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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vithushan Ehantharajah

HISTORICAL FACTS: West indies edge england as third test heads for second innings shootout | History Defined

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Two days in and the third Test is already geared towards a second innings shootout. Having bowled out England for 204 on day one, West Indies responded on day two with a first effort riddled with the same lapses in judgement but, vitally, still going on 232 for eight.

The value of a 28 run lead is underlined by the fact the top seven batters have so far averaged 12. And with Joshua Da Silva on 54 not out, there is scope to squeeze a few more runs and continue England’s frustrations.

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