West Indies' pace battery shows signs of life
The scoreline will not reflect it, but West Indies bowled with more sustained menace across two sessions than at any point in the last twelve months.
Speed with control
The pace has always been there. What was missing was the discipline to keep it in a threatening area for long spells — and that is what changed, with three bowlers holding a consistent length rather than searching for the unplayable ball.
Hostility is only useful when it comes with a plan.
The batting has not caught up yet, which is why the result went the way it did.
