Ben Stokes sets up thrilling final day at Old Trafford as England set West Indies 312 to win

Ben Stokes fireworks set up thrilling final day at Old Trafford as England set West Indies 312 to win in 85 overs as hosts aim to level Test series

• England have declared against West Indies with a lead of 311 at Old Trafford 
• The tourists have 85 overs to bat after more batting heroics from Ben Stokes 
• Stokes finished 78 not out with skipper Joe Root calling in the hosts on 129-3 

By Daniel Davis For Mailonline

Published: 07:03 EDT, 20 July 2020 | Updated: 07:14 EDT, 20 July 2020

England have declared against West Indies with a lead of 311 in their bid to level the series on a pulsating final day at Old Trafford.

The tourists will now have 85 overs to bat after more heroics from Ben Stokes at the crease saw him finish 78 not out.

With a magnificent Stokes leading from the fore once again, England were able to add 92 runs on Monday morning from 11 overs – and Joe Root called them in at 129-3.

More to follow. 

England have declared against West Indies with a lead of 311 in their bid to level the series

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