Keemo Paul, returning to the playing XI, struck with his first ball to get rid of Keaton Jennings.

Paul struck again post lunch to dismiss Rory Burns.

Denly was the next to go as Gabriel opened his wickets column.

England were handed a massive blow just before Tea when Root edged one behind.

Stokes was aggressive post the Tea break.

Buttler too joined in the party as both batsmen registered half-centuries.

The duo were involved in an undefeated partnership of 124 at stumps.