point came in from short leg for this ball and Roach finds him
99.4 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, very full and Roach dead-bats it
99.3 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, flighted delivery from Moeen Ali, Roach smothers it
Three men around the bat for Moeen Ali
99.2 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, tossed up outside off, Roach presses forward to block
99.1 -
Moeen Ali to Roach, no run, tossed up outside off, Roach drills it hard at Ramdin, who gets in the way and costs his side some runs
Moeen Ali [17.0-4-48-0] is back into the attack
98.6 -
Jordan to Roach, 1 run, full on the stumps, Roach flicks to fine leg, via a thick inside edge onto the pads
98.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 1 run, Ramdin falls over and nearly gets trapped lbw, but gets his bat around his front pad and works it through mid-wicket, for a single
98.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, another drive from Ramdin and again Broad from mid-on slides to his left to cut it off
98.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, back of a length outside off, Ramdin gets right behind the line to block
98.2 -
Jordan to Roach, 1 run, back of a length on the hips, Roach hops back and nudges through square leg, they are happy with just a single
98.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 1 run, angled in on the stumps, Ramdin plays around his front pad and nearly falls over, but clips through mid-wicket, for a single
97.6 -
Broad to Roach, no run, again a half-volley outside off, Roach leans into the off-drive but picks out mid-off
97.5 -
Broad to Roach, no run, pitched up outside off, Roach drives without any timing to mid-off
97.4 -
Broad to Roach, no run, good length outside off, Roach shuffles across to block to the left of Broad
97.3 -
Broad to Roach, 2 runs, now Broad overpitches outside off, Roach eases a drive to long-off, for a couple
97.2 -
Broad to Roach, FOUR, really bad ball and Broad isn't happy with himself, short and wide outside off, cut over point, in the air and into the fence
97.1 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short of length outside off, Roach shuffles across and defends with an open face to gully
96.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length on the stumps, keeps a bit low, Ramdin defends to mid-on
96.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, well outside off, Ramdin leans into a flowing drive on the rise but straight to the fielder at cover
96.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, pitched up outside off, driven to Ballance at cover who half-stops it, they don't risk the single
96.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, yorker length outside off, dug out back to the bowler
96.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, nearly dragged on by Ramdin. Ramdin defends with an angled bat and the ball bounces periliously close to the off stump and misses it, a coat of varnish there
96.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Ramdin on-drives and picks out mid-on
95.6 -
Broad to Roach, no run, Broad bowls it full and on the stumps, Roach is caught on the crease and on the shuffle, gets a thick leading edge but it dies down softly to the left of the bowler
95.5 -
Broad to Roach, no run, much more solid from Roach, shuffles across and gets right behind the line to defend a delivery on the stumps
Holder should've realised that it was going to Anderson who is one of the best fielders in the England team. By the time he turned back it was too late. Anderson again. Three wickets, a fine catch and a brilliant run out. He can do no wrong
95.4 -
Broad to Roach, no run, short of length on the stumps, Roach gets right behind the line to block
Three slips, a gully and a short leg in for Broad
95.3 -
Broad to Roach, 2 runs, good delivery, nips back in and almost hits Roach in front of all three, but Roach gets a thick inside edge down to fine leg, for a couple
95.2 -
Broad to Roach, no run, that is a lovely delivery, angled in and holds its line with extra bounce outside off, Roach shuffles across to defend and is beaten all ends up. Ever so close to the edge
95.1 -
Broad to Roach, no run, loose from Roach. Full and wide outside off, Roach bends his knee to square drive and misses
Stuart Broad [15.0-2-47-1] is back into the attack
94.6 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, pitched up on the stumps, Ramdin gets forward and drives to the left of mid-on where Broad slides and makes a good stop
94.5 -
Jordan to Ramdin, FOUR, short outside off, Ramdin swivels on the pull and gets it through mid-wicket, a timely boundary as it releases the pressure a bit
94.4 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, back of a length outside off, punched to cover
94.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, short on the hips, Ramdin stands tall and nudges it softly to leg. Played it down
Kemar Roach, right handed bat, comes to the crease
94.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, out J Holder Run Out!! West Indies are disintergating here. Ramdin almost gets out as he drives uppishly to the right of cover, Ballance dives to his right full length and gets a hand on it. Holder wanted the run and Anderson at mid-off went to his left swiftly and fired in a direct hit. Holder was well short. David Saker applauds and England circle Anderson in celebration. J Holder run out (J Anderson) 2(5)
Jordan to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!
Holder is run out. What a waste of a wicket. England are celebrating. Anderson with a direct hit. Outstanding piece of fielding
94.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, full on the stumps, Ramdin gets forward and drives to mid-on
93.6 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, pitched up outside off, Holder shoulders arms
93.5 -
J Anderson to J Holder, 2 runs, full on the stumps, Holder comes on the front foot and clips through mid-wicket for a couple. Balanced stroke
These two did it at Antigua, now they have to do it again here
93.4 -
J Anderson to J Holder, no run, back of a length outside off, Holder punches with an open face to point
93.3 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, 1 run, wide of the crease and angled in, nudged off the hips to deep backward square leg, for a single
93.2 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, back of a length outside off, punched to cover
93.1 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, pitched up outside off, Ramdin gets forward and drives in the air, falls short of point. Was in the air as Ramdin's outside half was found
92.6 -
Jordan to J Holder, no run, good length outside off, Holder defends with an open face to point
Blackwood likes to play positively but this wasn't a situation to throw away his wicket. May well cost his side the game. Also pretty poor game sense as England were on top and Blackwood needn't have played that shot
92.5 -
Jordan to J Holder, no run, pitched up outside off, Holder gets forward and defends to cover
Jason Holder, right handed bat, comes to the crease
92.4 -
Jordan to Blackwood, out Caught by J Anderson!! Very poor from Blackwood. Extremely poor. What a good catch by Anderson though. At mid-off. He holds the ball in his right-hand and celebrates. Driven in the air and looked like it will clear Anderson at mid-off, but he took it with both hands over his head. The ball was hit hard but Anderson has such lovely hands, didn't even look like dropping it. They check for the no-ball and Jordan is fine. Blackwood c J Anderson b Jordan 10(21) [4s-2]
Jordan to Blackwood, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
92.3 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 1 run, angled in on a fuller length on the stumps, Ramdin plays across his front pad but pushes it to mid-on, for a quick single
92.2 -
Jordan to Ramdin, 2 runs, short outside off, Ramdin cuts square of the wicket, for a couple. Stokes runs back and keeps it to a couple
92.1 -
Jordan to Ramdin, no run, good length outside off, Ramdin shoulders arms
91.6 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, FOUR, full on the stumps, Blackwood gets forward and drives well wide of mid-off. Timing was the key there and he gets a pleasing boundary
91.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, in the air and short of Stokes at point. Blackwood standing tall and punching, gets lucky
91.4 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, still the length is short outside off, Blackwood stands tall and punches to mid-off
91.3 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, back of a length outside off, punched with an open face to point
91.2 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, short of length outside off, punched to mid-off
91.1 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, 1 run, just over the leaping Root at gully. Anderson hits a short of length and extracts extra bounce, Ramdin is squared up and the ball lobs off the splice of the bat, Root went back and leapt to his right but couldn't even get a fingertip on it. Brute from Anderson and nearly another wicket. He has his hands on his head
90.6 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short of length outside off, punched to mid-off
90.5 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, short of length on the stumps, solidly defended off the back foot
90.4 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, full outside off, Blackwood plays a crisp drive but finds mid-off
90.3 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, good length outside off, Blackwood gets forward and defends to cover
Only two slips and a gully for Jordan
90.2 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, the tempter outside off, Blackwood does not fall for it
90.1 -
Jordan to Blackwood, no run, good length outside off, Blackwood gets forward and drives softly to mid-off
Chris Jordan [15.0-4-52-0] is back into the attack
The drinks car is coming out. As expected the new ball has done the trick for England. They have taken three wickets and brought the game alive. West Indies still some way from safety. Lot of time left in the game for England to force a result. Anderson has been outstanding with the new ball today
89.6 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, good length on the stumps, Ramdin defends off the back foot to short mid-wicket
89.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, 1 run, back of a length on the hips, Blackwood tucks it to deep backward square leg, for a single
89.4 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, FOUR, runs given. Sliding down leg, Blackwood glances well wide of Buttler. Races away to the fine leg fence
89.3 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, inswinger, Blackwood misses the flick, goes off the thigh pad to short leg. No bat involved
89.2 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, 81.8mph bouncer, well-directed too, Blackwood sits under that
89.1 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, wide of the crease, angled in, Blackwood defends to mid-on
88.6 -
Broad to Ramdin, 2 runs, dug in short outside off, Ramdin pulls over mid-wicket. It got high on Ramdin but he hit it in the gap for a couple
88.5 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, inswinger, nips back in, Ramdin defends to mid-on off the back foot
88.4 -
Broad to Ramdin, 2 runs, a good throw and Ramdin might have been gone. It was defended to long-off, Ramdin wanted three and was halfway down, sent back by Blackwood and a poor wayward throw well wide of the keeper saves Ramdin. Needed a decent throw
88.3 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, nips back in and cramps Ramdin for room, defended awkwardly to gully. One hand came off the bat handle as he played at it
88.2 -
Broad to Ramdin, no run, short of length outside off, Ramdin stands tall and defends with an open face to the point fielder
88.1 -
Broad to Blackwood, 1 run, defended wide of cover, that's a quick single taken
Brilliant from Stokes after Samuels got out. Clapped and smiled and didn't say a word. Superb
87.6 -
J Anderson to Ramdin, no run, another wicket-maiden from Anderson. Full outside off, left alone
Denesh Ramdin, right handed bat, comes to the crease
87.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, out Caught by Buttler!! Stokes looks at Samuels and doesn't say a word. Very slow walk by Samuels. Stokes just clapped and smiled after Samuels edged it behind. Short of a length outside off, Samuels was unsure about leaving it, hung his bat out and as he pulled the bat inside the line, it took the edge and Buttler had an easy catch. Samuels was a second late in pulling out and that was enough. England striking with the new ball again. Samuels c Buttler b J Anderson 37(103) [4s-3]
J Anderson to Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
87.4 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, wide of the crease and finally makes Samuels play, defended to the left of gully where a diving stop is made
87.3 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, three balls in a row that Anderson has wasted. Another one slinged down leg. Very uncharacteristic from Anderson
87.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, now way outside off, easy leave
87.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, wasted delivery, down leg, Samuels can't glance that fine
86.6 -
Broad to Blackwood, no run, well bowled and well played by Blackwood. It was the short ball coming back at his face, he arched back and swayed away, leaving it. Bent his back as far as he could and kept his eyes on the ball till the last moment
86.5 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, full on the stumps, clipped to the right of mid-on where Anderson makes a sliding stop
86.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, bouncer, Samuels ducks under it
86.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, good length outside off, nips back in, but Samuels lets it go again
86.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, rising outside off, Samuels hoists his bat over his head and leaves it, good leave that
86.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, pitched up outside off, swinging away, left alone
Magnificent over from Anderson. Cook falling back took it with one hand at the third attempt. West Indies under a bit of pressure
85.6 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, wide of the crease, angled in on a fuller length and then holds its line outside off, Blackwood is sucked into the forward push and the ball wasn't far away from the outside edge
85.5 -
J Anderson to Blackwood, no run, dug in short outside off, Blackwood arches back and sways away from the line
Jermaine Blackwood, right handed bat, comes to the crease
85.4 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, out Caught by Cook!! Brilliant reaction from Cook. Caught at the third attempt. Anderson finds Chanderpaul's edge, it went to Bell at second slip who fumbled, then Cook fumbled the rebound first time but hung on the second time. Terrific reaction to grasp the ball before it hits the turf. Another huge wicket and Chanderpaul flops once again in the series. Chanderpaul c Cook b J Anderson 7(16) [4s-1]
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
85.3 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, wide of the crease and slanted across Chanderpaul, who this time pulls the bat inside the line to leave
85.2 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, full outside off, Chanderpaul plays inside the line and lets it go
85.1 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on the stumps, Chanderpaul shuffles across and defends to mid-off
84.6 -
Broad to Samuels, 2 runs, pitched up outside off, Samuels plays a drive from the crease, through cover for a couple. The feet didn't move but the bat came down well
84.5 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, 1 run, angled in from round the wicket, Chanderpaul gets inside the line and tucks it to deep backward square leg, takes the single
84.4 -
Broad to Samuels, 1 run, slanting in, on the hips, Samuels closes the face of the bat and nudges it to fine leg
84.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off, nips back in, Samuels defends off the back foot
84.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, Samuels dabs with an open face to point
84.1 -
Broad to Samuels, FOUR, bad ball and Samuels puts it away. Short and wide outside off, Samuels hops and cuts it hard in the air over cover, once it cleared the infield it was always a boundary
83.6 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, good length on off, Chanderpaul gets forward and pushes it to short cover
83.5 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, wide of the crease and slanted across Chanderpaul who falls for the angle and follows it, is beaten. Superb thinking from Anderson
83.4 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, Anderson went for the yorker, but missed it, bowled it full and on the middle and leg line, Chanderpaul gets a thick leading edge that goes to ground quickly
83.3 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length outside off, Chanderpaul defends with an open face to point
Three slips and a gully
83.2 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, full and well outside off, easy leave
83.1 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on the stumps, Chanderpaul defends to leg with a shuffle across
82.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, pacy bouncer down leg, Samuels ducks under it
82.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, pitched up and inswinging, driven back at Broad who fields in his followthrough
82.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, that is a brute of an inswinger, but all the swing happens after Samuels shoulders arms and watches it go past his off stump. Buttler dives to his left to glove it well watching the swing all the way
82.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off, holds its line, left alone
82.2 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Chanderpaul gets forward and drives with a closed face wide of mid-on, for an easy single
82.1 -
Broad to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short delivery from round the wicket, maybe Chanderpaul was expecting that, shuffles across and pulls hard to deep square leg, placed it in the gap and he will get a boundary
81.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, beautiful outswinger, Samuels shoulders arms after seeing the shape away
81.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, Samuels stays back in the crease and defends the length delivery with soft hands to gully
81.4 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, drifts on middle and leg, Chanderpaul shuffles across and tucks it to deep backward square leg, is off the mark
81.3 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, beauty and beats Chanderpaul all ends up. Full and outside off, slanting away with extra bounce, Chanderpaul is drawn forward and the ball wooshes past the outside edge
Brathwaite is a fine young opener but has issues with the short ball. Broad got him at Antigua and now Anderson does the same here. Didn't play that chest high delivery well at all. Needs to work in that area to get better in handling the short ball. Pretty sure opposition teams will be looking at that aspect of his batting and thinking there is a weakness to exploit
81.2 -
J Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, good length and outswinging, Chanderpaul shuffles across and defends in his own inimitable style to point
Shivnarine Chanderpaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease
81.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Caught by J Root!! What a ball from Anderson. He is pumped. Gets the short delivery near the chest of Kraigg Brathwaite, he got into a tangle and fended straight to the fielder at gully. Easy catch for Root and England have struck with the second new ball. Kraigg Brathwaite goes after a fine innings. Kraigg Brathwaite c J Root b J Anderson 116(252) [4s-14]
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
80.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, lovely delivery from Broad and Cook applauds. On a short of length and outside off, rising too, Samuels pushes out and almost edges it behind. That was a fine over from Broad
80.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, just wide of the diving backward short leg's right-hand. On the hips, nudged with a close face in the air, but Kraigg Brathwaite got lucky as he didn't find the fielder
80.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another short delivery, well-directed by Broad, has Kraigg Brathwaite on the back foot, tapped awkwardly to short leg. Brathwaite kept it down though
80.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short, down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite ducks under that
Three slips, a gully and a short leg in
80.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, edged and over third slip. Full and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite throws the bat at that and gets a thick edge over the leaping third slip fielder. Good that Brathwaite went hard at that, or else it may have gone straight to the fielder
80.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, first ball with the new nut and Broad raps Kraigg Brathwaite on the pads. A big inswinger, Brathwaite missed the defence, is struck on the kneeroll, but it would've gone down leg. Broad looked at Cook who thought about the review and decided against it in the end. Need Hawk-Eye to confirm whether it would've missed or not
Stuart Broad [10.0-2-23-1] is back into the attack
The new ball is due now. Broad, Anderson and Cook have a chat. Looks like they will be taking the new cherry
79.6 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, good length on the stumps, Samuels defends to short cover
79.5 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length on the stumps, Samuels defends to silly mid-on
79.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, that nipped back in from a good length, Kraigg Brathwaite wsa hanging back and gets a thick inside edge to deep backward square leg, was in the air but in the gap too
79.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite taps it down to the off-side
79.2 -
J Anderson to Samuels, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Samuels stands tall and punches square of the wicket, point runs after it and keeps it to a single
79.1 -
J Anderson to Samuels, no run, short of length on the stumps, Samuels is solid in defence
James Anderson [14.0-4-27-1] is back into the attack
78.6 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loose from Kraigg Brathwaite. Went after a full and wide delivery outside off, missed the drive, Buttler didn't glove it cleanly too
78.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length on the stumps, turned to short mid-wicket
78.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, 5 runs, Samuels has a laugh at that. Not sure Stokes would be doing the same. It was unnecessary from Stokes. Pushed to his left at cover and Samuels was already in, but Stokes still threw and Anderson couldn't back up the throw. Four extra runs given away. Samuels punches gloves with Kraigg Brathwaite
78.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length on the stumps, pushed to short cover
78.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, softly tucked past the short silly mid-on fielder, they take a single after the ball passes the fielder
78.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite gets right behind the loine to block
77.6 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, this round the wicket, down the leg theory from Root continues, nudged behind square again
77.5 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, shouts of 'catch' but Samuels flicked this well past short leg's reach
77.4 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, very full on the stumps, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
77.3 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, down leg, Samuels offers the pad
77.2 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, well tossed up outside leg, Samuels drives it back to Root
77.1 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, flat on middle and leg, Samuels nudges it to the right of the bowler
76.6 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, fine tickle from Kraigg Brathwaite and he gets four well wide of Buttler. Jordan drifted down leg and Brathwaite had to get bat which he did. Runs away to the fence
76.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Jordan brings Kraigg Brathwaite forward with a length delivery on off, Brathwaite defends to short cover
76.4 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends solidly to cover
76.3 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, inswinger, down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite misses the flick, straight off the thigh pad to a deep short leg
76.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, down leg, Samuels nudges it to fine leg, for a single
76.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full outside off, Samuels gets forward and leans into the off-drive, finds mid-off
75.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well flighted, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and takes it on the full, flicks it to mid-wicket
75.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, and again, defended off the back foot
75.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
75.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on the middle and leg line, Kraigg Brathwaite turns it to short leg
75.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nudged behind square
75.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, nice way to begin for Kraigg Brathwaite, dragged down short, he rocks back and pulls behind square, no-one in the deep and that's a boundary first ball to begin proceedings
The players are out there in the middle. England were in a huddle with Cook leading the talking. Root to start off the final day's play. Again brilliant day to begin. Bright, sunny and not a cloud in the sky. Root will come from round the wicket first up
For now, the priority for West Indies will be to save this game. With Samuels at the crease, there will be no shortage of banter as well. Even though Stokes kept quiet yesterday, don't count on him to stay like that today. Surely, we will see a few words being exchanged between the both of them if Samuels stays put. A cracking day of Test cricket is ahead of us. Stay tuned.
England might have just picked up two wickets yesterday, but it's a new day today. If they can pick a few early wickets today, they will put the men from Caribbean under pressure. At the same time, a West Indian win looks very unlikely with the current scenario. If they are to win this game, they will have to bat remarkably well and score really quickly. In addition to that, they will have to take 10 English wickets and all this looks a fair way away from the position they are in right now.
Hello and welcome to the fifth and final day of the second Test between West Indies and England. The game might be headed for a draw, but there's no shortage of excitement. Riding on Brathwaite's ton yesterday, West Indies managed to go past England's lead. Currently, the West Indians are ahead by 37 runs, with Brathwaite and Samuels at the crease.
This Test looks headed towards a draw. But England will have a new cherry in five overs time. One final effort with that and if they get quick wickets, they might still win the game. For that to happen the pitch has to aid them as well. West Indies would be looking to bat on and make the game safe. It sets up a beautiful final day. We will be there to bring you all the action. Hope you've enjoyed today's coverage. Until tomorrow it's goodbye from here. Sleep tight! Adios!
They tried to get Kraigg Brathwaite and Samuels out with the leg-trap late on asking Jordan and Anderson to target the stumps. Jordan reversed it and caused uncomfortable situations for the batsmen during that phase, but the West Indian pair held on. Off the penultimate over of the day, Brathwaite got his fourth Test ton. The one battle that everyone expected to see today between Samuels and Stokes proved to be an anti-climax as Stokes kept quiet. Unusually calm and subdued. As was Samuels. Maybe we might see something rev up tomorrow.
Earlier in the day, England in search of quick runs went after the bowling and lost wickets. Root tried to reach his maiden double hundred but sloppy running from Anderson put paid to that. The lead was 165 and they got Devon Smith out early. But since then Kraigg Brathwaite has stood firm, first building a partnership with Darren Bravo and then with Samuels. The pitch was flat and England's bowlers toiled hard without any significant reward.
Stokes comes in and shakes Kraigg Brathwaite's hand. Moeen Ali pats the young man. Phil Simmons looks a pleased man. The day has belonged to the 22-year old opener from Barbados - Kraigg Brathwaite. He has steered his side to stumps just two down with a technically brilliant hundred. Immense powers of concentration shown and his temperament was first-rate. Looks a player who is born to bat in Test cricket. Whatever England tried at him he has had an answer.
74.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, low full toss outside off, Samuels drives it back at Jordan who threatens to shy. Samuels has a smile on his face and that will be stumps on day 4
74.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, pushed to the right of point, Kraigg Brathwaite sends Samuels back who wanted a single
74.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and on the stumps, clipped to short mid-wicket
74.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off, Samuels defends it to cover and then crouches, seemingly suggesting it kept low. It didn't
74.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, Samuels shuffles across in defence
This is the last over of the day
74.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off, bounces too, Samuels rides it and defends to gully
73.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another short delivery, Kraigg Brathwaite sees it early, drops everything and then sways away from the line
73.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward to block
73.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, take a bow Kraigg Brathwaite! He has got to his fourth Test ton. Off comes the helmet, kisses the crest and gets a hug from Samuels. The entire West Indian contingent are up to applaud that effort. Raises the bat and swings it in the air once in celebration. Kraigg Brathwaite got to his hundred with a front foot cut through point. Settled for two and then has a smile on his face. Superb knock in a pressure situation
73.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good bouncer, Kraigg Brathwaite arches back and sways away from the line, leaves
73.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Anderson ran in and bowled that with more effort, reversed in and Kraigg Brathwaite tucks with a closed bat face to leg
73.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks and finds mid-wicket
Will Kraigg Brathwaite get a ton tonight?
72.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, FOUR, Samuels plays a beautiful cover drive and gets the crowd going late in the day. Overpitched outside off and Samuels leant into the shot. Timed it really well wide of mid-off
72.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and down leg, Samuels falls over and misses the flick, going down
72.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, Jordan tried something different, the off-cutter, down leg, easy leave
72.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, nips back in, Samuels takes one hand off the bat handle as he blocks
72.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, short on the stumps, pulled down to deep backward square leg, for a single. Kraigg Brathwaite moves to 99
72.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, yorker length on the stumps, shaping back in, Samuels jams it out through mid-wicket for a single
Definite ploy by England to get Kraigg Brathwaite out caught in the leg-trap but Brathwaite is having none of it. Exceptional patience shown by the young opener
71.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Kraigg Brathwaite is willing to wait, turns this full delivery on the pads to the man at backward square
71.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, dug in short outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite sees and leaves that
Kraigg Brathwaite will be patient and not do anything silly to reach his hundred, that much one can trust him
71.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, off-speed delivery on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite gently turns to short square leg
71.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends
71.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Kraigg Brathwaite wants a quick single after turning it to the right of backward square, sees the fielder move and retreats
71.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full on leg, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it to leg
James Anderson [12.0-3-25-1] is back into the attack
70.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, back of a length outside off, Samuels stands tall and defends to backward point
70.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no ball, back of a length down leg, Samuels gets inside the line and lets it go. Jordan has overstepped
70.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, still length from Jordan, down leg, nudged to deep backward square leg
Now round the wicket with a short leg in
70.4 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, once Jordan errs in line, bowling a good length delivery outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite takes toll of him. He opens the face of the bat and then steers through the vacant slip region. Four easy runs
70.3 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and shaping back in, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges with a closed face to silly mid-on
70.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite clips to square leg
Leg slip and four men close-in on the on-side
70.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, nips back in from a good length, Kraigg Brathwaite covers up in defence
69.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, and again, powerfully but straight to the fielder
69.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery outside off, driven to mid-off
69.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, low full toss on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite misses out as he sweeps straight to the fielder at deep square leg
69.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Kraigg Brathwaite makes room and cuts that from the stumps, for a couple square of the wicket, risky but effective
69.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat on off, Kraigg Brathwaite presses it back to the bowler
69.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back to Moeen Ali
68.6 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Jordan has his hands on his head after he nearly gets through Kraigg Brathwaite's defences. This was the inswinger on a fuller length, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite's bat face closes unintentionally and the ball squirts to deep backward square leg, for a single
68.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, angled in, tucked to the left of short mid-wicket
68.4 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and tailing in on off, Kraigg Brathwaite shows the full face of the bat and defends back to Jordan
68.3 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Kraigg Brathwaite got an inside edge onto the pads to a nip-backer and survived that. Bowden spots that after England review and lose one of their calls
Big appeal for lbw. Given not out. England review. Is that ball doing too much? Or is it hitting the stumps flush on? No problems with the front foot although Jordan has a milimetre of his foot behind the line. Bowden the third umpire. Billy is looking at the front foot. Wants to be sure that Jordan hasn't overstepped. He is happy with that. So we move on. Nips back in and raps Kraigg Brathwaite high on the pads, above the kneeroll. No inside edge onto the pads. Height might save Brathwaite here. Wait! The front-on replay shows a tiny inside edge. So Brathwaite lives on
68.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, down leg, flicked straight to the fielder at square leg
No slips for Jordan who is reversing the ball back in. Dominant leg-side field
68.1 -
Jordan to Samuels, 1 run, tailing back and full on leg, Samuels flicks to fine leg, the fielder charges in to keep it to a single
67.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slightly flat on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks off the front foot
67.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again looped up on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite opens his stance out and defends
67.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, more flight and Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to the left of Moeen Ali
67.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shortish and Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
67.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, driven back to Ali
67.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, just the two after Kraigg Brathwaite flicks a low full toss to deep mid-wicket, perhaps Kraigg Brathwaite and Samuels thought it will go for four and didn't run, Anderson runs around and puts in the dive to pull it back. Terrific effort to save the boundary
66.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, this one is a bit closer, but still sliding down leg. Samuels missing an inswinger on the pads. Cook isn't interested to review that despite another query from Broad
66.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full and down leg, Samuels flicks and misses. It was sliding down leg and only Broad from mid-on appealed. Not surprising really
66.4 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, full outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives through cover, the slow outfield ensures the batsmen only get three despite the ball going to deep extra cover
66.3 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, sliding down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite can't meet with the glance
66.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite steers with an angled bat to point
66.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite closes the face of the bat and turns it to Moeen Ali at backward square leg
65.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Samuels dead-bats it
65.5 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Samuels drives hard and to the left of Stokes at cover who dives and fields. Saved a couple there
65.4 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, down leg, Samuels offers the pad
65.3 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, very full on the stumps, Samuels eases it to the left of the bowler
65.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flat on off, Kraigg Brathwaite dabs it to the vacant point region for a single
65.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it to short mid-wicket
64.6 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length on the stumps, Samuels gets right behind the line to block solidly
64.5 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full outside off, nips back in, but Samuels knows where his off stump is, covers it and then shoulders arms
64.4 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, extra bounce, Samuels defends to cover, played it down and with soft hands
64.3 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, good length on the stumps, Samuels turns it to short mid-wicket
64.2 -
Jordan to Samuels, no run, full on the stumps, Samuels pushes it back to Jordan
Slip, a gully and a silly mid-on in place
64.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, angled in on a fuller length on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite closes the face of the bat and tucks it to deep backward square leg
Chris Jordan [7.0-3-23-0] is back into the attack
63.6 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, it is fraction short but skids on and Samuels pulls straight to the fielder at short mid-wicket
63.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Kraigg Brathwaite was back and looking to pull, but it hurried on and he tucked it to backward square leg, for a single
63.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shortish down leg, nudged to short fine leg
63.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, spinning back in but Kraigg Brathwaite dabs late, Jordan at slip dives to his right and takes some pace off the ball, still a couple results to deep backward point
63.2 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, another drag-down, Samuels rocks back and pulls to long-on, only a single
63.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, no run, flat on off, Samuels rocks back and punches to short cover
62.6 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, Samuels shuffles across and clips through square leg
Now round the wicket
62.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, Samuels defends to mid-on
62.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, Samuels opens the face of the bat and defends with an angled bat to gully
62.3 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, good length outside off, wristed to the right of mid-on for a single
62.2 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Stokes bowls it a little further up, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes tentatively to point from the crease
62.1 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, off-cutter from Stokes, Kraigg Brathwaite defends easily
Graeme Swann is at the ground. He is doing commentary for TMS
61.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, dragged down short, Kraigg Brathwaite has the time to go back, pulls to deep square leg
61.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, regulation off-break, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks off the back foot once more
61.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, defends off the back foot to this offie
61.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, shortish on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite pulls to deep square leg, didn't time it as well as he would've liked, so gets a couple
61.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, off-break, spins in sharply, Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
61.1 -
Moeen Ali to Samuels, 1 run, fraction short outside off, Samuels rocks back and cuts square of the wicket. Hit hard but straight to the fielder
Moeen Ali [12.0-4-34-0] is back into the attack
60.6 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, that's a good stop by Broad at mid-on. He goes quickly to his left and stops a fine on-drive from Kraigg Brathwaite. It was punched sweetly but Broad saved a couple at least
60.5 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite goes back and tucks it to square leg
60.4 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and presses it solidly to short cover
60.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, this one nips back in, Samuels is on the back foot to defend, gets a thick inside edge behind square, takes the single
60.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, pitched up outside off, holds its line, Samuels shoulders arms
60.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, full outside off, Samuels shoulders arms
59.6 -
J Root to Samuels, 1 run, full on middle and leg, clipped to deep square leg, for a single
59.5 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, spinning in, down leg, Samuels misses the flick, is hit on the thigh pad
59.4 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, Samuels tucks a full delivery and finds mid-wicket, who is standing close-in
59.3 -
J Root to Samuels, byes, 2 runs, horrible delivery down leg, spun further down, Buttler had no chance and only a desperate effort from the fielder running back prevents a boundary. Pulled back and it will be just two
59.2 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, flicked to short mid-wicket
59.1 -
J Root to Samuels, no run, well tossed up down leg, Samuels looks to flick and gets a thick leading edge to the left of the bowler. Went to ground quickly
58.6 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, that's bad batting. He tried it in the last over and missed. The same thing happens now. It was short and wide outside off, kept a bit low, went under the attempted cut of Kraigg Brathwaite. So easily could've nicked it there
58.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, full outside off, Samuels gets forward and drives to mid-off, takes a speedy single
58.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, pitched up outside off, Samuels isn't lured into playing at that, left alone
58.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, Samuels opens the face of the bat and defends to the backward point fielder
58.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, good length on the stumps, Samuels shuffles across and defends to short mid-wicket
58.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, slower delivery outside off, the cutter from Stokes, Samuels gets forward and defends to the off-side
57.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, shortish and spinning back in, extra bounce for Root, Kraigg Brathwaite makes room and cuts square of the wicket, for two
57.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full on the stumps, flicked to mid-wicket
57.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, that's a poor delivery from Root and Kraigg Brathwaite gets a boundary. It was a low full toss on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite sweeps it past the square leg umpire, the ball races away as there is no-one in the deep. That will ease the pressure on Brathwaite who now moves into the seventies
57.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
57.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends with an open face
57.1 -
J Root to Samuels, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps, Samuels gets forward and drives to the left of mid-off, takes a quick single
Time for a drinks break. West Indies will be relatively happy with their progress, even though they lost Bravo. Brathwaite has been stuck in the 60s for a while, but the main thing is, he is still out there. The centurion from the first innings, Samuels has joined him and this is another important partnership for West Indies.
56.6 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, loose from Brathwaite, short and outside off, Brathwaite flashes a cut away from the body, is beaten
56.5 -
Stokes to Samuels, 1 run, back of a length just outside off, Samuels dabs it wide of the second slip fielder, Bell can't get there and Samuels gets to the other end
56.4 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, short of length outside off, Samuels lifts his bat and lets it go
56.3 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, full and close to off, Samuels does not go fully forward as he knocks it to short cover
56.2 -
Stokes to Samuels, 2 runs, fullish and outside off, Samuels comes on the front foot and drives it through cover, picks a comfortable two
56.1 -
Stokes to Samuels, no run, back of a length on the fourth stump line, Samuels pats it in front of point
Stokes v Samuels coming up..
Ben Stokes [4.0-0-27-0] is back into the attack
55.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated up on the stumps, Brathwaite flicks and finds Moeen Ali at mid-wicket
55.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pushed through on the pads, Brathwaite goes back and taps it wide of leg-slip. Some of the fielders shouted "catch", but it was wide of the fielder
55.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Brathwaite drives it gently back to Root
55.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted on off, Brathwaite presses forward and blocks
55.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short and down leg, Brathwaite pulls it towards backward square, Trott tumbles and stops the ball
55.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, too full and in the blockhole, Brathwaite squeezes it to short mid-wicket
54.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length on off, Samuels defends to silly mid-on
54.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, good length ball around off, Samuels stays back and knocks it to short cover
54.4 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, goes wide of the crease and angles it in, Samuels doesn't cover his stumps as he shoulders arms. Oohs and aahs from the England players as that was close to the off-pole
54.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, fuller and close to off, Samuels defends off the back foot to mid-off
54.2 -
Broad to Samuels, 2 runs, short of length just outside off, Samuels stays leg-side of the ball and punches it through backward point, Root and Jordan combine to keep the batsmen to a couple
54.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length around off, Samuels opens the bat face and plays a control dab towards gully, Root flies to his left and saves some runs
53.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and on leg-stump, Brathwaite backs away and defends down the wicket
53.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again, Root keeps it on leg-stump, Brathwaite sweeps and misses, the ball rolls off the pad to the right of leg slip
53.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on the leg-stump, Brathwaite was in a dilemma whether to pull or sweep, in the end misses both and the ball hits him on the pad
53.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted around off, Brathwaite push-drives it back to the bowler
53.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on off, Brathwaite presses forward and blocks it to cover
53.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slower through the air, Brathwaite hangs back and knocks it down the wicket
52.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery, Samuels gets behind the line and defends
52.5 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, length delivery angling into the stumps, Samuels goes back and tucks it to short mid-wicket
52.4 -
Broad to Samuels, FOUR, up and over! Samuels not afraid to take the aerial route. Pitched up delivery outside off, Samuels goes goes for the drive without any footwork, drives it over short cover and gets off the mark in style
52.3 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, good length ball close to off, Samuels brings his bat down at an angle and dabs it to gully
52.2 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length around off, Samuels stands up and punches it towards cover, Jordan fumbles but the batsmen don't risk the run
52.1 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, back of a length just outside off, Samuels watches it go past him
51.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated up on off, Brathwaite drives down the wicket, Root dives to his left and parries it to mid-off
51.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted on middle, Brathwaite defends with the bat and pad close together
51.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pitched up outside off, Brathwaite drives hard and straight to cover
51.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, worked gently to short mid-wicket
51.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, straight roller on the stumps, Brathwaite defends to cover
51.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker and on the pads, Brathwaite taps it to leg slip
50.6 -
Broad to Samuels, no run, short of length just outside off, Samuels hoists his bat and lets it go through to the keeper
Two slips, a gully, short cover, silly mid-on in place..
Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease
50.5 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, out Caught by Buttler!! Broad strikes! Bravo's knock comes to an end. It surely was the plan. Broad got this closer to the off-stump, Bravo who had let the previous 5 deliveries was tempted into playing at that, all he can do is feather a nick to Buttler behind the stumps. England needed that wicket as the partnership was starting to frustrate them. Even the crowd played a role in that wicket. Darren Bravo c Buttler b Broad 69(147) [4s-12]
Broad to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
50.4 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, this seems to be a plan as Broad continues to bowl it outside off, Bravo has restrained himself by not playing at those
50.3 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, on a length just outside off, Bravo shoulders arms
The England supporters are getting nosier.
50.2 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, again, the line is outside off, Bravo has nothing to do with it
50.1 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, full and well wide of off, Bravo is not going to play at those
Cook is back and Broad is going to have a bowl. Meanwhile, Brathwaite has a drink, Jordan has a laugh with him and the substitute fielder. Anderson and Broad having a discussion regarding the field placements. Finally, Broad decides to bowl
Stuart Broad [7.0-1-17-0] is back into the attack
49.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on off and middle, Brathwaite works it to short mid-wicket
49.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pushed through around off, Brathwaite goes for the late cut, under edges it over the slip fielder, there was a single but Bravo is not interested. It was too close to play the cut shot
49.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, more on this one, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot to cover
49.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shortens the length on the pads, nurdled to backward square leg, straight to the fielder
49.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted on off, Brathwaite clips it towards short mid-wicket, the fielder makes a tumbling save
49.1 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short and outside off, Bravo cuts square of the wicket on the off-side, Stokes keeps it to a single
Cook has gone off the field. Looks like Bell has taken over the leadership role.
48.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, Anderson drifts onto Bravo's pads, he nudges it to mid-wicket and collects an easy single
48.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length around off, Bravo dead-bats it to cover-point
48.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good looking cover for no run, pitched up outside off, Bravo drives and picks out Moeen Ali at extra cover
A silly mid-off comes in for Bravo
48.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, shortish and the ball hardly come onto the bat, Brathwaite dabs it through cover-point, for a single
48.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length on the fourth stump line, Brathwaite rides the bounce and taps it towards cover
A slip and gully for Brathwaite
48.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length on off, Brathwaite knocks it to short cover
47.6 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, too full and just outside off, Bravo squeezes the drive to extra cover
47.5 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, much slower through the air, Bravo presses forward and blocks solidly
47.4 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted around off, Bravo leans forward and pushes it to cover-point
47.3 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, round-armish from Root, quicker as well, Bravo hangs back and defends down the wicket
47.2 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, FOUR, fraction short and Bravo is quick to pounce on it, he goes deep in the crease and cuts it in the air wide of point, Broad gave chase but came second
47.1 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, in the blockhole, Bravo digs it out to short cover
46.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length around off, Brathwaite stays back and dabs it to point
46.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, fuller and outside off, Bravo drives it towards mid-off and takes off for a quick single, Jordan fires a throw at the non-striker's end, he missed but Bravo had made it in
46.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, FOUR, handsome shot! Anderson overpitched and was dispatched. Bravo comes well forward and drives it hard and to the left of mid-off, Jordan was pretty square and had no chance of stopping that
46.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length and on the ribs, Bravo gets inside the line and tucks it to the on-side, Anderson moves across and prevents the run
46.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, angled in on off, Bravo stays in the crease and knocks it to cover
46.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, Anderson probes away around off, Bravo goes back and across, defends in front of short cover
45.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, too full and on middle, Brathwaite clears his front leg and whips it to short mid-wicket
45.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short and down leg, Brathwaite pulls and picks out the fielder at backward square leg
45.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bit more air on this occasion, Brathwaite's eyes lit up as he went for the drive, hits it straight back to the bowler
45.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Brathwaite gets inside the line and blocks it back to Root
45.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and angled across off, Brathwaite shuffles across and defends
45.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, goes straight on, Brathwaite leans forward and drops it down the wicket
44.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, slightly fuller and just outside off, Bravo presses forward and steers it to backward point
44.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, holds the length back, Bravo goes behind the line and knocks it to point
44.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, tight stuff from both Bravo and Anderson, on a length and attacking the off-stump, Bravo comes forward and defends solidly to cover
44.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length just outside off, Bravo glides it with an open bat face towards the second gully fielder, Root dives to his left and stops the ball
44.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, banged in short on the fourth stump line, Bravo drops his wrists and sees the ball go past him
44.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, too full, almost a yorker, Bravo squeezes it to short cover
43.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Root drags the length back, Brathwaite has enough time to go back and keep it out
43.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, knocked back down the wicket off the front foot
43.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, touch of extra bounce, Brathwaite prods forward and gets an inside edge, it lobs wide of the leg slip fielder
43.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted on the stumps, Brathwaite works it with the turn to short mid-wicket
43.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, blocked back to the bowler
A slip, short leg and leg slip in place
43.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Root continues round the wicket to Brathwaite, tosses it up on off, defended down the wicket
42.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, keeps it on a length just outside off, Bravo opens the bat face and guides it to gully
42.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and angling in on off, Bravo leans forward and turns it to mid-on
42.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length on off, Bravo hangs on the back foot and dabs it to point
42.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good length ball around off, Bravo gets nicely behind it and defends towards point
42.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, on a length close to off, Bravo comes half-forward and defends to the off-side
42.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, FOUR, "catch" was the shout from some of the England fielders. Pitched up delivery outside off, Bravo is sucked into the drive, he hammers it in the air wide of mid-off, Jordan dives full length but still can't reach it. That travelled quickly to the fence
41.6 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, 1 run, again, Root is fraction short, Bravo cuts it wide of cover and retains strike
41.5 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, worked with the angle from round the wicket to short mid-wicket
41.4 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, FOUR, Bravo registers his 10th Test fifty. It is his first of the series and a much needed one for West Indies. Both batsmen punch gloves after Bravo raised his bat to the crowd. Trifle short and outside off, Bravo slashes hard and the outside edge goes wide of the slip fielder
41.3 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller and close to off, Bravo pushes it off the front foot to cover
41.2 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Bravo turns it gently to short mid-wicket
41.1 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, pushed through on off, Bravo presses forward and defends to cover
40.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, excellent shot for only a run. Overpitched outside off, Bravo gets a good stride forward and drills the drive towards mid-off, Jordan moves to his right and makes a tumbling stop. Saved a certain boundary there
40.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length and gets it to hold its line, Bravo shuffles across and gets a soft outside edge to the right of gully, the fielder dives and makes a half stop
40.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, fuller and around off, Bravo pushes it to short cover
40.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, in the air and just short of the fielder. Again, Bravo goes for a loose shot, full delivery outside off, Bravo is lured into the drive, the outside edge falls in front of the gully fielder
40.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, iffy from Bravo, on a length just outside off, Bravo could have let that go, but instead he pokes at it and is beaten. There is some reverse swing happening for Anderson
40.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, straightaway gets some movement, pitches it outside off and shapes away, Bravo lifts his bat and lets it go
Anderson starts from round the wicket, he has a slip and couple of gully's in place..
James Anderson [7.0-2-13-1] is back into the attack
39.6 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, 1 run, nicely done, Bravo pushes the tossed up delivery to the right of cover and picks up a quick single
39.5 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, shortens the length just outside off, Bravo goes back and across, taps it to the off-side
39.4 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted around off, Bravo leans forward and blocks it back to the bowler
39.3 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, beaten! This one spun away from the left-hander, Bravo presses forward and looks to defend, the ball turns enough to beat the outside edge
39.2 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, hint of turn, Bravo covers for the spin and defends it to the off-side
39.1 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on middle, bit of extra bounce there for Root, Bravo rides it and knocks it to short mid-wicket
Welcome back...
There are 36 overs scheduled to be bowled in the final session. Can England come back strongly? Or will these two grind out another wicketless session? We'll know shortly. Do join us for the post-tea session in a few minutes time
That will be tea. West Indies fought back superbly in that session. 100 runs and no wickets in 33 overs. England toiled hard but there was to be no breakthrough. Kraigg Brathwaite and Darren Bravo dug in and ensured when the bad ball came they put it away. The deficit is now just 43 and West Indies will hope for a similar final session to go into the final day in the lead.
38.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, poor delivery down leg, gave Kraigg Brathwaite the chance to sweep, he gets it wide of the diving backward square. No-one in the deep and Kraigg Brathwaite ends the session with a boundary. Nice way to round off things
Last ball and back over the wicket
38.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, well outside leg, Kraigg Brathwaite gets back and knocks it to short leg
38.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted outside leg, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and pushes it to short mid-wicket
38.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, defended once more to point
38.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, angled across Kraigg Brathwaite who defends to point
Should be the last over before tea
38.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, very full on the stumps, driven back to Moeen Ali
37.6 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, Root drags that down outside off, he isn't happy for that, Kraigg Brathwaite cuts into the gap at point. Stokes chases and keeps it to three
37.5 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Brathwaite nudges to the right of the bowler
Now Root over the wicket
37.4 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this is tossed up and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite gently drives it back to Root
37.3 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, still the length is short, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks to short cover off the back foot
37.2 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Root attacks the stumps and Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
Three men around the bat
37.1 -
J Root to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shortish down leg, Brathwaite nudges to square leg
36.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, another leave from Darren Bravo
36.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flat delivery outside off, Darren Bravo lets it go
36.4 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, byes, FOUR, that has hit the footmarks outside off after Darren Bravo left it and Buttler had no chance as it spun and bounced away from him. Gets the end of the glove and Jordan at slip didn't even dive for it. Four byes
36.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, FOUR, nearly a six. One bounce and over. Saw the flight outside off and went over cover. Wound up and sliced the inside out hit
36.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up outside off, goes straight on, left alone
Change of ends for Moeen Ali
36.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it through mid-wicket
Moeen Ali [10.0-4-25-0] is back into the attack
35.6 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, Darren Bravo dead-bats the last ball of the over to give Root a maiden
35.5 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, slower, loopier outside off, turns away, left alone
35.4 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, again Darren Bravo comes on the front foot to defend solidly
Just a slip in place
35.3 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, that skidded on from round the wicket, Darren Bravo defends off the back foot
35.2 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Darren Bravo leans forward to block
35.1 -
J Root to Darren Bravo, no run, flat on the stumps, Darren Bravo turns it to short mid-wicket
Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
34.6 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery outside off, Brathwaite pushes it to short cover
34.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tad fuller around off, Brathwaite blocks it back to the bowler
34.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length and on the stumps, bounced a bit, Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler
34.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, short and wide again from Broad and this time it gets the treatment, Brathwaite cuts it hard to the third man region. Played it late and got it behind point. The 100-run stand is up as well
34.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short and wide from Broad, Brathwaite cuts it straight to point
34.1 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, leg byes, 1 run, full delivery angling into the pads, Bravo was looking to work it fine, gets hit high on the pad and the ball rolls to fine leg. Broad was appealing for lbw - ridiculous really for it would've missed another set
33.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, pitches on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite is slightly opened up but he defends solidly towards point
33.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 1 run, very full outside off, Darren Bravo was winding up for a big drive down the ground, mishits it to mid-off
Two men catching at short cover for Moeen Ali
33.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, that's nicely played to deep backward point, fraction short outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite arches back and cuts from the stumps. It bounced from a length but Brathwaite adjusted well and got it in the gap behind point for three
33.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 1 run, bit of hesitation between the two batsmen after Darren Bravo punched that to the left of point. Eventually they cross over for an easy single
33.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, sliding on from round the wicket, Darren Bravo gets forward to defend and gets a thick inside edge behind square
33.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
32.6 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off, Brathwaite works it towards mid-wicket
32.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short outside off, Brathwaite ducks under it
32.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, and that's fifty for Brathwaite, this was short and wide, Brathwaite slaps it to sweeper cover, beats the chasing Moeen Ali to the fence. Seventh fifty for Brathwaite in Tests. He needs to kick on though. Chanders applauds that by clapping
32.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, may have been the cutter outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms
32.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Broad hits a good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite dabs to point
A slip, gully, short cover and a short silly mid-off for Broad
32.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward to defend to cover
Stuart Broad [5.0-1-9-0] is back into the attack
31.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, driven to the left of mid-off for a quick single
Now a silly point comes on
31.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another delivery down leg, nudged to leg slip
31.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite half-paddles/half-pulls to backward square leg
31.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, that bounced from a length but Kraigg Brathwaite did well, dropping it down with soft hands in front of short leg. Played that nicely
31.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
31.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up from round the wicket on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite leans forward to block
30.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, flicked with the angle wide of mid-on for a couple
30.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, spears in the yorker at 87.1mph on off, tails in late but Darren Bravo digs it out to mid-off
30.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length outside off, punched with an open face to point
30.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, good length outside off, defended solidly off the front foot
30.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full outside off, driven sweetly off the front foot to the left of mid-off where Broad slides to field
30.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full outside off, Darren Bravo goes for a big cover drive but went too hard at it, which spoiled the timing and it came off the thick inside half to the left of the bowler
29.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 1 run, flat outside off, Darren Bravo rocks back and cuts to deep extra cover, for a single
29.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, fired in on the stumps, Darren Bravo defends it back to Moeen Ali
29.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, flat on leg, tucked to deep backward square leg, for a single
29.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward to block down the wicket
Now Moeen Ali from round the wicket
29.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 1 run, driven to sweeper cover, off the front foot
29.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up on the stumps, driven to the right of cover where it is fielded with a dive
28.6 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, just over the leaping Stokes at point. Short and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite slashes it in the air but got it over the fielder. A timely boundary to break the shackles that was building up
28.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, left alone
28.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Darren Bravo leans forward and plays a crisp drive to the right of mid-off where Broad fields with a dive. Can't prevent the quick single though
28.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, angled in on a good length on off, Darren Bravo gets forward to block to cover
28.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up on the stumps, driven hard and straight back at the bowler who fields it with his right-hand
28.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, good length on the stumps, turned to the right of mid-wicket where there is a fumble and they take the single
27.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flat on the stumps, Darren Bravo goes back to defend it back down the track
27.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives to the left of mid-off, Root was the fielder and he made a diving stop to his left
27.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shortish on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends off the back foot
27.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts but finds point. Didn't time it and didn't find the gap
27.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat outside off, holds its line, left alone
27.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite comes on the front foot to block to the left of the bowler
26.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full and angled in on the stumps, Darren Bravo comes on the front foot to block
26.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, good length outside off, seaming away, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
26.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length outside off, Darren Bravo gets right behind the line to block
26.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, angled in on middle and leg, Darren Bravo tucks it to mid-wicket
26.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
26.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full outside off, Darren Bravo plays a lavish drive to the left of cover where Ballance dives and stops
25.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, the length is short, allows Kraigg Brathwaite to block off the back foot
25.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to short cover
25.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it off the front foot to silly mid-on
25.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, very full on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite dead-bats it
25.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flat outside off, defended off the back foot
25.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays a nice square drive but straight to the fielder at backward point
24.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full outside off, Darren Bravo gets forward and drives to mid-off
24.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, full outside off, Darren Bravo gets forward and shoulders arms
24.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, good length on off, angled in, Darren Bravo defends solidly off the front foot
24.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, well outside off, easy leave
24.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length outside off, nips back in but doesn't threaten off, left alone
24.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up outside off from round the wicket, Darren Bravo gets forward and drives powerfully, but finds cover to his right who makes a good stop
23.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated up on off, Brathwaite leans forward and defends
23.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, quicker and flatter on the stumps, Brathwaite defends off the back foot
23.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls it fuller and on off, Brathwaite leans forward and blocks
23.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up outside off, Brathwaite drives it towards cover, who dives to his left and stops the ball
23.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated up on the stumps, Brathwaite drives it to mid-off
23.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, in the air but safe! It was flighted delivery on off, Brathwaite leans forward and works it uppishly past short mid-wicket, who dives to his left but fails to get a hand on it, the ball rolls away to mid-on
22.6 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, full and on middle stump line, Brathwaite goes across and clips this wide of mid-on for a single
22.5 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, angles this one in on off and middle, the ball keeps a tad low as well. Brathwaite did well to get his bat down in time and clip it towards the on-side. Had he missed, it would have been plumb out
22.4 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, shortish and slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite opens the face of the bat at the last moment and guides it past backward point, who dives to his left and fails to stop the ball
22.3 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full delivery outside off, Brathwaite drives it down to mid-off
22.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery that shapes in from outside off, Brathwaite judges it well and lets that one go through
Two slips and a gully in place
22.1 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, full delivery angling in on middle and leg, Brathwaite clips it through square leg and gets back for the second
Chris Jordan [2.0-1-8-0] is back into the attack
Jordan replaces Stokes now
Drinks are on the field now
21.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, another shortish delivery from Ali, Brathwaite pulls it towards deep mid-wicket, Cook hauls the ball back in before the rope and the batsmen take three in the meantime
21.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, drops this one short, Brathwaite goes deep in the crease and pulls it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs
21.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this one on off and middle, Brathwaite leans forward and dead-bats it
21.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter delivery on off, Brathwaite goes back and defends
21.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drags his length back this time around, Brathwaite punches it into the on-side
21.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Brathwaite defends off the front foot
20.6 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, FOUR, bowls this one fuller outside off, Bravo looks to drive and gets a thick outside edge that rolls away past gully and runs away to the fence
Comes round the wicket now
20.5 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this one well wide outside off, Bravo leaves it alone
20.4 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls a full toss and Bravo misses out on it. He can only manage to knock it towards cover
20.3 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Bravo squeezes out the drive to the left of the bowler, the fielder from mid-on gives chase and the batsmen take two before he hunts the ball down
20.2 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery angling across off, Bravo defends it into the off-side
20.1 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, FOUR, shortish and slightly wide outside off, Bravo hangs back and cuts it to the right of backward point, who gives chase but the ball beats him to the fence
19.6 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Brathwaite leans forward and drives it to cover
A silly point, a FSL and a slip in place
19.5 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on off, Brathwaite presses forward and dead-bats it
19.4 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this one slightly quicker and on off, Brathwaite defends off the back foot
19.3 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and on off and middle, Brathwaite goes deep in the crease and blocks
19.2 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drags this one slightly short and wide outside off, Brathwaite cuts it to point
19.1 -
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flatter and turning in on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and defends
18.6 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Bravo tucks it away to mid-wicket
18.5 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, that's a great shot but for no run, it was full and around off, Bravo leans forward and drives it to mid-off
18.4 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, yorker on the stumps, that was bowled at 91mph, Bravo squeezes it out back to the bowler
18.3 -
Stokes to Darren Bravo, no run, that was close but Bravo's inside edge saves him, it was full and on off stump line, Bravo goes for the drive and gets an inside edge onto the pad. There was a loud appeal, but umpire Davis turns it down
18.2 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, full delivery on the stumps, Brathwaite goes across and clips it behind square on the on-side for a single
18.1 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, shortish delivery slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite goes for the cut and is lucky that the ball went in the gap between second slip and gully. Had there been a third slip, it would have gone straight into his hands
17.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, quicker and on leg, Bravo gets his bat in front of pad and defends it back to the bowler
17.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, pushed through this time around, Bravo defends with a straight bat
17.4 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flatter and on middle and leg, Bravo defends it into the leg-side
17.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, pushes this to the right of the bowler
17.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, floated up on off, Bravo defends off the front foot
17.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery around off, Bravo comes on the front foot and defends
Moeen Ali [1.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack
Time for some spin as Moeen Ali comes into the attack
16.6 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this one slightly fuller this time, Brathwaite defends
16.5 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this one on middle stump line, Brathwaite clips it towards mid-wicket after going across a touch
16.4 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bumper from Stokes, Brathwaite has nothing to do with it and leaves it for the keeper
16.3 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this on a length and across off, Brathwaite leans forward and defends
16.2 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, edged and four! Stokes bowls this on a good length and outside off, Brathwaite goes for the drive off the front foot, the ball takes the outside edge and flies to the left of gully, who dives but can't stop the ball. The ball runs away to the fence in no time
16.1 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, banged in short and at the batsman, who defends after hopping in the crease
15.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this one slightly wide outside off, Bravo is again happy to let that one go through
15.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this one on a length and outside off, Bravo is happy to leave that one
15.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, FOUR, straying on the pads once again and this time Bravo doesn't miss out as he glances this to the fine leg boundary
15.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this one down the leg-side, Bravo fails to tickle it fine and the keeper collects
15.2 -
Jordan to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, length delivery on middle stump line, Brathwaite clips it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end
15.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, 3 runs, bowls this short and slightly wide outside off, Bravo stays back and cuts it to sweeper cover, the ball plugs in the outfield and the batsmen take three before the fielder gets around
14.6 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery outside off, Brathwaite gets drawn into the drive and the ball goes past the outisde edge
14.5 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Brathwaite pushes it towards cover
14.4 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length ball outside off, Brathwaite defends it into the off-side
14.3 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery on off and middle, Brathwaite hops a little and defends
14.2 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries for Brathwaite, this one was full and outside off, Brathwaite opens the face of the bat and drives it past backward point for another boundary
14.1 -
Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, starts off with a poor delivery, he bowls it on the pads and Brathwaite clips it to the right of the man at leg gully, the ball runs away to the fence in no time
Ben Stokes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
The physio is out tending to Brathwaite. Some issue with the one of the nails of the right hand's fingers as the physio takes out the nail-cutter and is doing some repair work.
13.6 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Bravo goes slightly across and nudges it gently to his right
13.5 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, bowls this one slightly fuller and outside off, Bravo leaves
13.4 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Bravo stays back, opens the face of the bat and looks to run it down towards the third man region, but gully dives to his left and stops the ball
13.3 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, on the pads this time, Bravo works it towards mid-wicket
13.2 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length delivery on off, Bravo stands tall and defends it with a straight bat
Two slips and a gully in place
13.1 -
Jordan to Darren Bravo, no run, angling away outside off, Bravo lifts his bat and lets it go
Chris Jordan, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
Jordan replaces Broad for the time being
The groundstaff are out on the field as they fix the issue with Stuart Broad's landing area before he gets into the delivery stride. A little piece of artificial turf is being put into place. Broad and the umpire watch on as the groundstaff nail it down using a hammer.
12.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, another short delivery outside off, Brathwaite was again in two minds whether to duck or play at that. In the end, he drops his wrists and allows it to go through to the keeper
12.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite rides the bounce and defends it into the off-side
12.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bumper from Anderson, Brathwaite is happy to duck under that
12.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls it slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite goes chasing after it and tries to have a dab at it, fails to make a connection though
12.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, full delivery angling in on the stumps, Brathwaite punches it to the right of the bowler, who fails to stop it with his right hand. The batsmen take two before the ball is hunted down
A leg gully has been put in place now
12.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Brathwaite defends it towards the point region
Anderson and Cook were having a discussion about who to bowl. They decide that Anderson will bowl another over for now at least
11.6 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, angling in on off and middle, Brathwaite goes across slightly and works it past mid-wicket for a single
11.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Brathwaite defends it into the on-side
11.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, banged in short and outside off, Brathwaite was in two minds there whether to fend in into the on-side, he hops with the bounce and decides to play at it, the ball takes the glove on its way and falls just short of Cook at first slip, who was diving forward
11.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and around off, Brathwaite leans into the drive, the fielder at cover dives to his right and makes a good stop. Saved four runs for his team there
11.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Brathwaite hops a little and punches it to the left of the bowler, the fielder from cover runs across to his right and prevents the single
11.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, just short of a good length and outside off, Brathwaite punches it to the right of cover, the fielder moves across and stops the ball
10.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good ball from Anderson, he bowls this one full and gets it to angle away just outside off, Bravo looks to push at it and the ball goes past the outside edge
10.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and on the stumps, Bravo defends it to cover
10.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, length delivery angling away outside off, Bravo shoulders arms
10.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, Anderson bangs this halfway down the wicket, Bravo sits under it and the keeper collects
10.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, good shot for no run! It was full on off, Bravo leans forward and drives, but picks out cover to perfection
10.1 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, angling away outside off, Bravo lets that one go through to the keeper
Broad has some issues with the footmarks just before his delivery stride. He is currently having a chat with the umpire and doesn't look pleased at all.
9.6 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full delivery on the pad, Brathwaite clips it to BSL, who bends down and stops the ball, the ball just bounced in front of him there
Comes round the wicket now
9.5 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery outside off, Brathwaite defends it into the off-side
9.4 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bumper from Broad that swings away late after going past the batsman, Brathwaite ducks under it and the keeper takes it
9.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, goes wide of the crease and angles it in from outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone once again
9.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, angling in on middle and leg, Brathwaite nudges it towards mid-wicket, who dives to his left and stops the ball
9.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery outside off, Brathwaite looks to guide it down towards third man, but the ball catches the outside half of the bat and rolls away to the right of third slip, who dives to his right and stops the ball
Broad is still not happy with something. Maybe, he wants a particular set of shoes from the dressing room
8.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Brathwaite tucks it to the right of short leg fielder, the ball rolls away to fine leg and the batsmen take a single. It was in the air for a little while but far away from the reach of the fielder
8.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery that straightens a touch just outside off, Brathwaite pokes at it and the ball goes past the outside edge
8.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and holding its line outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms
8.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length delivery angling in from outside off, Brathwaite blocks it to his right
8.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Brathwaite hangs back and defends it into the off-side
8.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, banged in short and at the batsman, Brathwaite ducks under it
Broad has called the twelfth man to have a chat. Don't know what it's about. It might have to do something with his run-up.
7.6 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, full delivery angled across off, Bravo looks to drive, gets an inside edge that rolls away to square leg
7.5 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, full and angling away outside off, Bravo is happy to let that one go through
7.4 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Bravo defends off the back foot
Two slips and a gully in place for Bravo
7.3 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, length delivery with a hint of shape away just outside off, Brathwaite pushes it in front of cover and sets off, the batsmen complete the single comfortably in the end
7.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, just short of a good length and around off, Brathwaite defends off the back foot towards point
7.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and gets this one to shape away late from outside off, Brathwaite shoulders arms
Broad will share the attack with Anderson. Three slips and a gully in place for him as well.
Stuart Broad [2.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack
6.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, FOUR, on the pads this time, Bravo stays back and tickles it to the fine leg fence
6.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full delivery with a hint of outswing just outside off, Bravo pushes at it, gets a thick outside edge that rolls away towards gully, who dives to his left and stops the ball
6.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full delivery angling away outside off, Bravo lets it go
6.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, gets this one to shape away from well outside off, Bravo is happy to leave that one alone
6.2 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, full and shaping away outside off, Bravo lifts his bat and lets it go
6.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, back of a length delivery slightly wide outside off, Brathwaite knocks it through the covers and the batsmen cross over for a single
Welcome back. The players are making their way out to the middle. Anderson will start the proceedings after lunch. Three slips and a gully in place. Here we go then...
Devon Smith fell to Anderson which further dented West Indies' session. England have their tails up and after lunch they will be looking for more inroads. We will be back with the post-lunch session to see whether they can do that. Or will West Indies fightback with the bat? Do join us shortly to follow all the action...
Root and Anderson walk off patting each other. I'm sure Root must have reminded Anderson about his sloppy running that potentially cost the Yorkshireman his double ton. It has been England's session. They stretched the lead to 165 as Root farmed the strike along with his partners. He was set for a double ton but Anderson's poor running cost him that. England were always on the lookout for quick runs with the batting they had down the order. Buttler, Jordan weren't going to hang around. The lead was substantial and West Indies had a nervy 25 minutes to face before lunch.
5.6 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, tossed up outside off, Darren Bravo smothers it and that will be lunch on day 4
5.5 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, flighted delivery on middle and leg, Darren Bravo dead-bats it down the track
5.4 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, FOUR, bad delivery and Darren Bravo puts it away. High full toss on the stumps, swung away through mid-wicket. More off a thick inside half but into the vacant area. Consecutive boundaries
A field change as Moeen Ali takes his time
5.3 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, FOUR, Darren Bravo isn't going to hold back. This may be the last over before lunch but he sees the flighted delivery outside off and goes over Moeen Ali's head. Hit hard and over the bowler
5.2 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, 2 runs, loose from Darren Bravo. Goes after a tossed up delivery outside off, gets a thick outside edge, just wide of the outstretched left-hand of the diving gully. Didn't even get a finger on it. Broad chases and keeps it to two
Slip, gully and a short leg in place
5.1 -
Moeen Ali to Darren Bravo, no run, low full toss from round the wicket, driven back to Moeen Ali
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
4.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, surprise short delivery, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays it well, dropping his gloves and swaying away from the line of that
4.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, full and inswinging, tailing back in late, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks through mid-wicket. Didn't fall over
We may get in one more over before lunch
4.4 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, 1 run, down leg, Darren Bravo tucks it through square leg for a comfortable single
4.3 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length starting outside leg, moving away, Darren Bravo defends off the back foot
4.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays a checked drive wide of point for a single
4.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and targetting off, Kraigg Brathwaite brings the bat down and defends to short cover
3.6 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, way outside off, easy leave
3.5 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, FOUR, flicked with a flourish by Darren Bravo. Broad has his hands on his head. It was full and swinging in, Darren Bravo flicked it to the left of mid-wicket. Was in the air but well wide of the fielder
3.4 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, pushed across Darren Bravo on a fuller length, he gets forward and shoulders arms
3.3 -
Broad to Darren Bravo, no run, short of length on the stumps, nudged to mid-wicket
3.2 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, tucked through mid-wicket for a comfortable single
3.1 -
Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and outside off, holds its line too, Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms
2.6 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, outswinger, Bravo shuffles across and defends solidly to mid-off
Four slips and a gully in now
2.5 -
J Anderson to Darren Bravo, no run, big outswinger, Darren Bravo shoulders arms
Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease
2.4 -
J Anderson to Devon Smith, out Bowled!! The leg stump is knocked out. What a bad leave that is. Off the inside edge. Devon Smith was shouldering arms to a big outswinger, it pitched around off and was moving, Smith was late in leaving and the ball takes the edge of the hanging bat and takes out the leg pole. Bad start for West Indies. Dream one for England. Devon Smith b J Anderson 2(7)
J Anderson to Devon Smith, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
2.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, there comes the big inswinger, hoops back in from a short of length, Kraigg Brathwaite jabs it awkwardly to the right of square leg, quick single taken
The ball is swinging for Anderson, but the length is short. Needs to get it further up
2.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to cover
2.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite shuffles across and defends with a straight bat to mid-on
1.6 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, short of length on the stumps, Smith gets right behind the line to defend
1.5 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, swing for Broad, but down leg, wasted delivery
1.4 -
Broad to Devon Smith, 2 runs, Devon Smith gets off the mark with a false stroke. Thick leading edge as he closes the face of the bat to a full delivery on leg stump, the ball runs away through cover
1.3 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, great one-handed take by Buttler down leg, but it came straight off the thigh pad. Swinging down, Devon Smith misses the glance
1.2 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, good length slanted across, nice carry to Buttler after Devon Smith shuffles across and shoulders arms
1.1 -
Broad to Devon Smith, no run, Broad runs in and bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, Devon Smith shows the full face of the bat and defends to mid-on
Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tight maiden from Anderson, short of length outside off, defended from the crease to gully
0.5 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite jabs it tentatively to cover
0.4 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, now on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite shuffles across in defence
0.3 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, lovely outswinger, starts outside off and moves further away, left alone
0.2 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bit of shape away, from a good length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite has a sighter and lets it go
Three slips and a gully in
0.1 -
J Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length on the stumps, a loosener, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it to short mid-wicket
Kraigg Brathwaite and Devon Smith are at the crease. Kraigg Brathwaite is on strike. J Anderson will open the attack
So that's it then from us here. England finally win an overseas Test. They will be overjoyed. West Indies have some work to do before the next one in Barbados on May 1st. That should be a pacy pitch and a result-oriented one (hopefully). We enjoyed bringing you this game. Hope you did too, reading our coverage of it. Cricket continues on, there is the T20 League which is going on. So do join us tomorrow to follow all that. Until then it is goodbye from us. Remember to be well and take care. Also to sleep tight. Alvida!
Cook: 'The most important thing was an England win. To get 20 wickets on such a flat wicket was a great effort. Lot of skill involved. To get six wickets in that morning session really set us up. It was all about putting the ball in the right area with the right intensity. Credit to Jimmy, what an outstanding spell that was, don't know whether it was 8 or 9 overs in that heat - it was a testament to his skill and his fitness. Can't fault the lads at all today and over the five days. Fantastic from Rooty and Gary. I didn't realise his record was so good for the last 15 months or so (talking about Root). They (Root and Gary) have taken run making to a new level for England. I dropped Samuels on 30. It was costly, he played really well. They probably got 50 too many in the conditions that we had in our favor. At the end of the day we got 470 and bowled them out for 300. That set the game up for us there. The lads were brilliant. The wickets we have played on in the first two Tests have been very slow and hard to force a result. It has been a hell of a lot of hard work for the last 10 days and we got the reward today. Thanks to the Barmy Army, the hotels are full at the minute and also for our families who have been here. We love playing for England and we are doing it in front of them as well - it is brilliant.'
Ramdin: 'We fought hard for the first four days but that one session where we lost 6 wickets really cost us the game. I'm not quite sure, when you have teams in a position where you can win or draw you should take the initiative. But that spell from Anderson in the morning took it away from us. The batters who got in need to carry on. It is difficult for a new batsman to go in and face the new ball. But that's how it goes. The England team stuck at it, they went out there and executed their plans. It was tough conditions to go out there and play our strokes. As the game went along the pitch got better for them. Slight injury to Holder, hopefully he will rest and get back out strong for the next game.'
Root: 'Feels a lot better now with the win behind us. Last night and throughout today we have been ruthless and it is great to take something forward into the summer. Just wanted to be busy from the off and tried to make it hard for the guys to bowl at me early on in my innings. It got me going anyway. Lot of credit has to go to the way the openers played. There are so many positives to take out for our side from this game and we are chomped at the bits to get back out there at Barbados. Probably being left out. That's the worst thing I had to deal with in cricket - Cookie coming up to me and telling me that I was not playing. Never want to be in that position again. So get greedy and get whatever runs I can. Something that Graham Gooch told us when I came into the team - to get daddy hundreds. Something we all aspire to do in the dressing room and something we would look to do in the summer. No, not really. Part of the game I'm afraid. Being involved in three other run outs and called a former Yorkshire and England batsman - we will see how things go.' (in response to Athers' question on whether he had a word with Anderson after that run out)
Joe Root is the Man of the Match
England had a session and a half to get to the target of 143 and they did so without much fuss. Cook and Ballance brought up their second fifties on the trot and scored at a good rate to help the hosts over the line comfortably in the end. The visitors won the second Test by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, which ensured the retention of the Wisden Trophy.
Kraigg Brathwaite scored a fine century on day 4 and was supported well by Darren Bravo and Marlon Samuels as they frustrated the England bowlers, who struggled on a slow and flat track. However, James Anderson's inspired spell on the final day helped England bowl out West Indies for 307 just after lunch. Anderson finished with 4/43 which included three scalps on day 5 while he also took two catches and effected a run out.
In reply, England were slow but steady with Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott registering patient half-centuries and bringing up their maiden century stand for the opening wicket. Gary Ballance too shone in the first essay with a knock of 77, but it was Joe Root who was the best of the lot as he came up with terrific 182. He was unfortunate to miss out on a double hundred, running out of partners to be stranded when England were bowled out for 464, finishing with a 165-run lead. Bishoo, playing his first Test in three years, picked up a four-wicket haul.
Match recap: West Indies did not get off to the best of starts after being inserted on day one, and were put on the back foot straightaway as they suffered a top-order collapse. On the rain-curtailed opening day, England were calling all the shots until Marlon Samuels bailed the hosts out of trouble. Rain made Samuels wait for a while on day 2 before he went on to register his seventh Test ton. However a loss in concentration resulted in his dismissal while the middle order batsmen failed to come up with anything substantial and England were back on top again. However, the visitors took a while to separate the last wicket pair of Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel, who added 52 runs to take West Indies to one short of 300. Stuart Broad was the top wicket-taker for England in the first innings, finishing with 4/61.
From that point on the result was a mere formality and England duly completed proceedings to win. Runs for Ballance and Cook and that should please the English set-up. Also winning an overseas Test after 10 attempts will bring cheer to their camp. West Indies saved the game in Antigua but a poor morning session here has seen them go 0-1 down in the series. We will have the match summary first and then the presentation to follow. Do stay tuned...
Handshakes all around. Smiles in the England camp. Anderson the man of the moment walks out and hugs Ballance and Cook. Stokes salutes to Ottis Gibson in celebration. That was Stokes taking the mickey out of Samuels. West Indies fought hard for four days but one bad session today cost the game. They came apart against one man - Anderson in particular who had a hand in all the six dismissals in the morning session
41.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, FOUR, England win! Ballance and Cook punch the air in delight. First overseas win for them since December 2012 when they beat India at Kolkata. Short and wide outside off, Ballance cuts late and beats point diving to his right. The ball races away. Ballance and Cook grab stumps as souvenirs and walk off. Well done!
40.6 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, pushed to cover off the front foot
40.5 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, flat on the stumps, defended back to the bowler
40.4 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, 1 run, short and wide outside off, cut square of the wicket, for a single
Still Bravo going on about something
40.3 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, driven through cover who gets a bad bounce and gives away two
40.2 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, Ballance goes on the back foot to block
40.1 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, well outside off, Ballance leaves
England just one hit away from going 1-0 up. Bravo has a word with Ballance. Not sure what that was about
39.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, shuffles across and nudges it from the stumps wide of mid-wicket, for a single
39.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, Samuels drops short and Ballance goes back to block
39.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, SIX, tossed up outside off, Ballance eyed the mid-wicket region and hits a big slog sweep into the stands. Went high and over the ropes
39.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, pushed to cover off the front foot
39.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, outside off, left alone
39.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up on the stumps, defended
38.6 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, stretches out and defends with an open face to point
38.5 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, FOUR, long hop from Kraigg Brathwaite and Cook rocks back to pull wide of mid-wicket. Has a smile after getting the boundary
38.4 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, now Cook looks to paddle and misses. Ramdin whips the bails off, Cook was going nowhere
38.3 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook presses it to cover
38.2 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, pushed off the back foot to cover
38.1 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, flat on the stumps, defended of the back foot
37.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, Ballance gets forward to drive and gets a thick inside edge onto the pads
37.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, outside off, left alone
37.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up on off, Ballance defends
37.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, dropped by Devon Smith at 2nd slip. Easy catch as Ballance drove and got an outside edge. Smith went to his right and dropped a simple straightforward take
37.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, fraction short outside off, Ballance cuts in the air but point goes to his left to field
37.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flat on the stumps, Ballance defends
36.6 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, another defensive push into the off-side
36.5 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, Cook is still content to block
36.4 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, 1 run, gets outside off and sweeps it hard to deep backward square leg
36.3 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, stays back and blocks
36.2 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, driven with an open face to backward point
36.1 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, well tossed up outside off, Ballance smashes it straight to the fielder at cover
35.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook gets forward to defend to cover
35.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, cut off the back foot to sweeper cover
35.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, turn for Samuels but pitches it outside off so Ballance lets it go
35.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, looks to crash it through cover, mistimed to cover again
35.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, sees the outside off delivery and leaves
35.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, 2 runs, short outside off, Ballance doesn't middle the pull but gets it over mid-wicket for a couple
34.6 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, very full outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
34.5 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, pushed to Kraigg Brathwaite's right
34.4 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, well wide outside off, Cook cuts and misses. Bounced past the edge
34.3 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, flat and on the stumps, defended
34.2 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, 1 run, paddles from outside off to backward square leg
34.1 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ballance, no run, shortish outside off, defdended off the back foot
33.6 -
Samuels to Cook, FOUR, Cook went hard at the cut and edged it wide of the two slips. Raced away to the fence. Actually second slip was ducking instead of watching the shot
33.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, pushed through outside off, Cook defends to cover
33.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, takes it from outside off and paddles it to backward square leg, 1000 Test runs for Ballance
33.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, driven hard but straight to the fielder at cover
33.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance gets forward and pushes it to cover
33.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, outside off, left alone
32.6 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, Kraigg Brathwaite starts with a maiden, dabbed to backward point
32.5 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, left alone
32.4 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, late cut but straight to the fielder at backward point
32.3 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, pushed off the front foot to cover
32.2 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, flat outside off, Cook cuts and misses. A loud shout for caught behind from the slip, but that was hilarious from the fielder. No edge on that
Kraigg Brathwaite is bowling from round the wicket
32.1 -
Kraigg Brathwaite to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, pushed to cover
Kraigg Brathwaite, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
31.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, shortish outside off, Ballance leaves
31.5 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, cut square of the wicket, for a single
31.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, Ballance comes down the track and pushes it to mid-off, takes the single
31.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, 2 runs, fraction short outside off, Ballance rocks back, dabs wide of backward point with an open face for a couple
31.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flatter on the stumps, defended back to the bowler
31.1 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, now fifty for Cook. He drives to mid-off and takes a quick single. The Barmy Army applaud as do Anderson's parents
30.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 2 runs, good effort from the fielder at cover, he dives to his left and takes some pace off the shot. It was cover-driven well off the front foot and looked destined for a boundary, just two in the end
30.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, FOUR, that is an ODI shot. Short and wide outside off, Ballance opens the face of the bat and ramps it over the slips. No third man and four
30.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full outside off, pushed off the front foot to cover
30.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length on the stumps, defended to cover
Back over the wicket
30.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, FOUR, fifty for Ballance. Consecutive fifties for Ballance in the match. 100-run stand up too. Width outside off, Ballance reached out and slapped the ball through cover off the front foot. Cook pats his partner
30.1 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance lets it go
29.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, short and outside off, Cook completely mistimes the cut to point
29.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, quicker outside off, late dab past slip, backward point keeps it to one
29.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, defended off the front foot
29.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, another hard cut but straight to the fielder at short point
29.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, FOUR, predictably Samuels drops short outside off, quicker and Ballance rocks back to cut late to deep backward point, beat the man inside the ring and raced away
29.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, SIX, Ballance has had enough of blocking. Skips out and then lofts straight down the ground, hit well and goes all the way. That came out of the blue. Got to the pitch and put it away
28.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, Gabriel keeps it tight as Cook shuffles across and defends to mid-on. Another maiden for Gabriel
28.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, way outside off, easy leave
28.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, length outside off, left alone
28.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, full outside off, flicked to mid-wicket
28.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, tailing in full from round the wicket, Cook skews it to mid-off, looks for a quick single, not there
28.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, driven straight to the fielder at cover
27.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, lots of air outside off, driven hard without any timing to short cover
27.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance lunges forward to block
27.4 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, short and outside off, cut in front of square, to deep backward point, for a single
27.3 -
Samuels to Cook, FOUR, beautiful late cut. Allowed the ball to pass him and then cut it behind point. Beats the man easily and moves to 48. It was fraction short but Cook used his strength well
27.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, well flighted delivery outside off, Ballance paddles it to deep backward square leg, for a single
Bishoo is off the field. That's why Samuels is on
27.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off from round the wicket, Ballance defends
Marlon Samuels [5.2-0-13-0] is back into the attack
26.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, good length outside off, well wide, left alone
26.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, no room to work with for Cook as he gets back in defence to a good length delivery angled in
26.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, tad full outside off, Cook strides forward and blocks to cover
26.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, another defensive stroke from Cook as Gabriel hits the deck hard
26.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, good length and outside off, Cook covers up in defence to mid-on
Gabriel is bowling from round the wicket
26.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, angled in, Cook shuffles across and defends to mid-wicket
Shannon Gabriel [4.0-1-10-1] is back into the attack
25.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, FOUR, very bad ball - a loopy full toss down leg, Ballance got it wide of backward square and beats the man in the deep too. Easy boundary
25.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, very short from Devendra Bishoo, Cook pulls hard to deep mid-wicket, but straight to the fielder
25.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, skids on middle, Cook was thinking about a pull, then defends to mid-wicket
25.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, Ballance gets forward and flicks wide of mid-on, for a comfortable single
25.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, down leg, good take by Ramdin
25.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up on middle, nudged to short mid-wicket
24.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, Cook saw that outside off delivery well wide and left it
24.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, Cook shuffles across to off and defends off a thick inside edge to short mid-wicket
24.4 -
Roach to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, driven off the front foot to mid-off
24.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, back of a length outside off, Cook defends with an open face to gully
24.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, length outside off, Cook lets it go
24.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, outswinger, left alone
23.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, well down leg, tickled to square leg, for a quick single
23.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, turned through short leg's hands, wasn't a catching chance
23.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, bit more flight, tucked off the back foot to short leg
Three men around the bat
23.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, half-tracker on the stumps, pullled off the back foot to deep mid-wicket
23.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 2 runs, well down leg, swept hard to the left of Blackwood at backward square leg, half-stopped with a dive, gets up and prevents the boundary
23.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, tossed up on the stumps, turned to mid-wicket
22.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, pitched up, Ballance gets forward and drives to cover
22.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, very full outside off, Ballance tries to square drive and mishits it back down the track
22.4 -
Roach to Ballance, 2 runs, short and outside off, cut wide of cover, Ballance stood tall and got on top of the bounce to get a couple
22.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, outside off, moving away, Ballance belatedly pulls his bat inside the line
22.2 -
Roach to Cook, 1 run, fine effort from Blackwood at backward point close-in. Short and wide outside off, cut hard and Blackwood flew to his right to take pace off the shot
22.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, punched to cover
21.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flighted outside off, Ballance lunges out and defends
21.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, shortish on the middle and leg, tucked straight to the fielder at backward square leg
21.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up down leg, off the pad to leg slip as Ballance misses the glance
21.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no ball, another no-ball from Devendra Bishoo, defended off the back foot
21.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Ballance gets a thick inside edge wide of short leg
21.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, defended to short leg
21.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, down leg, Cook gets a top edge on the sweep, clears Gabriel running back at backward square leg, Ramdin isn't happy with the big man's effort
20.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, cut to point, sent back by Cook and Ballance makes it in time
20.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, 81.1mph full delivery outside off, Ballance shoulders arms
20.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, short and wide outside off, cut straight to the fielder at backward point, Brathwaite dives to his right and cuts it off. Saved runs as it was hit hard
20.3 -
Roach to Ballance, 2 runs, back of a length outside off, dabbed wide of backward point, a couple to third man
20.2 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, full outside off, Ballance gets forward and drives straight to the fielder at mid-off
20.1 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, pitched up outside off, left alone
Kemar Roach [4.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack
19.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, short and a real drag-on, Cook rocks back to pull and misses. Gets hit high on the thigh pad. Cook missed out there
19.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, again short on the stumps, Cook blocks off the back foot
19.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flat on the stumps, Cook defends off the back foot
19.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, full on the stumps, pushed back to the left of the bowler
19.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, down leg, Cook sweeps and gets a bit of a bottom edge, hits Ramdin's pads and stays there
19.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no ball, low full toss, Cook gets forward and clips it to the fielder at mid-wicket. Devendra Bishoo overstepped there
19.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, short and down leg, half-pulled/half-paddled to the man at backward square
Welcome back. Last session of the game and how long will England take to knock this off? I'm going for 16 overs. Let's see. Bishoo has the ball. From over the wicket
Since then, it has been a sedate innings from both Ballance and Cook, who have a lot of overs in hand to chase this total down. Half an hour before the tea break, Holder had to be stretchered off after he twisted his ankle while landing in his delivery stride. The only other chance West Indies had was when Ballance edged Samuels, but Devon Smith at first slip put it down. England are almost on the verge of taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Can West Indies pull off a miraculous escape? Looks unlikely but not impossible. Join us in a short while to find out.
Tea, Day 5: The West Indians tried to put up a front at the start of the session, but Moeen Ali got the final two wickets in the same over. Both decisions were reviewed and went in favour of the Englishmen. England then came out to bat and lost Trott in the second over of the innings, with Shannon Gabriel sending him back for a duck.
18.6 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, Cook leans forward to this flighted delivery just outside off, the ball rolls away behind square on the leg-side off the inside half of the bat and that's tea
18.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, flatter and well outside off, Ballance goes deep in the crease and cuts it square of the wicket
18.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up just outside off, Ballance reaches forward and drives it to cover
18.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Ballance presses forward and blocks
18.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, floated up on off, Ballance lunges forward in defence
18.1 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, shortish delivery wide outside off, Cook hangs back and cuts it to backward point, who misfields and allows the batsmen to take the single
Last over before Tea
17.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, tossed up just outside off, Ballance turns it towards FSL
17.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, low full toss on the pads, Cook sweeps it to deep square leg
17.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, Cook goes across and forward as he defends this flighted delivery just outside off
17.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and turning in just outside off, Cook defends off the back foot
17.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 3 runs, gives this one more loop outside off, Ballance drives it hard past a diving cover, the ball plugs in the outfield and the batsmen take three before it is hunted down
17.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, floated up just outside off, Cook gets forward and blocks
16.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, floated up on off, Cook presses forward and blocks
16.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Ballance cuts square of the wicket, sweeper runs to his right and keeps them down to a single
16.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up outside off, Ballance leans forward and bunts it past cover, the batsmen don't take the single
16.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, bowls this one slightly quicker just outside off, Ballance lunges forward in defence
16.2 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, floated up outside off, Cook leans forward and pushes it through the covers for a single
16.1 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flatter and outside off, Cook stands tall and punches it to point
15.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flatter delivery just outside off, Ballance defends off the back foot
15.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, drifting on leg, Cook kneels down and sweeps it to the fielder at long leg
15.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, quicker one on the stumps, Cook gets behind the line and blocks
15.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no ball, 1 run, Bishoo oversteps and drags this short and wide outside off, Ballance goes back and cuts it square of the wicket for a single
15.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, FOUR, low full toss outside off, Cook heaves it through the on-side, he didn't time it too well but got in the gap past mid-wicket, the fielder gives chase and hauls the ball back in, but his foot was touching the rope at that time. the umpire signals a four in the end
15.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, 1 run, flatter delivery on the stumps, Cook flicks it through square leg and the batsmen take a quick single
15.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, floated up on off, Cook defends off the front foot, the ball rolls away into the off-side off the outside half of the bat
14.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, flatter and just outside off, Ballance defends off the back foot
14.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, dropped! It was shortish and slightly wide outside off, Ballance goes for the cut and ends up edging it to the right of slip, Smith dives to his left, gets both hands to it, juggles it twice but puts it down in the end. He wasn't happy withn himself as he went for the catch a little too early. He had more time but he panicked there
14.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, slower through the air and just outside off, Ballance defends off the front foot
14.3 -
Samuels to Cook, 1 run, flatter and just outside off, Cook goes on the back foot and drops it in front of cover, the batsmen pinch a quick single
14.2 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, flighted delivery just outside off, Cook leans forward and defends
14.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, short and slightly wide outside off, Ballance goes deep in the crease and cuts it square of the wicket, sweeper runs to his right and stops the ball
13.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and outside off, Cook rides with the bounce and dabs it towards point
13.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, FOUR, Bishoo drags his length back and Cook latches onto it in a flash. He rocks back and pulls it to the right of deep backward square leg, who had no chance of stopping that
13.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, drifting on the pads, Ballance clips it to fine leg and the batsmen take a single
13.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, defends this flighted delivery off the front foot
13.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, slows this one outside off, Ballance leaves it alone
13.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, quicker one just outside off, Ballance leans forward to defend, the ball rolls away into the off-side off the outside half of the bat
12.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up on off, Cook lunges forward in defence
12.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, flatter and on leg, Ballance tucks it away to square leg and the batsmen cross over for a single
12.4 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, floated up on off, Ballance presses forward and dead-bats it
12.3 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, drifting in on middle, Ballance leans forward and turns it towards mid-wicket
12.2 -
Samuels to Ballance, FOUR, good use of the feet there from Ballance, he comes charging down the track and lofts this flighted delivery over mid-off. Didn't time it that well but the ball had enough legs to reach the fence
A slip and a silly point in place
12.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, floated up on off, Ballance defends it into the off-sidde with soft hands
11.6 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, flatter and spinning in towards off, Cook hangs back and blocks
11.5 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, shortish and slightly wide outside off, Cook cuts it to backward point
11.4 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, quicker one on the stumps, Cook was looking to defend and was surprised by the extra bounce there, he did well to defend it with gentle hands
11.3 -
Devendra Bishoo to Cook, no run, floated up outside off, Cook leans forward and dead-bats it
11.2 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, 1 run, slower through the air and just outside off, Ballance goes across and looks to defend, the ball rolls away to square leg off the inside half of the bat
11.1 -
Devendra Bishoo to Ballance, no run, flatter and turning in on off, Ballance makes room and punches it towards short cover
Bishoor replaces Roach now
Devendra Bishoo, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack
10.6 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, Cook puts his front foot forward and blocks this tossed up delivery just outside off into the off-side
10.5 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, touch quicker and around off, Cook comes on the front foot and defends
10.4 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, bowls this one slightly wide outside off, Cook leaves it alone
10.3 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, floated up on off, Cook leans forward and defends
10.2 -
Samuels to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook leaves it alone
10.1 -
Samuels to Ballance, 1 run, low full toss outside off, Ballance drives it to sweeper cover and gets to the other end
9.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, length delivery outside off, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go
9.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, bowls this in the channel outside off, Cook leans forward and defends it into the off-side
9.4 -
Roach to Cook, FOUR, angling in on middle and leg, Cook tickles it fine and the ball runs away to the fence. The West Indians were appealing for lbw, but it went off the bat
9.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, low full toss well wide outside off, Cook squeezes out the drive towards backward point
9.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Cook goes across and defends it towards point, says no for the single
9.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full and down the leg-side, Cook fails to glance it fine and the keeper collects to his right
Roach will come from round the wicket
Kemar Roach [3.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack
8.6 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Ballance presses forward to block
Slip and a short leg in
8.5 -
Samuels to Ballance, no run, floated up outside off, from round the wicket, left alone
Marlon Samuels, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Holder should be a big doubt for the next Test which starts on the 1st of May. Samuels now comes on to finish the over
Still Holder is down. An icepack being applied to Holder's ankle. Cook and Ballance have a drink in the middle. Holder is dragged into a stretcher. Swelling on the left ankle and he is being taken on a stretcher off the field. Cook pats him as he is taken off. Nice to see. A couple of England support staff help Holder off the field
Holder landed awkwardly on the left-ankle and twisted it badly. His body gave way and he is in severe pain. Not a good sight to see at all on a cricket field. The drinks have been called for. The physio is having a look at the ankle. The umpires are monitoring the situation. Coming back to the shot, it went straight through Samuels' hands at mid-wicket. Was a tough chance but could've been taken. Now the stretcher is being called for
8.4 -
J Holder to Ballance, FOUR, oh ho! Holder is down and in pain. He yelped as he went down after delivering the ball. The physio runs out. Holder rolls around in agony. It was short and outside off, Ballance pulls wide of mid-wicket. For a boundary
8.3 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, way outside off, easy leave
8.2 -
J Holder to Cook, 1 run, dug in short on the stumps, Cook swivels to pull and mistimes it to fine leg, just a single
Now round the wicket
8.1 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, defended to cover
7.6 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, short down leg, Cook swivels and pulls to fine leg, for a single
7.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, back over the wicket, short of length outside off, defended to cover
7.4 -
S Gabriel to Cook, FOUR, Gabriel is trying to hit the leg stump but bowls a full one on the pads, this time Cook shuffles across and gets bat on the flick, gets it wide of fine leg and gets four
7.3 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, probing line outside off, ignored
7.2 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, Cook is exposing his leg stump and the ball almost finds its way to hit it. Cook on the shuffle and off the thigh pad, rolls to Ramdin
7.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, no run, full outside off, nips back in, but that's a good leave by Cook as it wasn't hitting off
6.6 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, still way outside off, easy leave
6.6 -
J Holder to Ballance, wide, way outside off and Ramdin dives in front of first slip to glove. Called a wide
6.5 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, slanted across Ballance on a good length, the batsman shoulders arms
6.4 -
J Holder to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance defends solidly
6.3 -
J Holder to Cook, 1 run, full on the pads, flicked to deep backward square leg, for a single
6.2 -
J Holder to Cook, no run, short of length, pitches outside off, jagging away, Cook waves it through to Ramdin
6.1 -
J Holder to Cook, FOUR, loosener from Holder, short and Cook latches on, pulling wide of mid-wicket, hit hard and it's a boundary
Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
5.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance defends to the left of Gabriel
5.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, this one is again short, but outside off, easy leave
5.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good short ball, at Ballance's face, he bends his back and then sways away from the line, left alone
Back over the wicket
5.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, shortish outside off, cut straight to the fielder at point
5.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length outside off, ignored
5.1 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length angled in on off, Ballance defends off the front foot to cover
4.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, Cook shuffles across and exposes his leg stump, the ball swings down leg, Ramdin collects
4.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, way outside off, wasted delivery
4.4 -
Roach to Cook, FOUR, this time Cook gets it in the gap. Helped by the fact that it was a low full toss outside off, Cook got forward and drove it wide of cover. Raced away
4.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, outswinger, left alone
4.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, that was four but Brathwaite at cover dives to his right and saves a certain boundary. Full outside off, Cook drove well off the front foot
4.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook shoulders arms
3.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 2 runs, sliding into the pads, flicked to deep backward square leg, for a comfortable two
3.5 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length on the stumps, Ballance solidly is in behind it
3.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, full and swinging in, Ballance turns it to mid-wicket
3.3 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, short of length outside off, rising, left alone
3.2 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, good length outside off, Ballance plays slightly inside the line and the ball holds its line to beat the edge
3.1 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, angled in fuller on the stumps, Cook gets a thick inside edge to the left of square leg, takes the single
2.6 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, short of length outside off, rising after Ballance leaves and it goes through to Ramdin
2.5 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, good length and angled in, tucked straight to the fielder at mid-wicket
2.4 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, way outside off, easy leave
2.3 -
Roach to Ballance, no run, pitched up outside off, Ballance lets it go
2.2 -
Roach to Cook, 1 run, now on the hips, Cook gets inside the line to tuck it to deep backward square leg, Bishoo runs in and keeps it to a single
2.1 -
Roach to Cook, 2 runs, short and wide outside off, cut square of the wicket, for a couple
1.6 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, no run, dug in short outside off, Ballance sways away from the line of the ball
1.5 -
S Gabriel to Cook, 1 run, short of length outside off, Cook pushes it wide of point for an easy single
1.4 -
S Gabriel to Ballance, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Ballance defends to cover, takes the quick single and is off the mark
Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease
1.3 -
S Gabriel to Trott, out Bowled!! Trott drags on. Do we still have some life in this match? Seamed back in and Trott trying to cut with an angled bat chops it back on to his stumps. The late movement found the false stroke. Trott fails and West Indies have an early wicket. Trott b S Gabriel 0(3)
S Gabriel to Trott, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
1.2 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, good length outside off, Trott jabs it awkwardly to point. Went off the outside half of the bat as Trott moved across to play that
1.1 -
S Gabriel to Trott, no run, big inswinger, Trott shuffles across a long way and misses, hit in-line but over the pad, on the thigh pad. Hawk-Eye shows missing and the on-field call is vindicated
Given not out for an lbw call against Trott. Gabriel forces Ramdin to review. The captain reluctantly goes for it. Nips back in and catches Trott on the shuffle. Hit on the thigh pad. Is it just clipping? Height may be the issue here and it is going over. West Indies lose a review
Shannon Gabriel, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Roach to Cook, no run, way outside off, easy leave
0.5 -
Roach to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and dead-bats it to the right of the bowler
0.4 -
Roach to Cook, 2 runs, full and inswinging, Cook gets a thick inside edge through square leg for a couple, off the mark with that two
0.3 -
Roach to Cook, no run, this time Cook shoulders arms to a full one outside off
Two slips in place
0.2 -
Roach to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, hint of away movement, brings Cook forward and the late movement beats the outside edge
0.1 -
Roach to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook covers the off stump and defends to point
Cook and Trott are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Roach will open the attack