WI vs ENG, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day 4
West Indies saw England take a crucial 153-run lead on Day 4 of the first Test at North Sound in Antigua. WI resumed the day on 373/9 and were bowled out of 375. England ended Day 4 on 217/1 in 63.2 overs. Zak Crawley (117*) and Joe Root (84*) stood tall for the visitors. Here are the key takeaways.
How did Day 4 pan out?
WI lost Jayden Seales early on before England came out to bat and Alex Lees departed cheaply. Zak Crawley and Joe Root then took over and went on to finish the day on a strong note. Crawley scored 117* from 200 balls as Root remained unbeaten on 84. They added 193 runs for the second wicket. The Test is heading towards a draw.
Crawley surpasses the 1,000-run mark
Playing his 19th Test, Crawley has surpassed the 1,000-run mark. He now has 1,028 runs from 14 innings at 31.15. He has smashed his second Test century and a maiden one versus West Indies. The pitch assisted batting and Crawley showed a lot of composure to stand tall. It was almost a flawless knock by the England opener.
Root shines for England
England's best batter Root was top-notch once again, playing a sublime knock of 84*. He took his time and faced 158 deliveries, hitting six fours. Root forged a solid stand alongside Crawley. The England skipper is nearing a fine century, which could be his 24th.
Tough day for WI bowlers
Kemar Roach dismissed Lees early on as they failed to build on the start. Crawley and Root took the game away as the WI bowlers had to toil hard on a placid surface. They have a crucial task in hand on Day 5.
