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| First Test, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua (day five): |
| England 311 & 349-6 dec: Crawley 121, Root 109 |
| West Indies 375 & 147-4: Bonner 38*, Holder 37*; Leach 3-57 |
| Match drawn |
| Scorecard |
England had to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies despite a spirited performance on the final day in Antigua.
A bold declaration from captain Joe Root, who reached his 24th Test hundred in the morning session, gave England the chance to push for an unlikely victory.
His side took four wickets for eight runs either side of tea to boost their hopes, spinner Jack Leach claiming 3-57 on a lifeless pitch.
But West Indies, who did not attempt to chase their target of 286 in 71 overs, were steadied by a stubborn, unbroken stand of 80 between first-innings centurion Nkrumah Bonner and all-rounder Jason Holder, which lasted 35.5 overs.
Crucially England did not review an lbw appeal against Holder with 22 overs left. Had they done so…
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