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WI vs ENG, 3rd Test: Joshua Da Silva Steers West Indies Into Narrow Lead vs England In Test Series Decider

Joshua da Silva's unbeaten maiden Test half-century in the Caribbean anchored a West Indies lower-order revival which pushed the home side ahead of England on the second day of the third and final Test on Friday. Replying to the tourists' first innings total of 204, da Silva's unbeaten 54 and vital contributions from Kyle Mayers, Alzarri Joseph and Kemar Roach lifted the home side from the depths of 95 for six to 232 for eight at stumps. While not nearly as dramatic as the last-wicket stand of 90 between Saqib Mahmood and Jack Leach on day one which resuscitated the English from 114 for nine, the West Indian version of tail-end resistance saw 137 runs added for the loss of two wickets.

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.

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.

WI vs ENG: West Indies Name Unchanged Squad For 3rd Test vs England

The West Indies on Monday named an unchanged squad for this week's third and deciding Test against England in Grenada after the first two matches ended in draws. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite made a first-innings 160 and an unbeaten fifty as the hosts held on for a second-Test draw in Barbados. Batting all-rounder Kyle Mayers and uncapped bowler Anderson Phillip remain on the 13-man list, having missed out in Bridgetown. "We really appreciated the fighting spirit from the batting department," said chief selector Desmond Haynes. "We decided to stick with the same squad and want to see them continue to give a big effort in the third Test match."

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.

WI vs ENG: Ben Stokes Joins Elite List After Blazing Century Against West Indies In Barbados

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is considered as one of the best all-rounders going around in world cricket today, and the left-handed batter was at his very best in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against West Indies. Stokes blasted 120 runs off 128 balls with the help of 11 fours and 6 sixes to help England post 507 for nine declared. During the course of the knock, Stokes managed to join a list of elite players.

WI vs ENG: Century is one of most memorable after tough times, says Ben Stokes

Barbados. Stokes took 114 balls to reach his hundred, before removing his helmet, lifting his eyes towards the heavens and giving a crooked finger salute as the largely English crowd rose to their feet in appreciation.

WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies

Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday. Ben Stokes cast aside his recent poor form in blazing his way to 120 and stealing the spotlight on day two from his captain Joe Root, whose efficient 153 was the cornerstone of their formidable total on an ideal batting surface.

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WI vs ENG, 3rd Test: Joshua Da Silva Steers West Indies Into Narrow Lead vs England In Test Series Decider

WI vs ENG: Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood Pulled Off A Feat Accomplished Only Once Before In Test Cricket's 145-Year History

WI vs ENG 3rd Test: England No. 11 Saqib Mahmood delighted to wear down West Indies

WI vs ENG: West Indies Name Unchanged Squad For 3rd Test vs England

WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 4: Marathon Kraigg Brathwaite Knock Leaves England Facing A Draw vs West Indies

WI vs ENG: Ben Stokes Joins Elite List After Blazing Century Against West Indies In Barbados

WI vs ENG: Century is one of most memorable after tough times, says Ben Stokes

WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies