England collapse again in West Indies

England collapsed once again as they were bowled out for 187 on day one of the second Test against West Indies.

The tourists, who were dismissed for 77 in the first Test, fell to 93-6 despite Jonny Bairstow hitting 52.

Moeen Ali struck an entertaining 60 and Ben Foakes made 35, but England lost their last four wickets for nine runs, with Kemar Roach claiming 4-30 on a pitch offering uneven bounce.

The hosts reached 30-0 at the close in Antigua, trailing by 157.

West Indies openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell showed superb discipline in batting out 21 overs and will resume on 11 and 16 respectively.

England did not bowl badly, if slightly short, but will need early wickets on day two if they are to swing the match their way and avoid a series defeat with West Indies leading the three-Test series 1-0.

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