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Antigua: England have got themselves into an excellent position by picking up three wickets forth day evening. And although it was a bit of a surprise that Andrew Strauss waited until he had a lead of 500, his side have just about enough time to pick up seven wickets - albeit on a pitch not playing as badly as he'd hoped it would. Keep an eye on the weather forecast - rain is forecast for tomorrow, which could curtail the entertainment somewhat.
England captain Andrew Strauss set West Indies a mammoth target of 503 to win after declaring at 221 for eight at the Antigua Recreation Ground on Wednesday and then picked up three wickets as the hosts reached 143-3 at the close.
West Indies need a further 360 to win with Ramnaresh Sarwan 47 not out and Shivnarine Chanderpaul undefeated on 18.
Although the pitch in the hastily rearranged match has endured well, West Indies do not have a good record of batting for survival in recent years and England will be bitterly disappointed if they cannot turn their dominance throughout this Test into victory.
Opener Devon Smith was trapped lbw on the back foot by Steve Harmison to break a promising first wicket stance of 59.
With huge responsibility on his shoulders, West Indies skipper Chris Gayle looked in good form as he moved to 35.
But, as in the first innings, a loose stroke cost him dear and he was rapped on the pads attempted to sweep Graeme Swann's off-spin.
At 81 for two, any thought of a record run chase, that would have to surpass their own world record fourth innings total of 418 at this ground six years ago against Australia, had surely been discarded by West Indies who were now in a simple survival battle.
Ryan Hinds' disappointing return to the West Indies side continued as he opted to try and drive Stuart Broad in the first over for the England seamer and managed only to give Owais Shah for a simple catch.
Sarwan was then joined by fellow Guyana batsman Chanderpaul and their solidity against some focused English bowling saw them through to the close.
A half-century from Alastair Cook provided the backbone of England's innings with Kevin Pietersen (32), utilising his controversial switch-hitting, and Paul Collingwood (34) chipping in with useful scores as the tourists stepped up the run-rate.
After the lunch break, England really picked up their game and after having snapped up three wickets this evening, they are all set to win this game. Pitch seems to be fine at the moment but having three sessions for seven wickets is always a plus point. The Windies would bank all their hopes on this standing pair, these two have created magic before and once again if they get stuck in, it would be a tough ask for an upbeat England.
Brief Score: West Indies 285 and 143/3 (Sarwan 47*, CH Gayle 46) need another 360 runs to beat England 566/9 dec and 221/8 dec (Cook 58)
