This first Test between England and West Indies marks the resumption of international cricket after a more than three months break.
West Indies continued their A-Game in the first Test match against England as Ben Stokes-led side ended day three trailing by 99 runs on Friday (July 10).
Resuming Windies' first innings from 57/1 on day two, batsmen Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope provided their side with a calm start and kept the scoreboard running at a decent pace.
The duo formed a 59-run stand before pacer Dom Bess took the first wicket of the day and dismissed Hope (16). Brathwaite completed his half-century and started playing aggressively and struck three boundaries to Stokes in an over.
However, in the same over, England skipper made a comeback and sent Brathwaite (65) back to the dressing room. Shamarh Brooks and Roston Chase then took the field but failed to formulate a partnership as the former away his wicket after scoring 39 runs.
It was Shane Dowrich and Chase's partnership which then provided West Indies with some much-needed momentum. Both of them formed a partnership of 81 runs.
Chase, just three runs away from his 50, was given LBW off James Anderson's delivery.
However, Dowrich went on to score his half-century and scored 61 runs before Stokes struck again fro the hosts. After that, England bowlers did not allow the tourist batsmen to settle in and restricted them on 318 runs.
Stokes bagged four wickets while Anderson and Bess took three and two wickets respectively.
Dom Sibley and Rory Burns then began England's second innings. England will resume their second innings from 15/0 on day three.
ENGLAND vs WEST INDIES: Live Scorecard
ENG: 15/0 in 10.0 overs (and 204 all-out)
WI: 318/1- in 102.0 Overs (Lead by 114 runs)
1. Day 3 begins!
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Kraigg Brathwaite (20*) and Shai Hope (3*) are in the middle to get things underway for day three in Southampton.
2. 100 up for West Indies
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Fifty-run partnership comes up between Kraigg Brathwaite and Shai Hope as West Indies crosses the 100-run mark after 33 overs.
3. Bess strikes
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Dominic Bess brings Shai Hope's 16-run innings to an end as West Indies lose their first wicket of the day.
Bess' quicker deliver finds an edge off Hope's bat as Ben Stokes takes an easy catch in the end.
4. Brathwaite departs for 65
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Kraigg Brathwaite's 65-run knock comes to an end after Ben Stoke sends him back to the dressing room via LBW.
West Indies: 143/3
5. Lunch!
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West Indies are 159/3 at lunch with Shamarh Brooks (27*) and Roston Chase (13*) slowly forming a decent partnership.
England bowlers didn't enjoy too much action so far but skipper Ben Stokes and Dominic Bess picked up one wicket each for the hosts.
6. Windies take the lead!
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West Indies cross the 200-run mark and take the lead over England.
Roston Chase and Shane Dowrich have looked in fine touch so far and have formed an effective partnership for the visitors in Southampton.
7. Chase departs
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Roston Chase departs for 47 as West Indies lose their 6th wicket.
England with a brilliant review call yet again.
8. 318 all-out!
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West Indies finish their batting innings with 318/10 on the board.
The visitors have formed a decent lead of 114 runs thanks to some inspirational batting from Kraigg Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich on the day.
For England, Ben Stokes and James Anderson were the stand out bowlers on the day as the pair picked up 4 and 3 wickets each for their troubles.
9. STUMPS!
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Day three action in Southampton comes to a halt with England trailing West Indies by 99 runs.
England: 15/0 after 10 overs with both openers Dominic Sibley (5*) and Rory Burns (10*).
