Some interesting records today. Broad hit a faster 50 than Ben Stokes' effort last week, and the 3rd fastest 50 (equal) by an England player. Only Botham has a faster half-century. And the highest score by an England number 10 since the 60s. The only reasonable conclusion is that the West Indies bowling is completely knackered.
Also Jimmy became top England wicket taker against the West Indies. Frankly, given he's nearly 100 wickets ahead of the nearest competitor, I would have thought he'd have the record for England vs all teams, but far from it. He's got the most v India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and now West Indies, but he's second v Zimbabwe and Bangladesh (largely because England have barely played them during his career, and I think he was rested for the last Bangladesh tour), third v New Zealand (Broad and Botham have more), and a long way down the list v Australia (Botham's miles in front, then Willis, then Broad, and Anderson down in 7th). That surprises me, but he's actually been injured for several Ashes series, so hasn't played as many matches as you might have thought.
https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engin ... oppositionWell played England, though. Have at least guaranteed themselves a drawn series, now we ask whether the weather can save West Indies.