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WI vs ENG - 3rd Test

154 (47.2)

252 (69.5)

ENG

277 (101.5)

361/5d (105.2)

CR:3.25 | Day 3

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MATCH DETAILS

Venue
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet
Series
Windies v England Test - Men's
Toss
Windies won the toss and elected to bowl.
Umpire
Dharmasena, H D P K , Tucker, R J
Match Referee
Crowe, J J
Tv Umpire
Gaffaney, C B
Man of the Match
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Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Ben Stokes	29	59	2	0	49.15
Joe Root	111	209	9	0	53.11

Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	WD	Ec.
Roston Chase	31.0	1	92	0	0	1	2.97

99.6 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Over 100. no runs. Bowler: Kraigg Brathwaite. England: 4-325(rr 3.25)

99.6 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs, fielded by Dowrich. Stumps in St Lucia. England have had a brilliant day, and are now poised to go on to victory. There were contributions throughout the batting line up. Joe Denly made his maiden fifty, Jos Buttler made a fifty also. Joe Root will take the headlines, though, as he went through to make his 16th Test century. The lead is at 448, which is plenty enough. The Windies haven't had the best of days. Keemo Paul and Darren Bravo are both injured, they've been sloppy in the field, and not been that great with the ball either. They need a miracle to turn things around. The declaration is likely to come tomorrow, so join us again in the morning to find out if the Windies can make a better fist of it in the fourth innings.

99.5 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.

99.4 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

99.3 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Hetmyer.

99.2 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.

99.1 Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes

Kraigg Brathwaite to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

66.5 Roston Chase to Joe Root

Roston Chase to Joe Root. Off break back of a length, to leg on the back foot pushing, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Roach.

66.4 Roston Chase to Joe Root

Roston Chase to Joe Root. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Chase.

66.3 Roston Chase to Joe Root

Roston Chase to Joe Root. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

66.2 Roston Chase to Joe Root

Roston Chase to Joe Root. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

66.1 Roston Chase to Joe Root

Roston Chase to Joe Root. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Brathwaite.

65.6 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Over 66. no runs. Bowler: Kraigg Brathwaite. England: 3-207(rr 3.14)

65.6 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campbell. End of the afternoon session. Joe Denly the only loss in those two hours. He made an impressive half century, but wasn't able to really nail down that number three spot with his 69. It has been slow going in the Caribbean heat. Root and Buttler have been batting as though they are having a net. England lead by 330, and are in total control. Windies look a bit flat. Will there be a bit more excitement in the evening?

65.5 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break length ball, outside off stump no foot movement, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

65.4 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to backward point for no runs.

65.3 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Campbell.

65.2 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

65.1 Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler

Kraigg Brathwaite to Jos Buttler. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

9.6 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Over 10. 1 run. Bowler: Kemar Roach. England: 0-19(rr 1.90)

9.6 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich. The pair of Jennings and Burns see it out without losing a wicket. It has been a gripping day of Test match cricket and the match has taken off at pace after a slow first day. 16 wickets fell with Windies only lasting less than two sessions after finishing off the England innings this morning. All that means is England now have a lead of 142 heading into tomorrow.Should be plenty more excellent action to come so do join us at the same time.

9.5 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, Left to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

9.4 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings. Seaming away back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

9.3 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot, shoulders arms to wicketkeeper for no runs, fielded by Dowrich.

9.2 Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings

Kemar Roach to Keaton Jennings. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to point for no runs, fielded by Paul.

9.1 Kemar Roach to Rory Burns

Kemar Roach to Rory Burns. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, outside edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Hetmyer. Edged, but drops short of first slip. Would have been the perfect finish for the Windies.