England eye quick runs and wickets – look ahead to day five of the second Test
England need a glut of quick runs and 10 West Indian wickets on the final day in Barbados as they look to turn a meandering match into a memorable win.
Zak Crawley Sport News
WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 4: Marathon Kraigg Brathwaite Knock Leaves England Facing A Draw vs West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite's grinding, marathon 160 hauled West Indies to within 96 runs of England's first innings total with the tourists still entertaining the prospect of forcing victory going into the final day of the second Test at the Kensington Oval. At stumps on the fourth day on Saturday, England were 40 without loss in their second innings, an overall lead of 136, after the home side were eventually dismissed after tea for 411 in reply to the visitors' first innings effort of 507 for nine declared.
2nd Test: Marathon Kraigg Brathwaite knock leaves England facing a draw against West Indies
Barbados): Kraigg Brathwaite's grinding, marathon 160 hauled West Indies to within 96 runs of England's first innings total, with the tourists still entertaining the prospect of forcing victory going into the final day of the second Test at the Kensington Oval. At stumps on the fourth day on Saturday, England were 40 without loss in their second innings, an overall lead of 136, after the home side were eventually dismissed after tea for 411 in reply to the visitors' first innings effort of 507 for nine declared. As with the drawn first Test a week earlier in Antigua when England went into the last day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium ahead by 153 runs with nine wickets in hand, the possibilities of an outright result mean there will be a greater level of interest than for the preceding four days of generally tedious cricket. Brathwaite, who was eventually bowled by Jack Leach, played throughout as he does best with the West Indies captain occupying the crease for ten minutes short of 12 hours during which he faced 489 deliveries and stroked 17 fours. Leach, whose innings-leading tally of three wickets came at a cost of 118 runs off a phenomenal 69.5 overs, may yet be called upon in the final afternoon to take advantage of whatever assistance there may be for the spinners even though the left-arm slow bowler had to work long and hard for his successes over two days of play in the first innings.
Despite Brathwaite 160, England lead West Indies by 136 runs at stumps
Marathon man Kraigg Brathwaite was finally bowled for 160 after nearly 12 hours at the crease before West Indies were dismissed for 411 in their first innings against England on Saturday in a second test most likely headed for a draw.
England in West Indies: Tourists give themselves slim chance of final-day win after attritional day four
England gave themselves a slim chance of victory over West Indies in the second Test in Barbados by taking a lead of 136 into the final day.
England build big lead but draw likely after exhausting fourth day
The second Test between the West Indies and England appears destined for a draw after another exhausting day for the touring side in the field in Barbados, England closing with a lead of 136 and all 10 second-innings wickets in hand heading into the final day.
Kraigg Brathwaite’s masterclass of defence leaves England slim chance of victory
Marathon man Kraigg Brathwaite completed a masterclass of defence and defiance to leave England a race against time after four days of the second Test in Barbados.
Stokes smashes scintillating century as England stay in command
Ben Stokes powered a pulsating 120 from 128 balls before Matthew Fisher picked up a wicket with his second ball on debut as England retained control of the second Test against West Indies on day two in Barbados.