- First Test: England (311 & 349-6) drew with W Indies (375 & 147-4)
- Bonner and Holder resist Root’s attack in final session
The final instalment of this series opener in Antigua played out with a carnival atmosphere in the stands and commendable doggedness from both sides out in the middle until weary handshakes eventually arrived at 5.34pm local time.
Over the course of five days, on a largely lifeless surface, the players had given their all. And in the end, West Indies had the cool heads of Nkrumah Bonner (38) and Jason Holder (37) to thank, the pair holding firm for 144 minutes of defiance to take their side to 147 for four from 70.1 overs after England had set a target of 286.
Written by Ali Martin at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/12/west-indies-dig-in-to-force-draw-with-england-in-first-test under the title “West Indies dig in to force draw with England in first Test”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
