2nd Test: West Indies vs England

2nd Test: West Indies vs England, Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood Lead the Game

Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood lead the game in the 2nd test played between West Indies and England.

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On a pitch prime for batting but offering some spin, England bowled with control and intent but came up against two West Indians.

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West Indies cut England's lead in second Test to 219 runs by stumps on day three as Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood score centuries.

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Brathwaite has borne some criticism over the years for batting too slowly, but here he once again proved his worth as he brought up his century off 274 deliveries.

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In this game, Blackwood made his third century in a 45-match long career that has spanned almost eight years.

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A sign of England's frustrations came in a heated exchange between Blackwood and Ben Stokes, with the umpires stepping in.

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