England vs West Indies, Live Cricket Score, 2nd Test Day 3: England will rely on Alastair Cook to give them a solid start. (Source: Reuters)
West Indies, for once in the five matches so far in the series, look comfortable with the bat and the ball to take the lead against England. Centuries by Kraig Brathwaite and Shai Hope have put West Indies in a strong position and in a 71 run lead. However, the visitors lost two wickets late in the day to forego some of the well-created advantage. Brathwaite departed for 134 runs but Hope continues to stay alive and will resume at 147. He will have the company of Jermaine Backwood to open the third day’s play. For England, James Anderson is five wickets from 500 wickets. Catch live scores and updates from England vs West Indies in 2nd Test Day 3.
England vs West Indies Live Score, 2nd Test Day 3: England began their second innings with Alastair Cook and Stoneman after West Indies were bowled out for 467. Hosts were off to a steady start as the openers forged a 57-run partnership before Holder dismissed Cook. Riding on century each by Hope and Brathwaite, West Indies took a lead of 169 runs.
West Indies are going strong with Blackwood and Holder stand. After losing Hope, Chase and Dowrich in quick succession, West Indies have extended their lead to 141.
TEAMS:
England: Alastair Cook, Mark Stoneman, Tom Westley, Joe Root(c), Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, Kieran Powell, Kyle Hope, Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich(w), Jason Holder(c), Devendra Bishoo, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel
