England U19s foiled in bid to level series

England's hopes of squaring the Under-19 Test series against the West Indies foundered on a resilient fourth-wicket partnership and the inclement weather at Trent Bridge.

The game was abandoned at tea on the fourth and final day with the tourists on 264-3, a lead of 60.

When play began West Indies, at 45 for one, still needed another 159 to make England bat again.

However, West Indies captain Brenton Parchment and Vishal Arjune batted superbly for 50 minutes, adding another 57 runs before Arjune was lbw to James Anderson for 47 off 78 balls, with seven fours.

Parchment fell for 57 to a wild stroke off England captain and off spinner James Treadwell to leave the tourists somewhat precariously placed on 130-3.

But Tonito Willett and Omari Banks ensured that no more wickets fell as they put on an unbroken stand of 134. Willett hit 87, including 13 boundaries, while his partner made an even 50 with seven fours.

But then the weather set in and the players failed to re-appear after tea. The third and final Test is at the Riverside on Tuesday week.