1st Test, West Indies tour of England at Southampton, Jul 8-12 2020

WI 269-6

Lead by 65

West Indies lead is very handy but it's not insurmountable yet

Shane Dowrich, 30*, already past his series aggregate from three years ago of 24 runs in six innings. Very different player these days (not that England didn't already know that after his century in Barbados last year)

He's not in the greatest nick is Jason Holder, having made 0, five and two in the West Indies' two warm-up games.

He towers over Shane Dowrich, making it look like he's batting with his son, when the pair come together after a maiden.

50 to Dowrich !

Lead of 72 : Holder at other end

276 - 6

Keep Fighting Lads, You all showing some Grit, Determination, Character.

Holder caught! He goes for a big hit off Stokes bowling, and a good catch from Archer. West Indies 281-7.

Shane Dowrich brings up his ninth Test half-century
Clapping hands sign


How big a lead can he build for West Indies?

287- 7

Holder exits : Lead by 83 !

Alzarri Joseph has been showing in domestic cricket that he can bat.

Not saying he is an all-rounder but he can hold his bat.

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