West Indies gain valuable lead after late-order fightback in third Test against England
West Indies followed the same path as England to gain a slender 28-run lead on the second day of the third and final Test in Grenada.
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Chris Woakes says he has fallen short of his best on England's tour of the West Indies after being handed the responsibility of leading the attack.
WI vs ENG, 3rd Test: Joshua Da Silva Steers West Indies Into Narrow Lead vs England In Test Series Decider
Joshua da Silva's unbeaten maiden Test half-century in the Caribbean anchored a West Indies lower-order revival which pushed the home side ahead of England on the second day of the third and final Test on Friday. Replying to the tourists' first innings total of 204, da Silva's unbeaten 54 and vital contributions from Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach lifted the home side from the depths of 95 for six to 232 for eight at stumps. While not nearly as dramatic as the last-wicket stand of 90 between Saqib Mahmood and Jack Leach on day one which resuscitated the English from 114 for nine, the West Indian version of tail-end resistance saw 137 runs added for the loss of two wickets.
West Indies vs England: Chris Woakes answers critics with quick wickets after wasteful first spell
Chris Woakes confounded his critics by picking up three wickets in 14 balls on day two of the deciding Test against West Indies in Grenada on Friday. Woakes came into the match surely knowing his place in the team was on the line after taking only two wickets for a total of 272 runs in the first two Tests, and he hardly helped his cause with a poor opening spell on Friday morning. Initially bowling too wide of off stump, he did not make West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite play at a ball in the first over.
West Indies vs England 3rd Test: Joshua da Silva steers West Indies into narrow lead in Test decider
Joshua da Silva's unbeaten maiden Test half-century in the Caribbean anchored a West Indies lower-order revival which pushed the home side ahead of England on the second day of the third and final Test on Friday. Replying to the tourists' first innings total of 204, da Silva's unbeaten 54 and vital contributions from Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach lifted the home side from the depths of 95 for six to 232 for eight at stumps. While not nearly as dramatic as the last-wicket stand of 90 between Saqib Mahmood and Jack Leach on day one which resuscitated the English from 114 for nine, the West Indian version of tail-end resistance saw 137 runs added for the loss of two wickets.
Woakes answers critics with quick wickets after wasteful first spell
England opening bowler Chris Woakes confounded his critics by picking up three wickets in 14 balls on day two of the deciding test against West Indies in Grenada on Friday.
Chris Woakes admits he ‘probably hasn’t taken’ chance for England this winter
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Chris Woakes happy to be among the wickets after ‘tough tour’ of West Indies
Chris Woakes admitted he has fallen short of his best on England’s tour of the West Indies after being handed the responsibility of leading the attack.