Just as they had in Antigua last week, England spent the final day pushing for victory on a benign surface. They got one wicket closer this time, with West Indies five down, but were thwarted once more. The series heads to Grenada for a decider, starting Thursday.
That they failed to force a win once more was partly down to the limitations of their attack – strengthening the case for Matt Parkinson to play in Grenada – but more down to another epic effort from West Indies’ skipper Kraigg Brathwaite.