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Watch: Jhulan Goswami's Ball Hits Middle Stump But England Batter Nat Sciver Survives

England defeated India by four wickets in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup and this helped the Heather Knight-led side register their first win of the tournament. However, an incident in the 5th over of England innings featuring Jhulan Goswami and Nat Sciver got the cricket fans talking. In the 5th over of England's chase, Jhulan bowled a deadly inswinger which got the inside edge of Sciver's bat and hit the middle stump, but the bails showed stubbornness and they did not fall, helping Sciver to extend her vigil at the crease.

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick praised skipper Joe Root for his fiery knock against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. "Great day, really positive day for us. To be in this position, we are very happy where we are. We had a great platform to go from. To put the West Indies bowlers under pressure, it was a great partnership," said Marcus Trescothick after the play on Day 1 ended.

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1

Unbeaten ton by England skipper Joe Root and a powerful knock by Daniel Lawrence gave visitors a stronghold against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. Opting to bat first, the Three Lions got off to a horrendous start as they lost Zak Crawley in the fourth over of the match by Jayden Seales, with the team's total at 4/1. Opener Alex Heels was then joined by Root and played a brief stint.

West Indies vs England 2nd Test Live Score And Updates

West Indies vs England 2nd Test Live Score: Jayden Seales removed England opener Zak Crawley for a duck but captain Joe Root and young opener steadied the visitors' ship in the second Test against West Indies at Bridgetown in Bardbados. Root won the toss and chose to bat first and handed debuts to Saqib Mahmood and Matthew Fisher. The latter only learned of his inclusion in the final 11 this morning when fast-medium bowler Craig Overton fell ill overnight and was ruled out of consideration. West Indies on the other hand have retained the same XI from the drawn first Test which ended four days ago in Antigua.

West Indies vs England: Saqib Mahmood To Make Test Debut vs WI

Lancashire seamer Saqib Mahmood is making his Test debut for England in the upcoming match against West Indies at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. England Cricket Board (ECB) announced their Playing XI for the second Test against West Indies and made only one change from the drawn first Test in Antigua. Mahmood will make his Test debut replacing Durham's Mark Wood, who has a right elbow injury.

Carlos Brathwaite Accuses Joe Root Of Being "Disrespectful"

Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has accused Joe Root of being "disrespectful" after the England skipper waited until the last five balls to concede the draw on day 5 of the opening Test. Chasing an improbable 286 to win, West Indies were reduced to 67 for four at the start of last session but the duo of Nkrumah Bonner (38 off 138) and Jason Holder (37 off 101) batted for a combined 239 deliveries, adding 80 off 35 overs to deny England a win.

West Indies vs England: West Indies Defy England In First Test Stalemate

West Indies survived a collapse either side of the tea interval to play out a draw on the final day of the first Test against England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday. Set an unlikely victory target of 286, and having lost four wickets for nine runs to be stumbling at 67 for four at the start of the last session, first innings century-maker Nkrumah Bonner and former captain Jason Holder defied the visitors for more than two hours in an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 80 off 35 overs to see the home side to safety at 147 for four.

West Indies vs England, 1st Test Day 5: Live Cricket Score And Updates

West Indies vs England, 1st Test Day 5, live cricket score and updates: England set West Indies a target of 286 runs after declaring their second innings at 349/6 as Joe Root completed his century early on the final day of the opening Test in North Sound on Saturday before being dismissed for 109. Earlier, England had a productive Day 4 as they wrapped up the Windies innings in the first over of the day itself and then Zak Crawley and Root made sure that they lost only one wicket throughout the day and eventually ended with a lead of 153 runs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Watch: Jhulan Goswami's Ball Hits Middle Stump But England Batter Nat Sciver Survives

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1

West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1

West Indies vs England 2nd Test Live Score And Updates

West Indies vs England: Saqib Mahmood To Make Test Debut vs WI

Carlos Brathwaite Accuses Joe Root Of Being "Disrespectful"

West Indies vs England: West Indies Defy England In First Test Stalemate

West Indies vs England, 1st Test Day 5: Live Cricket Score And Updates