• West Indies win by 10 wickets to take 2-0 series lead
England have never won a Test in Antigua and their 10th attempt to do so ended rapidly and ignominiously. They were defeated inside three days by 10 wickets. Once again Joe Root’s tourists’ have been thoroughly outplayed from start to finish. Here was a pale imitation of the 80s and 90s except for the fact that the accepted wisdom before the series was that England were the favourites to win it. Now with a match to go Jason Holder’s side is already in proud possession of the Wisden Trophy and how they deserve it.
The West Indies’ first innings lead of 119 was more than enough to stay in charge of the game. Where the West Indian batsmen gritted their teeth and grafted the English ones, disconcerted by a spicy pitch and a disciplined attack, found a variety of ways to be dismissed. Most of the home batsmen had to be bowled out, most of the visitors surrendered to blameless deliveries. Half-volleys were missed, straight balls shunned and of the batsmen only Joe Root was the recipient of a devilish delivery upon dismissal.
Written by Vic Marks at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/02/west-indies-england-second-test-day-three-match-report under the title “West Indies thrash hapless England by 10 wickets to seal series victory”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
