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For much of the first test at Edgbaston, England’s biggest opponents seemed to be the weather. Joe Root’s side faced a race against the elements to get the win over the line, bucking the trend of the modern era to enforce the follow on as they sped to victory inside three days.

Few expected 19 West Indian wickets to fall on day three but at times the tourists’ participation seemed incidental. England became the first side to win a Day / Night test by an innings and their dominance in Birmingham is reflected by the fact that the West Indies are out at 200/1 to win this three match series.

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