West Indies U19s clinch series against England

West Indies Under-19s won the three-Test series against their English counterparts after rain forced the final day's play in the Third Test to be abandoned at the Riverside.

The draw meant West Indies won the series 1-0 after triumphing in the First Test.

Yesterday a century by Tonito Willett had put West Indies into a virtually unassailable position.

Already holding a 29-run first innings lead, they had resumed the third day on a promising 193 for three, with Narsingh Deonarine and Willett linking up impressively.

Bad weather held up the visitors' progress but once play resumed Willett went on to make 103 before he was caught by Nicky Peng after being lured into a rash stroke by James Tredwell. The Kent youngster finished with two for 48 and was the pick of the English bowlers.

Together with Deonarine, 89 not out at the close, Willet added 170 for the fourth wicket to put West Indies firmly in the driving seat.

Omari Banks joined Deonarine at the crease and added three before stumps, with West Indies on 322 for four.