Ben Stokes' power-hitting helped England set a target of 312 for the West Indies at Old Trafford on Day 5 of the second test. The star all-rounder promoted himself to open the innings for the hosts.

Netizens laud Ben Stokes' power-hitting as England set West Indies 312 to win second Test

India posted a score of 264/5 on day one of the second Test of the two-match series against West Indies here at Sabina Park on Friday (local time). Both Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant remained unbeaten on 42 and 27 respectively at the close of play on day one.

India vs West Indies, second Test, Day 1: India posts 264/5 against West Indies, after Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal half-centuries

England won the toss and chose to bat on Wednesday in the second Test against Sri Lanka on what looked to be a good spinners' wicket in Kandy. All eyes were on Ben Stokes, elevated to number three, in an unchanged team from the first Test thrashing of the hosts in Galle last week.

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The main highlight of South Africa’s second innings was of de Villiers and Elgar, scoring 80 and 61 respectively

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AB de Villiers and Dean Elgar have put up a 78-run partnership so far.

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Virat Kohli seems all prepared to give a tough challenge to the Proteas, especially after their loss in the first Test

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The overnight batsmen put together a 209-run partnership to pulverise the opposition attack after the hosts started the day on 11-1 in response to Sri Lanka's 205

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Skipper Angelo Mathews, with his unbeaten 49, ensured Sri Lanka stay in the hunt after electing to bat first

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Ajinkya Rahane scored his seventh test century and third in four innings, compiling an unbeaten 108 off 237 balls

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