England captain Andrew Strauss (centre) wins the toss and opts to bat, as Chris Gayle (left) admits he would have done

Strauss sees a vicious delivery from Jerome Taylor catch in the grill of his helmet during a cautious start, but he is soon playing confidently

Of the West Indies pacemen, Fidel Edwards finds some pace and bounce but Daren Powell is wayward early on

England fans enjoy the sun and the batting of the tourists at the Kensington Oval

Cook is more circumspect than his partner but reaches his 19th half century from 95 balls shortly after lunch

In his 59th Test, Strauss returns to his very best form as he reaches his 16th Test century with a six off the 144th delivery faced

Strauss and Cook set a new England record for an opening partnership against West Indies, breaking a 59-year-old mark

England look well on top as they take tea at 221-0, but West Indies turn the tables after the break

Gayle finally has reason to cheer as Strauss sees his middle stump uprooted by a Powell yorker on 142

Bowler Jerome Taylor and midwicket fielder Ryan Hinds benefit after Cook hooks impetuously to be caught on 94

Spinner Sulieman Benn gives Owais Shah a send-off after having the number three batsman caught at slip after a 47-ball seven

Kevin Pietersen survives a dropped catch on 20 during a difficult period before the second new ball is taken

Paul Collingwood plays circumspectly, with two boundaries on his way to 11 not out at the close with England 301-3