Tuesday, 5 May 2015 00:59
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Reuters: A century partnership between Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood led West Indies to a five-wicket victory over England in the third test on an awkward Barbados wicket as the series ended at 1-1 on Sunday.
Set a target of 192 to win on the third day, after bowling England out for 123, the home side knocked off the total thanks mainly to a 108-run fifth-wicket partnership between Bravo (82) and Blackwood (47 not out).
It was a disciplined and confident performance from a West Indies team that looks to have improved in several areas already in their first series under new coach Phil Simmons.
“It was a tricky one but it turned out well for us,” said West Indies skipper Denesh Ramdin.
“Young Bravo and Blackwood came up for us today,” he added.
For England, it was a disappointing end to a series which looked to be heading their way after their win in the second test in Grenada.
“We have to take it on the chin, credit to West Indies they bowled well and put us under pressure. The bottom line is we haven’t done enough to win the series,” said England skipper Alastair Cook.
After a dreadful World Cup and with a home Ashes series on the horizon, England had been told ahead of the tour by incoming England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves that there would be “some enquiries” if they did not win the series.
