England 143-1 at lunch against Windies

[WorldNews]

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St. George's (Grenada) (AFP) - England's first century opening partnership for more than two years helped them to 143 for one in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 299 at lunch on the third day of the second Test on Thursday. Skipper Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott played carefully in extending their stand from the overnight total of 74 to 125 on the first sun-drenched morning of the match before leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo grabbed the wicket of Trott for 59. Cook will resume in the afternoon on 67 together with Gary Ballance (seven). In conditions ideal for batting at the National Cricket Stadium, the England top-order appeared more concerned with eliminating risks than dominating bowlers, especially the faster ones, who hardly posed any serious threat on a placid pitch.

 

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