West Indies into 31-run lead over England in first Test - GulfToday

West Indies into 31-run lead over England in first Test

  • 10 Jul 2020
EngvsWIndies

Kraigg Brathwaite plays a shot on the third day of the first Test match between England and the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl on Friday. AFP

Roston Chase and Shane Dowrich shared an unbeaten 49-run partnership to get the West Indies out of some bother and into a first-innings lead of 31 over England at tea on day three of the first Test at Southampton on Friday.

The tourists lost Shamarh Brooks (39) and Jermaine Blackwood (12) soon after lunch to slip to 186-5 in reply to England's 204 all out, but recovered through Chase (27 not out) and Dowrich (30 not out) to be in a strong position to build a healthy lead at an empty Ageas Bowl.

Captain Jason Holder is among the five wickets in hand as England prepares to take the new ball, with its two quickest bowlers - Jofra Archer and Mark Wood - awaiting their first wickets.

James Anderson was involved in both of the wickets in the second session, firstly finding Brooks' edge for a caught behind. Brooks decided to review but UltraEdge showed a clear nick.

Five overs later, Anderson took a simple catch at mid-on to remove Blackwood, who tried to launch spinner Dom Bess into the deep. Anderson and Bess both had two wickets in the innings.

Agence France-Presse

Related articles

Stuart Broad takes 500 Test wickets as England seal West Indies series win

Broad ended the series when he had Jermaine Blackwood caught behind as the West Indies, set a huge target of 399 for victory, collapsed to a meagre 129 all out in under 38 overs.

28 Jul 2020

Test cricket returns as England’s Stokes and West Indies’ Holder ready to lock horns

The circumstances will be surreal with the COVID-19 pandemic meaning no fans will be present in the bio-secure environment — the only sounds being the thump of leather on willow, the chit-chat between the players and some piped-in crowd effects.

06 Jul 2020

West Indies edge ahead with late strikes, England lead by 170 runs in first Test

England were 284-8 in their second innings at the close of the fourth day, a lead of 170 runs in a match that marks international cricket's return from lockdown.

10 Jul 2020

Crawley scores 50, Abbas scalps two as rain-hit second England-Pakistan Test ends in a draw

Only 134.3 overs were possible in the entire match, which included a 38 over spell late on the fifth afternoon as the sun finally came out, with England finishing on 110 for four before the game was called off with no prospect of a winner.


17 Aug 2020

Most Popular Stories

Other Articles

Pakistan women's great Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket

"I have decided to retire from the game I love the most,” the 32-year-old Maroof said in a statement on Thursday. "It has been an incredible journey, filled with challenges, victories, and unforgettable memories."

6 hours ago

Delhi Capitals survive Rashid's onslaught to beat Gujarat by 4 runs in IPL

Needing 19 off fast bowler Mukesh Kumar’s final six balls, Rashid (21 not out) clubbed back-to-back boundaries off the first two balls and then a six off the penultimate ball before Gujarat finished at 220-8 in yet another high-scoring thriller in IPL this season.

21 hours ago

Mansoor Bin Mohammed attends opening of 1st GCC Youth Games

Such a spirit reflects the profound commitment of GCC leaders to the youth, and the continuous efforts to nurture their talents to enable them to excel in various international sporting arenas, he said.

24 Apr 2024

VIDEO: Zayed airport turns into football pitch as Man City players show their amazing skills

"This video captures the joy of any young football fan given the opportunity to interact with their favourite sporting stars. It's also a fantastic medium for showcasing Etihad Airways' stunning new terminal," said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad.

23 Apr 2024