England declare 281 runs ahead of West Indies as they eye unlikely victory push
England left themselves 65 overs to push for victory on the final day of the second Test against the West Indies, declaring 281 ahead at lunch in Barbados.
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England lead West Indies by 281 at lunch on final day of second Test
England left themselves a maximum of two sessions to push for victory on the final day of the second Test against the West Indies, leading by 281 at lunch in Barbados.
Ben Stokes hits dazzling century as England rack up runs in second Windies Test
Ben Stokes unloaded a brilliant century as England piled up the runs in Barbados, reaching 482 for six on day two of the second Test against the West Indies.
Ben Stokes goes on offensive and Joe Root passes 150 as England power on
Ben Stokes was in the mood on the second morning of the Barbados Test, overshadowing unbeaten centurion Joe Root as his fearless hitting powered England to a formidable 369 for three at lunch.
Root century puts England in command against West Indies
Dan Lawrence's last-over impetuousness cost him a maiden Test hundred but Joe Root's composed, unbeaten century guided England to a comfortable 244 for three at the close of the first day of the second Test against the West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.
West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick praised skipper Joe Root for his fiery knock against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. "Great day, really positive day for us. To be in this position, we are very happy where we are. We had a great platform to go from. To put the West Indies bowlers under pressure, it was a great partnership," said Marcus Trescothick after the play on Day 1 ended.
West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1
Unbeaten ton by England skipper Joe Root and a powerful knock by Daniel Lawrence gave visitors a stronghold against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. Opting to bat first, the Three Lions got off to a horrendous start as they lost Zak Crawley in the fourth over of the match by Jayden Seales, with the team's total at 4/1. Opener Alex Heels was then joined by Root and played a brief stint.
England plod to 47-1 after early loss of Crawley
Jayden Seales took a wicket in his second over but England otherwise survived the first session unscathed to reach 47 for one at lunch on day one of the second test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.