Cook century leads England to draw but Windies stay in front

BRIDGETOWN: Alastair Cook scored his first century in 16 tests as England drew the fourth test with West Indies, making 279 for two on the final day at the Kensington Oval.

The result means West Indies head into Friday's final test in Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1-0 up and knowing they cannot be beaten in the series - the first time they have avoided defeat in a test series against England since 1998.

From the lunch break onwards, the game consisted of little more than televised batting practice for Cook, whose unbeaten 139 was his highest test score, and Kevin Pietersen (72 not out) - the pair making a 150-run partnership.