England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Harry Brook Leads England Into Strong Position

We are back with the final inning and the final session of Day 4. The two umpires walk out to the center followed by England fielders who are taking their positions. It will be Kraigg Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis to open the innings for West Indies. Chris Woakes has the new ball and will start the proceedings for England. Away we go!

... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...

Jayden Seales stood out as the top bowler for the West Indies, claiming four crucial wickets. For England, Joe Root’s impressive 122 and Harry Brook’s solid 109 were the standout performances. With clear weather and minimal assistance from the pitch for the bowlers, the West Indies will look to begin the final session with positive intent, aiming to navigate through the day without losing wickets. England, confident in their total, will be determined to restrict the visitors, coming out aggressively to challenge them right from the start. The highest successful run chase ever achieved by the West Indies in England stands at 342, and to set a new record, they will need to deliver their absolute best and etch their name in history, yet again! Stick around as an exciting final session is about to unfold!

As England's position grew increasingly precarious, Joe Root anchored one end with resolute determination, scoring fluently and securing his 32nd Test century. Root and Atkinson initially weathered a few overs before effectively countering the visitors' short-ball assault, extending their lead in the process. However, after a valiant innings, Joe Root fell to Jason Holder in a surprising turn of events, leaving the tail exposed at both ends. Unable to withstand the pressure for long, England's tail was swiftly dismantled by the West Indies pacers, bringing their innings to a close at 425 runs with the lead reading 384 runs.

Following a triumphant end to the previous session, the West Indies pacers emerged with revitalized energy and a determined spirit. Their momentum surged as they seized the opportunity with the new ball, making a significant impact. In just the second over after the new ball was taken, Shamar Joseph capitalized on the moment and outmanoeuvred Chris Woakes, who was struggling to find his footing at the crease.

SESSION SUMMARY - 16.2 overs, 77 runs, 4 Wickets - It has been an impressive effort from the West Indies bowlers to cut short the English innings which at one stage looked to be cruising along with the game. With the target now fixed to 385 runs, West Indies have given themselves a real chance to chase this down and level the series. TEA has been taken at the conclusion of the England innings.

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Jayden Seales wraps up the England innings! Seales finishes with a well-deserved 4-fer. Seales goes fuller in length, on off and middle, Shoaib Bashir does not move his feet much and he stays rooted to the crease. The ball nips back in and goes past the inside edge of Bashir who looks to flick it away. The ball deflects off his back pad and crashes into the stumps. England have been bowled out for 425 with a lead of 384 runs.

Fired in at 132 kph, on a hard length, zipping through, on off, Shoaib Bashir makes the leave as the ball sails through to the keeper at shoulder height.

Holder takes pace off and goes into the wicket, around leg, Gus Atkinson tries to fetch the pull from over his head but misses.

FOUR! Gus Atkinson connects this time and connects well! Holder pitches it up, at the stumps, Gus Atkinson uses his feet and gets underneath the delivery to loft it over mid off for a boundary, taking England's lead to 384.

Holder dishes out a bumper, over off and middle, Gus Atkinson swings to hook it away but fails to connect.

With good pace, serves this on a shorter length and outside off, Gus Atkinson tries to pull but misses.

Holder digs it short with no pace at 57 mph, on off. The ball takes an eternity to reach to Atkinson who hangs back and swats it to the leg side.

A big swing and a miss from Atkinson! holder bangs it on a good length and over off, Gus Atkinson tries to hoick it across the line but makes no connection.

A lovely shot to start off, but Atkinson has denied the run. Jayden Seales bowls it full and into the pads, Shoaib Bashir flicks it off his pads to deep square leg.

Shoaib Bashir will be the last man to walk out to bat for England.

OUT! TIMBER! Jayden Seales takes matters into his own hands! 100th first-class wicket for Seales! Jayden Seales goes full and straight, at the stumps and gets a bit of away shape, Mark Wood clears his front leg and stays leg side of the ball to cross bat this one back over the bowler's head. He fails to make contact as the ball goes through to rattle into the off pole. England with one wicket remaining are at 421 runs, leading by 380 runs.

DROPPED AGAIN! It is Kavem Hodge this time! Jayden Seales serves it in the channel on off, on a short of a length, Mark Wood pokes at the delivery and gets an outside edge that flies to first slip where Kavem Hodge is standing a bit wider than the regular first slip position. The ball comes at chest height to him and he has to put the dive in to his left. Fails to cling on as the ball bursts through his hands and rolls behind. Jayden Seales is not pleased one bit.

EDGED AND DROPPED! Would you believe it? Jason Holder, who has been safe all game has put it down. Swinging away, on a length, around off, Gus Atkinson looks to drive it away but the ball shapes away to catch the outside edge and it goes straight to second slip. Jason Holder fails to pick the ball up and he is late to decide whether to go for a reverse cup catch or go for it with the fingers pointing downwards. The ball hits him on the right hand and goes behind for a single.

On a length, on off, shaping away, Gus Atkinson pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.