Windies defeat England, draw series

By Michelle Nurse On May 4, 2015

Rod Bransgrove, chairman of Hampshire, presents Man-of-the-Match award to Jermaine Blackwood on day three of the third and final Test West Indies v England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday, May 03, 2015.(Photo via WICB) — Rod Bransgrove, chairman of Hampshire, presents Man-of-the-Match award to Jermaine Blackwood
on day three of the third and final Test West Indies v England at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday, May 03, 2015.(Photo via WICB)

BRIDGETOWN, (Reuters) – A century partnership between Darren Bravo and Jermaine Blackwood helped West Indies to win the third and final test against England at Barbados’ Kensington Oval by five wickets today to draw the series 1-1.

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.

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.