West Indies end Day one on 188 for five on Day one of the
second Test against England on a day, which started later than usual due to
rain. Marlon Samuels Denesh Ramdin are the two unbeaten batsmen for West
Indies. Marlon Samuels scored 94 runs on his 100
th Test innings.
Ramdin is giving him good company but he has made a slow start to this innings.
But the positive thing for West Indies is that this 50-plus partnership has
ensured that they end the day in a decent position. Samuels, who arrived at the
crease before lunch with West Indies having been rocked by two early wickets,
was in complete control as he extended his excellent record against England. His
averages 69.00 in six previous Tests against the English. Samuels and Ramdin together
and have put on an excellent partnership and have ensured that there is no more
damage done. England will be happy with the day, but West Indies head back to
the pavilion with some momentum. Ramdin has just scored just six in the
unbeaten 59-run stand. Samuels exploded after getting to his half-century and
this counter-attacking cricket has given England something to think about. Chris
Jordan was England’s most successful bowler he got two wickets, James Anderson,
Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes have picked up a wicket apiece and will look to add
to their tally as they day progresses on Day 2. West Indies will look to reach
a big score with Samuels and Ramdin batting well.
Earlier, England had won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Play started a little late as there was some rain ahead of the day’s play. As a
result, only 15 overs could be bowled in the first session. Both the teams have
made changes to their sides. England have replaced off-spinner James Tredwell
with Moeen Ali. West Indies have roped in Sheldon Gabriel in place of Jerome
Taylor and Devendra Bishoo in place of Suliemann Benn.
Score: West
Indies: 188-5 (Darren Bravo 35, Marlon Samuels 94*; Chris Jordan 2 for 40,
James Anderson 1 for 18) vs England.
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