350 by close?
350 by close?
Poacher turned game-keeper
Nice score for Cooky, give him a warm fuzzy feeling finally turning a high score in.
Windies following on.
Don't think they will reach England's score with both their innings added together.
An innings and over 200 runs and in under 3 days.
It's a shame because I remember some good Windies team's.
anyone else take the opportunity to go today? I went and it was a very absorbing day of cricket.
Nic Barber. Downhill Dandy
What an amazing match! I really hope that this loss doesn't cause Root to play it safe in future when it comes to declaring.
True, but I disagreed with the commentary who thought it was a good total to defend. The WI first innings and a decent second innings by England showed it was a batting pitch. I think another 40-50 could have made WI reach a little harder for a win and caused them to make mistakes. But clearly what do I know.
Most important thing is that it was a good match and nice to see WI produce a good performance with all the issues they have.
A great result for Essex from an unlikely position following their first innings total. A big step forward to achieving Div 1 champions in their first season after promotion. The next match is important though.
Had a smile to see Middlesex go down today.
Wonder what the prawn sandwich brigade think.