West Indies Take Lead in Final Test Against England

West Indies have taken a slender lead over England in the final Test at Edgbaston, thanks to half-centuries from Mikyle Louis and Kavem Hodge.

Resuming on a precarious 33 for 2, West Indies lost Alick Athanaze early on to Shoaib Bashir. However, Louis and Hodge steadied the innings with a 72-run stand for the fourth wicket.

Louis, who resumed on 18, added 39 runs to his overnight score before being dismissed for 57. He struck two sixes and four fours in his innings.

Hodge, who scored a century in the second Test at Nottingham, continued his good form with an unbeaten 52. He hit seven fours in his innings.

Ben Stokes provided England with a breakthrough when he had Louis caught at second slip by Zak Crawley. Stokes also removed Jason Holder, who was trapped lbw by an inswinger from Gus Atkinson.

Joshua Da Silva survived a nasty blow to his right biceps from a Stokes lifter to be 2 not out at the break.

West Indies lead by 57 runs with five wickets remaining. England will need to take early wickets in the afternoon session to get back into the match.

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