England vs West Indies 3rd Test 2020, Day 1 Highlights: Jos Buttler, Ollie Pope Take England to Safety at Stumps on Day 1

When Jos Buttler joined Ollie Pope at the crease, England were struggling at 122/4. Both then steered the ship and regained control of the match. they were also helped by some casual fielding and bowling by the visitors and also were lucky to escape some tough catches and LBW calls. But at the end on Day 1, they have taken England past the 250-run mark. Pope is approaching towards his second Test hundred and needs only nine more runs while Buttler recorded his 16th Test fifty.

It was West Indies, who started on top with Kemar Roach dismissing Dominic Sibley in the very first over. Joe Root was then run out from a Roston Chase direct throw and Roach returned to crash through the gap between Ben Stokes' bat and pad. England were reeling on 92/3 and Chase further added to their woes by removing half-centurion Rory Burns, with a little help from Rahkeem Cornwell who held on to a terrific catch.

Stumps:  It is stumps on Day 1 of the 3rd Test match. The Player have gone into the dressing room and covers have now covered the ground. A good end to the day for England, who were at one stage reeling on 122/4

Bad Light Stops Play: The umpires move together for a chat and have stopped play for bad light. Inspection is currently ongoing with the umpires checking the light quality through lightmeter. 

Fifty! Jos Buttler gets to a fifty. This is his 16th Test half-century. A loose ball outside the off-stump and Buttler drives it through cover to complete his half-century.

Review! West Indies review a tough LBW call and lose their second review. Ollie Pope is the batsman. Both players also complete a century-run stand. Buttler is currently batting on 40 while Pope is on 71. England comfortably approaching 250. West Indies are probably waiting for the new ball, which a=is available in three overs.

Jos Buttler and Ollie Pope continue England's fightback with an 83-run stand. Buttler is closing in on a half-century while Pope is on 70. England are edging towards another big score after a mini-collapse.

200 Up for England. Hosts go past the 200-run mark in style with Jos Buttler smashing Rahkeem Cornwall for two sixes in the same over. Buttler has moved to 30 off 59 deliveries with that double six over.  Pope is batting on 64 and slowly in their company, England are fighting back into the Test match.

Fifty! Ollie Pope gets to half-century in style with a lovely cover drive off Jason Holder. This is his fourth Test half-century and he will hope to turn it into a hundred.

England posts 150 on board for the loss of four wickets. They could have lost another in this over. But Ollie Pope survived a tough chance after edging a short ball to the square. 30 more overs to play on Day 1. England now on 151/4 at the end of 60 overs.

Both teams are out for the final session of Day 1 of the 3rd Test match. Buttler is struggling here and has scored only three runs in his first 26 deliveries.  Pope, on the other, has been lucky on a number of occasions. Meanwhile, West Indies have their tails up and are looking for one more wicket to bring England's bowlers out.

England ends the second session on 131/4 with Jos Buttler (2) and Ollie Pope (24) at the crease. West Indies certainly on top after opting to field first. They have managed to pick regular wickets and also keep the runs in check. Live-action will return soon. For now, it is Tea in Manchester.

Jos Buttler is the new man in for England. He joins Ollie Pope at the crease. Important to remember that England are playing a batsman short. So this partnership is crucial for the hosts. 

Stat: Roston Chase has dismissed Rory Burns four times in 40 deliveries and gave away only 15 runs

Out! Rahkeem Cornwall Takes a brilliant catch at first slip to dismiss Rory Burns off Roston Chase's bowling. Chase has now dismissed Burns thrice in the last four innings.  Rory Burns c Cornwall b Roston Chase 57(147). 

Rory Burns records the first fifty of this Test match. This is his seventh Test half-century. It had been slow, off 126 deliveries, but commanding especially with the loss of wickets at the other end. He has hit only three boundaries so far.

England post 100 runs on board. They have already lost three key batsmen but with Rory Burns still at the crease, the hosts will hope of building a partnership and add a couple of hundreds more on the board. Jos Buttler is the only other recognised batsman followed by a long tail. 

STAT! Kemar Roach dismissed Ben Stokes for the fifth time in Test Cricket, Ony two bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin (7) and Nathan Lyon (6), have dismissed the English-Allrounder more time than the West Indian pacer. 

OUT! Kemar Roach has done it once against fir the West Indies by dismissing the hero of the second Test. Ben Stokes goes to drive the ball but misses it completely as his stumps are rattled. Ollie Opoe is the new man in for England. Ben Stokes b Roach 20(43)

Rory Burns and Ben Stokes have looked in command post the lunch break. The two are taking a conservative approach to their game but continue to score runs off bad deliveries. Burns is moving closer to yet another half-century.

Kemar Roach comes in from the other end for West Indies. Rory Burns has looked in impeccable touch so far. The 29-year-old English batsman looks set to play a huge inning. Ben Stokes is offering great support from the other end.