Ramnaresh Sarwan played the innings of his life in Barbados Sunday with a magnificent career-best 291. And Denesh Ramdin converted his maiden Test century into 166, as West Indies found themselves in a commanding position in Bridgetown.Responding to England's hefty first innings of 600 for 6 declared, Sarwan inspired his side to pile up 749 for 9 declared, the ninth highest team total of all time.
He all but ensured that his team would carry their precious 1-0 series lead into the decider in Trinidad later this week.
Sarwan was bowled in the closing overs of the afternoon session when Ryan Sidebottom, armed with the third new ball, uprooted his off stump as he aimed a tired waft into the leg side.
He missed out on becoming the 24th Test triple-centurion but surpassed his previous Test-best of 261 not out, against Bangladesh at Kingston in 2004.
On Sunday morning he resumed on 184 not out and quickly settled into that same easy rhythm that has characterised his series performance. England were powerless to force a breakthrough as their lead was whittled away in a ground-record sixth-wicket partnership of 261 with Ramdin, whose own quest for three figures was finally and emotionally achieved at the 56th attempt.
Close of play scores on Day 4:
England 600 for six declared and 6 without loss; West Indies 749 for 9 declared. England trail by 143 runs with 10 wickets remaining.
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