England collapse again as West Indies look good for series victory
England’s brittle batting was in danger of costing them another series after Josh Da Silva’s gritty century put the West Indies in control of the decisive third Test in Grenada.
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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.
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.
Joe Root falls for duck as England struggle on first morning in Grenada
Captain Joe Root fell for a duck as England made a disappointing start to their series decider in the West Indies.
West Indies 71 for three at lunch against England in deciding test
England picked up three quick West Indies wickets late in the morning session on day two of the deciding test in Grenada on Friday after initially wasting the new ball.
WI vs ENG: Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood Pulled Off A Feat Accomplished Only Once Before In Test Cricket's 145-Year History
Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood were the unlikely heroes for England on Day 1 of the third and final Test against the West Indies being played at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's in Grenada. The visitors were staring down the barrel after being reduced to 114 for nine by the hosts. But Leach and Mahmood combined brilliantly to rescue the visitors from their dire situation to give some respectability to England's fist innings total. The duo put on 90-run partnership for the final wicket to take England to 204 all out at stumps on Day 1.
West Indies vs England: Twitter Flooded With Memes After England's Batting Collapse On Day 1 Of 3rd Test
England suffered a shocking batting collapse on Day 1 of the third and final Test against the West Indies at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's in Grenada. Having been put into bat by the West Indies, England found themselves tottering at 114 for nine in the first innings. However, a 90-run last wicket partnership between Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood saved England blushes and brought about some respectability to their total. Mahmood fell for a valiant 49 in the last over of the day as England were bowled out for 204 with Leach unbeaten on 41.
WI vs ENG 3rd Test: England No. 11 Saqib Mahmood delighted to wear down West Indies
Saqib Mahmood was pleased to get his highest first-class score but even more delighted to wear West Indies "into the ground" on day one of the deciding Test in the series in Grenada on Thursday. If England go on to win the Test at the National Cricket Stadium it might well be No. 11 Mahmood's batting rather than his bowling that turns out to be a match-winning performance. In scoring 49 he and Jack Leach (41 not out) not only lifted England to a respectable 204 all out total by the close with their 90-run partnership, but also significantly shifted the mood in the two camps.