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 declared at lunch and set West Indies a victory target of 282 runs off 65 overs on the final day of the second test in Barbados on Sunday.
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