Summary

  • Broad makes early breakthroughs - now has 499 Test wickets

  • England declare on 226-2 - Burns falls for 90 as England search for quick runs

  • Root hits quickfire 68 and Sibley also passes 50

  • Heavy rain is forecast on Monday

  • Broad finishes with 6-31 in Windies' 197

  • Third Test, Emirates Old Trafford, day three, series level at 1-1

  • Watch Today at the Test at 19:00 BST

  1. Postpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Carlos Brathwaite
    West Indies all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    Rahkeem Cornwall bowled a bit too short in the first innings but he's got into a groove in this innings and I think he deserves a wicket.

  2. Postpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Joe Root has given the innings some impetus so far.

    He's on 14 off 13 deliveries.

  3. Eng 142-1published at 46 overs

    Rory Burns brings up the reverse sweep again but doesn't get it right this time and it loops off his forearm and away for a couple of runs.

    The lead is up to 314.

  4. Postpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    It's understandable why the slip fielder would've been unsure there - it bounced just in front of his fingers.

  5. Not outpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Yep, well short of Shai Hope.

    Let's get on with it.

  6. Postpublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    The umpires are having a chat and are not sure whether this carried.

  7. Umpire reviewpublished at 45.3 overs

    Eng 140-1

    Ohh the cut has got Rory Burns in trouble again!

    He gets a nick on it and Shai Hope at slip dives forward. But has it carried?

    Hope signals he doesn't think it has but the umpires will check to be safe. Soft signal is not out.

  8. Eng 140-1published at 45.2 overs

    Inventive from Rory Burns as he connects crisply with a premeditated reserve sweep to pick up four more.

  9. Postpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    It's quite bright out there now - I think we could be in store for half an hour of fun in the sun.

    RootImage source, Getty Images
  10. Eng 135-1published at 45 overs

    Lead by 307

    Another misfield from Jermaine Blackwood gives Joe Root and England three.

    West Indies have been pretty disciplined with the ball today but their fielding looks like a side who are ready for a break.

  11. How's stat?!published at 16:55 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Andy Zaltzman
    Test Match Special statistician

    England went 21 Tests over five years during the 1960s without a century opening stand, so there have been barren runs before.

  12. Postpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Here's how Dom Sibley fell for 56.

    He played well but his dismissal could be a good thing for England.

  13. Eng 131-1published at 44 overs

    Lead by 303

    With that boundary England's lead is above 300 now. How many more will they want?

  14. Eng 129-1published at 43.2 overs

    Yes, Joe!

    The England skipper takes a step down the track and chips over mid-wicket for his first boundary.

    He's got nine off seven balls.

  15. Postpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Superb, Sam.

    Some of the umpiring we saw in the Ashes last summer left a lot to be desired. This series has shown that home umpires can more than do the job.

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

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    Sam Roberts: How good is Michael Gough! Can we have him for every series?

    GoughImage source, Getty Images
  17. Eng 124-1published at 43 overs

    Lead by 296

    England have scored 38 runs in 11 overs post tea. Not bad, but is it quick enough still?

    There's certainly been more intent in the running.

  18. Postpublished at 16:46 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    I thought England might even be able to run five for a moment there.

  19. Eng 122-1published at 42 overs

    Joe Root looks like he wants a run-a-ball 50 here. He misses a cut shot before maneuvering a single into the on side.

    Then we've got another all-run four as a Rory Burns sweep is misfielded at mid-wicket.

    Decent over for England with five coming off it.

  20. Postpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 26 July 2020

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport at Emirates Old Trafford

    If we're being honest, this is where Test cricket can be a grind. Not because of the way Sibley and Burns were batting - how long have England waited for a solid opening pair? - but because the action is on hold. Realistically, only one side can win, and we are simply waiting for the time when they try to do just that. That match continues, but the real battle is still to come.