2nd Test, Day 3: England and West Indies frustrated by Manchester washout

England, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, now has only two days left to force a victory.

The start of Day 3 in Manchester will be delayed this morning due to rain. Photo: @ICC
West Indies will resume on Sunday morning on 32-1 in reply to England's first innings 469-9 declared, with Kraigg Brathwaite six not out and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph unbeaten on 14. Photo: @ICC
AP | PTI Manchester
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 18 2020 | 10:23 PM IST

Rain prevented any play on the third day of the second cricket test between England and West Indies in Manchester on Saturday.

England, trailing 1-0 in the three-match series, now has only two days left to force a victory.

West Indies will resume on Sunday morning on 32-1 in reply to England's first innings 469-9 declared, with Kraigg Brathwaite six not out and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph unbeaten on 14.

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Opener John Campbell fell for 12 on Friday, trapped leg before by Sam Curran. Ben Stokes top-scored in England's innings with 176 - his 10th test century - while Dom Sibley hit 120, his second ton.

Jos Buttler also made 40 and Dom Bess finished unbeaten on 31. Off-spinner Roston Chase was the most effective West Indies bowler. He took 5-172 and paceman Kemar Roach picked up 2-58.

West Indies won the first test in Southampton by four wickets.

The third and final match is also in Manchester.

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Topics :England vs West IndiesWest Indies cricket teamEngland cricket teamICC World Test Championship

First Published: Jul 18 2020 | 10:23 PM IST

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