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West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Zak Crawley, Joe Root Put England In Charge Of First Test

Zak Crawley's undefeated second Test century and a composed, unbeaten 84 by skipper Joe Root pushed England towards safety at 217 for one in their second innings on a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Having trailed by 64 runs at the start of the innings, the tourists ended the day ahead by 153 and with nine wickets in hand. They may entertain the thought of trying to force victory on the final day although the benign nature of the pitch suggests a tame draw is almost inevitable.

Zak Crawley relieved to repay England’s faith with ton against West Indies

Zak Crawley was a relieved man after repaying England’s faith with a long-awaited hundred in the first Test against the West Indies.

Series of quick dismissals left Crawley wondering about his future

A long lean spell of quick dismissals tested the self-belief of Zak Crawley, the relieved England opener acknowledged after scoring an unbeaten century on day four of the first test against West Indies on Friday.

Crawley century keeps slim England hopes of win alive

Zak Crawley scored his second Test century as England dominated day four of the first Test against West Indies.

England in West Indies: Zak Crawley hits hundred as tourists dominate day four in Antigua

Zak Crawley hit his second Test hundred as England dominated West Indies on day four of the first Test to set up an outside chance of victory.

Roach strikes but England erase deficit against West Indies

NORTH SOUND: Kemar Roach struck an early blow for the West Indies but England succeeded in erasing a first innings deficit of 64 runs, reaching 72 for one at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday (Mar 11).

England behind but still in first test, says Collingwood

England interim head coach Paul Collingwood acknowledged after day three that West Indies had seized the advantage in the first test but insisted his team were still in the match.

West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder Keep West Indies In Touch With England

An unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 75 between Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder helped West Indies reach the close at 202 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 311 on the second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday. Stumbling at 127 for four at tea following a bright opening stand of 83, the tourists' effort in pressing home the advantage was thwarted in the final session as the pair of contrasting right-handers defied all the challenges presented to them on a placid surface.

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West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Zak Crawley, Joe Root Put England In Charge Of First Test

Zak Crawley relieved to repay England’s faith with ton against West Indies

Series of quick dismissals left Crawley wondering about his future

Crawley century keeps slim England hopes of win alive

England in West Indies: Zak Crawley hits hundred as tourists dominate day four in Antigua

Roach strikes but England erase deficit against West Indies

England behind but still in first test, says Collingwood

West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder Keep West Indies In Touch With England