WI tour of England, July 8-28

[sussexpob]

Got to think that is a game changer. If he survives the over, I think its game on... but both the two bats coming in are on ducks and will be feeling double pressure to make a score

[Arthur Crabtree]

Is Brooks good enough to bat another session out.

[alfie]

Is Brooks good enough to bat another session out.

Maybe. Will be tough , especially if he has to shield the tail. If Dowritch and/or Holder dig in , his job will be easier.

That wicket will have revived an England team that must have been starting to fear the worst. Reckon the draw had just become favourite , until that wicket.

Still on a knife edge.

[sussexpob]

Is Brooks good enough to bat another session out.

Hes looked good, but hes also a player that likes to get bat on ball it seems. Has played his shots considering the situation at times he cold have blocked.

Dont know many batters who would go for two sixes in a session when he comes in 25/3 trying to save a game

[sussexpob]

Dowrich goes straight away.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Good match for Woakes.

[alfie]

Pair for Dowritch...

Unlucky , very marginal . But he arguably brought it on himself by shuffling across so far.

Game changed dramatically in a few balls either side of tea !

West Indies needing an epic rearguard action now to get out of this. England will think one of these is all that stands in their way now...

[sussexpob]

Holder is due an innings

[alfie]

Holder is digging in.

Won't throw it away. Hope Broad can produce some magic as the ball isn't doing anything special off the pitch now it's old and soft.

Time to see if the spinner can do something ...now , not when it's all over. I know he's not got anything yet ; but you have to use Bess on day five. But it's Curran next up...

[alfie]

Is Brooks good enough to bat another session out.

Couldn't do it...good innings though.

Sam Curran chipping in at a good time.

Three more needed...

[Arthur Crabtree]

Shouldn't be long now.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Holder thinking he's more likely to get the runs than 9-11 to bat out time.

[mikesiva]

Holder out for 35.

Eight down.

England close in.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Then gets out.

[Durhamfootman]

England closing in on victory

I didn't think they'd do it, but they do have time now.

Hard to see the WI tail holding out for another 20 overs

what's the weather/light looking like?