ENG vs WI 3rd Test Day 4 in Manchester (Source: AP)
England vs West Indies (ENG vs WI) 3rd Test Day 4 Live Cricket Score Online Updates: The rain had the final say on Day 4 as it washed out an entire day’s play without a ball being bowled.
The series decider will go into the final day on Tuesday with both the teams fighting for a series-deciding win. As it stands, England need 8 wickets from a minimum of 98 overs on Day 5. West Indies, on the other hand, need another 389 runs for an unlikely win and they will resume on 10/2 with Kraigg Brathwaite (2*) and Shai Hope (4*) in the middle.
What looked inevitable has come to pass finally. The rain has had the final say on Day 4 as play has been abandoned without a ball being bowled in Manchester. As it stands, England need 8 wickets from a minimum of 98 overs on Day 5. West Indies, on the other hand, need another 389 runs for an unlikely win. The weather forecast is better tomorrow, but only slightly. So, fingers crossed!
It's pelting down at Old Trafford and things look very bleak at the moment. Will we get a second successive Test with a complete day washed out?
The dry spell didn't last very long as it is raining again in Manchester. It looks like it's going to be a long day.
The umpires will have an inspection at 7:30 PM IST if there's no further rain.
There will be an official inspection at 3 PM local (7:30 PM IST) if there's no further rain in between.
Some good news at Old Trafford now. The showers have stopped and and the groundstaff are out for duties. But the forecast is for some more showers later on in the day.
The downpour hasn't eased but the forecast is promising for the afternoon at lunch break. There might be some action on the fourth day depending on the condition of the outfield.
So where does the series-decider stand? After England declared on 226/2 in the final session on the third day setting a massive target of 399 for the visitors, Stuart Broad inflicted pain on West Indies by reducing them to 10/2 at stumps. Now, West Indies need 389 more runs whereas England need 8 more wickets to win.
With no play looking likely before lunch break, here's a stat attack: If Stuart Broad picks Kraigg Brathwaite as his 500th victim, this will be the second instance of the batsman becoming 500th victim of a bowler; the previous was James Anderson.
Still no mercy from the rain gods. Doesn't look like things are going to improve till lunch. The forecast, though, promises some dry spell in the afternoon.
Stuart Broad will have to wait a little more to get his 500th Test wicket as rain forces a delayed start to Day 4 in Manchester
Here we go again! Rain is back in Manchester, delay to the first session on Day 4 is enevitable. England's push for a series victory on hold as it pours at Old Trafford.
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Here is some good news: It has stopped raining. The covers are on with it raining through the night. However, chances are that it will start raining again.
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At the end of the third day, the outcome of the match is still unknown but it would require an epic rescue act from the West Indies to retain the Wisden Trophy. The script ran perfectly for England—they winkled out West Indies for 197 runs and seized a lead of 172 runs, to which they added another 226 runs and set the tourists a target of 399. (READ MORE)
It is raining heavily in Manchester right now. If it continues like this, we are staring at a delayed start to Day 4. There is still time to the start of the game. We'll keep bringing you live updates from Manchester