West Indies win Southamton Test against England in cricket’s return

West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood. (Source: AP)

England made early inroads into the West Indies batting lineup on day five as the visitors targeted 200 to win, reducing them to 27-3 before Blackwood began to set the foundations for a big win for the Caribbean side, albeit behind closed doors. (Source: Reuters)

When opener John Campbell retired hurt following a toe-crushing yorker from Jofra Archer, Blackwood came in before lunch and began to anchor the innings, sharing a 73-run stand with Roston Chase (37). (Source: AP)

Campbell returned to the crease with West Indies six wickets down to join Holder, who played a patient knock of 14 off 36 balls, to guide the West Indies home in the final session. (Source: Reuters)

The second and third tests will be held in Manchester, also without fans in attendance. (Source: AP)

West Indies' John Campbell and Jason Holder celebrate winning the test as England's Rory Burns and teammates look on dejected (Source: Reuters)

West Indies' John Campbell and Jason Holder celebrate winning the test as they shake hands with England players, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease. (Source: Reuters)