West Indies facing Kolkata Test defeat
16/11/2011
England's first Test opponents of next summer are facing a huge task to avoid defeat in the second Test of their current series in India.
Responding to India's mammoth 631-7 declared, the West Indies were bowled out for just 153 in their first innings.
Following on, the visitors have fared better so far in the second innings with half-centuries from Adrian Barath and Kirk Edwards helping them to reach 195-3 by the close of the third day.
However, with 283 more needed just to make India bat again, the odds are stacked in favour of India going 2-0 up after winning the first Test by five wickets.
Those intending to see if the West Indies can fare better in England next summer might wish to do so while joining hospitality packages at Lords.
On their last Test visit to England in 2009 the Caribbean side was defeated in both Tests, which were played at Lords and Chester-le-Street.
By Liz Johnstone
