Summary

  • Second Test ends in draw with England unable to bowl out Windies in final session

  • West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite survives 184 balls for 56 not out to deny England

  • Brathwaite bats for 673 balls across both innings - the most by a West Indies batter in Test history

  • Three-Test series remains level at 0-0 after second draw

  • Final Test begins in Grenada on Thursday

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  1. Postpublished at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    That's our lot for the second Test. It's been gruelling at times but we got there.

    You can read Matt Henry's report from today's play here.

    With the series at 0-0, all is still to play for as the two teams meet in the final Test in Grenada on Thursday.

    Join us then for live text commentary, expert analysis and reaction.

    Goodnight!

  2. Postpublished at 22:17 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent in Barbados

    If the pitch IS quicker in Grenada, England will be boosted in the knowledge that Overton and Robinson should be available for selection. I'd think that Robinson will play his first game of the series having bowled during lunch and tea breaks here.

  3. Postpublished at 22:15 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    England interim coach Paul Collingwood: "I think the attitude from the boys was absolutely fantastic. Going into the last day I think everyone was expecting a high scoring draw but you could see by the attitude that everyone wanted to go out and win that game.

    "To back the performance up in Antigua with this this week in many ways is even more impressive. We are getting closer to that win, if we continue with that same attitude and resilience and skill as well we will get close that win.

    "I thought our efforts to try and catch up and force the game and force the issue was exceptional. It shows where we are in mindset. The guys are going out there to try and win matches.

    "It wasn't to be but if we continue with that attitude it will be round the corner."

  4. Postpublished at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite: "I am feeling quite good. I thought England obviously played well, batted well. I want to thank all the West Indies fans for coming out.

    "I enjoyed it, the pitch at times really hard with the ball was difficult. We put in a very big effort but we want a result in the last Test. We have to see what they produce [pitch in Grenada] but let's hope it has something for the pacers."

    On fight shown by his team: "I thought it was a tremendous effort. England bowl extremely well. It was good as a team we could fight and put 400 back. Fighting at the end, that is the attitude we want."

  5. Postpublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    More from Root, on Test debutants Saqib Mahmood and Matthew Fisher:"They were brilliant. This surface was not the most receptive for seam bowlers. The two lads, having to bowl second twice, there wasn't much to work with.

    "They showed great commitment and skill. It was great to see delight on their faces when they picked their first wickets up."

    On waiting until lunch on day five to declare: "It's always a tricky one. With how small this ground is and how strong the winds are, a couple of overs of someone coming off - you don't want to make it too close."

    On spinner Jack Leach:"It's really pleasing to see Jack play the way he has. You can see how much he enjoys out there. He's bowling with great control and looks threatening. It's great to see him find his feet and look comfortable at this level.

  6. Postpublished at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    England captain Joe Root speaking at the presentation: "We picked off where we finished last week [with the bat]. That second innings we showed progression as a batting group and we took that here this week here. It was pleasing to see us make a substantial first innings total for the first time in a long time. Hopefully we can replicate it again."

    On Dan Lawrence, who scored 91 and 41: "He's been wonderful. One of the most pleasing things is how selfless he's been in this innings. He's always tried to put the team first.

    "I don't think it will be long [for Lawrence to get a maiden Test century] if he keeps playing like that."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

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    Darren: Much like in Antigua, the groundsman wins again in Barbados.

  8. Postpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    After large parts of this Test failed to deliver on what can only be described as a docile pitch, the final day, at least, offered some hope of a thrilling end.

    There are positives to take. It was another solid performance with the bat. Ben Stokes scored a magnificent century. Joe Root delivered again. England debutant Saqib Mahmood showed he can mix it at Test level.

    For West Indies, one man stole the show. It may not have been the most entertaining knock, but Kraigg Brathwaite's 160 from 489 balls in the first innings, and then 56 not out off 184 in the second, was the difference between his side drawing and losing. A special mention to Jermaine Blackwood for his 102 in the first innings too.

  9. Postpublished at 21:54 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent in Barbados

    From a West Indian perspective, again we've seen a lot of resolve and determination when batting under pressure. Let's hope the pitch in Grenada has some pace for the benefit of everybody.

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    Paddy: Whenever we have a Brathwaite-style opener, they always get chastised. Massive respect for the MOTM.

  11. Postpublished at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent in Barbados

    England dominated this game. It's their second 'winning draw' of the series, but more consistent spin bowling might have won them the match. Clearly with a tour of Pakistan coming up next winter, that's something that needs to be looked at. But overall, more plusses than minuses.

  12. Match drawnpublished at 65 overs
    Breaking

    Eng 135-5

    Joe Root looks at Kraigg Brathwaite. They give each other a nod and then shake hands.

    The second Test ends a draw.

  13. Postpublished at 64 overs

    England have raced through their allocated overs with the spinners, so play can now go on for another 15 minutes.

  14. Not outpublished at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    No spike. Foot was grounded. We're good.

  15. Umpire reviewpublished at 63.5 overs

    Leach bowls. Foakes whips off the bails. England appeal. Stumping or caught behind?

    We go to the TV umpire.

  16. Postpublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    We're fine. Jack Leach to continue. .

  17. WI 135-5published at 63 overs

    Two overs remaining

    England will not get away with putting a seamer on in this light, so Joe Root brings himself back on.

    The England skipper nearly adds a wicket to his column. Da Silva is on the back foot and is a bit hesitant in getting his bat down.

    Hold on, the umpires are taking a light reading...

  18. Postpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent in Barbados

    England are trying their very best, but the overs and the light are dwindling.

  19. Postpublished at 21:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022

    Tim Peach
    BBC Sport in Barbados

    Leach to Brathwaite. No run. Think we're all going to be replaying that in our dreams between now and Grenada.

  20. WI 135-5published at 62 overs

    Minimum of three overs remaining

    Jack Leach finds that sweet spot in the pitch as the ball turns and jumps up on Brathwaite - Ben Foakes taking it at chest height.

    When will Joe Root offer Brathwaite a shake of the hands? My money is on it going to the final over.