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England Vs West Indies 2nd Test - The Wisden Trophy, 2017 - summary

Date: Aug 25, 2017 Venue:Headingley, Leeds
WIWI
322/5 (91.2 Ovs)
ENGENG
490/8 (141.0 Ovs)

West Indies beat England by 5 wickets

Man of the match: Shai Hope
Last Wicket: Jermaine Blackwood st Jonny Bairstow b Moeen Ali 41 (45) - 320/5 in 90.6 Over

COMMENTARY

Winning can do wonders to a team's morale. West Indies will be on cloud nine at the moment and will head to Lord's with the hope of claiming the series. England, on the other hand, will have to quickly regroup after this embarrassing loss. The last Test match starts on 7th September. Do join us at 1000 GMT (1100 local) for all the action. Cheers!
Man of the Match, Shai Hope says he feels great after that performance. Further adds they are working very hard as a team. Admits he always believes in himself no matter what he is doing. Mentions they did fancy themselves at the start of the day. Credits Jermaine Blackwood for the way he played and says he took a lot of pressure off him.
West Indies skipper, Jason Holder says that he believes in his group and they have done outstanding things in the recent past. Adds that he just told his boys to believe in themselves. Terms the chase nerve-racking. Credits Shai Hope for his knock and also has a word of praise for Kraigg Brathwaite. He is happy that they delivered on the big stage. Thanks all the fans who have stuck around with them even after disappointing results. Admits that they still need to be a lot more consistent with the ball and emphasizes on the fact that they have to work on their catching. A special mention by him for their bowling coach who lost his mother a few days back.
England skipper, Joe Root says that it was a great Test match for everybody watching and he is happy to be a part of it. Credits Shai Hope for his innings against a high quality bowling line-up. Adds they know the Windies are a talented side and they never got complacent. Appreciates the fight and the determination showed by his team. Mentions it is always good to look back and think that things could have been done differently. Feels the dropped catches probably cost them the Test match. Acknowledges Dawid Malan and Mark Stoneman for their innings and is happy with the way they approached their batting. Ends by saying, he has no regrets about the decision to declare and if there is an opportunity to win the Test match they would want to take it.
Cricket is a funny old game. You can never count any team out. Credit to West Indies for sticking around after a heavy defeat in the first Test match and in spite of all the criticism, they never lost focus. England will be shell-shocked at the moment. But they will admit that they are beaten by the better team. It was a great Test match and the declaration from Joe Root yesterday spiced it up. He could have easily batted on and on but instead decided to put the Windies in and force a result. However, his bowlers were not penetrative enough and the dropped catches didn't help their cause either.
The home side batted better in their second innings and on day 4 managed to declare after achieving the lead of 321 runs. We all thought that it will be a big achievement for the Windies if they manage to draw this game but the tourists had other plans. Once again Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope raised a century stand to keep the chase on track. Shai carried on after losing his partner and batted through, thereby registering his second century in the match, a record at this venue.
Tremendous victory for West Indies to level the series! They were written off before this match after receiving a hammering at Edgbaston but they turned it around here. Great bowling by Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach restricted England to a low first innings total and then, powered by the centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope, they managed to gain a 169-run lead.
91.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, WEST INDIES WIN BY 5 WICKETS! Their first in England in 17 years! Back of a length delivery on middle, Shai Hope jumps inside the crease and glances it off his pads through backward square leg to collect a couple of runs. Hope screams in joy, the West Indian players are absolutely delighted in the dressing room. What a win for them! Totally against everyone's expectations.
91.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller and on off, driven on the up to mid off.
Shane Dowrich is the next man in. He is on a king pair.
90.6
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, out, OUT! Stumped! Rush of blood and Blackwood loses his cool. He dances down the track looking for the glory shot but it spins back in sharply with extra bounce to beat his bat. Bairstow does the rest. The end of Jermaine. He is not looking too happy but has done his job. 2 more needed for a win.
90.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Floated ball on middle, tucked to mid-wicket for one.
90.4
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Fuller and on off, driven through mid off for a single.
Off goes the helmet. He is setting himself for a big shot, it seems.
90.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, On the pads, worked through square leg for a single.
90.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
90.1
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Dropped by Stokes! They are not interested now, it appears. A flighted off spinner, Blackwood swings it over mid-wicket but fails to clear the fence. Stokes in the deep puts down a sitter and that very much sums up England's performance. A single taken.
89.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Hope camps back and punches it down to mid off.
89.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angling into the batsman, on a length, the batsman keeps it out off the inside half of the bat to square leg and steals a single.
89.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, A touch short and on off, Hope goes on his toes and glances it through square leg for a run.
89.3
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, It's been driven superbly through the covers. They pick up a single.
89.3
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, wide, 1 run, Wide! Wild delivery, way wide outside off, Blackwood leaves it alone.
89.2
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Play and a miss! A touch short in length on off, Jermaine tries to pull it across the line but misses. Nearly got an inside edge there.
89.1
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Short and wide outside off, Blackwood hops back to make space and then allows it through to the keeper.
Chris Woakes replaces Stuart Broad. 10 runs more needed.
88.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, An off spinner on off, Hope lunges and defends it watchfully.
88.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter and on off, Hope gets a bit squared up and it goes off the outer half of the bat to point.
88.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Fires in a full ball on middle, it's kept out towards the bowler.
88.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Allows the ball to spin back in and then helps it to square leg.
88.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Loopy off spinner on off, Hope gets across the stumps and blocks it with a straight bat.
88.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Tossed up ball on off, Hope leans forward to defend but it takes the outside edge and runs down to third man. A brace taken.
87.6
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Very full and outside off, driven straight to short cover. 12 needed more!
87.5
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, SIX, SIX! Up and over Moeen! Short in length and outside off, Jermaine goes on his toes and upper cuts it over the jumping third man fielder for a biggie. For some reason, Moeen was not at the edge of the boundary. Could have been a different result, had he been there.
87.4
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 2 runs, Straighter delivery, worked through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
87.3
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Given as a dead ball! Broad spears a full ball down the leg side, Blackwood tries hitting across the line but fails to connect. He falls in the process and the ball races off his pads to the fine leg fence. Not given as a boundary. Strange call. The batsman was definitely trying to play a shot, there.
87.2
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Full marks to the intent. Almost identical to the last delivery. The bowler follows the batsman again but this time Blackwood makes room and tries to hit it through the line. It flies off the outside edge and runs away to the third man fence.
87.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Follows the batsman down the leg side with a shortish ball, Blackwood is cramped for room and ends up playing it back.
86.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman works it down the leg side.
50-run stand between Shai Hope and Jermaine Blackwood. They have brought the Windies very close, they only need 24 now.
86.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, byes, 4 runs, Four byes! Big spin down the leg side, the batsman fails to flick and the keeper also fails to collect. It happily runs down to the fine leg fence.
86.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Curling back into the batsman from around off, Hope defends it to the leg side.
86.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flighted off spinner on middle, once again staying low, Shai plays it off his pads to the leg side.
86.2
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Long hop on middle, pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.
86.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Turning back into the batsman from around off, staying low too, Hope keeps his eyes on the ball and keeps it out behind square leg for a single.
85.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shortish and outside off, Shai taps it down to covers and scampers across to the other end.
85.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fractionally short and around off, Hope tries working on the leg side but it stops a shade on him and he ends up pushing it out off the toe end. It pops out but doesn't carry to the bowler.
85.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fast and furious bouncer by Broad. Well-directed at the batsman. Shai Hope hurries down and lets it go over his head. Loses his balance too in the process.
85.3
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles in a length ball on middle, Blackwood turns it off his hips to deep backward square leg for a single.
85.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Length ball outside off, it's driven confidently through covers for a single.
85.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, it's left alone by Hope.
84.6
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, A touch short and spinning back in, Blackwood punches it to mid on. 33 more needed for a win!
84.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single.
84.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tries working around the leg side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
84.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Not out! Loopy ball outside off, Hope strides forward with a big stretch and tries to drive through the line. He misses and the keeper takes the bails off quickly. They appeal and it's referred upstairs. The replays show that Hope is safely in.
There is referral for a stumping against Shai Hope. Jonny Bairstow looks confident here.
84.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tossed up on middle, worked from the pads to mid-wicket.
84.1
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, In the air... safe! Flighted ball outside off, Blackwood has a big swipe at it but gets a top edge down to deep point. A single taken.
Moeen Ali is into the attack now.
83.6
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Full and angling down the leg side, Blackwood flicks it in the air and it goes safely to fine leg for a run.
83.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Back of a length ball on middle, Hope pulls it to mid-wicket for a single and straightaway says no for the second run.
83.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Once again some width on offer for the batsman, Hope swings and misses.
83.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, DROPPED BY COOK! Not going England's way! A little bit of width on offer outside off, Shai goes hard at it and tries to power it through the line. But it takes a thick outside edge and goes like a tracer bullet to Cook at first slip. He reacts but fails to hang on to the catch. Broad cannot believe his luck.
83.2
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Edgy! Broad lands it on a length outside off, Jermaine gives himself room and flashes his bat through the line. It takes the toe end and flies down to third man for a single.
83.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Good length ball on off, not much room to work with and Blackwood hits it straight back towards the bowler.
82.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery outside off, straightening a touch, Shai goes back and punches it straight to covers. 38 more needed!
82.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Angles in a full ball on off, Shai lunges and defends it close to his front pad.
82.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Repeats the last delivery, this time from the middle stump line. Hope closes the face of the bat and eases it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
82.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Serves it on a driving length outside off, nipping away, Shai watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
82.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Boom! Width on offer outside off, Hope latches onto the room and drills it through covers for a cracking boundary.
82.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, A gentle length delivery outside off, Shai allows it through to the keeper.
81.6
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Short in length and on off, not much room to work with. Blackwood leans back and taps it down to point. 44 more needed!
81.5
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Outside off, Blackwood pushes inside the line and misses.
81.4
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 2 runs, Back of a length ball on middle, hit across the line through mid-wicket for a single.
2nd Test hundred for Shai Hope.
81.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Hundred for Shai Hope! Take a bow, lad. He has etched his name in the record books. First batsman to get a twin century at this venue. Records apart, talk about his knock under pressure today. Tremendous. Full length ball on off, angling in, Shai tries to whip it across the line but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It ricochets to the off side and they cross for a single. Huge ovation from the crowd. The West Indian players are on their feet in the balcony. What a moment for the young man! But he will know, the job is not done yet.
81.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good leave! On a length and just outside off, holding its line, Hope shoulders arms.
81.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller length ball angling into the batsman on middle, Shai brings down a straight bat and pushes it towards mid on.
Stuart Broad will share the second new ball.
Drinks. The Test match heads into the last hour. 47 more needed. A nervy end on the cards.
80.6
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Full and wide outside off, Blackwood goes for it but does not make contact.
80.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Fuller in length on middle, Hope drives it towards mid on who dives to his left and saves three.
80.4
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, In the air... but safe! Fuller this time on off, Blackwood tries to hit it over long off but mistimes it and it goes on the bounce for a run. He was lucky he did not hit that any better or would have gone straight to the fielder there.
80.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
80.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, SIX, SIX! BANG! Blackwood wants to finish it early. Absolutely no respect given to Anderson there. James comes running in and bowls it on a length on middle. Blackwood moves his front leg across and lofts it straight back over the bowler's head. They go upstairs to check whether it has crossed the ropes and yes it has. A maximum signalled by the umpire.
80.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, That was timed beautifully! Anderson angles it on the pads, Hope flicks it through square leg for a run.
Taken straightaway by England. James Anderson returns to operate first up with the second new cherry. This is the last throw of the dice from the hosts.
79.6
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Woakes serves it on a fuller length around off, Blackwood gives it the full swing of his bat and powers it down to cow corner for a boundary. Second new ball is due now. Is it going to be taken?
79.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Good shot off the back foot by Hope. He stands tall and punches it through covers for a single.
79.4
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Straighter in line, it's worked away through the gap at mid-wicket for a single.
79.3
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Slants one in around off, it's defended back with a straight bat by Blackwood.
79.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Full and offering width outside off, Hope cracks it through covers and takes a single.
79.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Angles in a full ball on off, Hope gets behind the line and defends it watchfully.
78.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Tucks it with the spin towards square leg for a run.
78.5
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Drives it with the spin down to long on for a run.
78.4
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Flatter on off, Blackwood punches it back to the bowler.
78.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Tosses it up outside off, Hope drives it through covers for a run.
78.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, NOT OUT! It was nothing but a tactical review by England, as the reviews will be refreshed after the 80th over. Ali floats it outside off, turning back in sharply. Hope tries to defend but gets beaten and is struck on the pads. The English players appeal but nothing from the umpire. They opt to review it. Replays show the impact was umpire's call and the ball was just clipping the leg stump. The on-field call stays. England have lost both their reviews now. Also a message has come out from the West Indian dressing room.
A tactical review by England for an LBW against Hope. A little too high it seems.
78.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flighted ball outside off, Hope drives it back to the bowler.
77.6
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
77.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Blackwood is losing the plot here! Just back of a length outside off, stays low. JB swings at it but does not connect.
77.4
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, PEACH! Fuller in length on off, swinging away. JB tries to work it on the leg side but gets beaten.
77.3
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Fuller outside off, Blackwood tries to go big but gets beaten. There is a muted appeal from the Englishmen but the umpire stays put.
77.2
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Blackwood is going for it here! Comes down the track to Woakes. Chris bangs it short. Blackwood mistimes it back to the bowler.
77.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shorter in length outside off, Hope punches it through the off side for a run.
76.6
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, CONFUSION BUT SAFE! Floats it on off, turning back in. Blackwood drives it towards mid on and sets off for a run but is sent back by Hope. Anderson stationed there, is quick to the ball and fires a throw to the keeper but Blackwood makes his ground.
76.5
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! This is the way Blackwood plays. There was a man in the deep but it makes no difference to him. Ali tosses it up around off, Blackwood heaves it in the gap between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
76.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Works it with the spin towards square leg for a run.
76.3
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Shorter in length on the stumps, Blackwood punches it down the ground for a run.
76.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Floats it outside off, Hope slashes at it and gets it behind square on the off side. The fielder in the deep runs to his left and saves a run for his team.
76.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter outside off, skids off the surface. Hope tries to defend it but gets a bottom edge on the bounce to first slip.
Moeen Ali to have another go.
75.6
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Wide outside off, JB opts not to play at it. A wicket maiden for England, just what the doctor ordered.
75.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
75.4
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Back of a length on off, Blackwood punches it off the back foot.
75.3
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Blackwood lets it be.
75.2
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Shorter and outside off, Blackwood goes for the cut but gets beaten.
Jermaine Blackwood is the next man in.
75.1
Chris Woakes to Roston Chase, out, OUT! Now then, what has Chase done there? He has just thrown it away. The bowling change has done the trick for England. Woakes comes running in and bowls it on a length around off, Chase shuffles across and tries to go over mid on but mistimes it. Mason Crane, the substitute, stationed there runs across to his left and stretches to take a brilliant catch. Woakes who has had a poor time with the ball has provided the breakthrough. West Indies need 76 runs more.
74.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
74.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, 1 run, Fuller in length outside off, Chase square drives it towards point. Stokes stationed there dives to his right and keeps it down to a single.
74.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Good length on off, Chase defends it watchfully.
74.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Shortish length delivery around off, Chase tries to cut but ends up chopping it to the left of Anderson.
74.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
74.1
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Shorter in length around off, Chase guides it to point.
73.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Short delivery, Hope ducks underneath it comfortably.
73.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
73.4
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, 5 runs, FIVE RUNS! This is sloppy now from England. They are feeling the pressure. Broad lands it on a length around off. Chase plays it towards point and sets off for a run. Stokes gets to the ball and fires a needless wild throw towards the striker's end. The man who was backing up is unable to stop it. Also the man in the deep runs to his left and dives but in vain as the ball crosses the rope. 77 runs more needed now.
73.3
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Fuller in length on off, Chase drives it to mid off.
73.2
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
73.1
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Fuller in length on off, Chase plays it towards point.
72.6
James Anderson to Roston Chase, 1 run, Just short this time! Lands it on a length around off. Chase pokes at it and gets an outside edge which falls just short of Root. He dives to his right and makes a half stop. He saves three runs for his team. Anderson is bowling with no luck here.
72.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Just the slice of luck the Windies need. A length on off, shapes away a touch. Chase tries to defend but gets an outside edge which goes between first slip and the keeper for a boundary. Anderson can't believe it. The keeper was a bit flat-footed there, failed to react in time, also Root didn't anticipate it.
72.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Bowls it on leg stump, Chase tucks it to mid-wicket.
72.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Lands it on the perfect length around off. Chase defends it solidly.
72.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Shorter outside off, Chase guides it to point.
72.1
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Chase defends it with ease.
71.6
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, 1 run, Drifts it on the pads, Chase nudges it down to fine leg for a run.
71.5
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Almost drags it on! Shorter this time on middle, gets big on Chase. He swivels inside the crease and goes for the pull but the ball hits him on the gloves. It bounces just in front of the stumps and rolls towards the off side.
71.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Hope tucks it around the corner for a run.
71.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Full ball on off, Hope cracks it straight to the man at covers. He was not happy with himself there. He thought he should have put that away.
A delay here as Broad is having issues with his run-up. The area behind the wickets from where the bowler usually takes off in his delivery stride is a bit slippery. The groundsmen are out with the hammer and trying to make it better.
71.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fullish on off, Hope drives it to covers.
71.1
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, 1 run, Fuller in length on off, Chase drops it in front of covers for a run.
70.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Anderson bowls it around middle, extra bounce again, Hope fends at it and gets it away off the inside edge to fine leg. 90 more needed.
70.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, How has that missed the off pole? Brilliant from Anderson. Fuller in length, shaping back in from around off. Hope goes for the drive but is beaten by the inswing and the ball goes between bat and pad to the keeper.
70.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! That was cut hard! Shorter outside off, just a little bit of width there. Hope slashes at it and gets it through backward point for a boundary.
70.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on off, Hope defends it with ease.
70.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter on off, Shai pushes it to covers.
70.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Comes running in and lands it on a length. The ball bounces a little more than expected and hits Hope high on his bat as he tries to defend. We have seen quite a few deliveries like these but the batsmen have played it well.
69.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Hope flicks it through the leg side for a run.
69.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
69.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, spits off the surface. Hope does well to defend it.
69.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, leg byes, 4 runs, NOT OUT! Yes, it is missing leg! A bad review by England. Broad angles it on the pads. Hope fails to flick it and the ball brushes the pads. The English players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Broad wants it to be reviewed and Root does so. The replays show that it was going down. The on-field call stays and England lose a review. The ball also goes down to the fine leg fence for FOUR LEG BYES. The Windies need 99 now.
England have taken a review for LBW against Hope. That looks like it's missing leg.
69.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Excellent fielding from the skipper Root. He is leading from the front here. A touch fuller outside off, Hope tries to run it down towards third man but Root at slip dives to his right and stops it.
69.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Just behind a length on off, Hope tries to work it on the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
68.6
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Bowls it on a length, pitches on off and comes into the batsman. Chase does well to block it.
68.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Good length on middle, Chase defends it to silly mid on.
68.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Inswinger on off, Chase defends it watchfully.
68.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Again! Bowls it on a length on middle, Chase defends it solidly.
68.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Shorter in length outside off, Chase tries to force it through the off side but gets it off the inner half to silly mid on.
68.1
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Fuller in length on off, Chase presses forward and blocks it.
67.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fires it wide outside off, Hope goes for the drive but nails it on the bounce, straight to the man at point.
67.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fullish and on off, Hope drives it off his front foot to covers.
67.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on off. Hope defends it to point.
67.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller in length on the stumps, Shai drives it to mid off.
67.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, He comes steaming in and lands it on a length outside off. Hope lets it be.
67.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on the stumps. Hope tucks it to mid-wicket. The crowd is right behind Broad.
Stuart Broad is into the attack.
66.6
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Shorter in length on the stumps, Chase camps back and defends it with a straight bat.
66.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Anderson comes running in and bowls it on a length around off. Chase defends it solidly.
66.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Chase defends it towards cover.
66.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, The away swinger this time. Pitches it on off and gets it to move away slightly. Chase gets squared up as he tries to defend but does well to keep it out.
66.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, nipping back. Chase defends it towards mid-wicket.
66.1
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Good length on off, bounces a little more than expected. Chase does well to keep that out.
65.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, BEATEN! Fires it on off, straightens a touch. Hope plays for the spin but gets beaten.
65.5
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, 1 run, Very full outside off, Chase square drives it on the off side for a run.
65.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Flatter on middle, Hope goes back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run. Good from the Windies, they are keeping the scoreboard ticking.
65.3
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, 1 run, Drives it down to long on with the spin for a run.
65.2
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, 2 runs, Slower through the air on the fuller side outside off, Roston drives it through extra cover for a brace.
65.1
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Tosses it up on off, Chase drives it back to the bowler.
64.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Hope defends it.
64.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, 1 run, Shorter in length but does not bounce that high. Chase tucks it off his hips towards mid-wicket for a run.
64.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length on off, Chase defends it towards covers.
64.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
64.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, LOVELY! These are perfect conditions to bowl seam. Anderson lands it on a length around off, seams away after pitching. Chase is beaten as he tries to defend it.
64.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Almost! A length ball on off, jags back in late. Hope does well to flick it down to deep square leg for a run.
63.6
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Flighted on off, Chase presses forward and defends it towards the off side. He sets off for a run but is sent back by Hope.
63.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Floats it on off, Chase gets his front foot to the pitch of the ball and drives it down to long on for a run.
63.4
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, 1 run, Shorter in length on off, spinning back in. Chase flicks it through square leg for a run.
63.3
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Quicker on the stumps. Chase pushes it back to the bowler.
63.2
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Flatter on off, Chase defends it off the back foot.
63.1
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, FOUR, FOUR! Moeen Ali tosses this one up outside off, wanting Chase to drive it against the spin. The batsman obliges and gets it off the outer half through backward point for a boundary.
62.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, coming back into the batsman. Hope defends it with ease.
62.5
James Anderson to Roston Chase, 1 run, Shorter in length, aimed at the ribs of the batsman. Chase who is a tall man comfortably tucks it towards square leg for a run.
62.4
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Chase keeps his eyes on the ball and defends it.
62.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Fuller in length this time on off, Hope plants his front foot ahead and pushes it towards cover-point for a run.
62.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Anderson comes steaming in and lands it on a length. Shai defends it solidly.
62.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length angling into the batsman. Hope tucks it to short mid on.
James Anderson to bowl from the other end.
61.6
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Drags his length back on the stumps, Chase defends it off the back foot.
61.6
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no ball, FOUR, NO BALL! FOUR! What was that? Moeen bowls a chest height full toss. Chase swivels inside the crease and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary. The umpire also signals a no ball for height.
61.5
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Tries to work it with the spin towards the leg side but hits it straight to short leg. The ball hits him as he tries to evade it.
61.4
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Excellent from Moeen! Bowls it a little slower on off, goes on with the arm. Chase tries to drive it straight but gets beaten.
61.3
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Quicker on off, Chase goes on the back foot and defends it.
61.2
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Fuller on off, Chase drives it back to the bowler.
61.1
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Starts off with a flatter delivery on off, Chase lunges forward and defends it.
We are ready to get underway for the final session. The umpires and players are out in the middle. Roston Chase and Shai Hope will resume their innings. Moeen Ali will bowl the first over after the break.
...Day 5, Session 3...
A wicket right at the end of the session has helped England get back into the game. The Windies were cruising when Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope were going along their merry way. They frustrated the English bowlers who looked short of ideas but a lapse in concentration for the former led to his wicket. England will try and run through the middle order post tea and that's their only option if they want to win this Test match. The away side still requires another 123 runs to level the series. Shai Hope is battling it out there but he will need support from the rest. Join us for the final session in a while.
60.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Hurls it in the channel outside off, Shai allows it through to the keeper. That will be tea on the final day!
60.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
60.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
60.3
James Anderson to Roston Chase, 1 run, Gets a bit forward in defense but it takes the inside edge and rolls in the gap on the leg side. A single taken.
60.2
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, An inswinger around middle, Chase pushes it down to mid on.
60.1
James Anderson to Roston Chase, no run, Outside off, Chase plays it down from the outer half of the bat to point.
59.6
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, 1 run, Played to the point region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
59.5
Moeen Ali to Roston Chase, no run, Flighted and on off, driven back to the bowler.
Roston Chase is the next man in.
59.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, out, OUT! England get the much-needed breakthrough! Ali delivers a flighted full ball outside off, Brathwaite tries to drive through the line but it takes a thick outside edge which is gobbled sharply by Ben Stokes at first slip. End of a superb knock by Kraigg but he will be disappointed with the way he got out. Also, he missed the chance of getting a twin century at Headingley, a feat never achieved before.
59.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
59.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Full and on off, defended back to the bowler.
59.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
58.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Driven through mid on by the batsman.
58.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Length ball shaping back into the batsman this time, it's kept out safely on the leg side.
58.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Full and outside off, nipping away, Kraigg pushes it from the outer half of the bat to gully.
58.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shortish and outside off, shaping away, it's left alone.
58.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Too full in length and wide outside off, Brathwaite reaches out for it and drives it to covers.
58.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Short in length and outside off, punched through covers and Moeen Ali chased it down. A couple taken.
57.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flighted on off, driven firmly off the front foot to extra cover.
57.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
57.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Strides forward and drives it back to the bowler.
57.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Too full in length outside off, Hope tries to dig it out but misses.
57.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Gets on the back foot and blocks it down safely.
57.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Turns it off his pads to mid-wicket.
56.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, In the zone outside off, Shai allows it through to the keeper.
56.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, leg byes, 1 run, Sliding down the leg sid,e the batsman fails to flick and it goes off his thigh pad to square leg for a leg bye.
56.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Played to the mid-wicket region by the batsman. One run added to the total.
56.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Outside off, left alone.
56.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Straighter in line, worked on the leg side for a couple at deep square leg.
56.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length delivery on off, it's defended from the crease with an angled bat.
Change of ends for James Anderson.
55.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Tossed up ball on middle, spinning down, Shai neatly deflects it down to fine leg for a boundary.
55.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Spinning back into the batsman from outside off, Hope tries to defend by taking a stride forward but misses. He is hit on the back pad, they appeal but nothing from the umpire. Impact outside off, confirms the replay.
55.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Loopy off spinner on off, Hope lunges and defends it with his bat and pad together. Drift and spin for Ali!
55.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Leans forward to a full ball and strokes it to mid off.
55.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Pulls his length back a bit and bowls it outside off, Hope goes on the back foot and punches it to mid-wicket.
55.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Floated full ball outside off, driven through covers for a single.
Moeen Ali is into the attack now. Just one over for Anderson.
54.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Targets the off stump with a good length ball, Hope is firmly behind the line in defense.
54.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bouncer around off, Hope easily ducks underneath it.
54.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length ball on off, Kraigg goes back and helps it to fine leg for one.
54.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Not from the middle of the bat but still good enough to take it to the fence. Full and outside off, Brathwaite plays the on drive for a boundary.
54.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Short and wide outside off, Kraigg gets on his toes and defends it down to covers.
Stokes has some problem with the ball and wants the umpires to have a look at it. They do check but everything is fine for now.
54.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length ball angling into the batsman, Kraigg jumps on the back foot and defends it to the off side.
53.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
53.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Too full in length on off, angling in, Hope drives it to mid off again and this time Broad dives to take the pace off the ball. Deflects it towards long on and they take a couple.
53.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller in length and outside off, driven off the front foot to mid off.
53.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Fullish and on middle, Shai played across the line but straight to mid-wicket.
53.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it full and outside off, Hope is not tempted by the prospect of playing the cover drive.
53.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Short in length and outside off, slapped through the line but straight to cover-point.
James Anderson is brought back into the attack. The English side is under pressure here. They are desperately in need of a wicket here. Can their best bowler provide it?
52.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Full and angling in, Kraigg defends it from the crease to the leg side.
52.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, A touch short in length on off, defended off the back foot towards covers for a single.
52.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length ball angling into the batsman, Hope presents a straight bat and blocks it to the leg side.
52.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Jumps on the back foot and turns it behind square leg for a run.
52.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Short but wide outside off this time, Kraigg slaps it through backward point for a couple of runs.
52.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, EDGED AND FOUR! Oohhh... That's the shot Ben Stokes wanted him to play with a leg gully and fine leg in place. A short ball on middle and leg, Brathwaite top edges his attempted pull shot over the keeper for a boundary.
51.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Slants in a full ball on off, Hope defends it solidly from the front foot. Good over by Broad, excellently played out by Brathwaite and Hope.
51.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, In the channel outside off, shaping away, Hope shoulders arms.
51.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Full and spearing into the batsman this time, Brathwaite does well to keep it out safely towards mid on.
51.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Beaten! Great delivery, landing on a length and shooting away with extra bounce, Kraigg pushes at it and misses. The keeper collects the ball, appeals but nothing from anyone else.
Ben Stokes is seen in conversation with Stuart Broad.
51.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Again it's on the fuller length around off, Kraigg is on the front foot as he pushes it to covers.
51.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Pitches it full and on off, Brathwaite pushes it with an angled bat to point.
50.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length ball on off, straightening a bit, Shai defends it from the back foot to cover-point.
50.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, A well-directed short ball on middle, Brathwaite jumps again and fends it away down to fine leg for a run.
50.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A rising delivery, around off, Kraigg goes on his toes and keeps it out towards mid off.
50.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Drops it on a length and serves it outside off, holding its line, Kraigg allows it through to the keeper.
50.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bangs in a short ball outside off, Brathwaite jumps on the back foot and defends it to the leg side.
50.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Digs in a short ball but the line is down the leg side, an easy leave for the batsman. Waste of energy on the effort ball.
49.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, In the zone outside off, left alone by the batsman again.
49.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery in the corridor outside off, angling in, Hope leaves it alone. It carries at a good height to the keeper.
49.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Full and outside off, Hope leans well forward and defends it to the off side.
49.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Crowd trying to get behind Broad and England as he runs in to bowl. Delivers a full ball on off, which is blocked with ease.
49.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Outside off, left alone by Shai.
49.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, A length delivery just outside off, angling in, Hope covers the line and lets it through to the keeper.
48.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Lands it on a length and outside off, it's tapped down wide of the diving point fielder for a single.
48.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shai Hope has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
48.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Good length ball angling into the batsman, Brathwaite opens the face of the bat and helps it to third man. The batsmen have run through for a single.
48.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, leg byes, 1 run, Back of a length ball angling down the leg side, Shai goes on his toes to glance but misses and it goes off his thigh pad towards fine leg for a leg bye.
48.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bouncer! The batsman does well to evade it.
48.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Takes a full length ball from around off and helps it through square leg for a single.
47.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Well bowled and very well played. Some extra bounce from a length outside off, Hope is surprised by it but does well to keep it out with a soft bottom hand.
47.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Full in length and outside off, Hope lunges forward and defends it to the off side.
47.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it in the channel outside off, Hope allows it through to the keeper.
47.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Angling into the batsman, Hope covers the line and defends.
47.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
47.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Tucks it off his pads to deep square leg for a run.
The umpire has given Stuart Broad a warning for kicking the pitch. If any English player does it again West Indies will be awarded five penalty runs.
46.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Nicely played! A length ball outside off, Hope sticks back and runs it down past the gully fielder for a boundary. West Indies now need less than what they have already got. Stokes is angry with himself. Shoots some words out of his mouth, hopefully they won't hand him a few more demerit points.
46.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Play and a miss! Lapse in concentration for Shai Hope. Stokes bowls it on a driving length outside off, Hope tries to put it away through covers but misses.
46.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Shortish on middle, Brathwaite controls the extra bounce well and helps it through square leg for one.
46.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
46.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Slanting back into the batsman from a length around off, Shai fails to work it around and it goes off his pads to mid-wicket.
46.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Good length ball angling on the pads of the batsman, it's eased through backward square leg for a couple.
A long-awaited change. Ben Stokes is into the attack.
Drinks break. West Indies continue to fight. The current partnership has settled in and is looking in mood to repeat their first innings heroics. England are lacking intent in the field at the moment and seems to be waiting for things to happen, rather than making it happen. 167 runs needed more, 8 wickets in hand with 50 overs left - getting close, folks.
45.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Pitches it full and outside off, it's driven through the line but straight to mid off.
45.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. Broad kicks the turf in frustration. Needs to be careful, might get a few demerit points for it.
100-run stand between Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite again.
45.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! These two continue to trouble the English team. Broad slips a length ball down the leg side and Brathwaite tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
45.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Beaten! Good delivery, bowled with a scrambled seam. It held its line outside off and Brathwaite was caught pushing and missing inside the line.
45.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length ball on off, Brathwaite covers the line and blocks it back safely.
45.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! That was poor from Jimmy Anderson. That could have easily been a chance to run Brathwaite out. Fuller in length on middle, Brathwaite drives it towards Anderson at mid on and sets off for a run. James comes running in towards the ball and goes for the one-handed pick up. He fails to do so and the ball goes between his legs and races to the long on fence. He took the gamble of going with one hand but it did not pay off. Kraigg wanted a risky single but ends up getting a boundary.
44.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Another long hop, another pull shot. Not from the middle of the bat but it still races through to the fine leg fence.
44.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
44.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Poor ball and it gets the desired punishment. Short in length on middle, Hope goes deep inside the crease and pulls it past short leg and in front of square leg for a boundary.
44.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Flatter one on middle, hit across the line through mid-wicket for a single.
44.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, In the air... Flighted off spinner on middle, Kraigg flicks it off his pads and it goes a bit uppishly but wide of leg gully for a run.
44.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Spinning down the leg side, Brathwaite allows it through.
43.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, A watchful leave outside off stump by Shai Hope.
43.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Beaten all ends up! Top class bowling. Broad hurls in a length ball just outside off, Hope pushes at it but it holds its line to beat the outside edge.
43.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a full length outside off, curving away, Shai allows it through to the keeper.
43.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lets the ball go outside his off stump.
2nd Test fifty for Shai Hope.
43.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot to reach your half century! A length ball around middle and leg, Shai turns it off his pads and it races through mid-wicket for a glorious boundary. He is playing a gem and once again putting on a show along with Brathwaite.
43.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Full and angling into the batsman, Shai Hope pushes it down with good timing to mid on.
42.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Switches to around the wicket and bowls a flighted full ball outside off, it's driven off the front foot to mid off.
42.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, A little short in length on middle, Hope goes back and hits it through mid-wicket for one.
42.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flat and on off, defended back from the crease.
42.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tossed up ball outside off, Hope gets behind the line, covers the spin and then blocks.
42.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Turning back in, nudged behind square leg for a couple of runs.
42.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flighted and full outside off, Shai lunges and plays for the spin which ain't there. He misses and Bairstow is quick to dislodge the bails. Nothing doing as Shai was well inside the crease.
41.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
41.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off and gets it to curve back into the batsman, Kraigg gets an inside edge onto the pads as he attempts to defend. Lucky to get some bat, otherwise he would have been plumb in front. Broad lets out a stifled appeal for an lbw but it dies down quickly.
41.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller length ball on middle, pushed down the ground but straight towards mid on.
41.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Brilliant delivery and well played in the end. Extra bit of bounce from a length around off, Shai takes his bottom hand off the handle and works it behind square leg. A run taken.
41.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Angles in a full ball on off, Hope gets on the front foot and defends it to the off side.
41.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off, it's left alone by Shai Hope.
40.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
40.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Strides forward to a full ball and defends it watchfully. All gone too quiet in the field from England. They need to show more intensity.
40.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it on the off side.
40.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Too full and on off, Brathwaite decides to go back and defend.
40.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy and on off again, once more Kraigg pushes it from the outer half of the bat to point.
40.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flighted outside off, defended off the outer half of the bat to point.
Moeen Ali is back and ready to bowl.
39.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
Moeen Ali is sitting near the boundary line waiting for the over to end so that he can return on the field.
39.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Hope nicely goes on the back foot and punches it through the line. Finds the cover fielder.
39.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, In the channel outside off, Hope has nothing to do with it.
39.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Gets this one to shape back into the batsman from a length outside off, Shai does well to defend it from the crease.
39.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Too wide on the off side for the batsman to make any contact.
39.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery outside off, Hope leaves it alone.
Moeen Ali is seen walking of the field and also there is a change in the bowling. Stuart Broad comes into the attack. He is the only one to take a wicket, can he provide another breakthrough here.
38.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Poor, poor delivery. A long hop on middle, Hope goes deep inside the crease with the pull shot and connects nicely. However, the placement is not where he intended.It goes straight to the deep square leg fielder and he takes a single. Lets out a cry of anguish for getting the placement wrong.
38.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter and outside off, spinning in and staying low, Shai gets across the stumps and does well to keep it out on the leg side.
38.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flighted and on off, flicked with the spin on the leg side but straight to the mid-wicket fielder.
38.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, A bit short and on off, tapped down to point for one.
38.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Too full in length on off, hit back to the bowler on one bounce.
38.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy full ball outside off, Kraigg pushes it off his front foot to covers.
37.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, A touch fuller this time but the line is just outside off. Hope does not fiddle with it.
37.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Hope opts not to play at it.
37.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Fuller in length this time, Hope times it past mid on for a brace. Woakes is leaking runs here.
37.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Nasty! Shorter in length on off, gets big on the batsman as it spits off the surface. Hope does extremely well to keep it down as he defends it off the back foot. He also takes one hand off the handle as he plays that. Good cricket all around.
37.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Better from Woakes! Length ball in the channel outside off, Hope lets it be.
37.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Errs in line! Woakes is not getting it right here. Angles it into the pads. Hope flicks it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
36.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, stays a touch low. KB defends it off the back foot off the toe-end.
36.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slider on off, Brathwaite tries to defend but it takes the outside edge and goes safely towards point.
36.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller outside off, Kraigg drives it towards the man at covers who makes a good stop.
36.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it up around off, turning back in. Brathwaite prods forward and blocks it.
36.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, Brathwaite lunges forward in defense.
36.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Tosses it up on off, Hope plays it with the spin towards long on for a run.
35.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
35.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
35.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, This one nips back into the batsman from around off, nipping in, Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
35.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brathwaite has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
35.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! That's a good shot! A leg stump half volley, Brathwaite gets forward and across before flicking it stylishly through square leg for a boundary.
35.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Serves a good length delivery on off, Brathwaite goes back and pushes it to mid off.
34.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Spinning back into the batsman and staying low, Brathwaite does well to keep it out in the gap on the leg side for one.
34.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Around off, driven to mid off.
34.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slow loopy full ball on off, defended off the front foot.
34.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flighted and full on middle, driven straight back towards Anderson at silly mid on who dived to his left to make the stop. Did so only partially and it went onto the stumps at the non-striker's end. Shai Hope didn't repeat the mistake of his brother and had his bat planted inside the crease.
34.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slower through the air and it's on the shorter side outside off, the batsman tries to play the square cut but misses.
34.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Gets forward to a full ball and drives it towards covers.
Moeen Ali is now into the attack.
33.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Uses his wrists nicely to turns a length ball from around off to mid-wicket. It goes in the gap and they take a run.
33.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shortish in length and around off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and plays it down with soft hands to covers.
33.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shortish ball on off, it's helped down to fine leg for a run.
33.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, A length ball on off, keeping a fraction low, Hope defends by crouching low in his crease.
33.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Wow, a confident shot off the front foot by Shai Hope. Full in length and on off, Hope gets on the front foot and creams his drive past the diving cover fielder for a boundary. He appears to be a free flowing batsman but at the same time doesn't carry away with shot making. Good prospect for the Windies.
33.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Woakes spears in a fuller length ball on middle, too straight in line and it's easily worked through square leg for a couple of runs.
32.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it full and outside off, Brathwaite defends it back to end the over.
32.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Good length ball on off, staying a touch low, Hope does well to keep his eyes on the ball and keeps it out towards cover-point for one.
Third man is in place now.
32.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Edgy this time. Full and on off, Hope is on the front foot in defense but it nips away a bit to take the outside half of the bat. He does well there to play it with soft hands. The ball runs wide of Stokes at gully for a boundary.
32.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it outside off, on a length, it's not quite there to hit and Shai calmly lets it be.
32.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Fine shot! If it's there to be hit, he will hit. Not going into a shell is important. Positive in defense and positive in attack. Really good tempo to their innings. Short in length and outside off, Shai slaps it square of the wicket on the off side for a boundary. 100 up for West Indies!
32.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery in the channel outside off, Shai Hope allows it through to the keeper.
31.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Gets on the front foot to a full ball and defends it to the off side.
31.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Hurls it in the area outside off, holding its line, a good leave by Kraigg.
31.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brings a length ball back into the batsman from around off, Brathwaite sticks back in defense.
31.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Full and around off, Kraigg gets on the front foot in defense.
31.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Woakes once again bangs in a short ball and this time Shai pulls it across the line. He has placed it to deep mid-wicket and another three runs have been added to the total.
13th Test fifty for Kraigg Brathwaite.
31.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, Fifty for Brathwaite! A good knock by him, so far. He has had his fair share of luck but the key is that he is still going strong for the Windies. Woakes delivers a short ball which is pulled through square leg. It slows down before the rope and is retrieved by the fielder. Three taken. Kraigg raises his bat towards his dressing room and acknowledges the applause.
30.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length outside off, Hope lets it be.
30.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
A silly mid on in place for Hope now.
30.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! No swing this time! Anderson bowls it on middle, Hope flicks it through mid-wicket with great balance and the ball races to the fence.
30.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, JAFFA! WOW! Anderson angles it in into the batsman on a fuller length on off, swings away after pitching. Hope tries to flick it on the leg side but gets beaten.
30.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Shai pushes it towards point.
30.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it from wide of the crease and lands it on a length on off, Hope defends it solidly.
James Anderson will bowl from the other end.
29.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length on off, Brathwaite hops and defends it. just one from the over.
29.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Well bowled! Length ball outside off, straightens a touch and also keeps low. Kraigg tries to defend it off the back foot but gets beaten.
29.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Lands it on a length around off, Hope taps it in front of covers for a run.
29.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Angles it on the pads, Hope clips it to mid-wicket.
29.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Length around off, comes back in a touch. Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
29.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Starts off with a good length delivery on off stump. Hope who has looked solid in defense, prods forward and blocks it.
The men who matter are out in the middle. Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite will continue their innings. Chris Woakes will continue his spell. Here we go...
...Day 5, Session 2...
West Indies are fighting hard! They lost a couple of wickets but added 81 runs at the same time. Kraigg Brathwaite is going strong and should be thanking his luck that he was dropped twice in the session. Stuart Broad was the pick of the bowlers but his other bowling partners are yet to hit their straps. They will be hopeful of running through the Windies' middle order after the break. Let's see how much resistance the visitors can provide. Getting 236 runs in two sessions is not impossible but it's looking unlikely. Do join us in a short while for more action.
28.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it on off, Brathwaite prods forward and blocks it. LUNCH ON DAY 5!
28.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Quicker on off, KB lunges forward in defense.
28.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it in the air and lands it full on off, Brathwaite drives it to short mid on.
28.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Plays it with the spin towards square leg for a run.
28.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in. Hope camps back and defends it.
28.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up outside off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
27.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, shapes away after pitching. Brathwaite first thinks of playing at it but then pulls his bat out of the way.
27.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it full on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket.
27.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Brathwaite ducks under it.
27.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
27.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angles it on the stumps from wide of the crease. Brathwaite flicks it to mid on.
27.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Woakes lands it on a length on off, KB defends it off the back foot.
26.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
26.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Works it to mid-wicket with the turn.
26.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Plays it against the spin towards covers for a run.
26.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Darts it down the leg side. Brathwaite misses the flick.
26.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, NOT OUT! Fires it on leg stump, turning even further. Brathwaite misses the flick and Bairstow is quick to whip the bails off and appeal. The square leg umpire goes upstairs to check. Replays show Kraigg did lose his balance as he tried to flick but his foot was grounded inside the crease. Not out flashes on the big screen but it was a good piece of glovework from Bairstow.
They have gone upstairs for a stumping appeal. The batsman looks to be fine but the umpire is not taking any chance.
26.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flights it up on off, Brathwaite drives it back to the bowler.
25.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
25.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter in length around off, Hope punches it through the covers for a boundary.
25.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Drifts it down the leg side. Hope misses the flick and the ball goes through to the keeper.
25.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
25.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Angles it on the pads, Hope plays it towards mid on.
25.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, HUGE APPEAL! Woakes bowls a very full ball on leg stump, Hope misses the flick to get rapped on the pads. The players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Missing leg.
24.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, turning back into the batsman. Brathwaite prods forward in defense but misses and the ball strikes him high on the pads.
24.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, The batsman gets up on his toes to play that one with the spin to square leg. One run added to the total.
24.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Fires it on off, goes on with the arm. Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an outside edge towards point for a run.
24.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
24.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Tosses it up on off, Brathwaite plays it with the spin through mid-wicket for a boundary. He is playing Moeen really well here. Just working him around with the turn and taking no unnecessary risks.
24.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Driven with the spin towards mid on for a run.
23.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
23.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, leg byes, 2 runs, Fails to work it across the line and it goes off his pads to the leg side. A couple of leg byes taken.
23.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Hope tucks it through the leg side for a run.
23.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length around off, Hope guides it to point.
23.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Hope misses the flick.
23.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
Chris Woakes is now into the attack.
22.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
22.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Quicker outside off, turning back in. KB tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads. The English players appeal but the umpire stays put. Just a little high I guess.
22.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Works it with the spin to short leg.
22.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flighted outside off, turning back in. Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
22.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
22.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Tosses it up outside off, Hope gets his front foot to the pitch of the ball and drives it through extra cover. Root at mid off gives it a chase and saves a run for his team.
21.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length, jagging into the batsman. Brathwaite gets an inside edge onto his pads as he tries to defend.
21.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite goes back and across and pushes it through extra cover and takes a brace.
21.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, Kraigg shoulders arms to it.
21.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller in length on middle, Brathwaite times this on drive to perfection through mid on for a boundary.
21.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, An absolute peach! Length ball around off, outward movement for the bowler. Brathwaite is squared up in defense and gets beaten. That did just enough to miss the outside edge.
21.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length outside off, Brathwaite drives it to Woakes at mid off.
20.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Floats it outside off, Shai defends it off the front foot.
20.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Was there an edge? Moeen bowls a slider outside off, Hope plays for the turn but the ball goes off something to Bairstow who fails to collect it. Replays show that was very close to the edge of the bat and had hit the back pad of Hope.
20.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Driven towards the mid-on region.
20.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter outside off, turning back in. Hope shuffles across and misses the flick as he gets hit on the thigh pad. He does well to get outside the line of off stump.
20.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on the stumps, Hope defends it off the back foot.
20.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Full toss on off, Hope drives it straight to mid off.
19.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
19.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Kraigg guides it to gully.
19.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
19.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! And again! Good length outside off, Brathwaite pokes at it and gets an outside edge to the third man fence.
19.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Length ball outside off, Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an outside edge through the slip cordon for a boundary.
Shai Hope strides out to the middle.
19.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, out, OUT! DROPPED BUT A RUN OUT! A very, very unfortunate way to get out. Broad bowls a fuller ball on the stumps, Brathwaite drives it uppishly back to the bowler who spills the catch but to England's good luck it gets deflected onto the stumps at the non-striker's end. Hope was slow to get back into his crease and is adjudged run out. This is not what the Windies wanted. You should be feeling a little sorry for Hope, he was struggling for runs and now he is run out in a very unfortunate manner. Although one can say that he has only himself to blame. There was no need to back up so much. West Indies are two down now and in trouble.
18.6
Moeen Ali to Kyle Hope, no run, Fires it on the stumps. Hope keeps it out.
18.5
Moeen Ali to Kyle Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
18.4
Moeen Ali to Kyle Hope, no run, Flatter on off, stays a touch low. Hope does well to get his bat down and defend it.
18.3
Moeen Ali to Kyle Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
18.2
Moeen Ali to Kyle Hope, no run, BEATEN! Gives it air outside off, goes on with the arm. Hope plays for the spin but gets beaten.
18.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Tosses it up outside off, turning back into the batsman. Brathwaite tucks it down to fine leg for a run.
Moeen Ali is into the attack now. He bowled a testing last over yesterday. Interesting to see if he gets some purchase out of the wicket.
17.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Length ball on off, Kraigg pats it down to extra cover and steals a single.
17.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Another back foot defense offered by Brathwaite.
17.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
17.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
17.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angling into the batsman around off, it's defended back to the bowler.
17.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Straighter delivery, knocked through the gap at mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Time for Drinks.
16.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, Shorter in length outside off, Brathwaite camps back and punches it through covers. Stoneman the fielder gives it a chase and does well to slide and push it back in play. He saves a run for his team.
16.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, KB shoulders his arms to it.
16.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
16.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, NOT OUT! Lands it on a length around off, shapes away after pitching. Brathwaite pokes at it and gets an outside edge towards Westley at third slip who takes it and appeals. The umpires go upstairs and the soft signal is not out. Replays show that the ball bounced just short of the fielder. Kraigg survives a scare.
Tom Westley is claiming a catch here and the umpires have gone upstairs to check. The English players don't seem to be that confident. The soft signal is not out.
16.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Length ball on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
16.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Played to the point region by the batsman.
Kyle Hope is the next man in.
15.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, out, OUT! Broad draws first blood! Powell is the man who has to depart. A very good delivery to get. Broad goes wide of the crease and bowls a fuller length ball on middle from around the wicket. He gets it to nip away off the deck a shade. Powell tries to drive but gets an outside edge to Stokes at fourth slip who pouches it safely. West Indies have lost their first one and they require another 276 runs.
15.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Length outside off, Powell shoulders his arms to it.
15.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Lands it on a length outside off, KB taps it in front of covers for a run.
15.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
15.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
15.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Nicely timed! Broad bowls it a touch fuller outside off, Brathwaite pushes it through mid off. Woakes stationed there gives it chase and keeps it down to two.
14.6
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, A touch fuller in length swinging away outside off, Powell points his bat skyward.
14.5
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
14.4
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, FOUR, FOUR! Streaky but Powell won't mind. Anderson comes around the wicket and bowls it on a length on off, gets it to straighten a touch. Powell tries to defend but it takes the outside edge through the slip cordon for a boundary.
14.3
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Anderson is struggling a bit here bowling to the left-hander! Again bowls it on the pads, Powell flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
14.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Short of a length on middle, Powell defends it towards mid-wicket.
14.1
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Shorter in length aimed at the ribs of the batsman who tucks it towards mid-wicket.
13.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Comes over the wicket to the right-hander and angles it into the pads. Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
13.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, 1 run, Just ahead of a length on off, Powell pushes it towards covers for a run.
13.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, KP leaves it.
13.3
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, FOUR, FOUR! That was nicely played! Fullish ball outside off, Powell drives it through covers and the ball races to the fence. He is growing in confidence here.
13.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, BEATEN AGAIN! Fuller in length around off, shaping away. Powell hangs his bat out and gets beaten.
13.1
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Full ball outside off, inviting the batsman to drive at it but Powell lets it be.
12.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Kraigg defends it solidly.
12.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
12.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fullish ball on off, Kraigg drives it to mid on.
12.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length around off, straightens a touch. Brathwaite tries to defend it but misses and the ball hits the pads. The English players appeal but the umpire stays put. The impact might be outside off.
12.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, That ball has taken the inside edge onto the pads.
12.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Just wide of Stokes at fifth slip! Brathwaite is riding his luck here. Back of a length on off, Brathwaite tries to defend it off the back foot but gets an outside edge. The ball flies past Stokes who dives full length to his right but fails to reach it. The ball goes down to third man for a boundary.
11.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, On a length outside off, Powell pushes inside the line and misses.
11.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely shot from Powell. Broad comes around the wicket and fires in a full delivery on middle. KP drives it through mid on and the ball races to the boundary.
11.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Just ahead of a length on off, Brathwaite pushes it towards mid off for a run.
11.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A touch fuller outside off, KB eases it to covers.
11.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Brathwaite continues from where he left off in the first innings. Fuller on off, Kraigg plants his front foot forward and drives it through mid off for a boundary.
11.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
10.6
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Powell is in no mood to play at it.
10.5
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
10.4
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Fuller in length outside off, the batsman does not fiddle with it.
10.3
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Similar length outside off, Powell opts not to play at it.
10.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Good length outside off, KP lets it be.
10.1
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, FOUR, FOUR! Errs in line and bowls it on the pads. Powell flicks it down to the fine leg fence.
9.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, DROPPED! Cook drops an easy one. You don't see that often, he is as safe as houses. Broad comes steaming in and bowls it on a length around off. Brathwaite pokes at it and gets an outside edge to Cook at first slip who spills it. To add salt to the wound, the ball races down to the fine leg fence. Broad is not happy. Brathwaite gets a reprieve.
9.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, BEAUTY! Broad fires it on a length on off, straightens a touch. Brathwaite tries to defend it but gets beaten.
9.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angles it into the batsman from wide of the crease. Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket.
9.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller outside off, Kraigg drives it straight to the man at covers.
It has turned quite gloomy. The floodlights have been turned on.
9.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
9.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, Brathwaite shoulders his arms to it.
8.6
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
8.5
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Anderson has not got his lines right here! Bowls a length ball, pitched on leg stump. Powell fails to tuck it around the corner and the ball hits him on the pads.
8.4
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Fuller in length on middle. Powell drives it towards mid on where Broad makes a tumbling stop.
8.3
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Bowls it down the leg side. Powell tries to flick but misses.
8.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length in line of the stumps. Powell defends it solidly.
8.1
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Powell tries to flick but misses.
7.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
7.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, straightens a touch. Kraigg pokes at it and gets beaten.
7.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls an inswinger on the stumps. Brathwaite tries to defend but misses and is hit on the thigh pad.
7.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, BEATEN! Length on off, Powell tries to defend but is beaten by the away movement.
7.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, 1 run, Guides the ball outside off towards point for a run.
7.1
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Broad gets some away movement there. Powell tries to flick but gets a leading edge down to the third man fence for a boundary.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
6.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman fails to put bat on ball.
6.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
6.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman was beaten and missed the line of the delivery.
6.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The ball has taken the inside edge of Brathwaite's bat and onto the pads.
6.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, leg byes, 1 run, The ball strikes the batsman very low on the pads. The batsmen have run through for a single. Leg byes signalled by the umpire.
6.1
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Anderson comes running in and starts off with a length delivery outside off. Powell plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
So, after the delay we are now ready to get underway. The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell will resume their innings. James Anderson will bowl the first over of the day. He has four slips in place.
The away side will have to play out of their skins and hope to replicate their batting effort of the first innings to salvage a draw or a win. England on the other hand, will be confident heading to take a 2-0 lead. We're in for an enthralling day of cricket. Stay tuned for the action.
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the fifth day between England and West Indies at Headingley, Leeds. It was raining a while ago and the covers were on but no need to worry. It has cleared and we will only have a 15 minute delay. 90 overs, 317 runs more and 10 wickets. We head into today with all three results possible. Although a West Indies win looks unlikely but as we know cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties and as this match has panned out we might be in for another surprise.
...Day 5, Session 1...
West Indies survive the nervy period but there were a lot of close shaves in that. James Anderson and Stuart Broad did not start really well but bowled some excellent deliveries in between. Moeen Ali came on for the last over and got a lot of assistance from the wicket. These are not good signs for the Windies batsman. They still need another 317 runs and England have a total of 90 overs to bowl them out. We can expect a thrilling day of cricket tomorrow. Do join us at 1100 local (1000 GMT). Till then, take care and cheers!
5.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, What drama to end the day! Quicker one on off, goes on with the arm. Brathwaite plays for the spin but there ain't any and is struck on the back pad. The English players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. The hosts have a long chat but decide not to review it. The impact was just outside off, confirms the replay. A good decision in the end. STUMPS ON DAY 4!
5.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Plays it with the spin to short fine leg.
5.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, ALMOST! Anderson is placed there at leg slip just for this shot. Fires it on off, turns back in. Brathwaite clips it and the ball falls just short of the leg slip fielder.
5.3
Moeen Ali to Kieran Powell, 1 run, Drags his length back outside off, Powell pushes it through covers for a run.
5.2
Moeen Ali to Kieran Powell, no run, That ball has taken the inside edge of the batsman and thudded into his pads.
5.1
Moeen Ali to Kieran Powell, no run, TURN IMMEDIATELY! Flatter delivery, pitching outside leg and turning away. Powell tries to defend but is beaten by the away turn and is struck high on the pads. The English players appeal but the umpire shakes his head.
Moeen Ali is into the attack to bowl the last over of the day.
4.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
4.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off. Brathwaite is caught in two minds whether to leave it or play at it. He tries to leave it in the end and it goes off the toe end on the bounce to third slip.
4.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Goes wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Anderson is in the hope that Brathwaite will fall over as he tries the flick but he plays it safely to square leg.
4.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
4.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, HUGE APPEAL! A length ball pitched on off, jags back into the batsman. Brathwaite is beaten by the movement and is hit flush on the pads. The players go up but nothing from the umpire. A little too high but was very close.
4.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length around off, Brathwaite watchfully leaves it.
3.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Powell does not play at it.
3.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Change of angle but no change in the direction of the ball. Fires it down the leg side. Powell misses the flick and it goes through to the keeper.
3.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Back of a length on middle, Powell goes back and across to defend it.
3.3
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Comes from over the wicket. Angles it across the batsman. Powell does not fiddle with it.
3.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Bowls it down the leg side. Powell lets it through to the keeper. The umpire has a word with Broad as he is getting close to the danger area.
3.1
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Errs in line and sprays it down the leg side. Powell misses the flick.
2.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Goes wide of the crease and bowls an inswinger on off. Brathwaite goes on the back foot to defend but misses and gets struck on the pads. The English players go up in an appeal but nothing from the umpire. Going over the stumps that. A great end to the over by Jimmy.
2.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, BEAUTY! James Anderson delivers an absolute peach. Good length landing on off and straightening. Brathwaite tries to defend it but gets beaten.
2.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on off, stays a touch low. Brathwaite does well to get his bat down and defend it.
2.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Better! Closer to the off stump, moving away. Kraigg keeps his eyes on the ball and leaves it.
2.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A little too wide outside off, Brathwaite is in no mood to go after it.
2.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A touch fuller outside off, shaping away. Brathwaite opts not to play at it.
1.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Back of a length on off, Powell defends it solidly.
1.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Wide outside off, Powell need not play at it. Broad is bowling a touch too wide here.
1.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Similar length outside off, Powell leaves it.
1.3
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Length outside off, wanting Powell to edge it but he lets it be.
1.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Good length around off, some away movement for the bowler. Powell watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
1.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Broad comes steaming in and angles it into the pads. The batsman flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
0.6
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off. The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
0.5
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Back of a length on off, Powell camps back and defends it.
0.4
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, The inswinger this time. Pitches on middle and comes back in. Powell misses the flick and gets hit on the pads. The players appeal but nothing from the umpire. Doing too much for me.
0.3
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, BEATEN! This time he bowls a similar length but closer to the off stump. Powell has to play at it but is beaten by the away movement.
0.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length, angling across the batsman. Powell plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
0.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, The Windies are underway. Shorter in length outside off, Brathwaite cuts it through the cover-point region. The fielder from point gives it a chase and manages to pull it back before it touches the rope. Three runs taken by the batsmen. Good start for them, chasing a mammoth total.

MATCH DETAILS

322 in 91.2 overs (3.52 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by England

Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ), S Ravi (IND) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Match referee: David Boon (AUS)

West IndiesWI
322/5 (91.2 Ovs)
EnglandENG
490/8 (141.0 Ovs)

West Indies beat England by 5 wickets

Man of the match: Shai Hope
BATTINGRB4S6SSR
Alastair Cook
c Kyle Hope b Shannon Gabriel
11242045.83
Mark Stoneman
c Shane Dowrich b Kemar Roach
19472040.43
Tom Westley
lbw b Kemar Roach
3110027.27
Joe Root (C)
c Jermaine Blackwood b Devendra Bishoo
59989060.2
Dawid Malan
b Jason Holder
8391020.51
Ben Stokes
c Shane Dowrich b Shannon Gabriel
10012417080.65
Jonny Bairstow (W)
c Jason Holder b Shannon Gabriel
290022.22
Moeen Ali
c Roston Chase b Kemar Roach
22354062.86
Chris Woakes
c Shane Dowrich b Kemar Roach
23355065.71
Stuart Broad
b Shannon Gabriel
04000
James Anderson
not out
01000
Total258 in70.5 overs(3.64 runs per over)
ExtrasExtras (b 2lb3, w4, nb2, p)11

Fall of wickets

1-19(Alastair Cook, 7.2),2-26(Tom Westley, 10.4),3-37(Mark Stoneman, 14.6),4-71(Dawid Malan, 28.4),5-140(Joe Root, 43.5),6-152(Jonny Bairstow, 47.2),7-220(Moeen Ali, 60.2),8-258(Ben Stokes, 69.1),9-258(Stuart Broad, 69.5),10-258(Chris Woakes, 70.5),

BOWLINGOVERSMRW ECON EXTRAS
Kemar Roach19.517140nb, 0w
Shannon Gabriel1745140nb, 1w
Jason Holder1654512nb, 3w
Roston Chase1215900nb, 0w
Devendra Bishoo602710nb, 0w
BATTINGRB4S6SSR
Kraigg Brathwaite
b Stuart Broad
13424917253.82
Kieran Powell
c Alastair Cook b James Anderson
5201025
Devendra Bishoo
c Jonny Bairstow b James Anderson
133003.03
Kyle Hope
c Joe Root b James Anderson
3150020
Shai Hope
c Jonny Bairstow b James Anderson
14725323058.1
Roston Chase
c Alastair Cook b Ben Stokes
5201025
Jermaine Blackwood
run out (Ben Stokes)
49637077.78
Shane Dowrich (W)
c Joe Root b James Anderson
01000
Jason Holder (C)
c Moeen Ali b Chris Woakes
43547079.63
Kemar Roach
not out
6261023.08
Shannon Gabriel
lbw b Ben Stokes
10280135.71
Total427 in127.0 overs(3.36 runs per over)
ExtrasExtras (b 8lb11, w5, nb0, p)24

Fall of wickets

1-11(Kieran Powell, 6.3),2-31(Devendra Bishoo, 16.4),3-35(Kyle Hope, 20.5),4-281(Kraigg Brathwaite, 89.2),5-296(Roston Chase, 94.4),6-329(Shai Hope, 102.1),7-329(Shane Dowrich, 102.2),8-404(Jason Holder, 117.4),9-406(Jermaine Blackwood, 118.3),10-427(Shannon Gabriel, 126.6),

BOWLINGOVERSMRW ECON EXTRAS
James Anderson2977650nb, 1w
Stuart Broad2429510nb, 0w
Chris Woakes2147810nb, 1w
Ben Stokes2596320nb, 3w
Moeen Ali2448400nb, 0w
Tom Westley401200nb, 0w

MATCH DETAILS

322 in91.2 overs(3.52 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by England

Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ),S Ravi (IND) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Match referee: David Boon (AUS)

WI
322/5 (91.2 Ovs)
ENG
490/8 (141.0 Ovs)

West Indies beat England by 5 wickets

Man of the match: Shai Hope
Last Wicket: Jermaine Blackwood st Jonny Bairstow b Moeen Ali 41 (45) - 320/5 in 90.6 Over

COMMENTARY

End of over

ENG490/8 (141.0 Ovs)

England will not to be too happy with the final total after electing to bat. The conditions were tough and apart from Root and Stokes, none of the other batsmen showed the desire to weather the storm. Had West Indies not dropped so many catches, things would have been even worse for them. Now the onus is on their bowlers to perform on a pitch which has a plenty of juice. Let's see how West Indies respond...
Great bowling effort by the Windies! Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel delivered the goods on a pitch which is providing a lot of assistance to the seamers. Both the pacers bagging four wickets each, helping the visitors to bowl out the hosts for a moderate total.
70.5
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, out, OUT! So they wrap up things quickly. Roach gets his fourth. He serves a short delivery outside off, Woakes tries to work it down to third man but gets an outside edge to Dowrich who makes no mistake this time. ENGLAND HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 258!
70.4
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Fuller on off, Woakes drives it to mid off.
70.3
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Tad shorter outside off, Woakes tries to guide it down to third man but gets a bottom edge.
70.2
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
70.1
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Good length outside off, Woakes lets it through to the keeper.
69.6
Shannon Gabriel to James Anderson, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Anderson allows it through to the keeper. A double-wicket maiden!
James Anderson is the last batsman.
69.5
Shannon Gabriel to Stuart Broad, out, OUT! Boom, right through the gate! Gabriel does it all by himself. Hurls across a toe-crushing yorker, right in the blockhole, too quick for Broad to dig it out and it goes on to rattle the stumps.
69.4
Shannon Gabriel to Stuart Broad, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
69.3
Shannon Gabriel to Stuart Broad, no run, DROPPED AGAIN! How many more are the West Indian players going to drop? Length ball on off angling away, Broad tries to defend but gets an outside edge straight to the keeper who drops a sitter. Poor by the keeper that should have been gobbled. Gabriel cannot believe it.
69.2
Shannon Gabriel to Stuart Broad, no run, Stuart Broad the new man in, receives a short ball on off, he does well to defend it off the back foot.
69.1
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, out, OUT! They finally hang onto one. The bowling change has worked again. Gabriel who dropped him earlier has got his man. He bangs it short on middle, Stokes goes for the pull but it takes the edge and goes to the keeper who takes a good catch going to his left. The players appeal and Ben starts walking. He gets a sendoff from Shannon on his way but a brilliant innings from him nonetheless. He walks off to a standing ovation from the crowd. Has done his part. England are 8 down now. Can they get to 300?
Shannon Gabriel gets back into the attack, the captain finally realizes that Roston Chase is not doing a good job, chuckles Michael Holding on-air.
68.6
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Edged but short! Who wants to be Kemar Roach? I surely don't want to be in his place. Nothing going his way. Another edge induced but it has fallen short of first slip. A speechless Roach takes his cap and walks away. Not your day, mate!
68.5
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, FOUR, FOUR! What an asset to have batting at number 9! Short delivery angling into the batsman, Woakes swivels and helps his pull shot over backward square leg for a boundary.
68.4
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Shortish and wide outside off, Woakes cuts it straight to point.
68.3
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Angling into the batsman, Woakes stands back in defense.
68.2
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, A little bit of room outside off, Woakes plays it down with an angled bat and it goes off the outer half to gully, on one bounce though.
68.1
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Fuller in length on off, driven off the front foot to mid off.
Drinks break.
67.6
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, 1 run, Plays it with the angle towards mid-wicket for a run.
Michael Holding is furious with Jason Holder's tactics. He makes a valid point that the main spinner, Devendra Bishoo has just bowled six overs today while the part-timer Roston Chase keeps on bowling in spite of being expensive. Fair point. Hard to understand this ploy!
67.5
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, FOUR, Drags his length back outside off, Woakes gets it past the slip fielder and the ball races away.
67.4
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Floats it on off, Woakes drives it back to the bowler.
67.3
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
67.2
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, FOUR, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries. Shorter outside off, Woakes plays it through short third man for a boundary.
67.1
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, FOUR, FOUR! Fires it down the leg side, Woakes tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
66.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
6th Test hundred for Ben Stokes.
66.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, HUNDRED FOR STOKES! He has been dropped twice, but take nothing away form this knock. Brilliant attacking display by him. Roach lands it on a length outside off, Stokes drives it through covers and runs two. He is all smiles as he raises his bat. Top knock from a top batsman!
66.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, DROPPED! Stokes has another reprieve. You could see this coming, he was getting a bit fidgety. Roach bowls a fuller ball on off, Stokes walks down the track and tries to club it over mid on but hits it straight to Gabriel who is stationed there. Shannon gets two hands to it but can't hold onto it. Ben Stokes will breathe a sigh of a relief. Kemar stands a frustrated figure. You have to feel for him as he has bowled his heart out and not gotten support from his fielders.
66.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Almost an edge there. Bowls it full and wide outside off, Stokes goes after it but does not connect.
66.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Length outside off, Stokes goes hard at it but hits it straight to the man at covers.
66.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, comes back into the batsman. Stokes watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
65.6
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
65.5
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, leg byes, 2 runs, Sprays on the pads, Woakes tries to flick it but misses as the ball brushes the pads and it goes down to fine leg for two leg byes.
65.4
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Bowls an arm ball on off, Stokes pushes it through covers for a run.
65.3
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Fires it on off, Stokes lunges forward and defends it.
65.2
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it outside off, Stokes opts to not play at it.
65.1
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter on off, turning away. Stokes defends it watchfully.
64.6
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Back of a length outside off, Woakes lets it be.
64.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 1 run, A tad short outside off, Stokes cuts it to deep point to change strike.
64.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller ball outside off, Stokes eases it straight to covers. He would feel he missed out there. That was right in his arc.
64.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, On the shorter side on off, Stokes pushes it to mid off.
64.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Bangs in a short one on middle, Stokes plays a short-arm jab through mid-wicket and the batsmen run two. A boundary away now.
64.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length on off, angling across the batsman. Stokes pushes it back to the bowler.
63.6
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Floats it on middle, Woakes flicks it uppishly towards mid on.
63.5
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Loopy ball on off, Woakes drives it to mid off.
63.4
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
63.3
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, FOUR, FOUR! Poor from Chase. Fast hands from Chris Woakes. Drags his length back outside off, Woakes goes back and waits for the ball as he cuts it late past the backward point fielder and into the fence.
63.2
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Flatter outside off, the batsman opts not to play at it.
63.1
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Tosses it up on off, Woakes works it with the spin to mid on.
62.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length, angling across the batsman. Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
62.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Bowls it from over the wicket on the pads, Stokes flicks it behind square on the leg side for a couple. He moves onto 94 here. One hit away.
62.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! We are running out of superlatives for how this guy is playing. What a shot! Full ball outside off, Stokes shuffles across early and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
62.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Stokes drives it to covers.
62.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller in length this time on off, Stokes eases his drive to mid off.
62.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length from around the wicket on off, Stokes with his high bat lift defends it off the back foot.
61.6
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Floats it on off, Woakes prods forward and defends it.
61.5
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Plays it with the spin to mid-wicket.
61.4
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
61.3
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, Loopy ball on off, Chris drives it to covers who does well to stop it.
61.2
Roston Chase to Chris Woakes, no run, LOVELY BOWLING! Flights it on off, Woakes plays for the turn but the ball straightens and beats the outside edge.
61.1
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fires it on off, gets some extra bounce. Stokes hits it down to long on for a run.
60.6
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, 2 runs, Fuller on off, Woakes gets it off the outer half through cover-point for a brace.
60.5
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Bangs in a well-directed short ball. Woakes does well to evade it.
60.4
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Bowls a yorker on off, Woakes does well to dig it out.
60.3
Kemar Roach to Chris Woakes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Woakes lets it through to the keeper.
Chris Woakes strides out to the middle. England bat too deep.
60.2
Kemar Roach to Moeen Ali, out, OUT! The bowling change has worked wonders. This is exactly the way Moeen Ali got out against South Africa recently. Fuller ball outside off, Moeen drives it but fails to keep it down and it goes straight to Roston Chase at point who takes a nice catch. Kemar provides a crucial breakthrough as this stand was looking dangerous. Can they wrap up things quickly now?
60.1
Kemar Roach to Moeen Ali, no run, Fuller outside off, Moeen times it to covers.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack. The Windies are in a desperate need of a wicket here.
59.6
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Tosses it up outside off, Ali drives it through covers for a run.
59.5
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Picked the length very early there! Quicker and shorter on off, Moeen Ali rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary. Runs coming thick and fast here.
59.4
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
59.3
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Drags his length back on off, Moeen pushes it to covers.
59.2
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Floats it outside off, Ali drives it straight to the man at covers.
59.1
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter outside off, Ali lets it be.
58.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Easy for Stokes! On the shorter side on leg stump, Stokes swivels inside his crease and pulls it behind backward square leg for a boundary. He moves onto 87.
58.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Stokes defends it by getting behind the line of the delivery.
58.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! The tourists are losing their grip here. Fuller outside off, Stokes leans into it and drives it through covers. This is also Ben Stokes' highest score against the West Indies.
58.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Full on the pads, Stokes clips it through mid-wicket for a couple.
58.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Fullish length on middle, Stokes eases it to mid on. That was beautifully timed but for no runs.
58.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
57.6
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Plays it with the spin through covers for a run.
57.5
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Tucks it with the angle on the leg side for a run.
57.4
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Through the off side this time. Flighted ball on off, Moeen Ali goes over the head of the mid off fielder for a boundary.
57.3
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Floats it on off, Ali defends it watchfully.
57.2
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
57.1
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! Moeen is into the action now. Chase Tosses it up on middle, Ali goes over mid-wicket and it goes one bounce into the fence.
56.6
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Bangs in a short ball on leg stump. Ali tries to go for the pull but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards the leg side and the batsmen take a quick run.
56.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, Stokes works it towards mid-wicket for a run.
56.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! TOP SHOT! It was not such a bad delivery but Stokes made great use of his wrists there. Fuller on off, Ben flicks it through mid-wicket and the ball races away.
56.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it outside off, wanting the batsman to slash at it but Stokes opts not to play at it.
56.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter outside off, Stokes tries to cut but is beaten by the low bounce.
56.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it very wide outside off, Holder shoulders his arms to it.
55.6
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Floats it on off, Ali defends it off the front foot.
55.5
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
55.4
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Drags his length back outside off, Stokes punches it through the off side for a run.
55.3
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, How has that missed the stumps? Stokes is riding his luck. Bowls it on off, turning away. Stokes tries to defend it but gets an inside edge that goes just past the leg stump and down towards fine leg. Blackwood from slip hares after it and keeps it down to two.
55.2
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Tosses it up on off, Stokes lunges forward and defends it.
55.1
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
54.6
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, no run, A low full toss outside off, Moeen tries to drive but ends up slicing it to gully.
54.5
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
54.4
Jason Holder to Moeen Ali, no run, An inswinger to Moeen first up. On a length on off, Ali gets an inside edge onto his pads. That was a terrific delivery by Holder.
There is now a second slip in place for Ali.
54.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Bangs it in short on middle, Stokes pulls it straight to the man at deep square leg for a run.
54.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Length outside off, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
54.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lovely bowling! Lands it on a length, moving away from the batsman. Stokes pokes at it and gets beaten.
53.6
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Floats it on off, Ben drives it down to long off for a run.
53.5
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Stokes is on the charge here. Plays the paddle sweep fine down the leg side and the ball races to the fence.
53.4
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Fires it in on off, Ben pushes it off the back foot.
53.3
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, Flatter on off, Stokes punches it to covers.
53.2
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
53.1
Roston Chase to Ben Stokes, byes, 2 runs, TWO BYES! That one has turned sharply! Chase tosses it up outside off, Stokes goes for the expansive drive but the ball turns and beats the edge. It goes past the keeper and the first slip fielder down to third man. The latter gives it a chase and keeps it down to two byes.
Roston Chase comes back into the attack.
52.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Just ahead of a length on the pads, Stokes flicks it to fine leg for a run.
52.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
52.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Lands it on a length on off, Stokes pokes at it and gets an outside edge through the slip cordon for a couple.
52.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Too easy! Shorter on off, sits up and asking to be hit. Stokes camps back and pulls it through mid-wicket and the ball races to the fence.
52.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Bowls it wide outside off, Ben lets it be.
52.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
51.6
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, FOUR, FOUR! On a length outside off, Ali drives it on the up through the cover region and the ball races to the boundary.
51.5
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
51.4
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Fullish length on middle, Ben gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a run.
51.3
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! WOW! Shot of the day! Full ball on middle, Stokes just times it straight past the bowler showing the full face of the bat for a boundary. He also holds his pose after playing the shot, top class.
51.2
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
51.1
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! He has slapped that! A full ball outside off, Stokes goes down on one knee and slaps it through covers for a boundary. That was right in his arc. A gift for him to get to his 11th Test fifty. He still has a long way to go.
Shannon Gabriel will bowl from the other end.
50.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Stokes guides it to deep point for a run.
50.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, An inswinger on middle, Stokes times his flick towards mid on and sets off for a run. Shannon Gabriel, the big man does well to get down to his left to make a good stop and this effort also stops the batsmen from taking a run.
50.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Walks down the track and Stokes eases the full ball on off to mid off.
50.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Stokes lets it be.
50.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
50.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Bangs it in short and wide outside off, Holder chops it on the off side.
50.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no ball, no run, NO BALL! He started off with one in the previous session and starts off with one again. Back of a length on off, Stokes tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. Holder has overstepped again and the umpire signals a no ball.
We're back for the third session. The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali will continue their innings. Jason Holder will start the proceedings after the break for the Windies.
...Day 1, Session 3...
The Englishmen still have some batting to come and they will look to add as many runs as possible to the total. The tourists would want to pick the remaining wickets quickly and restrict the English side under 200, if possible. Join us in a while for the third and the final session.
24 overs, 95 runs and three wickets. This session swung like a pendulum. The Windies started off really well after picking the wicket of Dawid Malan but the free-flowing partnership between Stokes and Root helped shift the momentum back towards the hosts. A lapse in concentration and a false shot by the latter led to his downfall and then the wicket of Bairstow tilted the momentum towards the visitors.
49.6
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, Full on leg stump, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple. TEA ON DAY 1!
49.5
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, Bowls a well-directed bouncer. Moeen Ali does well to duck under it.
49.4
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, Yorker on middle, Ali does well to dig it out.
49.3
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, Good length, angling across the batsman. Ali tries to poke it but gets beaten.
49.2
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Ali works it to mid-wicket from the crease.
49.1
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, 1 run, In the air... but safe! Stokes will continue playing his shots. Shannon bangs it in short on middle, Ben takes on the challenge to pull but the ball gets big on him. He gets a top edge which goes over the slip cordon. Jason Holder from second slip gives it a chase but is unable to reach there. The batsmen complete a run.
48.6
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Flighted on off, Ali lunges forward and defends it.
48.5
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Fires it on middle, Ali defends it off the back foot.
48.4
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Flatter outside off, Ali lets it be.
48.3
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
48.2
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Slower through the air outside off, turning away. Moeen lets it through to the keeper.
48.1
Roston Chase to Moeen Ali, no run, Tosses it up on off, Ali drives it to covers.
Roston Chase is brought back into the attack.
47.6
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller and outside off, Stokes drives it to covers.
47.5
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Sprays on the pads, Moeen Ali works it around the corner for a run.
47.4
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
47.3
Shannon Gabriel to Moeen Ali, no run, Length outside off, the batsman shoulders his arms to it.
Moeen Ali is the next man in.
47.2
Shannon Gabriel to Jonny Bairstow, out, OUT! A puzzled Jonny Bairstow is walking back. He does not like it, neither does the crowd as they both felt that the ball had hit the ground. Shannon bowls it on a length around off, seaming away from the batsman. Bairstow tries to play at it with firm hands but gets an outside edge to Jason Holder at second slip who takes a good low catch and appeals. Jonny stands his ground as he feels the catch is not clean. After a chat, the umpires go upstairs and replays show that there is not enough evidence to overturn the soft signal which was out. It's touch and go, and Jonny has to go. Gabriel gets his second and this is yet another big wicket for the Windies.
The umpires are going upstairs to check whether Jason Holder has taken the catch cleanly at second slip. The soft signal is out. Holder looks quite confident. Let's see...
47.1
Shannon Gabriel to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Back of a length outside off, Bairstow chops it to point.
46.6
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, no run, Slower through the air around off, stays low a touch. Stokes camps back and tries to force it on the off side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
A good observation being made by Sir Ian Botham on-air. He feels that Jason Holder has been a reactive captain so far. Brings out the instance of Kemar Roach's spell where he induced an outside edge off Stokes' bat but the catch was dropped. After that a boundary was hit and Holder just followed the ball. As a result, there was one less fielder in the slip cordon through which another edge went for a boundary. Fair point, Beefy. You cannot be restless as a captain. Patience is the mother of all virtues!
46.5
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, Drags his length back outside off, Bairstow cuts it through the cover region for a run.
46.4
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Flighted ball on off, Jonny lunges forward and defends it.
46.3
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Floats it on off, Bairstow drives it beautifully to covers.
46.2
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
46.1
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, no run, Tosses it up on middle, Jonny drives it to mid on.
Change of ends for Devendra Bishoo.
45.6
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length on off, jagging back in. Stokes tries to defend it but gets hit on the pads. There is a stifled appeal from the Windies but nothing from the umpire.
45.5
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Poor length! Short and outside off, Stokes cuts it through point and the ball races to the fence. Any width on offer and Stokes will go after it.
45.4
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller this time around off, Stokes drives it to mid on.
45.3
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length on off, Stokes gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket.
45.2
Shannon Gabriel to Ben Stokes, no run, OUCH! That must have hurt! Good length on leg stump, Stokes misses the flick and gets hit on the thigh. He goes down holding that part but he is a strong man and will continue playing.
45.1
Shannon Gabriel to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run, A tad shorter on leg stump, Bairstow tucks it towards square leg for a run.
Shannon Gabriel is back into the attack.
44.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Stokes drives it square on the off side for two.
44.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Ben opts not to play at it.
44.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
44.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter in length outside off, Stokes sees the width and cuts it uppishly past the diving gully fielder for a boundary. The fielder there could have done better to prevent the ball from going to the fence.
44.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Wide outside off stump, the batsman leaves it alone.
44.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
43.6
Devendra Bishoo to Jonny Bairstow, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
Jonny Bairstow is the next man.
43.5
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, out, OUT! A wicket against the run of play. Bishoo who was not bowling that well gets a wicket and a big one too. Root is walking back to the hut after getting another fifty-plus score. Bishoo floats a full ball on off and gets it to turn away from the batsman. Root tries to sweep it but it goes off the toe end to Blackwood at first slip who takes an easy catch. The free-flowing partnership between these two has been broken and Bishoo is delighted with the wicket. Half the side gone for England here!
43.4
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 2 runs, Quicker on off, Root whips it through mid-wicket for a brace.
43.3
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up on off, Root lunges forward and blocks it.
43.2
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on off, turning away. Root goes onto the back foot and defends it.
43.1
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Drags his length back on middle, Stokes punches it through mid on for a run.
42.6
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Joe does not bother playing at it.
42.5
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root guides it to point.
42.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, leg byes, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Stokes shuffles across and tries to flick but misses. The ball hits his thigh pad and rolls on the leg side behind the stumps. Root sets off for a leg bye. The keeper is quick to the ball and scores a direct hit at the striker's end but Joe has made his ground. A leg bye taken.
42.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length on off, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
42.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! He will punish you all day if you keep bowling that line and length. Full and wide outside off, Stokes leans into it and drives it through covers for another boundary.
42.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length on middle, Stokes defends it off the back foot.
41.6
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! A low full toss on middle, Root goes down on one knee and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. The spinner is leaking a lot of runs here. 56 runs have been scored in the last 10 overs.
41.5
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
41.4
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 2 runs, Floats it on middle, Root goes down on one knee and paddle sweeps it fine down the leg side for a couple.
41.3
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Drags his length back on middle, Stokes camps back and drives it down to long on for a run.
41.2
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 1 run, Shorter in length outside off, Joe punches it through covers for a run.
41.1
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Slower through the air around off, Root leaves it through to the keeper.
50-run stand up between Joe Root and Ben Stokes.
40.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Roach is deeply frustrated. He pitches it further up to the batsman outside off, induces an outside edge as Stokes attempts to drive. It screams through the vacant space between slips and gully for a boundary. Expensive over but you cannot blame the bowler for not trying. Roach is bowling his heart out, needs more support from his teammates.
40.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Roach lands it on a length outside off, a bit on an inward movement, Stokes leans forward and across to whip it through mid-wicket but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
40.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, 2 runs, Same area, off the front foot this time. The length is full to which Ben leans forward and drives for a couple of runs.
40.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Uses his height to good advantage! Stands tall inside the crease to a shortish ball and packs a punch through extra cover for a boundary.
40.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Once again Stokes is solidly behind the line as he defends it to covers.
40.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length delivery on middle and off, Stokes gets behind the line and defends it to the off side.
39.6
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! The run-machine gets to another fifty. How costly will that drop catch prove? He was dropped on 8, if you remember. Tosses it up on off, Root gets down on one knee and sweeps it through mid-wicket and the ball races to the fence. His good run of form continues. He knows he still has a long way to go.
Joe Root has been in sublime form in the recent past. Hasn't looked troubled in this knock, apart from the dropped catch.
39.5
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Floats it on off, Root punches it to covers.
39.4
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length, Root thinks about cutting it but then pulls out.
39.3
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Drags his length back outside off, Root cuts it to point.
39.2
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Plays it with the spin towards mid-wicket for a run.
39.1
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Root punches it through covers for a run.
38.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
38.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
38.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! To add salt to the wound, Stokes drives this full toss outside off through covers for a boundary. Glorious!
38.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, DROPPED! FOUR! Another one goes down! These are regulation slip catches. Ben Stokes is the man who gets a life this time. Roach bowls it on a length on off from around the wicket. Stokes tries to defend it from the crease but gets an outside edge to Brathwaite at second slip. He does not pick it up and the ball hits his hands as it goes down to the third man fence for a boundary. The captain and the vice-captain both have got a reprieve each. Roach is frustrated as he lets out a loud roar in anguish.
38.2
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, A low full toss outside off, Stokes drives it straight to mid off.
38.1
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Stokes gets it off the outer half to gully.
Time for Drinks.
37.6
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 2 runs, Brings out the sweep shot through mid-wicket for a couple.
37.5
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, TURN! Slower through the air around off, Root prods forward to defend it but gets beaten by the away turn.
37.4
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it up on off, Joe defends it off the front foot.
37.3
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Drags his length back outside off, Root cuts it to point.
37.2
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
37.1
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on off, Root punches it back to the bowler.
36.6
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
36.5
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
36.4
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, no run, Was there an edge? Full and wide outside off, Stokes goes for a drive away from the body but fails to middle it and it seems to have taken the edge as it goes through to the keeper. The players appeal but the umpire remains put. Also the Windies opt not to review it. The replays show that the bat had also hit the ground at the same time when the ball went past it. Had they reviewed it, the on-field called would have stayed as there would have been no conclusive evidence to overturn it. A very tough decision for the umpire, but a fair one in the end.
36.3
Kemar Roach to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! Full and wide outside off, Stokes goes down on one knee and clobbers it past mid off for a boundary. He really hits them hard.
36.2
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Root punches it back past the bowler for a run.
36.1
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Just ahead of a length on middle, Root drives it to mid on.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack. He was magnificent in his first spell and would look to make further inroads into the English batting lineup.
35.6
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 1 run, Half tracker outside off, Root punches it through covers for a run. Six short balls in the over, poor start from Bishoo.
35.5
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length again, Root punches it straight to covers.
35.4
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, 1 run, Short on middle, Stokes punches it down to long on for a run.
35.3
Devendra Bishoo to Ben Stokes, no run, On the shorter side again. Stokes rocks back and pulls it to mid-wicket.
35.2
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, 1 run, Drags his length back outside off, Joe punches it to sweeper cover for a run.
35.1
Devendra Bishoo to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! A loosener by Bishoo. Slower and shorter in length around middle. Root whips it through the vacant mid-wicket area for a boundary.
Devendra Bishoo comes into the attack. The leg spinner was not picked for the first Test. He would want to make an immediate impression here. A slip in place for him.
34.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length, Stokes defends it watchfully.
34.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Fuller on off, Stokes eases it to mid off. A good shot but for no runs.
34.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
34.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Good bowling! Lands it on a length around middle. Nips away off the deck, squares Stokes up and takes his thigh pad as the ball goes on the bounce to second slip.
34.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, wide, 1 run, Wide! Well wide outside off again, Stokes does not fiddle with it. The umpire signals a wide.
34.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, Stokes pokes at it and gets beaten.
34.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Sprays it down the leg side this time. Stokes does not opt to play at it.
34.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bowls a very full ball, way outside off, Stokes lets it through to the keeper.
33.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Crunched! Short on the stumps, sits up to be hit. Root swivels in his crease and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. He just loves playing from the back foot.
33.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Fullish on off, Root eases it straight back down the ground. Gabriel in his followthrough does well to stop it.
33.4
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Outswinger this time! Outside off on a length. Root lets it be.
33.3
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it way down the leg side, Root lets it through to the keeper who dives to his left and collects the ball nicely.
33.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Almost! The Windies' bowlers are getting good movement here. Fuller this time around off, gets it to seam into the batsman. Root tries to drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
33.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Brave leave! Good length outside off, nips back in off the deck. Root keeps his eyes on the ball and leaves it.
32.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stokes shoulders his arms to it.
32.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
32.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, FOUR, FOUR! Aerial but safe! Full on the pads, Stokes clips it over the mid-wicket fielder and the ball races to the fence. There were shouts of catch it but the fielder had no chance as that was timed really well.
32.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length on leg stump, angling away. Stokes works it to mid-wicket.
32.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length around off, Stokes lunges forward and defends it.
32.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lands it on that perfect length just outside off, Stokes does not bother playing at it.
31.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Another full toss outside off, Root fails to pick it and hence does not connect with the drive. The ball goes along the ground to the keeper who makes a good stop.
31.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Root attempts the flick but misses.
31.4
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! A gift for Joe Root. A low full toss outside off, Root leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary. Replays show that Gabriel had overstepped but it was not called by the umpire.
31.3
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Joe pushes it to mid off.
31.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Root opts not to play at it.
31.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! On a length around off, straightens a touch. Root tries to defend but gets beaten.
30.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Lovely, lovely bowling from Holder! Bowls an away swinger this time which starts on middle and goes across the batsman. Stokes pokes at it and gets beaten.
30.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Shorter in length outside off, Ben Stokes chops it to point.
30.4
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Comes over the wicket and bowls it a touch fuller around off, gets some shape into the batsman. Stokes drives it hard back to the bowler.
30.3
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Length ball outside off, Ben lets it be.
30.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Back of a length, angling into the batsman. Stokes pushes it to mid on.
30.2
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Don't see that often. Bowls it very wide outside off, Stokes opts not to play at it and the umpire signals a wide.
30.1
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length outside off, from around the wicket. Stokes does not fiddle with it.
There is a halt in play due to some sightscreen issue. It's just refusing to close and as a result the advertisement is still visible. One of the groundsmen is trying his best to fix the issue and after multiple attempts, it's done. Huge cheer from the crowd. Almost took 5 minutes there which will hurt the already hurt overrate.
29.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Root defends it solidly.
29.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Just ahead of a length around off, Root watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
29.4
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on leg stump, Root tries to work it on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge towards mid off.
29.3
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Even the full tosses are not being put away. Root tries to drive but gets a thick outside edge along the ground to second slip.
29.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Sprays down the leg side, Root tries to flick but misses.
29.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
28.6
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
28.5
Jason Holder to Ben Stokes, no run, Good length around off, Stokes gets an inside edge onto his pads.
Ben Stokes strides out to the middle.
28.4
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, out, OUT! Dragged on! As Nasser Hussain on-air mentioned it has to be the perfect inswinger and he delivers one. Full ball around off, seaming back in. Malan goes for a drive but gets an inside edge onto the stumps. They were more on the back of a length side before lunch to Malan and it appears the bowling coach pointed that out to them. The fuller one has done the trick. Brilliant from Holder. An early wicket after the break, just what the visitors wanted. England are 4 down now.
28.3
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length outside off, Malan shoulders his arms to it.
28.2
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Inward movement this time. On a length on middle, Malan tucks it to mid-wicket.
28.1
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Malan first thinks about cutting it but then lets it through to the keeper.
27.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Yorker! Another one, this time it is on off and bowled at 92 kmph. Root does well to jam it out.
27.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length around off, Root lunges forward and defends it.
27.4
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Tries to bowl a surprise yorker on the pads, Malan just gets his bat down in time and it goes off the toe-end to the fine leg fielder for a run.
27.3
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length around middle and leg, Malan hops and defends it.
27.2
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, FOUR, FOUR! Poor length! Short and wide outside off, just sits up for the batsman. Malan cuts it over point and into the fence for another boundary.
27.1
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Back of a length on middle, Malan camps back and defends it.
Shannon Gabriel will bowl from the other end. He bowled really well in the first session.
26.6
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, Again fuller in length but way outside off, Root does not need to play at it.
26.5
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller on off, Root pushes it in the cover region for no run.
26.4
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Joe watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
26.3
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, Good length around off, swinging away from the batsman. Root is in no mood to play at it.
26.2
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root camps back and defends it.
26.1
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Root lets it be.
26.1
Jason Holder to Joe Root, no ball, FOUR, FOUR! NO BALL! Not the ideal start for the Windies here. Short and wide outside off, Root cuts it through point and the ball races to the fence. A real loosener by Holder. He has also overstepped there.
We're back for the second session. The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Joe Root and Dawid Malan will continue their innings. Jason Holder will continue after the break.
...Day 1, Session 2...
A session which the Windies will be mighty pleased with. Their bowlers were very accurate with their lines and lengths. They never let the Englishmen score freely and also chipped in with three very important wickets. It would have been an even better session had Powell not dropped the opposition skipper, Joe Root. He along with Malan will look to stitch a good partnership and take England out of trouble. The away side will want to continue picking wickets after the break. Join us for an action-packed second session in a while.
25.6
Roston Chase to Dawid Malan, no run, Flatter on off, turning away. Malan guides it to gully. LUNCH ON DAY 1!
25.5
Roston Chase to Joe Root, 1 run, Flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
25.4
Roston Chase to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! EASY-PEASY! Loopy ball on off, Root leans into the drive and places it through mid off for a delightful boundary.
25.3
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
25.2
Roston Chase to Joe Root, 2 runs, Flighted ball outside off, Root leans into it and drives it through covers. The fielder gives it a chase and does well to stop the ball inside the boundary. Two runs taken by the batsmen.
25.1
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Tucks it to mid-wicket with the turn.
24.6
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. Another maiden for Holder. England finding run-scoring really difficult here.
24.5
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, On a length outside off, Malan is in no mood to play at it.
24.4
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length on middle, Malan works it to mid-wicket.
24.3
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Dawid defends it watchfully.
24.2
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Similar length ball on off this time, Malan gets a soft outside edge to gully.
24.1
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length on off, angling away. Malan tries to defend it but gets beaten.
23.6
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Gives it air on middle, Root plants his front foot ahead and works it to short mid-wicket with the turn.
23.5
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
23.4
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Darts it on off, Root defends it watchfully.
23.3
Roston Chase to Joe Root, 2 runs, Plays it with the spin through square leg and bags a couple.
23.2
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Tosses it on off, Root lunges forward and defends it.
23.1
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in. Joe defends it off the back foot.
22.6
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Malan lets it be. A maiden for Holder. The Windies are not giving England free runs here, something they were culprit of in the first Test match.
22.5
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
22.4
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Back of a length on off, gets some extra bounce. Malan plays it with soft hands towards gully.
22.3
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length outside off, Dawid plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
22.2
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Fuller in length on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
22.1
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Malan defends it solidly.
21.6
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Root gets it off the inner half towards the bowler.
21.5
Roston Chase to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! Fires in a full toss, seeing Root go down for the paddle sweep. Joe connects and plays it fine down the leg side and the ball races to the fence.
21.4
Roston Chase to Joe Root, 2 runs, Flighted ball on middle, Root works it with the spin through mid-wicket for a couple.
21.3
Roston Chase to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Floats it on off, Malan eases it towards deep mid off for a run.
21.2
Roston Chase to Joe Root, 1 run, Plays it with the turn towards mid-wicket for a run.
21.1
Roston Chase to Joe Root, no run, Tosses up his first ball on off, spinning into the batsman. Root defends it off the front foot.
Roston Chase is into the attack. He had a good time with the ball in the last game, has a slip and short leg in place for him to start with.
20.6
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Length ball outside off, Malan opts not to play at it.
20.5
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length outside off, Malan lets it be.
20.4
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Shorter in length on middle, Dawid tucks it to mid-wicket.
20.3
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Back of a length on off, Malan camps back and defends it.
20.2
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Bowls it on leg stump, Malan tucks it on the leg side.
20.1
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
19.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Similar length outside off, Root this time does not play at it.
19.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, DROPPED! OH, NO, NO, NO! You just cannot drop Root and he won't give you an easier chance. Back of a length outside off, Root tries to force it through the off side but gets an outside edge to Powell at first slip who spills it. Root had started his walk back after he edged it. Gabriel can't believe it. Joe gets a reprieve. He would want to make them pay for it.
19.4
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length on off, Root pushes it towards mid off and shouts 'NOOO'.
19.3
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Root does not fiddle with it.
19.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
19.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bangs it in short down the leg side, also bounces above the batsman. Dowrich does well to dive to his left and collect it. The umpire signals a wide.
19.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root camps back and defends it to gully.
18.6
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Length ball on middle, Malan defends it off the front foot with ease.
18.5
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Bowls it outside off, Malan does not opt to play at it.
18.4
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, GOOD LEAVE! Lands it on a length just outside off, gets some inward movement. Malan watches the ball well and lets it through to the keeper.
18.3
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Back of a length on off, Malan defends watchfully.
18.2
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Length ball on off, Malan camps back and defends it.
18.1
Jason Holder to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length outside off, Malan shoulders his arms to it.
After an outstanding first spell by Kemar Roach, he has been given some rest. Jason Holder comes back into the attack.
17.6
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, 2 runs, Back of a length around off, Root guides it down towards third man for a couple.
17.5
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
17.4
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Almost drags it on! Fullish on off, seaming back in. Root tries to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads. That was crashing onto the stumps but Root's pads saved him there.
17.3
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off, comes in a little. Root watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
17.2
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, A tad fuller outside off, inviting Root to drive but Root lets it be.
17.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, no run, Good length outside off, Root is in no mood to play at it.
16.6
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, 1 run, A touch fuller on off, Root pushes it towards covers to keep strike.
16.5
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Almost an edge! Root almost falling for the trap. Roach bowls a wide and short ball outside off, Root goes for the cut but gets beaten. That could so easily have taken the edge.
16.4
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, A tad shorter on off, Root defends it off the back foot.
16.3
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Back of a length on off, Root camps back and defends it.
16.2
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Fuller on off, Root eases it to mid off.
16.1
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, BEATEN! He is creating a lot of problems for the English batsmen. Lands it on a length around off, moves away from the batsman. Root pokes at it and gets beaten.
15.6
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Malan shoulders his arms to it.
15.5
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, 2 runs, Bangs it in short on middle, Dawid mistimes his pull through square leg for a couple.
15.4
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Good length on middle, angling across. Malan gets an outside edge which goes on the bounce to third slip.
15.3
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Back of a length on off, Malan defends it off the back foot.
15.2
Shannon Gabriel to Dawid Malan, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
15.1
Shannon Gabriel to Joe Root, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Root gets a soft outside edge towards third slip who makes a half-stop and concedes a run.
Shannon Gabriel is back into the attack as well. Good move by Jason Holder, bringing his main pacer back and attacking the Englishmen.
Dawid Malan strides out to the middle.
14.6
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, out, OUT! Persisting with Kemar Roach has reaped rewards for the Windies here. This was probably the last ball of his long spell and he gets a wicket. He bowls a full ball outside off, nipping back in. Stoneman goes for the expansive cover drive but gets an inside edge to Dowrich who makes no mistake. The players appeal and the umpire gives it out. There was a clear edge there. Stoneman is walking back to the hut and England are in a spot of bother here. The visitors are ecstatic!
14.5
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Angles it into the pads. Stoneman flicks it to mid-wicket.
14.4
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Full and wide outside off, swinging away. Stoneman points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
14.3
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Stoneman defends it by covering the line of the ball.
14.2
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
14.1
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Bangs it in short down the leg side. Stoneman lets it through to the keeper.
13.6
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, 3 runs, Full on middle, Stoneman clips it through mid-wicket. The fielder from mid on gives it a chase and pulls it back before the ball crosses the rope. Three runs taken by the batsmen.
13.5
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Stoneman does not opt to play at it. The ball swings further away after crossing the batsman. Dowrich does well to dive to his left and stop it.
13.4
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Pitches it on a length outside off, Stoneman watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
13.3
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Good length outside off, Stoneman lets it be.
13.2
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Length outside off, Stoneman shoulders his arms to it.
13.1
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Lands it just ahead of a length on middle, comes back into the batsman and with some extra bounce. Stoneman tries to leave it but the ball hits him on the thigh pad and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
12.6
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
12.5
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Good length outside off, Root lets it be.
12.4
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, FOUR, FOUR! This was so pleasing to the eye! Fuller outside off, Root with his lazy approach, leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary.
12.3
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, JAFFA! That was beautifully bowled. Roach bowls it from wide of the crease, on a length around off, angles it into the batsman and gets it to straighten. Root tries to defend but gets beaten.
12.2
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
12.1
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, Shorter in length on off, Root guides it towards gully.
Time for Drinks. A good first hour of play for the Windies. They have not let England score freely and have also taken two wickets. The hosts on the other hand will have to rebuild and hope their captain Joe Root and Stoneman build a good partnership.
11.6
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Back of a length on middle, Stoneman defends it off the back foot.
11.5
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to play at it.
11.4
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Mark shoulders his arms to it.
11.3
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, FOUR, FOUR! That was in the air... but safe! Bowls it fuller outside off, Stoneman pushes at it and gets it off the outer half through backward point and the ball races to the fence. So easily could have been the third for the Windies.
11.2
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
11.1
Jason Holder to Mark Stoneman, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Stoneman shoulders his arms to it.
Jason Holder is into the attack. Three slips and a gully for him.
10.6
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, The batsman has driven it through mid off.
10.5
Kemar Roach to Joe Root, no run, A well-directed bouncer by Roach to welcome Root. The English skipper does well to duck under it.
Joe Root, the skipper, strides out to the middle.
10.4
Kemar Roach to Tom Westley, out, OUT! That was as plumb as you get! What a start for the Windies! Both the opening bowlers have one wicket each now. Roach goes wide of the crease and bowls a fast full ball on off, tailing back in. Westley tries to drive it but gets beaten and the ball hits him on the pads. The fielders go up in an appeal and the umpire rules it out. Westley straightaway starts walking back to the dressing room as he knew he was a dead duck. West Indies are off to a great start here and they would want to build on it.
10.3
Kemar Roach to Tom Westley, 2 runs, Back of a length on off, Westley punches it through covers and the batsmen run two.
10.2
Kemar Roach to Tom Westley, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
10.1
Kemar Roach to Tom Westley, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Westley shoulders his arms to it. Kemar Roach is into his sixth over. A long spell for him.
9.6
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, 2 runs, Bowls it fuller on middle, Stoneman with minimal foot movement tries to drive it. The ball takes the the outer half and goes through covers for a couple.
9.5
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Just ahead of a length on middle, Stoneman stays on the back foot and defends it towards mid on.
9.4
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Length ball around off, angling across the batsman. Stoneman plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
9.3
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, 1 run, Bowls it on a length, jags back into the batsman. Westley gets it off the inner half towards fine leg for a run.
9.2
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Westley tries to defend it but gets beaten.
9.1
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, EDGED BUT SHORT! Gabriel is bowling testing lines here. Good length on off, nips away. Westley pokes at it and gets an outside edge which falls just short of Holder in the slip cordon. He does well to stop it though.
8.6
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
8.5
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Bowls it on the pads, Stoneman works it to mid-wicket.
8.4
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, BEAUTY! Lands it on a length around off, gets it to straighten off the deck. Westley is opened up as he gets beaten on the outside edge.
8.3
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, 2 runs, LOVELY TIMING! Stoneman did not try to hit this too hard. A tad fuller on off, by Roach. Stoneman eases it through covers. The fielder from point gives it a chase and does well to keep it down to two.
8.2
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
8.1
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, no run, Fuller on off, Stoneman plays it towards point.
7.6
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, Angles it into the pads, Westley tries to work it on the leg side but misses and the ball hits him on the thigh pad. End of a successful over.
7.5
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, Bangs in a bouncer on leg stump, Westley ducks under it.
7.4
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, Length on off, jagging back in. Tom tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads. He is bowling at a good pace here.
7.3
Shannon Gabriel to Tom Westley, no run, Good length on off, Westley defends it off the front foot.
Tom Westley is the next man in.
7.2
Shannon Gabriel to Alastair Cook, out, OUT! Gabriel gets the big fish! Cook who scored a double ton in the last game has to depart early. Shannon lands it on a length on middle, angling across the batsman. Cook pokes at it and gets an outside edge to Kyle Hope at third slip who takes an excellent catch diving forward to his right. A great return for Shannon Gabriel. He is all pumped up. An early wicket for the Windies, just what they wanted. Interestingly, this was the first ball Gabriel bowled to Cook today.
7.1
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, 1 run, CLOSE SHAVE! Back of a length on middle, Stoneman tucks it towards mid-wicket and sets off for a run. Bishoo from mid on comes running in, picks it up cleanly and has a shy at the striker's end but misses. The batsmen complete a run. Had he hit, it would have been close.
6.6
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Fullish on off, Cook eases it to mid off.
6.5
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Angles it down the leg side from around the wicket. Cook misses the flick and the ball goes through to the keeper.
6.4
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Fuller and outside off, Cook does not fiddle with it.
6.3
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, Cook shoulders his arms to it.
6.2
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length on off, Cook prods forward and defends it.
6.1
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! Cook plays this shot to great effect. He played it a lot of times in the last game and does it again. Length outside off, Cook plants his front foot forward and plays it with an angled bat past the diving third slip fielder and the ball races to the fence.
5.6
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Bowls it down the leg side. Stoneman misses the flick and it is collected by Dowrich behind the stumps.
5.5
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Good length on leg stump, jags back in a touch. Stoneman tries to clip it but gets hit high on the pads.
5.4
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Lands it on a length around off, angling across the batsman. Stoneman plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
5.3
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, On the shorter side on middle, Stoneman does well to evade it.
5.2
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Sprays it on the pads, Mark works it down towards short fine leg for no runs.
5.1
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Length on off, Stoneman tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball roll towards mid-wicket. He is playing a touch away from his body.
4.6
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Fuller on middle, Cook lunges forward and defends it.
4.5
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length outside off, Cook points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
4.4
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
4.3
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, FOUR, FOUR! Not a good follow-up delivery. A tad short and outside off. Cook cashes in on the width offered and punches it through backward point. The fielder gives it a chase and puts in a dive but fails to stop the ball from crossing the boundary.
4.2
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, LOVELY! Roach was their best bowler in the last game and he has started off well here. Bowls it from wide of the crease on off, gets it to straighten off the pitch. Cook pokes at it and gets beaten.
4.1
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length outside off, from around the wicket. Cook defends it towards point.
3.6
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Hits the good length area again around middle and off. Stoneman defends it solidly. A maiden by Gabriel, that should give him some confidence.
3.5
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Short of a length on middle, Mark camps back and defends it.
3.4
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Bowls it from wide of the crease. Lands it on a length, angling across. Stoneman defends it towards point.
3.3
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, A touch fuller on off, Stoneman pushes it towards mid off.
3.2
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Fuller on off, Stoneman defends it by covering the line of the ball. A good start to this over by Gabriel.
3.1
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Back of a length, angling across the batsman. Stoneman plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
2.6
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Cook lets it through to the keeper.
2.5
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Full and wide outside off, Cook does not fiddle with it.
2.4
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length on off, Cook defends it towards mid off.
2.3
Kemar Roach to Mark Stoneman, 1 run, Comes over the wicket to Stoneman and bangs it in short, aimed at his rib cage. Mark tucks it towards square leg and takes a run. That was nicely played by him.
2.2
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, 1 run, Bowls it from closer to the stumps on a length around off, Cook pushes it towards cover-point for a run.
2.1
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
The West Indian players are wearing black armbands mourning the death of their bowling coach's mother.
1.6
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
1.5
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Just ahead of a length on middle, Mark drives it to mid on with not a lot of foot movement.
1.4
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Stoneman leans into it and drives it through covers for a couple.
1.3
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Stoneman is off the mark. Not in convincing fashion but he won't mind. Gabriel lands it on a length on off, nips away off the deck. Stoneman tries to defend it with soft hands but gets an outside edge past the diving third slip fielder and to the boundary.
1.2
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Length ball outside off, Stoneman shoulders his arms to it.
1.1
Shannon Gabriel to Mark Stoneman, no run, Almost similar to a delivery Kemar Roach bowled in the first over of the last game. Full and very wide outside off. Stoneman lets it through to the keeper who collects it in front of second slip.
Shannon Gabriel will bowl from the other end. He will be coming up the hill. He has three slips and a gully in place for him. The Windies will also hope that he has sorted his no ball issues.
0.6
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length on off, Cook defends it solidly. A good first over from Roach. He has hit good lines and lengths by cutting down his pace a little.
0.5
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, BEATEN! That was fast from Roach. Full and outside off, inviting Cook for the drive. Alastair obliges and goes for it but gets beaten.
0.4
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, A touch fuller outside off, Cook points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
0.3
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, Good length on off, Cook defends it watchfully.
0.2
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, 2 runs, First runs of the Test match! Very full and wide outside off, Cook jams it through backward point for a couple.
0.1
Kemar Roach to Alastair Cook, no run, No looseners! Right on the money. Comes steaming in, lands it on a length on off. Cook lunges forward and like always defends it solidly.
The players and the umpires are out in the middle and we are all set for the action to get underway. The solid Alastair Cook and Mark Stoneman will open the batting for England. The pacey Kemar Roach will open the bowling for West Indies. He has three slips and a gully in place for him.
TOSS - England win their second toss in a row and they opt to bat. Two changes for the Windies. Shannon Gabriel and Devendra Bishoo come in for Miguel Cummins and Alzarri Joseph.
Hello and welcome to the first day of the second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley. A very lopsided first game meant that the hosts have taken a 1-0 lead. They dominated the visitors in every department and Root would hope for the same to continue. The skipper has already confirmed his eleven with one change that is Chris Woakes coming in for the outgoing Toby Roland-Jones. The Windies on the other hand, would want to put their defeat behind and come out with new plans. They will have to play out of their skins, if they are to surge a comeback in this series. Let us hope we witness an even contest between bat and ball. Stay tuned for the all-important toss in a while.

End of over

ENG490/8 (141.0 Ovs)

Once again it was James Anderson who was the star with the ball for England. He claimed his 23rd Test fifer but was not supported enough from the other end. The English team has its back to the wall now and will have to bat really well to keep themselves in this Test match. Do join us in a short while for their reply.
The West Indian bowlers did a tremendous job on day one to bundle out the hosts and all they needed was their batsmen to stand up and deliver the goods. The start though was shaky as they were stuttering at 35 for 3. Something unexpected happened after that. Two young men, Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope joined forces to take the West Indian ship out of troubled waters. The pair raised a double century partnership to wipe out the deficit and then some handy lower order contributions saw them gain a 169-run lead.
A lionhearted batting show by West Indies! They have done the unthinkable. Who would have thought after the first Test that they can bat so well and take a first innings lead! Take a bow, Windies!
126.6
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, out, OUT! England finally get the last wicket! Gabriel is pinged in front! Stokes bowls a length delivery on off, jags back in a touch. Gabriel tries to defend but misses and is hit on the front pad. The English players go up in an appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Shannon walks down to his partner and after a chat he decides to review it. It is a review in hope as it looks out. The replays show there is no bat involved. Also the impact is in line and it is clipping the leg stump. The on-field decision stays. The handy last wicket partnership has been broken. That will also be LUNCH ON DAY 3!
Shannon Gabriel has been given LBW and he reviews it.
126.5
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Slower ball outside off, Gabriel tries to defend it but gets beaten.
126.4
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, NOT OUT! Gabriel survives! Stokes bangs in a short one on off, Gabriel tries to fend at it but it goes off something to Malan at gully who takes it and appeals. The umpire gives it out and Shannon reviews straightaway. Replays show that the ball had hit the shoulder and not the glove or the bat. The on-field decision has to be overturned.
Gabriel has been given out caught at gully and he has reviewed straightaway.
126.3
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Gabriel moves his front leg out of the way expecting a bouncer. Stokes bowls it a tad full and Shannon adjusts well to defend it.
126.2
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, A bouncer again! Shannon ducks under it.
126.1
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Back of a length on off, Gabriel defends it solidly.
Lunch is delayed. We move into the extra half an hour as West Indies are 9 down.
125.6
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
125.5
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Angles it down the leg side, Roach misses the flick and Jonny also fails to collect it. The ball races down to fine leg for a boundary. The lead is up to 169 now.
125.4
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Back of a length on off, Roach defends it off the back foot.
125.3
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Fuller in length outside off, Kemar drives it to covers.
125.2
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Shorter in length around middle, Roach ducks under it.
125.1
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Bowls a yorker on middle. Gabriel does well to dig it out.
124.6
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Slower one on off, Gabriel defends it solidly.
124.5
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
124.4
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Slower ball outside off, SG tries to go big but misses it completely.
124.3
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Gabriel defends it off the front foot.
124.2
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, An off-pace delivery outside off, Shannon goes for the heave but misses again.
124.1
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, A slower ball outside off, Gabriel tries to heave it across the line but does not connect.
124.1
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, wide, 1 run, WIDE! They are persisting with the short ball. Stokes bangs it short. Gabriel does well to evade it. The umpire signals a wide.
123.6
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Shorter one aimed at the ribs of the batsman. Roach ducks under it.
123.5
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Back of a length on off, Roach is solid in defense.
123.4
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Length outside off, Roach is in no mood to play at it.
123.3
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region.
123.2
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Shorter in length on middle, Roach fends it away to square leg for a run.
123.1
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Wide of the crease, angles it on a length on off. Roach defends it towards mid off.
122.6
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Another short one. Gabriel ducks under it.
122.5
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, 2 runs, Fuller in length this time, Shannon hits it up in the air towards mid off. The ball falls in no man's land. The fielder from mid on gives it a chase and the batsmen run two.
122.4
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Shorter in length on middle, Shannon moves out of the way.
122.3
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Short and wide outside off, Gabriel tries to cut but gets beaten.
122.2
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Bouncer on middle, SG ducks under it.
122.1
Ben Stokes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Shorter in length on the body, Roach plays it awkwardly to point.
Ben Stokes is now into the attack. Can he take the last wicket?
121.6
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Length outside off, Roach is in no mood to play at it.
121.5
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Bangs in a bouncer on off, Roach does well to evade it.
121.4
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
121.3
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Back of a length on off, Roach defends it off the back foot.
121.2
Chris Woakes to Shannon Gabriel, 1 run, Fuller in length on off, Shannon drives it towards mid on for a run.
121.1
Chris Woakes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Shorter in length on middle, Gabriel tucks it towards mid-wicket.
120.6
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, FOUR, FOUR! Plays the sweep to perfection again! Flighted ball on middle, Roach goes down on one knee and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. Handy runs these for West Indies.
120.5
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, no run, Defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
120.4
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, 1 run, Drags his length outside off, Gabriel plays it towards point for a run.
120.3
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
120.2
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, SIX, SIX! BANG! Gabriel can play shots too. Floats it on middle, Shannon lofts it over the long on fence for a maximum.
120.1
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, 1 run, Roach nails the sweep shot to deep square leg for a run.
119.6
Chris Woakes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Good length ball angling into the batsman, on middle, Gabriel taps it down on the leg side and Stoneman dives to his right from forward short leg to stop the ball.
119.5
Chris Woakes to Shannon Gabriel, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
119.4
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, 1 run, Gets off the mark in an unorthodox way! A well-directed short ball, around off, Roach tries moving out of the way but it takes the top half of the bat and rolls wide of the point fielder. They cross.
119.3
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Serves it on a length around off, it's pushed with an angled bat to point by Roach.
119.2
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Lands it full and around off this time, Kemar lunges and defends it to covers.
119.1
Chris Woakes to Kemar Roach, no run, Full and angling into the batsman, around middle, Roach keeps it out off his pads to mid-wicket.
118.6
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
118.5
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, no run, DROPPED! Stoneman is the fielder again. He dropped a tough chance yesterday also. A tough chance but could have been taken. Ali tosses it up on off, Gabriel tries to defend it but it takes the inside edge and goes quickly to short leg who drops it. The English side needs to be hanging onto these catches.
118.4
Moeen Ali to Shannon Gabriel, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
Shannon Gabriel is the next man in.
118.3
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, out, OUT! Needless from Blackwood, falls one short of his fifty. There was never a third run there. Quicker outside off, turning back in. Roach gets beaten on the defence and the ball brushes his pads before going past the keeper. Stokes gives it a chase and stops the ball near the fine leg fence. They complete two and Blackwood attempts for the third one. Stokes fires in a rocket throw to the keeper who collects and whips the bails off. They appeal and the umpire goes upstairs. Replays show that the batsman was well short of his crease. Blackwood in order to retain strike has lost his wicket. He was dropped earlier and added vital runs after that. The Windies are nine down now.
There is an appeal for a run out at the striker's end. The umpires have taken it upstairs.
118.2
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
118.1
Moeen Ali to Kemar Roach, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in. Roach tries to defend it but misses and is hit on the pads. The players appeal but nothing from the umpire.
117.6
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Bowls it outside off, Blackwood opts not to play at it.
117.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
Kemar Roach is the next man in.
117.4
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, out, OUT! You live by the sword and you die by it! A breezy knock by the Windies skipper comes to an end. Fuller in length on off, Holder moves his front leg out of the way and tries to go big but mistimes his lofted shot. Moeen Ali from mid off runs backwards and takes a good catch. He dropped an easier one earlier (of Blackwood) but made this tough catch look easy. Woakes gets his first wicket. Windies lead by 146 runs.
117.3
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Fullish length on off, Holder drives it to covers.
117.2
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Shorter in length around off, Holder punches it to extra cover who is pretty deep. Blackwood wanted a single and was halfway down the track but is sent back by his partner. That should have been a single.
117.1
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, The man at deep extra cover comes into play. Fuller outside off, Blackwood drives it to the fielder and takes a run.
116.6
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Quicker on the stumps, Holder camps back and defends it.
116.5
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Works it with the spin towards mid-wicket for a run.
116.4
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
116.3
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, 1 run, Comes dancing down the track and tries to hit the flighted ball over mid on. The ball turns and takes the inner half and goes towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
116.2
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Flatter on off, Holder pushes it to covers.
116.1
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Tosses it up on off, Holder drives it to covers.
115.6
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Two in a row! Length outside off, bounces a little more than Blackwood expected. He tries to force it through the off side but gets beaten.
115.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, BEATEN! Length ball, outside off. JB pokes at it and gets beaten.
115.5
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Full and very wide outside off, Blackwood lets it through to the keeper. The umpire signals a wide.
A deep extra cover in place.
115.4
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, 1 run, That was very nicely played! Good length around off, Holder plays it with an angled bat down to third man for a run. It also brings up the 400 up for West Indies.
115.3
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Good length delivery on off, Holder defends it solidly.
115.2
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles it into the batsman, Blackwood tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
115.1
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 2 runs, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it full on the pads, Blackwood flicks it through backward square leg for a couple.
114.6
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
114.5
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Quicker on off, Holder defends it by covering the line of the delivery.
114.4
Moeen Ali to Jason Holder, no run, Drags his length back on off, turns back in sharply, also gets some bounce. Holder tries to flick it but misses and is hit high on thigh pad.
114.3
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Works it with the spin around the corner for a run.
114.2
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Tosses it up on off, Blackwood defends it off the front foot.
114.1
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, leg byes, 2 runs, Starts off with a flatter delivery on off, turning back into the batsman. Blackwood tries to tickle it fine but misses. The ball clips the pads and goes fine for two leg byes.
Moeen Ali to have a bowl after the break.
Time for Drinks. We are done with an absolutely exciting first hour of Day 3. It began with a couple of wickets but since then the current partnership has flourished and kept England at bay. The lead keeps on growing and is nearing 150 now.
113.6
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Fullish length outside off, Holder drove it uppishly but safely to covers. There was a man placed at cover-point which was quite close to the batsman but the ball went just wide of him.
113.5
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Fuller on the pads this time, Holder flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
113.4
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter in length outside off, Holder gets into the position and punches it through covers for a boundary. There were two fielders in the ring but it was in the gap.
113.3
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Fuller on off, Holder drives it to mid on.
113.2
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Back of length on off, Holder camps back and defends it.
113.1
Chris Woakes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, JB flicks it through square leg for a run.
West Indies have managed to put the pressure back on the English bowlers after losing two wickets at the start. They have opted for an attacking approach which has paid off.
112.6
James Anderson to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Angles it on the pads, Holder works it down to deep square leg for a couple.
112.5
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, JH wanted to hit that out of England! Shorter in length around off, Holder moves his front leg out of the way and tries to go big but does not connect.
112.4
James Anderson to Jason Holder, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Fuller outside off, Holder tries to drive it but gets an outside edge through the vacant fourth slip area for a boundary. He deserves a bit of luck as he has played well up till now.
112.3
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Good length outside off, Jason is in no mood to play at it.
112.2
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Length outside off, Holder tries to force it through the off side but gets it off the inner half to the bowler.
112.1
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Just short of a length on off, Holder pushes it back to the bowler.
111.6
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, 1 run, He just loves pulling the ball! Bouncer on middle, Holder pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
111.5
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Length ball around middle, nips away off the deck slightly. Holder tries to work it on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge towards covers.
111.4
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Shortish length around off, Holder goes back and across and defends it.
111.3
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, no run, Back of a length on off, Holder defends it off the back foot.
50-run stand between Holder and Blackwood.
111.2
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Holder walks down the track. Seeing that Woakes bowls it short outside off. Jason drags his pull through mid-wicket for another couple of runs. This has been a quickfire partnership between the two after initial hiccups. England will be worried again!
111.1
Chris Woakes to Jason Holder, 2 runs, In the air... but safe! Woakes bangs in a short ball, a loosener I should say. Holder takes on the challenge of pulling it but gets a top edge towards square leg. Moeen Ali stationed at mid-wicket hares after the ball but cannot reach it. The batsmen take two.
Root is not happy with the shape of the ball and he wants it to be checked. The umpire does so but everything is fine. There is also a bowling change. Chris Woakes replaces Stuart Broad.
110.6
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Just ahead of a length on the stumps, Blackwood covers the line of the ball and defends it. A good comeback by Anderson after going for a boundary first ball.
110.5
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Bowls it on a length around off, JB prods forward and defends it towards covers.
110.4
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Back of a length on off, Blackwood gets into position and defends it.
110.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Length on off, Blackwood defends it to mid off.
110.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Good length outside off, Blackwood does not play at it.
110.1
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Crunched! Anderson bangs in a short one on middle, Blackwood rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for another boundary. The runs are flowing here.
109.6
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
109.5
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Lands it on a length around off, Holder closes his bat face early and gets a leading edge through cover-point for a brace. Not convincing but Holder won't mind.
109.4
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! This is the best of the three! Fuller in length by Broad on off, Holder leans into it and drives it through extra covers and the ball races to the fence. He holds the pose after playing it. It was a beautiful shot from the tall man.
109.3
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! This is even better! Through the off side this time. A touch shorter outside off, Holder camps back and punches it through cover-point and the ball races away to the fence.
109.2
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! Easy for Holder! Short on leg stump, sits up to be hit. Holder swivels inside the crease and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
109.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Back of a length on middle, Blackwood tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
108.6
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, A lot of swing for Anderson! Length ball around off, swings way too much away from the batsman. Holder plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
108.5
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Intent form Holder! Anderson bowls it on the stumps, Holder shimmies down the track and tries to go big but gets it off the inner half to mid-wicket. The fielder there dives to his right and makes a good stop.
108.4
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, BEAUTY! Just ahead of a length around off, shaping away. Holder tries to defend it but gets beaten.
108.3
James Anderson to Jason Holder, 2 runs, Full ball on middle, Holder continues his attacking approach. Lofts the ball over mid on for two.
108.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Shorter in length aimed at the ribs of the batsman. Blackwood tucks it to fine leg for a run.
108.1
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Blackwood slices it over point and takes two.
107.6
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
107.5
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, Fullish length around off, Holder drives it to mid off.
107.4
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, Back of a length on off, Holder plays it off the back foot.
107.3
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Safe! Angles it into the pads, Blackwood flicks it through mid-wicket and takes a run. Holder wants a second and sets off for it but is sent back by Blackwood. The fielder fields the ball and throws it to the keeper who flicks it onto the stumps and appeals. The umpire goes upstairs to check but Holder has made his crease.
They have gone upstairs to check for a run out at the striker's end. Holder seems to be safe. Let's see what the replays show...
107.2
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Fuller in length on the stumps, Blackwood drives it to mid on. Moeen Ali fields it safely and there is a loud cheer from the crowd.
107.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! A lucky one! Shorter in length on middle, Blackwood tries to duck but hangs his bat up in the process. The ball hits the hanging willow and goes down to the third man fence. A periscope.
1000 Test runs for Jason Holder.
106.6
James Anderson to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! The best way to get rid of pressure is to attack and it is exactly what Jason does. Anderson bowls a full ball on middle, Holder takes his front leg out of the way and hits it over mid on for a boundary.
106.5
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Length outside off, Holder does not fiddle with it.
106.4
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Blackwood flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
106.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
106.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bangs it short on middle. Bounces over the batsman's head and the umpire signals a wide.
106.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Fuller in length, tailing back in. Blackwood misses the flick and is struck on the pads. The players appeal but nothing from the umpire. Might be missing leg.
106.1
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Back of a length on off, Blackwood defends it watchfully.
105.6
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, Fuller in length around off, Holder drives it towards mid off.
105.5
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, Back of a length on off, Holder guides it to point.
105.4
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, Lovely stuff! Fuller in length around off, swinging away. Holder tries to drive but gets beaten.
105.3
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Blackwood is hanging back in the crease. He is anticipating a short ball here.
105.2
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles it into the batsman. Blackwood tries to defend it on the leg side but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.
105.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, BOUNCER! The batsman does well to evade it.
104.6
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Fuller on the pads, Holder misses the flick and is struck on the pads. There is a muted appeal from England but the umpire remains put.
104.5
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, The batsman plays it with an angled bat and guides it to gully.
104.4
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Good length on middle, Blackwood plays it towards mid-wicket and sets off for a run. The fielder is quick to the ball and scores a direct hit at the striker's end but no harm done.
104.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, CUT INTO HALF! Angles it from wide of the crease on off, nips into the batsman. Blackwood is beaten on the inside edge and the ball goes through to the keeper.
104.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Length outside off, Blackwood opts not to play at it.
104.1
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Almost another one for Anderson! Shorter outside off, which gets big on Blackwood who slashes at it. He gets an edge over Stokes at gully for a boundary. Doesn't matter what the game situation is, Jermaine will play his shots.
103.6
Stuart Broad to Jason Holder, no run, BEATEN! Lands it on a length around off, Holder pokes at it and gets beaten.
103.5
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Bangs in a well-directed short ball. Blackwood tucks it awkwardly away on the leg side for a run.
103.4
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Back of a length on off, Blackwood defends it off the back foot.
103.3
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Short and outside off, Blackwood goes for the cut but gets an outside edge on the bounce to first slip. The fielder half stops it with his hands and then the ball hits his knee. That must have hurt. Cook was the fielder.
103.2
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, DROPPED! England could have had another one there! Moeen Ali drops an absolute sitter. Fuller on off, Blackwood tries to play it through mid-wicket but hits it uppishly towards mid on who drops it. It's all happening out there, folks.
103.1
Stuart Broad to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Blackwood lets it through to the keeper.
Stuart Broad to operate from the other end. Attacking field for him as well.
102.6
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Fuller in length around off, Holder drives it to mid off. An action-packed over. Runs, wickets, we had everything in the first over today. What a start!
102.5
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Length outside off, Holder shoulders his arms to it.
102.4
James Anderson to Jason Holder, FOUR, FOUR! Back of a length outside off, Holder times his push with an angled bat through gully for a boundary.
102.3
James Anderson to Jason Holder, no run, Well played, Holder! The hat-trick delivery was bowled a tad fuller on off, Jason lunges forward and defends.
Jason Holder strides out to the middle. Five slips and a gully in place for him.
102.2
James Anderson to Shane Dowrich, out, OUT! Jimmy on fire! Two-in-two for him. Where was this England yesterday? An ideal start for them. Anderson bowls it just short of a length outside off, Dowrich pokes at it and gets an outside edge to Joe Root at second slip, who takes it. A golden duck for Dowrich. A collapse here? Anderson gets his 23rd Test fifer and is now on a hat-trick.
Shane Dowrich is the next man in. An extra slip in place for him.
102.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, out, OUT! What a start! A wicket off the first ball, exactly what England needed. The centurion has to depart early today. Anderson like always is right on the money. He pitches it on off and gets it to straighten just a touch. Hope tries to defend it but gets an outside edge to Jonny Bairstow who takes it easily. Hope after a brilliant innings walks back to a standing ovation. Anderson gets his fourth!
The players and the umpires are out in the middle. Blackwood and Hope will continue their innings. James Anderson will bowl the first over of the day. He has two slips and a gully in place. Here we go...
Hello and welcome to the 3rd day of the 2nd Test between England and West Indies at Headingley. The Windies have done the unthinkable and have shown great heart so far. The third day is often considered as the moving day of the Test match and they head into it in the driver's seat. They still have five wickets in hand and would try and extend their lead to something close to 200. England on the other hand, would want to replicate their bowling from the first Test and bundle out the away side as quickly as possible, to keep them in check. We are all set for an intriguing day of cricket. Stay tuned for all the action.
...Day 3, Session 1...
The hosts, on the other hand, tried everything possible before the second new ball but nothing worked. The second cherry did provide a little respite for them as they managed to take 2 wickets. They will come out fresh tomorrow and hope to trigger a collapse and fight their way back into the game. An exciting day of cricket awaits us tomorrow. Do join us at 1100 local (1000 GMT) for all the action. Till then, take care and cheers!
Shai Hope walks off to a standing ovation from the crowd and his dressing room. He along with Kraigg Brathwaite has turned the tide in favour of the visitors. The former is unbeaten on 147 while the latter got out after a brilliant 134. After stuttering at 35 for 3, ending the day with a lead of 71 is not something any of us would have expected from the Windies. They are in a commanding position at the moment and would look to bat England out of the game tomorrow.
101.6
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! An extremely poor last ball by Moeen. Short and down the leg side. Blackwood camps back and pulls it through short fine leg for a boundary. STUMPS ON DAY 2!
101.5
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 2 runs, Floats it outside off, Blackwood leans into it and drives it through the vacant cover area for a couple.
The man from cover comes into silly point. Root wants to attack a little more here.
101.4
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Flatter on off, Blackwood defends it off the front foot.
101.3
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Played to the point region by the batsman.
101.2
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Last over, this man does not care. Fuller outside off, Blackwood slashes at it and it goes through cover-point and races to the fence.
101.1
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Tosses it on off, Blackwood drives it back to the bowler.
100.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
100.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! How many times today have we seen the ball go through to the third man fence? Stokes bowls a full ball swinging into the batsman. Hope somehow manages to get his bat down but it takes the outside edge. The ball runs through the slip cordon for a boundary.
100.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
100.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Fuller outside off, Hope mistimes his drives through covers and the batsmen run two.
100.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, from wide of the crease. Hope shoulders his arms to it.
100.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
99.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Works it with the spin around the corner for a run.
99.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it down the leg side, Hope lets it through to the keeper.
99.4
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Fuller outside off, Blackwood drives it towards mid off and takes a run.
99.3
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Quicker outside off, Blackwood mistimes his drive back to the bowler.
99.2
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Flatter on off, JB defends it off the back foot.
99.1
Moeen Ali to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Tosses it up outside off, Blackwood drives it to covers.
Moeen Ali is brought back into the attack.
98.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Another bouncer outside off, Shai ducks under it.
98.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length, Hope tucks it towards mid-wicket.
98.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
98.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Full and wide outside off, inviting Hope to drive. Hope obliges and tries to drive but misses.
98.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bouncer on middle, Hope ducks under it.
98.1
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, leg byes, 1 run, Bangs it short on leg stump, does not bounce a lot. Blackwood tries to pull it but misses. The ball clips the pads and goes to fine leg for a leg bye.
97.6
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, leg byes, 1 run, Fires one down the leg side, fuller in length, Jermaine tries to flick but misses. It goes off his pads to square leg and they take a leg bye.
97.5
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Anderson pitches it up outside off, a little bit of width on offer, Blackwood latches onto it and rockets it over covers for a boundary.
Moeen Ali is loosening up...
97.4
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Blackwood covers the line of the delivery and offers a straight bat in defense. Solid.
97.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, On a length and outside off, shaping away, Blackwood shoulders arms.
97.2
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Almost a yorker there, Jermaine does well to dig it out towards the leg side.
97.1
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Angling into the batsman around off, Blackwood presses forward and defends it back.
96.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on leg, Hope jumps and blocks it.
96.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, the batsman defends it off the back foot.
96.4
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, An inswinger from outside off onto middle, Blackwood somehow flicks it to fine leg for a run. That was a funny looking shot.
96.3
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Fuller on off, Blackwood drives it back to the bowler.
96.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Drifts it on the pads, Blackwood works it towards mid-wicket for a run.
96.1
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Blackwood tries to clip it but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a run.
95.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length around off, Hope covers the line and blocks it.
95.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length around off, Hope does well to evade it.
95.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
95.3
James Anderson to Jermaine Blackwood, leg byes, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Blackwood misses the flick and the ball hits the pads as it rolls towards the leg side for a leg bye.
95.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Lands it on a length on middle, Hope tucks it on the leg side for a run.
95.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
94.6
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR, FOUR! WOW! Short outside off, Blackwood slaps it through covers for a boundary. That is how he plays, he will play his shots.
94.5
Ben Stokes to Jermaine Blackwood, no run, Bouncer on middle, Blackwood ducks under it.
Jermaine Blackwood strides out to the middle.
94.4
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, out, OUT! There goes another! Just what England needed to boost their confidence, back-to-back wickets. Stokes gets his first and Chase who is having a torrid time in England is walking back. Bangs it short on off, gets big on Chase who fends at it awkwardly and gets an outside edge to Cook at first slip. He makes no mistake and takes a good reverse cup catch in front of his face. England crawling their way back into the game. West Indies lead by 38 runs.
94.3
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length on off, Roston defends it off the back foot.
94.2
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Chase lets it through to the keeper.
94.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shorter on middle, Shai works it to square leg for a run.
93.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Fuller on off, Hope drives it through extra cover. Moeen Ali from covers gives it a chase and does well to keep it in play. He saves a run for his team.
93.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! He almost dragged it on but instead gets a boundary. Good length around off, keeps a touch low. Hope tries to defend but gets an inside edge past the stumps and it races down to the fine leg fence.
93.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
93.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller on middle, Hope tries to flick it but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket. The fielder there dives to his right and makes a good stop.
93.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
93.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
James Anderson comes into the attack.
92.6
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, A tad fuller in length on off, Roston defends it solidly.
92.5
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, A quick bouncer on middle, Chase first thought of pulling it but then pulled out of the shot.
92.4
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Fuller in length outside off, Chase eases it to mid off.
92.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Hope tucks it to square leg for a run.
92.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on leg stump, Hope tries to work it on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge to mid off.
92.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, A full toss outside off, Hope is in no mood to put that away.
91.6
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Close to the off stump! Length ball outside off, comes in a little. Chase makes a brave leave as it was close to the off stump.
91.5
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length outside off, Chase lets it through watchfully.
91.4
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, FOUR, FOUR! A cracking cover drive. Fuller outside off, Chase leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary.
91.3
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Good delivery! Length around off, straightens a touch. Chase tries to defend but gets beaten.
91.2
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length on off, Chase defends it towards mid on.
91.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Bangs in a short one, a well-directed delivery. Hope plays it awkwardly towards square leg for a run.
90.6
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Good length on middle, Chase defends it solidly.
90.5
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, It's been driven superbly through the covers, but not in the gap.
90.4
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Full toss outside off, Chase shoulders his arms to it.
90.3
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length on off, Chase guides it to point.
90.2
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
90.1
Ben Stokes to Roston Chase, no run, Back of a length on middle, Chase defends it.
Short leg comes in for Roston Chase. Some chin music for him?
89.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Hope defends it into the ground.
89.5
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, 1 run, Shorter in length, Chase pulls it through square leg for a run.
89.4
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, Chase defends it towards mid on.
89.3
Stuart Broad to Roston Chase, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Roston Chase comes out to bat.
89.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, out, OUT! TIMBER! Broad finally gets the breakthrough that England desperately needed! Kraigg Brathwaite is the man who has to walk back and he is walking back to a standing ovation from the crowd. It has been a superb knock by him and he deserves all the appreciation he is getting. Stuart bowls it form wide of the crease and angles it on a length around off, getting it to jag in sharply. Brathwaite tries defending from the crease but it stays low as well and goes through to hit the middle stump. Top delivery by Broad. The 246-run partnership has been broken, West Indies lead by 23 runs. Is this the opening England needed?
89.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
88.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, In the air... but safe! Fuller in length around off, Hope tries to drive but ends up slicing it off the outer half. Although it falls just short of the fielder at point who was a little too deep. Had he been perfectly placed it would have been a simple catch. Stokes looks a frustrated figure.
88.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
88.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Full and wide outside off, Hope mistimes his drive towards mid off who makes a good diving stop to his left.
88.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
88.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, Hope with that high back lift defends it off the front foot.
88.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Starts off with a back of a length delivery on off, Hope punches it to mid off.
Ben Stokes is into the attack now.
87.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
87.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angles it into the batsman who flicks it to mid-wicket.
87.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter outside off, wanting Brathwaite to go after it in the hope that he edges it. Kraigg slashes but gets beaten.
87.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Lands it on a length around middle, Hope tries to defend but gets it off the inner half through square leg for a run.
87.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
87.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Full on leg stump, going for the yorker. Brathwaite flicks it to mid on.
Time for Drinks.
86.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, A touch fuller on leg stump, Hope plays it with a straight bat to mid on.
86.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! This is even better! One of the hardest shots to play in the game and he does it brilliantly. Fuller in length on middle, Hope on drives it down the ground for yet another boundary.
86.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Poor line! Drifts it on the pads, Hope shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
86.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on middle, Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
86.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has driven it straight back towards the bowler.
86.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, NOT OUT! England continue to waste their reviews. This time on Hope though. Fuller on the pads, sliding down the leg side, Hope goes for the flick but misses and the ball goes off something to Bairstow. He collects the ball by diving to his left and appeals. The umpire shakes his head. Jonny insisted for the review and Joe Root takes it. Replays show there was day-light between bat and ball and the deflection was there as it brushed the pads. The on-field call remains.
A review for caught behind against Shai Hope has been taken by England. Woakes does not look sure here. Root has a chat with his keeper and then goes for the DRS.
85.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Bowled on the pads, Hope works it down to fine leg for a run.
85.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite taps it in front of mid on and sets off for a run. The fielder comes running in, picks the ball up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. No harm done a single added.
85.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
85.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, A tad fuller on off, moves away off the deck. Takes the outside edge as Hope tries to defend and goes towards third man. The fielder from point runs after the ball and keeps it down to a single.
85.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, swings away late. Hope watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
85.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Hope is not in the mood to play at it.
84.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
84.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Similar line, similar length and similar shot. Short outside off, Brathwaite who has played the cut shot so well does it again. The ball goes past the diving point fielder and races to the fence.
84.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! A hit me ball there by Woakes. Short and wide outside off, sits up to be hit. Brathwaite cuts it through point for a boundary.
84.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A little shorter in length around off, Kraigg pushes it to mid off.
84.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Angles it on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a couple. Easy two there for the batsman. The Windies have taken the lead now.
84.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Starts off with a fuller length on off, Brathwaite drives it back to where it came from.
Chris Woakes is back into the attack. England would hope he provides them the breakthrough they need dearly. He has three slips and a gully.
83.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, A touch fuller in length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
83.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Goes wide of the crease and angles it on a length into the batsman, the ball also stays a touch low. Hope does well to adjust and keep it out.
83.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller in length, Hope eases it to mid off. That made a cracking sound of the bat.
83.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, On a length on off, Hope defends it by covering the line fo the ball.
83.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
83.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 3 runs, Fuller on off, Brathwaite times it through mid off. Moeen Ali stationed there hares after it and pulls it back before the rope. Three taken by the batsmen. Scores are level now.
82.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Waits for the bad delivery and puts it away! Fuller on off, Hope drives it through mid off and the ball goes to the boundary. They trail by just three now.
82.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, hoping for an edge but Hope is not interested in playing at it.
82.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Brave leave! Good length around off, Hope does not play at it. That was close to his pads. A good leave by him.
82.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length outside off, Hope points his bat skywards and lets it through.
82.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, They are playing with really soft hands! Length around off, Hope tries to defend but gets an edge which falls way short of Stokes at gully.
82.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, An away swinger outside off, Hope opts not to play at it.
81.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on middle, Kraigg tucks it to mid-wicket.
81.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Fuller on the stumps, Hope tries to drive but the ball goes off the inner half through mid-wicket for a run.
81.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
81.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, BEATEN! On a length around off, straightens a touch. Hope is beaten as he tries to defend it.
81.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
81.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! A lovely shot, that! A loosener, full and on middle, Hope drives it back past the bowler with a very straight bat. The fielder from mid on gives it a chase and also dives in an attempt to stop the ball but all in vain as the ball crosses the fence. The Windies trail by only 8 runs.
Stuart Broad is into the attack now.
80.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Just short of a length, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and pushes it towards mid off. This is bread and butter for him. He loves playing on the back foot.
80.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it on a length on off, Brathwaite defends it with authority.
80.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length outside off, great seam positioning. Brathwaite lets it through to the keeper.
80.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on off, Brathwaite defends it solidly.
80.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on middle, Kraigg defends it off the back foot.
80.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, KB tries to defend but gets an outside edge on the bounce to gully.
The new ball is now available and they have taken it immediately. James Anderson is brought back into the attack.
79.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Shorter outside off, Brathwaite plays it towards point for a run.
79.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A crowd catch there! Fuller outside off, Brathwaite hits it into the ground and on the bounce to covers.
79.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Clips it with the turn to short fine leg.
79.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fires it on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
79.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, That was very nicley played! Slower through the air on middle, Hope eases it down to long on for a run.
79.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on the stumps, Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
78.6
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Plays with the spin and helps it to backward square leg.
78.5
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Leans forward to a full ball and drives it straight to the cover fielder.
78.4
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floated full ball on off, driven off the front foot to mid off.
78.3
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, There is the arm ball by Westley, the variation, Kraigg keeps it out safely to covers.
78.2
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, 1 run, The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. They pick up a single.
78.1
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Edged, didn't carry! Flatter and outside off, staying a touch low, the batsman gets across to defend but it takes the outside edge. Falls short of Stokes at first slip.
77.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Flighted ball around off, turning back in. Hope tries to drive it towards mid off but gets an inside edge towards fine leg for a run.
77.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up on off, Hope prods forward in defense.
77.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it on the pads, Hope tucks it on the leg side for no runs.
77.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on middle, turning into the batsman. Hope tries to flick but misses and is struck on the pads.
77.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on leg stump, Hope pads it away.
77.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Plays it with the spin towards mid-wicket.
76.6
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shorter in length outside off, Hope plays it towards point for a run.
76.5
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Darts it down the leg side, Hope misses the flick and it goes through to the keeper.
76.4
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on the stumps, Hope camps back and defends it.
76.3
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has driven that ball straight back.
76.2
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls a flatter ball outside off, it goes on with the arm. Hope tries to defend it but gets beaten. Bairstow makes a muted appeal but nothing from the umpire.
76.1
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on off, Hope defends it solidly.
75.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
75.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up outside off, turning back in. KB defends it off the front foot.
75.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, Kraigg defends it off the front foot.
75.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Floated it on middle, Brathwaite sweeps it fine down the leg side. Malan from short fine leg gives it a chase and slides and pushes the ball back in play. The umpire goes upstairs to check whether he touched the rope while pulling the ball back. Replays show that he has done well. He saves two for his team.
75.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Darts it on the pads, Brathwaite tucks it to short leg.
75.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Works it to mid-wicket with the spin.
74.6
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
74.5
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up outside off, Shai defends it off the back foot.
74.4
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on off, Hope lunges forward and blocks it.
74.3
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, Hope camps back and defends it.
74.2
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Brathwaite uses his feet and drives it down to deep mid on for a run.
74.1
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter on off, Brathwaite pushes it on the off side.
Tom Westley to have another go. Seems, England quickly want to bowl out the remaining six overs in order to get the second new ball.
73.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
73.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Plays it with the spin towards the leg side for a run.
73.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Quicker on the pads, Kraigg flicks it towards short fine leg. The fielder at short fine leg does well to dive to his right and stop the ball.
73.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, NOT OUT! Another review wasted by the home side and both of them were against Brathwaite. Moeen bowls it flatter outside off, turning into the batsman. Brathwaite shuffles across and tries to work it on the leg side but misses and the ball hits the pads. The English players go up in an appeal but the umpire gives it not out. Root after consulting his teammates decides to review. Replays show that there was no bat involved but the impact was outside off. The on-field call stays. The home side have lost both their review.
England have taken a review for lbw against Kraigg Brathwaite. Looks like the impact is outside the line.
73.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Drags his length back on middle, Hope clips it with the spin through the leg side for a run.
73.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up on off, Hope plants his front foot ahead and blocks it.
72.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
72.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
200-run stand up between Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite.
72.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Fuller outside off this time, Brathwaite lunges forward and drives it through covers for a boundary. This also brings up the 200-run partnership between the two. They continue to make England sweat in the field.
72.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Back of a length outside off, Hope punches it through the covers. The point fielder gives it a chase and pulls it back just inside the rope. The batsmen run three.
72.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length around off, comes in with the angle and also bounces a touch more. Hope does well to block it.
72.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, A very full ball outside off, trying to suck Hope into the drive. Shai resists and opts not to play at it.
71.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fires it down the leg side, Brathwaite pads it away.
71.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
71.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up on off, Kraigg defends it watchfully.
71.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Quicker through the air on off, KG defends it by covering the line of the ball.
71.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter down the leg side, Brathwaite flicks it on the leg side.
71.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Works it with the spin towards mid-wicket.
70.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Driven towards the mid on region.
70.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite taps it on the off side for a run.
70.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Shorter in length outside off, KB cuts it through point for a couple.
70.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Brathwaite drives it to cover.
Maiden Test century for Shai Hope.
70.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Hundred for Shai Hope! What a time to bring up his first ton, when his team needed it the most. Not quite in the style his partner did, but he won't mind. Back of a length on leg stump, Hope flicks it down to fine leg for a run. Big cheer from the crowd, this knock and his partnership surely would have stunned a few.
70.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! He moves onto 99! Shorter on leg stump, Hope rocks back and pulls it through square leg for a boundary. He almost took out the umpire with that shot.
69.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! The leg slip fielder had a chance there. Moeen fires it on the pads, Brathwaite tickles it uppishly past the diving leg slip fielder and down to the fine leg boundary.
69.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy ball on middle, KB prods forward and blocks it.
69.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up on off, Kraigg defends by lunging forward.
69.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Moeen bowls it on the leg stump, Brathwaite pads it away.
69.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Drags his length back on leg stump, Hope flicks it fine down the leg side for a run.
69.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! That was caressed through the off side. Full outside off, Hope gets right to the pitch of the ball and drives it through covers for a boundary. He moves onto 94.
68.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Shorter in length outside off, Hope plays it towards point for a run.
68.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
68.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it from wide of the crease on a length around off, nips away off the deck. Hope pokes at it and gets beaten.
68.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! STREAKY! Good length on off, straightens a touch. Hope tries to defend it but gets an outside edge through the vacant third slip region for a boundary.
68.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length on off, Hope tries to defend it but it takes the outside edge to gully.
68.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it on the pads, Brathwaite tucks it to fine leg for a run.
Ben Stokes will bowl from the other end. He has two slips and a gully in place.
67.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on off, Hope punches it towards mid on.
67.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in, Hope works it to mid-wicket.
67.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Works it with the spin towards mid-wicket.
67.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up on off, Hope covers the line and blocks it.
67.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Quicker on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
67.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Starts off with a flatter one on off, which stays very, very low. Hope does extremely well to get his bat down in time and it hits the bottom.
The men in concern are out in the middle. Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope will want to continue from where they left before the break. Moeen Ali will bowl the first over after the break. He has a slip and a leg slip in place for him.
...Day 2, Session 3...
England bowlers tried their heart out in the afternoon session. But once the ball stopped doing something, their bowlers started looking clueless. 13 overs more and they will have a brand new cherry to operate with. That will be a big moment in this game, if the current partnership lasts till then. Anyway, it's the Windies on top currently. Do join us in a short while for some more action.
Cricket is a game of great uncertainties. When we were talking - how long will West Indies last on this tasty pitch for the bowlers - they respond with a wicketless session. Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope have shown tremendous potential in this partnership and they are not done yet. The deficit is down to only 52 now and by stumps today, they could very well be in the lead. Now, who would have thought that? Certainly, not me.
66.6
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slower through the air on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot. TEA ON DAY 2!
6th Test hundred for Kraigg Brathwaite.
66.5
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, SIX, SIX! What a shot! He reached his 50 with a maximum and he does the same to get to his hundred. A knock of great character by the Windies opener. Westley bowls a loopy ball on off, Brathwaite comes down the track and hits it over the long on fence for a biggie. We have seen him play that shot to the spinners a lot of time. The visitors now trail by another 52 runs.
66.4
Tom Westley to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
66.3
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, 1 run, Loopy ball outside off, turning back into the batsman. Hope tries to push it on the off side but gets it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a run.
66.2
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Works it with the spin down to fine leg for a couple.
66.1
Tom Westley to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it full on off, Hope drives it back to the bowler.
Tom Westley is now into the attack.
65.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Full on the pads, Hope flicks it to deep square leg for a run.
65.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! WOW! Straight as an arrow! Full ball on the stumps, Hope drives it past the bowler, showing the full face of the bat and it races to the fence.
65.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Angles it into the pads, Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
65.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Through the slip cordon. This will be so frustrating England. Nothing is going their way. Fuller on off, Hope tries to drive but gets an outside edge between slips and gully and the ball races to the fence.
65.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
65.1
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
64.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Flighted on off, Hope drives it towards mid off for a run.
64.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, DROPPED! Sharp chance! Not an easy one when you are standing so close and it comes out of the middle of the bat. Moeen drags his length back on off, turning in. Hope goes back and clips it uppishly straight to short leg. Stoneman there is late to react and it hits him on the body.
64.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
64.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! 150-run stand up between the two. This is one heck of a partnership here for the Windies. Moeen bowls it short and wide outside off, Hope camps back and cuts it through point for a boundary.
64.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in. Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
64.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Floats it on off, Hope drives it to mid off.
63.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angles it into the pads, KB tucks it to mid-wicket.
63.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller outside off, Kraigg shoulders his arms to it.
63.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Almost an edge! What a delivery to get when you are in your nervous 90s! Lands it on a length from wide of the crease on off, straightens a touch. Brathwaite pokes at it and gets beaten.
63.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite covers the line and defends.
63.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
63.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, A tad fuller on leg stump, straightens a touch. Brathwaite tries to work it on the leg side but gets a soft leading edge past the diving Ben Stokes at gully. The fielder from point hares after it and keeps it down to two. Not convincing but Kraigg won't mind it. He moves onto 96.
Stuart Broad is back for a spell before the tea break.
62.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Full outside off, Hope drives it to covers.
62.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Tosses it full on off, Brathwaite drives it towards long on for a run.
62.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Flatter on off, Hope works it to mid-wicket for a run.
62.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Drives it with the spin towards long on for a run.
62.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Floats it on middle, Hope sweeps it through square leg. Cook makes good ground to his left and stops a certain boundary. The batsmen run only one. Excellent effort from the ex-England skipper. He fielding in the deep is a rarity and the crowd certainly enjoyed his throw to the keeper. A big loud cheer!
62.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Classical cover drive! Moeen tosses it up outside off, Hope plants his front foot ahead and drives it through extra cover for a boundary. Top shot, that.
61.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
61.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Comes over the wicket and bowls it outside off, Brathwaite does not bother playing at it.
61.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller on leg stump, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
61.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Poor by Stokes. He has a leg slip in place and he is bowling from around the wicket. The plan here must be to bowl at the ribs of the batsman but he is offering a lot of width. Shorter outside off, Brathwaite punches it through covers and the ball races to the fence. He is on 92 now.
61.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! He did well to reach that! Very wide and on the shorter side outside off. Brathwaite stretches and cuts it through point for a boundary.
61.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on middle, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
60.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Works it to mid-wicket with the spin.
60.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
60.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Gives it air on off, Kraigg drives it to long on for a run.
60.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it on off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
60.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Loopy ball on middle, turning into the batsman. Brathwaite flicks it off the inner half through mid-wicket for a brace.
60.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Drags his length back outside off, Brathwaite goes for the cut but it's a half-hearted attempt and as a result not much conviction or timing behind it. The first slip fielder gets to his right to pick up the ball.
59.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Short in length this time, angling away from the batsman outside off, Hope rises on his back foot and looks to play at it initially. However, he aborts the plan at the last minute.
59.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Change of plans from Stokes. He switches to round the wicket and fires in a near yorker around leg, Hope leans forward and across before keeping it out to square leg.
59.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length ball landing outside off, shaping back in, Hope watchfully blocks it back.
59.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bouncer around leg, a harmless one, Hope ducks underneath it.
59.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Angles in a good length ball this time, around off, Hope covers the line and defends it watchfully.
59.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Stokes runs in and angles in a back of a length delivery outside off, Hope gets back and taps it down to point.
58.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, NOT OUT! A waste of a review by England. It was taken in desperation, you can say. Moeen tosses it outside off, spinning back into the batsman. Brathwaite lunges forward in defense but is beaten by the inward turn. The ball goes off something to Ben Stokes at first slip who catches it and appeals. The umpire remains put. Root after a chat with his teammates decides to review and they go upstairs. Replays show there was no inside edge on that one and it has clipped the front pad before going to Ben at first slip. Just because of the protocol, they check for the lbw as well but the impact was way outside off. The on-field decision stands. England lose one review.
England have taken a review against Kraigg Brathwaite for a catch at first slip.
58.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slower through the air this time outside off, Kraigg dives it to covers.
58.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Quicker through the air outside off, turning back in. Brathwaite defends it watchfully.
58.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Tosses it up outside off, Hope leans into it and drives it through cover-point for a run.
58.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Works it with the spin towards mid-wicket.
58.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, Hope camps back and defends it.
57.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on middle, KB defends it off the back foot.
57.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Aims it at the rib cage of the batsman. Kraigg tucks it to leg gully.
57.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A good bouncer! Shorter in length on off, Brathwaite tries to defend it but the ball gets big on him and goes through to the keeper as he gets beaten.
57.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Short and wide outside off, Brathwaite goes for the cut but misses. Bairstow appeals after collecting the ball but nothing from the umpire.
57.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller outside off, Brathwaite opts not to play at it.
57.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length, angling into the batsman. Brathwaite tucks it to backward square leg.
56.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
56.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Plays it with the spin towards square leg for a run.
56.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller outside off, KB drives it to mid on.
56.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy ball on off, Kraigg defends it by covering the line of the ball.
56.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it on off, Brathwaite prods forward and blocks it.
56.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up outside off, turning back in. Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.
55.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
55.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bangs in a short delivery on leg stump, Hope ducks under it. With the ball not moving a lot, the England bowlers are looking clueless at the moment.
55.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length outside off, Hope pushes it towards point for no run.
55.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller in length on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
55.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length outside off, Hope jumps and guides it to gully.
55.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bouncer on leg stump, Hope ducks under it.
54.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Turn and bounce! Gives it air outside off, turning back in and also bounces off the surface. Brathwaite tries to defend but misses and gets hit on the body.
54.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on middle, Kraigg defends it watchfully.
54.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
54.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy ball outside off, Brathwaite drives it off the inner half back to the bowler.
54.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, turning back in. Brathwaite plays it to short leg.
54.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Tosses it up outside off, Brathwaite plants his front foot ahead and drives it through the cover region for a boundary. The deficit is below 100 now.
53.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it into the pads from wide of the crease. Brathwaite tucks it to fine leg for a run.
53.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length down the leg side, Kraigg lets it through to the keeper.
53.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
53.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Bowls it on the pads, Hope tucks it around the corner for a run.
Shai Hope has been hit on the helmet and he seems in a bit of discomfort. The physio is out to check if he is okay. Also, there is a change of helmet.
53.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, BANG! That has hit Shai Hope flush on the helmet. Stokes bangs in a short ball on middle, which skids off the surface. Hope picks it late and tries to move out of the line but fails to do so. He gets hit on the helmet. Stokes immediately goes up to him and asks him whether he is fine. Good gesture there by Ben.
53.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls a bouncer on leg stump, Hope ducks under it.
Drinks time. What a session this is turning out to be for the visiting team! Both Shai and Kraigg have batted superbly and are amidst a century stand. They are slowly eating out the deficit and England will be worried now.
52.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fires it on off, Brathwaite camps back and defends it.
52.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
52.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slower through the air on off, Brathwaite defends it watchfully.
52.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it on off, turning back in. KB defends it solidly.
52.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tossed up delivery on off, Kraigg lunges forward and blocks it.
52.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
Moeen Ali comes into the attack.
51.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Very full outside off, Hope digs it out back to the bowler.
51.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length outside off, Hope leaves it.
51.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller outside off, Hope eases it to covers.
51.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Wider outside off, Hope is in no mood to play at it.
51.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls a shorter one down the leg side. Shai Hope goes for the pull but misses and it goes through to the keeper. There is a stifled appeal from England but nothing from the umpire.
51.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Good length on middle, Brathwaite tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
50.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Fuller on the pads, Kraigg flicks it to deep square leg for a run.
50.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Brathwaite misses the flick and it goes to the keeper.
50.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bangs in a short ball on middle, KB ducks under it.
50.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Kraigg defends it off the back foot.
50.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller on off, Kraigg defends it with minimal foot movement.
50.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Anderson comes around the wicket and angles it across the right-hander outside off, Brathwaite does not play at it.
49.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Hope covers the line and defends it.
49.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Shai misses the flick and it goes through to the keeper who dives to his left and collects it.
49.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, stays low. Hope does not play at it and it reaches to the keeper on the bounce.
49.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length ball outside off, Hope is not interested in playing at it.
49.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on off, Hope watchfully keeps it out.
49.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
48.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, leg byes, 4 runs, FOUR LEG BYES! Tries to bowl an inswinger to get him out lbw but drifts it on the leg stump. Brathwaite goes for the flick but misses. It hits the pads and goes fine down the leg side for a boundary.
48.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter outside off, Brathwaite cuts it straight to point.
48.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Length ball, Anderson gets some inward movement. Kraigg tries to flick but is struck on the pads.
48.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls a bouncer on leg stump, Brathwaite ducks under it.
48.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Bowls an inswinger, angling into the pads. Hope tries to flick it but gets it off the inner half down to fine leg for a run.
48.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on off, Hope defends it solidly.
47.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shortish on off, defended back from the crease.
47.5
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman.
47.4
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it down safely.
47.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
47.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, wide, 1 run, Wide! Stokes is struggling with his line. Bowls yet another delivery way wide outside off. An easy leave for the batter and the umpire exercises his arms.
47.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length delivery outside off, Brathwaite shows no intention of playing it.
47.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shortish this time, outside off, Kraigg makes another leave.
47.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, wide, 1 run, Wide! A loosener first up by Ben. Way wide outside off, Brathwaite allows it through and it's wided.
Moeen Ali is seen going off the field and in comes a substitute for him.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack.
46.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
46.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
46.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 2 runs, A touch fuller on off, Hope plays it with soft hands through the off side for a brace.
46.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, A tad shorter on off, gets some inward movement. Hope tries to flick but misses and the ball hits him on the thigh as it rolls to gully.
46.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Shorter outside off, Hope camps back and pushes it through covers for a couple.
46.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length on middle, stays a touch low. Hope does well to get his bat down in time and keep it out.
45.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length on off, KB defends it off the back foot.
45.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length outside off, gets some extra bounce. Brathwaite does not play at it.
45.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
45.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on off, Kraigg defends it off the front foot.
45.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! He played that awkwardly but to great effect. Short and wide outside off, Brathwaite jumps and reaches out for it and hits it through cover-point for a boundary. The deficit is down to 117.
45.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, swinging away further. Brathwaite does not fiddle with it.
44.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Just ahead of a length on off, Hope defends it solidly.
44.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length on off, Hope prods forward and blocks it.
44.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope guides it to point.
44.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, Hope points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
44.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Punched off the backfoot by the batsman.
100-run stand between Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite.
44.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Easy-Peasy! Fuller on the pads, Hope shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary. The English bowlers are not getting much swing after the break.
43.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bangs it short, Kraigg does well to evade it.
43.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Goes wider of the crease and bowls it very full on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it towards mid-wicket.
43.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, zips through to the keeper. KB does not fiddle with it.
43.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Runs are coming thick and fast after the break. Shorter in length outside off, Brathwaite hops and pushes it through covers and the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
43.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls a bouncer on middle, Brathwaite sees it early and ducks under it.
43.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, Brathwaite is in no mood to play at it.
42.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length ball on off, Hope gets a soft outside edge to gully as he pushes inside the line.
42.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Good delivery! Good length on off, nips away off the deck. Brathwaite tries to defend but gets beaten by the away movement. It brushes the thigh and goes to the slip fielder.
42.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Length on off, Hope gets it off the outer half to gully.
42.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length aimed at the ribs of the batsman. Kraigg tucks it around the corner for a run.
42.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fullish length on middle, Brathwaite plays it towards mid on.
42.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length on off, Brathwaite plays it to mid-wicket by closing the face of the bat.
41.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
41.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Shortish length outside off, Hope goes back and across and drags his pull to square leg.
41.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Shorter in length on off, Hope covers the line and defends it.
41.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
2nd Test fifty for Shai Hope.
41.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! A vital, vital knock from Shai Hope. He brings up his fifty in style. Fuller on off, Hope leans into it and drives it straight through mid off for a boundary. He knows he still has a long way to go.
41.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Length ball just outside off, Hope does not bother playing at it.
40.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Good length around off, Hope taps in front of covers and takes a run.
40.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Fullish length on off, Hope plants his front foot ahead and drives it to mid off.
40.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
40.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Off the edge again! Excellent length delivery outside off, swings a touch away from the batsman. Hope tries to drive but gets an outside edge through backward point for a boundary. There has been a lot of runs scored in the third man area. Maybe place a fielder there.
40.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on the stumps, Hope prods forward and defends it.
40.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Top shot! A tad shorter in length outside off, sits up to be hit. Hope stands tall and punches it through covers for a boundary.
James Anderson will bowl from the other end. He also has four slips in place for him.
39.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Length outside off, Brathwaite shoulders his arms to it.
39.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Back of a length with width on offer, Hope punches it past the diving backward point fielder for three.
39.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 2 runs, Fuller in length swinging away. Hope covers the swing by taking his front foot towards the ball and drives it through point for a couple.
39.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, An away swinger outside off, Hope watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
39.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Hope lunges forward in defense.
Chris Woakes pulls out of his delivery stride.
39.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Starts off with a length delivery on leg stump, Kraigg Brathwaite shuffles across and flicks it through backward square leg for a run.
The players and the umpires are out and we are all set for the action to resume. Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite will continue their innings. Chris Woakes will start the proceedings for the home side after the break. He has four slips in place for him.
...Day 2, Session 2...
Shai Hope and Kraigg Brathwaite to the rescue for the Windies. They will be extremely happy with how the session panned out. They started off in torrid fashion losing two early wickets, both to James Anderson but the two batsmen, with a slice of luck and good intent, have shifted the momentum towards the tourists. They now trail by another 149 runs and would hope these two will do the majority of the scoring. England, on the other hand, need quick wickets or they will soon be chasing the game. Join us for an exciting second session in a while.
38.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Edged and short again! Quicker through the air on off, goes on with the arm. Hope plays for the turn but there isn't any. The ball takes the outside edge and goes on the bounce to Stokes at first slip. LUNCH ON DAY 2!
38.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Gives it air on off, Brathwaite reaches out for it and works it with the spin down to long on for a run. Gives the strike to Hope who will play the last ball of the session.
38.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fires it in on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and defends it.
38.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up on off, Brathwaite lunges forward in defense.
38.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, KB defends it watchfully.
38.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Works it with the spin on the leg side.
37.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Length around off, Hope gets it off the outer half towards the fourth slip fielder as he attempts to drive. No need to chase those!
37.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bangs in a short one, Hope ducks under it.
37.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Shortish length outside off, Hope plays it to the point region. Good effort by the fielder to save runs for his team.
37.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Shorter in length, Brathwaite hops and taps it towards point and completes a run. Stokes is frustrated as he did not want that single to be given.
37.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Everything here is going the visitors' way. Full and wide outside off, inviting Brathwaite to drive. He obliges and goes hard at it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies over Root standing at second slip for a boundary.
37.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Very wide outside off, Brathwaite does not play at it.
36.6
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller outside off, Hope drives it square on the off side towards the point fielder.
36.5
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Fires it in on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
36.4
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Tosses it up, turning back in. Hope tucks it to mid-wicket.
36.3
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Works it with the spin to short leg.
36.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, no run, Flatter on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
36.1
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! A gift for Hope! A juicy full toss outside off, Hope leans into it and drives it through covers for a boundary.
35.6
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length on the stumps, KB defends it from within the crease.
35.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 3 runs, Wider of the crease and angles it into the pads, Hope shuffles across and flicks it through mid-wicket. The square leg fielder gives it a chase and does well to stop the ball before the boundary line. He saves a run for his team.
35.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it wide outside off, Hope is in no mood to play at it.
35.3
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite hops and taps it in front of covers for a run.
35.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Fuller on middle, gets it to shape back in. Hope gets it off the inner half through short fine leg for a run.
35.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
34.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Gives it air and bowls it full outside off, Brathwaite drives it to covers.
34.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Loopy ball on off, Kraigg defends it solidly.
34.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Floats it on off, turning back in. Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
34.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Great use of the feet. He did it in the last over, he does it again. Comes down the track to the flighted ball on off and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
34.2
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Flatter on off, Brathwaite plays it off the back foot.
34.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Tosses it up outside off, Brathwaite drives it to mid off.
33.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, The ball is way outside the off stump, easy leave for the batsman.
33.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Another appeal but nothing from the umpire. Bowls a big inswinger from outside off, Hope is late onto the shot and the ball hits him on the pads. It looked close to the naked eye but replays show that Hope had hit that. There was a chat between Root and Stokes for a review but they opt not to go for it. Good call in the end.
33.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Was there an edge? Stokes lands it on a length around off from wide of the crease. It straightens a touch. Hope is squared up in his defense and it goes to the keeper off something. The English players appeal but the umpire stays put. Replays show this one had also flicked the pads like the previous one. An excellent, excellent decision from the umpire.
33.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
33.2
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, That stays low! Good length outside off, Hope tries to defend but is beaten by the low bounce and the ball just misses the off stump.
33.1
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
Nasser Hussain on-air mentions that Stuart Broad's wrist has not been very upright compared to Anderson and Woakes. His wrist is more towards fine leg which helps him get the inward movement but does not threaten the outside edge a lot, especially on a ground where there are more dismissals in the slip region - 5 catches per match on an average, the highest in the country, Nass provides the stats.
32.6
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
13th Test fifty for Kraigg Brathwaite!
32.5
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, SIX, SIX! Reaches his fifty in style. Has batted exceedingly well under challenging conditions. Another off spinning delivery by Moeen, Brathwaite jumps out of the crease and sends it packing over mid-wicket for a biggie. Good connection, good intent, it has been a top knock so far from the opener.
32.4
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The impact indeed is outside off. Moeen gets a delivery to spin back in sharply from outside off. Brathwaite goes a bit across the stumps to work it around but misses and is rapped on the pads. They appeal and the finger goes up. Kraigg opts for the review and the Hawk Eye shows that the impact was outside off, although it was hitting the stumps. A couple of good reviews by West Indies.
Shout for an lbw! Up goes the finger and the batsman reviews it. Impact seems to be the issue. Let's see.
32.3
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Offers width outside off, it's eased away through backward point for a couple of runs.
32.2
Moeen Ali to Shai Hope, 1 run, Turning back into the batsman and staying low, Hope does well to keep it out and pushes it down towards long on for one.
32.1
Moeen Ali to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Flighted and full on off, Brathwaite drives it down the ground past the bowler for a single. The mid on fielder cuts it off.
Moeen Ali comes into the attack. A slip and short leg in place.
31.6
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Angles it onto the pads, Hope flicks it to square leg.
31.5
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls a ball wide of off this time, Hope is in no mood to play at it.
31.4
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Hope tries to flick but misses.
31.3
Ben Stokes to Shai Hope, no run, Bowls it on a length on middle, Hope clips it to mid-wicket.
31.2
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Goes wider on the crease and angles it into the pads. KB flicks it down to fine leg for a run.
31.1
Ben Stokes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler.
Ben Stokes comes into the attack. He was brilliant with the bat, can he repeat the same with the ball?
30.6
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Hope does not fiddle with it.
30.5
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Good length around off, Hope defends it watchfully.
30.4
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Good batting from Hope! Anticipates the inswinger, he walks across to the full ball on leg and flicks it down to the fine leg boundary. These two are going along well here.
30.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Goes from wide of the crease, and bowls a big inswinger down the leg side. Hope misses the flick and Bairstow does well to collect the ball with a dive.
30.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Almost a drag on! Broad bowls it on a length, it nips back in sharply. Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an inside edge which bounces above the stumps and goes to the keeper.
30.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
29.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Beaten! Length ball moving away from the batsman around off, Hope tries to defend it but gets beaten.
29.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Pushed to the cover region by the batsman. They pick up a single.
29.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
29.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Fuller in length around off, Hope plays it in front of covers and the batsmen cross.
29.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Hope does not bother playing at it.
29.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Shorter in length outside off, sits up to be hit. Hope gets into position and punches it through covers for a boundary.
28.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, KB tries to defend it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
28.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Length around middle, jagging back into the batsman. Brathwaite tries to flick but misses and is struck high on the pads.
28.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, byes, 4 runs, FOUR BYES! Sprays it down the leg side, Brathwaite misses the flick and the keeper is unable to collect it as the ball races to the fine leg fence.
28.3
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, 1 run, Drifts on the pads, Hope flicks it on the leg side for a run.
28.2
Stuart Broad to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
28.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite nudges it down to fine leg for a run.
Nasser Hussain on-air mentions that Kraigg Brathwaite plays late and also with soft hands. Hence his edges do not carry to the slip fielders. Interestingly, he brings out the example of Ben Stokes who is completely a different player as he goes hard at the ball and plays more on the front foot. We saw him edging quite a few through the slip cordon yesterday but the Windies players were too kind to take those chances.
27.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Beaten all ends up! Excellent delivery, on a length just outside off, holding its line, Hope is caught pushing and missing inside the crease.
27.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Controls the shot quite well in the end! A fuller length delivery outside off, shaping away a shade, Shai is on the front foot with an angled bat to defend. Plays it with soft hands and it takes the outer half before running past gully for a boundary.
27.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length delivery around off, Hope stays back inside the crease to block it safely.
27.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, A watchful leave on this occasion by Shai Hope. The line is a testing one outside off and Woakes should persist with it.
27.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Aahhh...tries to be greedy here. Attempts to bowl the previous delivery from the middle stump line. But as it happens many times, the ball just skids through rather than moving away. Hope plays it out from his pads to the leg side.
27.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Play and a miss! Pitches it up around off, without much footwork Hope tries to play at it and gets beaten.
26.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Length around off, the batsman pushes it to covers.
26.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite covers the line and blocks it.
26.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Brathwaite rocks back and cuts it through the point region for a boundary.
26.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, KB defends it off the back foot.
26.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, NOT OUT! A successful review for the Windies! Brathwaite survives. Broad bowls a fuller ball angling into the batsman, Brathwaite tries to defend but misses and it hits him on the pads. The English players appeal and the umpire gives it out. It looks very plumb but Brathwaite reviews straightaway. They go upstairs and guess what, the replays show there was a faint inside edge. The decision has to be overturned. Kraigg Brathwaite lives to fight another day and the Windies will breathe a sigh of relief.
Brathwaite has been adjudged lbw and he reviews. Maybe he thinks he has hit it.
26.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
Time for drinks. A good hour for the home team where they took a couple of wickets. We have witnessed some cracking bowling from Anderson and Broad. Really testing the Windies batting. Hang on, there is a bit of rain in the air but not threatening enough as of now.
25.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Length on off, Hope camps back and blocks it.
25.5
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope defends it off the back foot.
25.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, What a ball! Too good, almost a perfect delivery. Comes closer to the stumps and bowls it on a length around middle. Woakes gets some movement away from the batsman who gets squared up in defense and it goes off something to Bairstow. The English players appeal but the umpire stays put. A great decision there. Replays confirm that it had gone off the pad and not the edge of the bat. Also it would have been too high to be given lbw.
25.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Hope tries to defend but gets beaten.
25.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Through the slip cordon again. Another one which does not carry. This will surely be frustrating the English bowlers. Good length around off, shaping away. Hope plays at it with soft hands and gets an outside edge which falls short of second slip who cannot stop it. The ball races to the fence.
25.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Good length outside off, zips through the surface. Hope tries to defend it off the back foot but gets beaten.
Michael Holding on-air makes a fair point. He is of the opinion that the West Indies players in general lack basic cricket sense. He gives the example of the previous Test match where they were allowing easy singles to the English batsmen and while batting, they were not good with their running. Agrees that the young players have not played much of international cricket but at the same time is not ready to take that as an excuse.
24.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on off, Kraigg defends it from within the crease.
24.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Through the leg side this time. Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite flicks it fine down the leg side for a boundary. Broad, so far, has not settled in.
24.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Short and wide outside off, Brathwaite tries to cut but gets beaten. He hit a similar ball for a boundary on the first ball but missed this one.
24.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
24.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
24.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Starts off with a loosener outside off. Short and width on offer. Brathwaite gets into the position early and cuts it through point for a boundary.
Stuart Broad is back into the attack.
23.6
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, FOUR, FOUR! Edgy again. Woakes bowls it from wide of the crease on off, gets it to move away. Hope tries to push at it but it takes an outside edge through gully and runs into the third man fence.
23.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite taps it in front of cover-point for a run.
23.4
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, 1 run, Tries to bowl the magic delivery from leg to off, but it gets no swing and drifts on the pads. Hope tucks it on the leg side for a run.
23.3
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, That moved a long way. Length around off, pitches and moves away from the batsman. Hope watches it go through to the keeper.
23.2
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Beaten again! A tad fuller on off, swinging away. Hope tries to defend but gets beaten.
23.1
Chris Woakes to Shai Hope, no run, Lovely seam movement! Length outside off, Hope pushes inside the line and gets beaten.
22.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, 1 run, Angles it into the pads, Hope clips it through square leg for a run.
22.5
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, A tad fuller outside off, Hope does not fiddle with it.
22.4
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
22.3
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Comes closer to the stumps and bowls an outswinger outside off. Hope plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
22.2
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
22.1
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Hope defends it solidly.
21.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it from wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. It shapes away though after landing. Brathwaite lets it be.
21.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length on off, Brathwaite drives it to covers.
21.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Kraigg prods forward and defends it.
21.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, Kraigg shoulders his arms to it.
21.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, KB defends it watchfully.
21.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
20.6
James Anderson to Shai Hope, no run, Fuller and tailing back in on off. Hope does well to get his bat down in time and defend it.
Shai Hope walks out to the middle, replacing his brother.
20.5
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, out, OUT! Captain fantastic! Lovely catch by Root at second slip. Anderson gets his third. Bowls an inswinger around off, Kyle with poor footwork pushes at it with hard hands. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the left of Joe who dives and takes a brilliant catch. The Windies are in some early trouble now.
20.4
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, 2 runs, Fuller in length on off, Hope leans into it and drives it through covers. He does not time it and Broad gives it a chase from mid off. They complete a run and then go for a second. Broad picks up the ball and throws it at the non-striker's end but misses and they complete the second. Had Broad hit there, Brathwaite was a goner. He was well short of his crease.
20.3
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, KH guides it to point and refuses a run.
20.2
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
20.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length on middle, KB tucks it around the corner for a run.
19.6
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, Lovely, lovely bowling. Bowls it from wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Gets some shape away from off. Hope tries to defend it but gets beaten. Beautiful over by Woakes.
19.5
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, Back of a length on off, Hope guides it to point.
19.4
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, BEATEN! Brilliant seam positioning by Woakes. Perfect outswinger. Length around off, moving away from the batsman. Hope pokes at it and gets beaten.
19.3
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, Good length around off, Hope watchfully leaves it.
19.2
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, On a length this time, outside off. Hope lets it be.
19.1
Chris Woakes to Kyle Hope, no run, He gets swing straightaway. Fuller outside off, shaping away. Hope lets it through to the keeper.
Chris Woakes is into the attack. He had a wonderful 18 months with the ball before getting injured. Four slips in place for him.
18.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length on off, wanting Brathwaite to drive. He obliges and drives it to extra cover. Not in the gap though.
18.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
18.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A touch fuller outside off, swinging away. Brathwaite opts not to play at it.
18.3
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, 1 run, Good length on off, KH taps it in front of covers and changes strike. Good running by the two batsmen.
18.2
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Length outside off, Hope points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
18.1
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Bowls an inswinger on middle, Hope clips it to mid-wicket.
17.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Comes wide of the crease and angles it into the batsman. Kraigg tucks it to mid-wicket.
17.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length on off, Brathwaite defends it towards mid off.
17.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length around off, Kraigg lunges forward and keeps it out.
17.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Fuller in length on off, KB drives it off the inner half to the bowler.
17.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Edged but short! Good length around off, nips away off the deck. Brathwaite pokes at it and gets an outside edge which falls short of Alastair Cook at first slip.
17.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
16.6
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Fuller this time on off, Hope drives it to mid off.
16.5
James Anderson to Kyle Hope, no run, Good length outside off, Hope shoulders his arms to it.
Kyle Hope is the next man in.
16.4
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, out, OUT! Anderson strikes! Bishoo finally edges one to England's delight. It was just a matter of time. Shorter in length outside off, Bishoo's eyes lit up seeing the width, tries to cut it but gets an outside edge straight to Jonny Bairstow who makes no mistake. The nightwatchman has to walk back. An early wicket for the home team, just what they wanted. West Indies trail by 227 runs.
16.3
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Fuller outside off, inviting him for the drive. Bishoo obliges but does not connect.
16.2
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Ball, after ball, after ball. Fuller this time around off, Bishoo tries to defend it but is again beaten on the outside edge.
16.1
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, And again! Good length on middle, angled across the batsman. Bishoo pokes at it and gets beaten.
15.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length around off, searching for the edge but KB is solid in defense.
15.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Broad comes steaming in and angles it into the batsman from wide of the crease. Brathwaite plays it to mid-wicket.
15.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! STREAKY! Length ball on off, straightens a touch. Brathwaite plays it with soft hands but gets an outside edge through backward point and the ball races away.
15.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A touch fuller this time on off, angling into the batsman. Kraigg lunges forward and blocks it.
15.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back to bowling length on off, KB defends it by covering the line of the stumps.
15.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, FOUR! Easy for Brathwaite. Broad sprays on the pads, from wide of the crease. Kraigg tickles it fine down the leg side for a boundary.
14.6
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Played to the point region by the batsman.
14.5
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Fuller in length, tailing back in. Bishoo stays a bit leg side of the ball and drives it to mid off.
14.4
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Shorter in length around off, Bishoo defends it solidly.
14.3
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Back of a length on middle, no swing this time. Bishoo camps back and defends it.
14.2
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Lovely stuff! The away swinger this time. Good length around off, angling across. Bishoo tries to defend but gets beaten. Anderson is moving the ball both ways.
14.1
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Fuller this time outside off, Bishoo does not fiddle with it.
13.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length around middle, gets some inward movement. Brathwaite is stranded in the crease as he tries to flick. He misses and the ball hits him high on the pads. There is a muted appeal but nothing from the umpire.
13.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bangs in a bouncer on middle. Kraigg ducks under it.
13.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Serves it on a length around off, straightens a touch. Brathwaite tries to defend but gets an outside edge which falls short of Root at second slip. It goes through his legs and into the boundary. First runs for the day.
13.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length on middle, from wide of the crease. KB defends it solidly.
13.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Short and outside off, Brathwaite mistimes his cut to covers.
13.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Slightly shorter in length around middle, gets big on Kraigg. He does well to keep the ball down and tuck it towards mid-wicket.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end. He too has four slips in place for him.
12.6
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Bishoo does not bother playing at it. A testing over to begin proceedings...
12.5
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Length outside off, Bishoo lets it be.
12.4
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, CLOSE SHAVE! That came back in sharply! An inswinger this time, coming in from outside off. Bishoo shoulders his arms to it and the ball goes agonizingly over the stumps.
12.3
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, BEATEN! Lovely start by Anderson. Short of a length, angling away. Bishoo pokes at it and gets beaten. There are four slips waiting for the edge.
12.2
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Back of a length on middle, Devendra covers the line and defends it off the back foot.
12.1
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Right on the money! Starts off with a length delivery around middle, angling across the batsman. Bishoo first thinks of playing at it but then takes his bat out of the way. A good start by Anderson.
The men concerned are out in the middle. Kraigg Brathwaite and Devendra Bishoo will continue their innings. James Anderson will bowl the first over of the day for England. He has four slips in place for him. Let's play...
Surprise, surprise! We head into day two of the second Test between England and West Indies, it is the visitors and not the hosts who have the upper hand. With still a long way to go in the game, it will all rest on how the away side bats today. A lot will depend on the likes of Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood and Shai Hope if the Windies are to surpass or get close to the hosts' total. For England, with the bowling attack they posses and the pitch also providing a lot of assistance, a collapse cannot be ruled out. Let us see what happens. Welcome to the coverage.
...Day 2, Session 1...
The visitors would want to come out tomorrow and try to get close to the English total. They would hope that their batsmen show some resistance and fight it out. The hosts, on the other hand, would want to run through this fragile batting line-up and get a comfortable lead. Do join us for day 2 tomorrow at 1100 local (1000 GMT). Till then, take care and cheers!
A near perfect day for the Windies! They battled out the tricky period really well by adding 19 runs and losing the lone wicket of Powell, who fell prey to Anderson. They still trail by another 239 runs and it won't be easy for them as the wicket is providing good assistance to the seam bowlers. Earlier in the day, England after winning the toss and opting to bat, were bowled out for 258 with Stokes scoring a ton for them and Roach and Gabriel bagging four wickets each for the Windies.
11.6
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Sees it off safely! Lands it on a length around off, Brathwaite taps it down with soft hands towards the slip cordon. STUMPS ON DAY 1!
11.5
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Angles it onto the pads, Brathwaite flicks it to fine leg for a couple and he will face the last ball of the day as well. Waste of a nightwatchman?
Two close-in fielders on the leg side. A short leg and short mid-wicket in place...
11.4
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Gets some swing away from the batsman but bowls it too wide outside off to bother the batsman.
11.3
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, A tad shorter on middle, KB defends it by covering the line of the ball.
11.2
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter outside off, Kraigg plays it towards point.
11.1
Chris Woakes to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Woakes starts off with a length ball around off, Brathwaite defends it watchfully.
Chris Woakes to bowl the final over of the day.
10.6
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Full and wide outside off, Bishoo points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper. That will be it for Anderson today.
10.5
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Fuller on the stumps, Bishoo with no feet movement at all defends it.
10.4
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Sprays it down the leg side, Bishoo misses the flick.
10.3
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Lands it on a length on off, DB defends it solidly.
10.2
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Over the wicket this time. Angles it across the off stump. Bishoo does not bother playing at it.
10.1
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Comes around the wicket and angles it on off, Bishoo defends it with authority.
9.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Just short of a length on off, Brathwaite blocks it off the back foot.
9.5
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Sprays it on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a couple.
9.4
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length around off, Kraigg moves back and across to block it.
9.3
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, 1 run, Angles it into the batsman. DB tucks it towards mid on for a run.
9.2
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a length on the stumps. Bishoo covers the line and defends it.
9.1
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Bangs it in on a length on middle, Bishoo defends it watchfully.
A message has been sent out by the Windies coach Stuart Law for the two batsmen in. Not sure what... Maybe, telling the nightwatchman to take maximum strike.
8.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length around off, straightens a touch. KB is beaten as he tries to defend.
8.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
8.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, A tad shorter on off, Brathwaite gets it off the outer half down to third man for a couple. That was very well played by Brathwaite, he got over the bounce and did well to keep it down.
8.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, That has cut him into two! Wow! Lands it on a full length around off, nips back into the batsman sharply and goes through Brathwaite to the keeper. Lovely stuff from Anderson.
8.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length on off, not a lot of swing there. Kraigg covers the line and defends it.
8.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite camps back and defends it.
7.6
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Shorter in length on middle, Bishoo defends it off the back foot.
7.5
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
7.4
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Wide enough for the batsman to not play at it.
7.3
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Bishoo is not interested in playing that one.
7.2
Stuart Broad to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Length ball outside off, Bishoo shoulders his arms to it.
7.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Back of a length on off, Brathwaite taps it in front of covers and takes a run to get the nightwatchman on strike.
6.6
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
6.5
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, A big away swinger outside off, Bishoo is in no mood to play at it.
6.4
James Anderson to Devendra Bishoo, no run, Length ball on middle, Bishoo defends it off the back foot.
Devendra Bishoo, the nightwatchman comes out to bat with around 18 minutes left in the day.
6.3
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, out, OUT! 150th Test catch for Alastair Cook! Anderson gets his man. This was coming, wasn't it? Lands it on a length around middle, angling away from the batsman. Powell tries to defend it with a hesitant front foot movement but gets an outside edge to first slip. Cook cups it with ease. Jimmy raises his arms in celebration. 493rd Test victim for him!
6.2
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Bowls it in the corridor of uncertainty. Powell does not opt to play at it.
6.1
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Good length on off, angling away. Powell lets it be.
5.6
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Angles it onto the pads, Brathwaite misses the flick and is struck high on the pads.
5.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, 1 run, Bowls it on a length around off, Powell taps it in front of covers for a run.
5.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, JAFFA! Great seam positioning, lovely length. This is very good from Broad. Fuller on off, swinging away. Powell plays a loose shot and gets beaten. That could have easily taken the outside edge.
5.3
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Powell lets it through to the keeper.
5.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Back of a length on off, Powell defends it off the back foot.
5.1
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Even after having four slips and one gully in there it goes through. Fuller ball outside off, Powell goes for the drive away from the body but gets an outside edge through the gap for a boundary. He gets off the mark after 12 balls.
4.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Good length outside off, Brathwaite is in no mood to play at it.
4.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length around off, Kraigg defends it off the front foot.
4.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
4.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Goes fuller this time on off, KB drives it straight back to the bowler who does well to get down and stop it.
4.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shapes it away from the batsman on a length around off, Kraigg defends it off the back foot.
4.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Goes for the inswinger from outside off, Brathwaite tucks it to mid-wicket.
3.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Just ahead of a length outside off, wide enough for the batsman to not play at it. Harmless over!
3.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Again in that fourth stump channel. Powell watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
3.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Shorter outside off, wanting Powell to poke at it but he resists and does not flirt with it.
3.3
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Similar length and line. Powell points his bat skywards and lets it through to the keeper.
3.2
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Good pace there! Good length outside off, Powell lets it be.
3.1
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Broad comes charging in and lands it on a length outside off, Powell opts not to play at it.
2.6
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Shorter in length on off, Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.
2.5
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it on middle, Kraigg tucks it to mid-wicket.
2.4
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it outside off, Brathwaite lets it be.
2.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Angles it into the pads, Brathwaite flicks it past square leg for a couple.
2.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Back of a length on off, Kraigg guides it to point.
2.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Anderson gets a little bit of movement in the air! A tad fuller outside off, swings away further. Brathwaite does not fiddle with it.
1.6
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Similar length, closer to the off stump. Powell plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.
1.5
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Good length outside off, straightens a touch. Powell first thinks of playing at it but then pulls his bat out of the way.
1.4
Stuart Broad to Kieran Powell, no run, Bowls it on a length outside off from around the wicket. Powell watchfully lets it through to the keeper.
1.3
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Sprays it on the pads, Brathwaite flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
1.2
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Kraigg lets it through to the keeper. The ball seams a long way away after passing the batsman. Bairstow does well to dive to his right and collect it.
1.1
Stuart Broad to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, Angles it from wide of the crease onto the pads, Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple.
Stuart Broad will bowl from the other end.
0.6
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Huge appeal! Anderson lands it on a length, the ball nips into the batsman. Powell tries to defend it but misses and it hits him on the pads. The English players appeal but the umpire shakes his head. It might be just a touch high. A good first over by Anderson.
0.5
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Good length on off, Powell points his bat skywards and lets it through.
0.4
James Anderson to Kieran Powell, no run, Lands it on a length outside off, Powell shoulders his arms to it.
0.3
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Sprays it on the pads, Kraigg flicks it through square leg for a run.
0.2
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Bowls it in the channel of uncertainty. Brathwaite opts not to play at it.
0.1
James Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Starts off with a length ball outside off, swinging away from the batsman. Brathwaite plants his front foot ahead and shoulders his arms to it.

MATCH DETAILS

322 in91.2 overs(3.52 runs per over)

Toss: Toss won by England

Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (NZ),S Ravi (IND) and Marais Erasmus (SA)

Match referee: David Boon (AUS)

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