West Indies Under-19s on verge of series victory

A century by Tonito Willett put West Indies Under-19s into a position where they are almost certain to clinch the three-Test series against their English counterparts.

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 at the Riverside 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.