England draw second Test against West Indies as Kraigg Brathwaite blunts tourists again in Barbados | Cricket News
England have to settle for draw in second Test as iron-willed Kraigg Brathwaite leads West Indies to 135-5 in notional chase of 282; Joe Root’s side reduce hosts to 39-3 and 93-5 but unable to take final five wickets; sides all square at 0-0 ahead of next week’s final Test in Grenada
Last Updated: 20/03/22 9:52pm
Kraigg Brathwaite batted for 673 deliveries in the second Test in Barbados, a West Indies record
England’s victory push was thwarted by West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite’s stubborn resistance once more as the second Test in Barbados ended in a draw.
Having been set a notional 282 to win in 65 overs after England declared at lunch, the home side recovered from slipping to 39-3 in the 13th over and 93-5 in the 45th to grind their way to 135-5.
The iron-willed Brathwaite followed his near 12-hour vigil of 160 from 489 balls in West Indies’ first knock with an unbeaten 56 off 184 in the second, stalling the top-order collapse by sharing a 150-ball, fourth-wicket partnership with fellow first-innings centurion Jermaine Blackwood (27 off 84).
England’s hopes were reignited when Jack Leach dismissed Blackwood and Jason Holder (0) after tea – Holder out to a superb diving catch from Dan Lawrence at short cover – only for Brathwaite to then enjoy a 123- ball stint at the crease with Joshua Da SIlva (30 off 63).
The stalemate in Barbados means the series remains 0-0 heading into Thursday’s third and final Test in Grenada, where both sides will be hoping for a spicier surface than the dreary ones served up across the first two games at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and Kensington Oval respectively.
More to follow.
