England had struggled to 94-3 before Root and Dawid Malan dug in for a 77-run partnership that left the match finely balanced. (Source: Reuters)England battled back into contention on the third day of the second Test against West Indies as Mark Stoneman’s first half century and captain Joe Root’s unbeaten 45 helped wipe out a sizeable first-innings deficit on Sunday. West Indies added 98 runs to their overnight total at a sun-drenched Headingley as they were bowled out for 427 – a lead of 169 – and England were 171-3 at the close, two runs ahead. England had struggled to 94-3 before Root and Dawid Malan dug in for a 77-run partnership that left the match finely balanced. An enthralling day’s cricket began in incredible fashion when James Anderson took wickets with the first two balls of the day after West Indies resumed on 329 for five.

Source: Indian Express August 27, 2017 19:21 UTC