England end the day on 37/2 and currently hold a 219-run lead on the visitors. However, the day belonged to Widnes batsmen as Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks and Roston Chase scored half-centuries each. Here are some of the stats from Day 4. Read More
Stumps! England have work to do on the fifth and final day of the test if they want to win the game. After Day 4's play, the hosts are 37/2 and have Joe Root and Ben Stokes on the crease. The duo will look to score quickly tomorrow and make the visitors bat as soon as possible.
Wicket! Kemar Roach gets his second wicket of the day as he dismisses Zak Crawley. Brilliant delivery from the West Indian bowlers pierces through Crawley;'s defence, sending the middle stump for a stroll. Zak Crawley b Roach 11(15).
Wicket! The move to send Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler as an opening pair has backfired for England as the latter departs without troubling the scoreboards. Buttler goes to drive a full delivery but drags it back onto his stumps. Buttler b Roach 0(3).
All Out! Chris Woakes finishes off the job as he dismisses Shannon Gabrel (0). Now a big decision has to be made by Joe Root as to how his team will approach the game from here onwards. The hosts need to score quick runs and make Windies bat as soon as possible if they are to have any chance of winning the match.
Wicket! Chris Woakes got his second wicket of the day as he trapped Roston Chase in front of the stumps. Chase had to depart after a well-played innings but the West Indian might feel that he has done his job, helping visitors avoid the follow-on. Roston Chase lbw b Woakes 51(85)
West Indies have avoided the follow-on. It was Ristin Chase who came tp the recipe as he smashed Sam Curran for two boundaries in the over to get the visitors past the 270-run mark.
West Indies need 8 runs to avoid the Follow-On, England are looking relentless to get the visitors bowled out before they go past the 270 run mark. The hosts trail 1-0 in the series and need to get wickets quickly of they are to make a comeback.
Wicket! England look adamant on getting West Indies bowled out before they could go past the follow-on score. Chris Woakes gets among the wickets as he dismissed Jason Holder. Kemar Roach is the next man in for the visitors. Holder c Root b Woakes 2(12).
Stuart Broad and the new ball gets England back on top in the game. The Englishman takes his wicket tally to three on the day as he dismisses Jermaine Blackwood (0) and Shane Dowrich (0) in consecutive overs.
ENG vs WI Live Score Updates, 2nd Test Day 4: Day three of the second Test between England and West Indies was a complete washout. And now with two days remaining, England will be pushing for a win. West Indies will resume day’s play at 32 for one, only if the weather allows. As per the Manchester weather forecast, it is going to be sunny today (July 19) with few clouds and some chances of rain. Fingers crossed as we expect play of day four. Stay tuned for all the live updates. Live Cricket Streaming of England vs West Indies 2nd Test 2020 Day 4 on SonyLiv: Check Live Score Online, Watch Free Telecast of ENG vs WI Match on Sony SIX.
Things could become difficult for West Indies who trail by 437 runs with nine wickets in hand. The pitch was under cover for some time now and will overcast conditions, England bowlers could be threatening. Kraigg Brathwaite and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph have their work cut out as they try to survive the first hour of play.
Brathwaite is batting on six while Joseph is on 14. Earlier, Dominic Sibley and Ben Stokes scored 120 and 176 respectively to help England post massive 469 in their first innings. For West Indies, Roston Chase picked a five-wicket haul. Jofra Archer Fined and Given Official Warning for Breaking Bio-Secure Protocol, Will Be Available for Third Test.
England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler (wk), Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Dominic Bess, Stuart Broad.
West Indies Playing XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich (wk), Jason Holder (c), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.