Crawley, Root help England take big lead

Joe Root (L) congratulates Zak Crawley (R) of England for his century during the 4th day of the 1st Test between England and West Indies at Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda. Pic/AFP

A 201-run stand for the second wicket between Zac Crawley (121) and Joe Root (109) turned the tables on West Indies as England declared their second innings at 349-6 - a lead of 285 runs - on Day Five as the first Test headed toward a draw.

West Indies scored 375 in the first innings.

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