A Test that seemed destined for a draw is set for a thrilling final day, weather-permitting, after South Africa grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck on the fourth evening. Despite having only two hours of play on Saturday, South Africa took a 124-run first innings’ lead after they bowled West Indies out for 233 and then scored 30 runs in five overs to put themselves in a position to push for a win.

Rain has affected every day of this Test so far, and with a yellow-level alert in place and more than 50mm of rain in some areas of the island, it seemed the match would meander, if go underway at all, today. But, after a six hour delay, play started at Queen’s Park Oval and South Africa took control. They forced a West Indian collapse of 6 for 60 in 16.1 overs to ensure they were batting again by the end of the day.

Given the amount of time lost overall, and particularly on the first and fourth days, that this much has happened is impressive enough. Only 15 overs were possible on day one and 30 were scheduled for day four and though the action was truncated, it was absorbing.