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England ended another frustrating day in Antigua as the hosts West Indies built an 85-run first-innings lead on day two of the second Test on Friday. The hosts were 272 for six at the close in their first innings, having added 242 runs to their overnight score on a North Sound pitch.

West Indies showed a patience that was missing from England's batsmen. Darren Bravo scored 33 off 165 balls and captain Jason Holder made 19 off 58 balls will resume on Saturday with the home team leading by 85 runs.  Among others Kraigg Brathwaite scored 49, John Campbell 47 and Shai Hope 41 for the hosts.

Stuart Broad bowled particularly well for the visitors, unlucky to pick up only three scalps during a long day in the field, who dropped several catches, including two by Jos Buttler at third slip. He was the pick of the England bowlers with 3-42, while fellow pacemen Ben Stokes (1-58) and James Anderson (0-58) also bowled well without luck. Off-spinner Moeen Ali (2-54) dismissed opener Kraigg Brathwaite (49) and hard-hitting Shimron Hetymer (21).

Broad believed that England were still in with a winning chance given that West Indies will have to bat last. “I thought the Windies played really well. Darren Bravo showed great fight and character getting through that last session,” Broad told Sky Sports.

 “We missed a couple of chances, can only blame ourselves for that. I think we deserved more than six wickets. A good morning for us tomorrow and then someone plays an outstanding knock, we can win this test match,” he added.