The West Indies closed the 2nd day in a comfortable, if not all together commanding position, but at least, they look more likely to win from here. At the close, they are 336-7, an extremely useful lead of 157. 105 runs were scored in the final two hours of the 2nd day.

Captain Jimmy Adams, again playing as if his life depended on it, led the way with approximately four and a half hours of batting to be 66 not out, including just six boundaries, his 13th Test half-century, as he continues to try to extend the lead and consolidate his team's position. His patience and realization of responsibility is incredible.

In the meantime, Franklyn Rose is also still there, having hit a six as his first scoring shot and to bring up the 300 mark. He is 33 not out, including three fours in one over from Darren Gough as the Gough became tired late in the afternoon. Rose has so far hit four fours and a six in boundaries in a very aggressive innings indeed.

Since tea, the West Indies lost two further wickets. The 2nd new ball was taken immediately it was due, after 80 overs, and with the 2nd over with that 2nd new ball, Ridley Jacobs, who had looked very much out of sorts with the bat for this entire tour so far, gave a straight forward edge to wicket-keeper Stewart from a good Andy Caddick delivery. Jacobs out for 05; West Indies 237-6.

Curtly Ambrose came in for the 1st batting innings he has had on the tour, and played with great intelligence. He mixed aggression with defense well, and had added 55 with Adams for the 7th wicket when he was adjudged LBW to off spinner Robert Croft's straight ball.

Before that, however, Adams and Ambrose had frustrated the bowling enough. Indeed, Ambrose was hit, as it turns out, not seriously, as he received a waist high full toss which took the batsman's glove. Rightfully, a no-ball was called. With Adams as his guide, Big Curtly stayed his ground and the 55 added for that 7th wicket could be very important.

Darren Gough has so far taken 3-98, while there has been two wickets for Andy Caddick.

A final word on this 2nd day about Jimmy Adams. He seems so much at ease when in these crunch positions. It is as if he really relishes the challenges he gets as the captain and mainstay middle order batsman. He accelerated well late in the evening when he had lost Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Adams will resume on the 3rd day at 66 not out, Rose on 33 not out, the West Indies on 336-7, a lead of 157.