LONDON – Fast bowler Kemar Roach joined a distinguished list of those with five-wicket hauls at historic Lord’s, but West Indies were facing the huge task of staying alive in the decisive third cricket Test, after England emerged with the better of the exchanges on an absorbing second day here yesterday.
Right-armer Roach, in his first Test series in 18 months, claimed five for 72 while captain and seamer Jason Holder captured four for 54 as England were dismissed for 194 in reply to the Caribbean side’s 123 on Thursday’s first day.
Armed with a crucial lead of 71 runs, England then made key strikes to leave the Windies tentatively placed on 93 for three at the close – a mere 22 runs in front.
The Windies’ hopes will rest on the gifted but inexperienced shoulders of Shai Hope, who was unbeaten on 35 off 71 balls after stroking six boundaries at the close. (CMC)
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