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West Indies vs India, India in West Indies 2 Test Series 2019, 2nd Test - Live Commentary and Ball by Ball Updates
02
nd Innings
West Indies
The hosts, on the other hand, were dismal with the bat yet again and they failed to cope up with the magic of Bumrah. Only Shimron Hetmyer was able to cross the 20-run mark. They will look to take early wickets here to have any chance of coming back into the game. The visitors, on the other hand, should look to extend their lead to above 400. Be back in a while.
An excellent bowling performance from India here. They have bowled out the Windies for just 117. Although they were made to toil here in the first half, they are still way ahead in the game. Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers as he picked his fifth 5-wicket haul in Test matches. He was unplayable on this wicket and there was nothing that the Windies batsman could do. Shami and Ishant also played excellent supporting roles with 2 and 1 wickets respectively.
So the Indians have bundled out West Indies for 117 and they lead by 299. However, Kohli wants to bat yet again. THEY HAVE NOT ENFORCED THE FOLLOW ON!
47.1
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies' innings is done and dusted. Loopy fuller ball from Jadeja. Roach looks to heave this inside out over the covers but all he gets it is a thick outside edge. The ball lobs straight to Mayank Agarwal in the covers. Now, will Kohli enforce the follow-on with a lead of 299 runs?
47
over
47 | 2 Runs | HH: 117/9
46.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Shannon Gabriel, And again. Another shortish ball around off, this time Gabriel goes for the push but is beaten. A very good over this one from Ishant.
46.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Shannon Gabriel, Another short ball on off and middle. Gabriel does well to sway away from it.
46.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Shannon Gabriel, Shortish ball into the body of Gabriel. He stands tall and blunts it onto the pitch.
Shannon Gabriel is the new man in.
46.3
W
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, OUT! CAUGHT! Ishant breaks the stand. Shortish length ball outside off, Hamilton is tempted to go for the punch but the ball takes the outside edge and goes straight to skipper Kohli at third slip. He is not going to spill this one. A timely wicket this for India because these two were frustrating them with this stand. Follow-on still on the cards?
46.2
2
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball around off, Hamilton cuts it past cover for a couple. Jadeja runs in from point and cleans it up.
46.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Full delivery on middle, Hamilton pushes this towards mid on.
DRINKS! West Indies have done well here as they have negotiated the first hour nicely with the loss of just one wicket. They would look to get close to avoiding the follow-on. The visitors, on the other hand, will consider themselves unlucky as there have been many plays and misses but nothing has picked up the edge. They will look to wrap the innings as quickly as possible.
46
over
46 | 0 Runs | HH: 115/8
45.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Fuller ball around off, worked towards point.
45.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Another solid block from Roach off his front foot.
45.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Blocked nicely this time.
45.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Huge appeal from Jadeja but the umpire is unmoved. Pitches this one around off and it turns away. Roach defends it well but Jadeja thinks this was pad first and appeals. Good call from the umpire.
45.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Loopy fuller ball this time, Roach works it towards mid-wicket.
45.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Flatter outside off, left alone.
45
over
45 | 1 Runs | HH: 115/8
44.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball around off, blocked back to the bowler nicely by Hamilton.
44.5
1
Ishant Sharma to Kemar Roach, Shortish ball on the body this time, pushed towards square leg off his back foot to take a run.
44.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Kemar Roach, Good length ball outside off, Roach goes after the ball but can't get bat on it. This should have been left alone.
44.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Kemar Roach, Short delivery outside off, Roach ducks under it.
44.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Kemar Roach, A surprising review has been taken by Kohli! Another shortish ball around off, Roach stands tall to push it towards the off side but it beats the outside edge. Kohli and co. are thinking of a review all of a sudden and they eventually go for it. It never looked as if there was an edge. Ultra Edge rolls in and confirms the same. This is a very poor review from the Indians. Wonder if Pant had any say in this review.
44.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Kemar Roach, Bouncer outside off, Roach sways away from it.
44
over
44 | 0 Runs | HH: 114/8
43.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Flighted ball on off, pushed towards cover.
43.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Turn and bounce for Jadeja. Flighted fuller ball, pitches and turns away as Hamilton goes for the drive but misses.
43.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Another solid block from Hamilton.
43.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Blocked coming forward to this loopy ball on off and middle.
43.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Wide outside off, left alone.
43.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Jadeja starts with a quicker one. It is a fuller ball, Hamilton goes for the drive but it takes an outside edge through the slip cordon. The slip fielder fumbles but no run taken.
Ravindra Jadeja is into the attack here.
43
over
43 | 1 Runs | HH: 114/8
42.6
1
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, This time he pushes this good length ball outside off towards cover and takes a quick single.
42.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Another solid block from Hamilton to this good length ball around off.
42.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Another good length ball in the channel on off, this time Hamilton is right behind the line of the ball to block.
42.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Induces the outside edge this time but the ball doesn't carry. Top ball again as this is pitched on a good length and shapes away from the soft push of Hamilton. It goes towards KL Rahul at second slip on the bounce.
42.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Beaten again! Another ball on a good length in the corridor of uncertainty. Hamilton has another poke to get beaten. No luck for Ishant here.
42.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Beaten! Good length ball outside off. Hamilton goes for a push but the ball shapes a tad bit away to go past the outside edge.
42
over
42 | 4 Runs | HH: 113/8
41.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Shortish ball on the body again. Roach looks to work it down the leg side but is hit on the pads.
41.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Fuller ball on middle, pushed straight to mid on.
41.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Shortish one around off, blocked off the front foot by Roach.
41.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Good length outside off, Roach blocks it with ease.
41.2
4
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, FOUR! Top shot that one. Fuller ball outside off, Roach leans into the drive and creams it through the covers to get a boundary.
41.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Good length around off, Roach looks to drive but the ball takes an inside edge and goes onto hit the pads.
41
over
41 | 0 Runs | HH: 109/8
40.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball outside off, left alone.
40.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball around off again, blocked with ease.
40.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Another ball coming into the batsman from a good length, blocked comfortably.
40.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Fuller one outside off this time. Hamilton blocks it off his front foot.
40.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Another fuller length ball coming into the pads of Hamilton. He works it towards mid-wicket.
40.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Jahmar Hamilton, Starts with a fullish ball around off, Hamilton pushes this towards mid off.
First bowling change of the day. Ishant Sharma replaces Jasprit Bumrah.
40
over
40 | 4 Runs | HH: 109/8
39.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Top ball to finish the over. Length ball in the channel this time, Roach goes for a poke to push this towards the off side but the ball goes past the outside edge.
39.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Typical fast bowler's trait. Gets hit for a boundary and dishes a bouncer next ball. Roach ducks under it nicely.
39.4
4
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, FOUR! Flicked nicely. Length ball angled into the batter, Roach glances this nicely and because of the pace of Shami, the ball races to the fine leg fence in no time. Very good looking shot that one from Roach.
39.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Another solid defense from Roach. Good length ball in the channel, pushed back to the bowler.
39.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Good length around off this time, blocked towards mid off.
39.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Fuller ball on the fourth stump line, Roach walks across to jam this one in time towards mid on.
39
over
39 | 7 Runs | HH: 105/8
38.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball outside off, Hamilton shoulders arms to this one.
38.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kemar Roach, Short delivery on middle, Roach tries to duck under it but gets hit on the gloves. The ball rolls to the leg side and takes a single.
38.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Kemar Roach, FOUR! Good shot from Roach. Bumrah bowls a half volley outside off, Roach plays a lovely drive towards the cover region for his first boundary of the game.
38.3
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Kemar Roach, Full delivery on off, Roach cuts this past the point fielder for a couple. 100 up for the Windies.
38.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kemar Roach, BEATEN! Excellent delivery. Bumrah bowls a full delivery around off, Roach attempts to defend but is unable to put any bat on it.
38.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kemar Roach, Good length on off, blocked towards point this time.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs | HH: 98/8
37.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, This time he gets right behind the line of the delivery to block it well.
37.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball in the channel this time, Hamilton has a poke at it but goes past the outside edge. It swung a long way after passing the batter.
37.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Shortish ball on the pads, worked towards mid-wicket.
37.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Fullish ball on middle and kept low. Roach gets the willow down in time to push it towards fine leg to take one. He is off the mark with that.
37.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kemar Roach, Length ball going down the leg side, Roach goes for a flick but misses. Pant dives to his left to make a half stop. No runs conceded though.
Kemar Roach comes out to the middle.
37.1
W
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, OUT! CAUGHT! Shami gets the breakthrough for the Indians. Back of a length ball on the body of Cornwall. It shapes in from a fifth stump line. Cornwall looks to fend it off but the ball lobs towards gully. Rahane runs forward to gobble the ball comfortably. Cornwall couldn't have done much with this delivery. West Indies still trailing by 319 runs. 120 runs away from avoiding the follow-on.
37
over
37 | 3 Runs | HH: 97/7
36.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Gets closer in the channel outside off on a good length. Hamilton is tempted and goes for a block towards the off side. The ball whizzes past the outside edge.
36.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Wide ball outside off, left alone.
36.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Shortish ball on the pads, worked towards backward square leg for a single.
36.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Shortish ball around off again, blocked nicely this time by Cornwall. Very solid defense from the batsman.
36.2
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fuller ball around off, Cornwall goes for the drive but the ball takes a thick outside edge and goes through point and gully towards the third man region. Cornwall gets two.
36.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Good length ball outside off, Cornwall lets it go.
36
over
36 | 1 Runs | HH: 94/7
35.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Shortish ball this time. And it comes in with the angle to cut Hamilton into half. He looks to defend this one but the ball sneaks through to Pant. Excellent stuff from Shami.
35.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball around off, Hamilton walks across to blunt this onto the pitch.
35.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, That kept low! Good length ball outside off, Hamilton looks to drive but the ball didn't rise enough.
35.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Length ball this time and it is closer to the off pole. Hamilton stands tall to block it well.
35.2
1
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fullish ball on the pads, Cornwall gets an inside edge while defending it towards mid-wicket for a single.
35.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Beaten again! Shami is bowling beautiful lines. Pitches on a good length and shapes a tad bit away from Cornwall. He goes for an expansive drive but misses it completely. Lucky not to edge that one.
35
over
35 | 1 Runs | HH: 93/7
34.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Length ball in the channel outside off, shapes further away as Hamilton allows the ball to go to Pant behind the wicket.
34.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, This time he defends nicely by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
34.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Beaten! Good length ball in the channel, Hamilton goes for a poke by staying rooted in the crease. The ball goes past the outside edge.
34.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball around off, blocked towards point.
34.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Shortish ball on the body this time, pushed towards square leg for a single.
34.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Bumrah starts with one on middle and leg, Cornwall goes for a flick but is hit on the pads.
Jasprit Bumrah will bowl from the other end.
34
over
34 | 5 Runs | HH: 92/7
33.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Jahmar Hamilton, Beaten this time due to the away movement on this one. In the channel on the fullish length this time. Hamilton goes for a defense but is beaten. Pant dives to his right to make the stop.
33.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Length ball on the pads, worked towards the leg side for a single.
33.4
4
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, EDGED AND FOUR! Good length ball in the channel again, Cornwall gets tempted and goes for the drive but it takes an inside edge which flies to the fine leg fence evading the diving Pant.
33.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Length ball on off and middle, pushed straight down the ground. Shami bends down and gets his hand to the ball which hits the timber at the non-striker's end. Hamilton does well to get back in the crease.
33.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Outside off on a good length. Left alone.
33.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Rahkeem Cornwall, Whoa! What a start from Shami! Targets the stumps straightaway. Cornwall looks to flick but is hit straight on the pads. This looked going down the leg side. Shami along with the entire slip cordon puts a loud appeal but umpire is unmoved. Good decision by Kohli by not going for the review as Ball Tracker rolled in to show it was going down the leg side.
We are all set to begin Day 3. The Indian players are making their way to their Respective fielding positions. Rahkeem Cornwall and Jahmar Hamilton also make their way out to resume their innings. Mohammed Shami will start the proceedings for the visitors.
Daren Ganga is there for the pitch report. He says that wear and tear will be seen on the pitch which is expected on the third day. He further states that the bowlers should look to make use of the easterly winds. Says that Bumrah made good use of the conditions. Ian Bishop joins him for the pitch report and has heaps of praises for Bumrah. He further adds that Bumrah worked wonders when he changed his end. Ganga further states the spinners will also have an impact as they have seen the ball spin from Day 1. Bishop says that the pitch is hard now and every bowler will have a part to play.
Welcome to the coverage of Day 3 of the Test match between India and West Indies. The visitors are well ahead in the game with a strong lead of 329 runs. They have a great chance of enforcing the follow-on. Bumrah was excellent with the ball and would like to continue that today as well. What should we say about the hosts? Their batting was not upto the mark to say the least. Now coming into Day 3, their first target would be to avoid the follow-on. That looks fairly difficult with just three wickets in hand. Will they be able to produce any magic or will the visitors wrap the innings quickly? Join us in a while to find out.
... Day 3, Session 1 ...
So, at the end of Day 2, West Indies trail India by 329 and they need 130 more to avoid the follow-on. Jahmar Hamilton and Rahkeem Cornwall are at the crease and there is not a lot of batting to come after that. It seems highly unlikely that they will be able to avoid the follow-on. If they do so, it will be nothing short of a miracle. Join us on Day 3 at 0930 local (1430 GMT). Till then, cheers and take care!
Speaking about the West Indies batting, the less said about it, the better. They needed their batters to step up but none of them delivered. Only Shimron Hetmyer managed to score above 20. Due to their poor show with the bat, they are now in disarray.
India started the day on a disappointing note as Pant was dismissed on the first ball itself but it has been all about the visitors since then. Hanuma Vihari got to his maiden Test ton and Ishant Sharma to his maiden Test half ton and courtesy them, India finished with a big first innings total. The only positive for the hosts was the 5-fer taken by their skipper, Jason Holder.
INDIA BOSSING THE GAME! That is the only thing one can say after the play on Day 2. First, they tired the West Indies players out on the field as they batted out the first two sessions of the day and later the Indian bowling attack (or should we say Jasprit Bumrah) dismantled the hosts' batting line-up by picking six out of the seven wickets that fell on Day 2 for the hosts.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs | HH: 87/7
32.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Short ball on middle, Hamilton jumps up to defend it into the ground. With this it is STUMPS ON DAY 2.
32.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Back of a length delivery around off, Rahkeem blocks it out.
32.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Short delivery on middle, Cornwall defends the ball off the back foot.
32.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Outside off, left alone by Cornwall.
32.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Rahkeem looks to defend but fails to put bat on it.
32.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length delivery on middle, Cornwall blocks this one out.
32
over
32 | 0 Runs | HH: 87/7
31.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flighted delivery on off, Rahkeem drives this hard but it hits Mayank Agarwal at silly point. He seems to be fine here and will continue to be on the field.
31.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, BEATEN! Excellent delivery from Jadeja this. Bowls a short delivery which pitched on middle and spun away from the batman. Rahkeem leaves it alone but the ball passes the off stump by a whisker.
31.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flighted delivery on off, Rahkeem pushes this towards cover again.
31.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Loopy ball outside off, Rahkeem plays a drive towards cover.
31.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flighted delivery on middle, Rahkeem blocks it out.
31.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fuller delivery on middle, Cornwall pushes this to mid off.
31
over
31 | 5 Runs | HH: 87/7
30.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, On the pads of Cornwall, he looks to flick this one but misses to get hit near his tummy. The ball flies fine towards the leg side where the fielder mops up and the batters take a leg bye.
30.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Beaten! Another similar ball but this time no edge by Cornwall.
30.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, EDGED AND FOUR! Not sure whose catch that was but India surely had a chance there. This was bowled on a length on middle and off, Cornwall looks to block this off the back foot but does so inside the line. He gets a thick outside edge on it and the ball flies between Pant and Rahane at first slip. Pant had shuffled to his left early on and misjudged it while Rahane's dive to his left wasn't enough to reach it. The ball goes through them, and towards the third man fence. Cornwall is off the mark in streaky fashion.
30.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Another length ball on middle and off, pushed out by Cornwall.
30.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, This time Cornwall is hit low on the pads as he misses his block.
30.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Good length ball on middle and off, Cornwall blocks it out.
30
over
30 | 0 Runs | HH: 82/7
29.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Hamilton is beaten on this good length delivery as this has hit him on the thigh pad.
29.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
29.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, On the pads of Hamilton, he flicks it towards the leg side.
29.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Driven towards the mid off region off the front foot.
29.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Wide outside the off pole, Hamilton tries to go for the slash but misses.
29.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Full and floated on middle and off, Hamilton pushes it out off the front foot.
29
over
29 | 4 Runs | HH: 82/7
28.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, End of a successful over by Bumrah. Cornwall blocks this one out off the back foot.
28.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Defended off the back foot by Cornwall again.
28.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Length ball on middle and off, Cornwall blocks it out off the back foot. The crowd roars as Rahkeem defends this one out.
28.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, Wide outside off, left alone.
28.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Rahkeem Cornwall, FOUR BYES! Bowls this way down the leg side, Cornwall looks to flick but misses the ball. Pant dives to stop the ball but is unable to as the ball rolls on to the fine leg fence.
Rahkeem Cornwall is the next man in for the West Indies.
28.1
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, OUT! CAUGHT! Bumrah strikes first ball after returning. It is not the greatest of deliveries as it is on a shorter side outside off, Holder attempts to loft this but the ball gets the top edge of the bat and goes way up in the air. Rohit Sharma, the substitute fielder, takes a simple catch at mid off.
Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack He was brilliant in his first spell.
28
over
28 | 0 Runs | HH: 78/6
27.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Shortish one on middle and off, Hamilton defends it off the back foot.
27.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
27.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Good length ball on the pads, the batsman has flicked the ball this time.
27.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, On the pads of Hamilton, he flicks it towards the leg side.
27.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Tossed up on middle and off, pushed towards the leg side.
27.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Full and floated on off, driven through mid off by the batsman.
Shami is being seen going out of the field.
27
over
27 | 8 Runs | HH: 78/6
26.6
2
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Top edged but safe again. Holder looks to pull this one towards the leg side but gets a top edge on it and the ball goes back over the bowler's head as the batters take a couple.
The physio is out to check on Mohammed Shami who is struggling from cramps here.
26.5
4
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, FOUR! Low full toss on the off pole line and Holder pounces on it as he just pushes it through mid off for a boundary.
26.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Shami bowls an inswinger this time. Holder looks to push this towards mid on but misses. It hits the pads of Holder and the Indian players appeal. The umpire denies it. The Indian players think about going over for the review but decide against it. Ball Tracker comes in and shows that this was missing leg. Good decision not to review this one by Indian skipper Kohli.
26.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Way wide outside the off stump, Jason leaves it alone.
26.2
2
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, On the pads of Holder, he flicks it towards backward square leg and takes a couple.
26.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Beaten! Holder tries to put bat on ball on this one but is beaten as he does so inside the line.
26
over
26 | 3 Runs | HH: 70/6
25.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, The batsman has pushed it to the cover region. No runs taken.
25.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Outside off, left alone by Hamilton.
25.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, Full and floated on the off pole, Hamilton defends it onto the ground.
25.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jahmar Hamilton, On the pads of Hamilton, he flicks this one fine towards the leg side and takes a couple to get off the mark.
25.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Full and floated outside off, Holder pushes this through covers and takes a single.
25.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
Jahmar Hamilton replaces Shimron Hetmyer in the middle.
25
over
25 | 4 Runs | HH: 67/6
24.6
W
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, OUT! BOWLED! Hetmyer departs and it has crashed into the middle and off pole. Shami bowls this one just around off, it is drifting into Hetmyer. He looks to drive this through covers but is beaten all ends up. The ball goes between the bat and pad and into the timber. West Indies are 6 down now and in huge trouble.
24.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball wide outside off, Hetmyer cuts it towards point.
24.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Outside off, left alone again by Hetmyer.
24.3
4
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Good length ball wide outside off, Hetmyer crunches this one through covers for a boundary.
24.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Another similar ball left alone by Hetmyer.
24.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball outside off, left alone by Shimron.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs | HH: 63/5
23.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Tossed up outside off, driven towards mid off where the fielder does well to stop it.
23.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
23.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Another one full and on middle and leg, pushed back by Holder.
23.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Full and floated towards middle and leg, pushed towards mid-wicket.
23.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Outside off this time by RJ, Holder leaves it alone.
23.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Jadeja bowls this shorter and on middle and off, Holder blocks it out.
23
over
23 | 0 Runs | HH: 63/5
22.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, BEATEN by beauty from Shami. It is a good length outside off, Hetmyer attempts for a drive but fails to put bat on it.
22.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball but fails.
22.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Outside off, length ball, left alone by Hetmyer.
22.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Another fuller one outside off, driven towards the man at mid off.
22.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball outside off, left alone by the batter.
22.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
Mohammed Shami returns to the attack.
DRINKS! After the early collapse, Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder have steadied things a little here. They have scored the runs at a brisk pace and would look to bat till Stumps. India, on the other hand, were dealt a blow with Jasprit Bumrah going off the field. They will look to make further inroads before the day finishes.
22
over
22 | 6 Runs | HH: 63/5
21.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, EDGED AND FOUR! The hosts are riding their luck here. Jadeja bowls this one full again and gets it to turn, Holder looks to block it but gets a thick outside edge on it as the ball goes towards the third man fence.
21.5
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Shortish ball outside off, Holder rocks onto the back foot and cuts it past point for a couple. The fielder in the deep does well to mop it up.
21.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Another one floated outside off, Holder taps it onto the ground.
21.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Floated fuller this time, Holder defends it off the front foot.
21.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Shorter this time outside off, it turns away sharply. Holder slashes at it but misses.
21.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
21
over
21 | 12 Runs | HH: 57/5
20.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length ball outside off, Hetmyer leaves it alone.
20.5
4
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, EDGED AND FOUR! It seems here that Hetmyer will get boundaries from edges only. Bowls a good delivery outside off, Hetmyer goes for an expansive drive but only gets an outside edge past the third slip and gully fielder for the third boundary of the over.
20.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length ball around off, Hetmyer blocks it off the back foot.
20.3
4
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, EDGED AND FOUR! Hetmyer is living dangerously over here. It is a good length all outside off, Hetmyer attempts to drive but gets a thick outside edge and the ball goes over the second slip fielder for another boundary.
20.2
4
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, DROPPED! EDGED AND FOUR! Another one fuller and outside off, there is some outward movement on this. Hetmyer goes for the drive but he gets a thick outside edge on it. It flies wide towards second slip where Rahul dives to his left and gets one hand on it. However, he fails to hang onto it. Had he taken that, it would have been a blinder. Hetmyer survives again.
Jasprit Bumrah is back onto the field. Good news for India here.
20.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller and on middle and leg, pushed towards mid-wicket.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs | HH: 45/5
19.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
19.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, This one is pitched on middle and off, it spins away from Holder and beats the outside edge of his blade.
19.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, This is floated outside off and the ball turns in sharply towards the leg side. Hetmyer tucks it towards the leg side and takes a single.
19.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and floated on off, pushed back by Shimron.
19.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Another one darted into the pads, flicked towards mid-wicket.
19.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Full and floated on middle, pushed towards mid on.
19
over
19 | 5 Runs | HH: 44/5
18.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Length ball outside off this time, blocked out.
18.5
1
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball outside off this time, Hetmyer pushes it towards cover off the back foot and takes one.
18.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Outside off, left alone by Hetmyer.
18.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
18.2
4
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Good shot from Hetmyer. It is a good length delivery outside off, Hetmyer rocks back and drives this past the cover fielder where Mayank runs after it and tries to make a a diving stop. Agarwal touches the fence while pushing the ball back inside the ropes. It is given a boundary in the end.
18.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length ball on off, Hetmyer blocks it out off the back foot.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs | HH: 39/5
17.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Full and floated on the off pole, pushed towards the man at cover.
17.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, FOUR BYES! Beauty by Jadeja! It pitches on the off pole line and turns away sharply from Holder. He tries to defend it off the front foot but the turn does him in. Rishabh Pant also lets this one through his gloves and the ball goes to the third man fence. Some Indian players thought there was an edge on it but the umpire's signal confirms that there isn't one. Hang on. Replays show that Holder had dragged his feet out of his crease. Which means, a STUMPING CHANCE MISSED.
17.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
17.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Floated and full around off, pushed out by Holder.
17.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Another shortish one around off, pushed towards mid off, off the back foot.
17.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Flatter just outside off, it pitches and straightens. Holder looks to play at it first but decides to leave the ball alone.
17
over
17 | 0 Runs | HH: 35/5
16.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Fullish ball just outside off, Hetmyer pushes it back towards the bowler
16.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, On the off side this time by Sharma, Hetmyer leaves it alone.
16.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
16.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Beaten! The bowler is Ishant again but the batter this time is Hetmyer. Another length ball outside off, it pitches and straightens.
16.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Drifting into Hetmyer, this good length ball. Shimron defends it towards mid on.
16.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball outside off, left alone by Hetmyer.
16
over
16 | 9 Runs | HH: 35/5
15.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Looped up ball on off, Hetmyer flicks it to fine leg and takes a single.
15.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Hetmyer is looking to attack the spinner here. It is a length delivery on off, Shimron comes down the track and plays a lofted drive just past the mid off fielder for the second boundary of the over.
15.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
15.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! First shot of aggression from Hetmyer here. It is a flighted delivery on off, Hetmyer lofts this over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
15.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Another one floated on off, blocked out by Shimron.
15.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated around middle and off, blocked out by Hetmyer.
Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for the first time.
15
over
15 | 2 Runs | HH: 26/5
14.6
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Peach of a delivery yet again by Sharma. Again on a length just outside off and it nips away, Holder looks to defend it but is beaten again.
14.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Length delivery just outside off, Holder looks to defend it off the back foot but does so inside the line of the delivery and is beaten.
14.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Length ball around off again, it drifts into the batter here. Holder looks to block it out but misses it. The ball hits Holder on the pads and the Indian players appeal loudly. The umpire shakes his head. The Indian players ponder over taking a review but ultimately decide against taking it.
14.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Length ball outside off, Holder shoulders arms to it.
The groundsman comes again to the ground with a brick to cover the footmarks.
14.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Jason Holder, Way wide outside off, this is left alone by Holder.
Bumrah is down on the ground and the physio is out. Looks like he has a strain on his calf right now. Not good news for India this. He is going off now and Ishant Sharma will finish his over.
14.1
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, Full toss on the pads of Holder, he flicks it towards backward square leg for a couple as the fielder in the deep sweeps it up.
14
over
14 | 2 Runs | HH: 24/5
13.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length ball on off, Hetmyer drives this towards mid on.
13.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, OHH! Shami bowls a good length ball outside off, Hetmyer leaves this one alone. Pant does not collect it cleanly as he dives to his right. The ball goes behind the keeper and the batsmen take off for a run. Pujara runs from first slip and throws the ball towards the keeper's end. It hits the top of the stumps and the ball goes towards extra cover.
13.4
1
Mohammed Shami to Jason Holder, Guided down to fine leg by the batsman. One run added to the total.
13.3
1
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, DROPPED! The Indian captain is the culprit here! Hetmyer was dropped from Kohli in the last match as well but did not make full use of it. Will he make full use of it this time? Coming to the ball, it was a good length delivery outside off, Hetmyer attempts to drive but gets an edge towards Kohli at third slip where he makes a complete mess of it. The batters take a run.
13.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, BEATEN! Beautiful delivery from Shami. It is bowled on a length outside off, Hetmyer attempts for an expansive drive but fails to put bat on it.
13.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Full delivery on off, Hetmyer pushes this to mid-wicket.
13
over
13 | 5 Runs | HH: 22/5
12.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Jason Holder, Down the leg side by Bumrah, Holder tries to flick but misses it.
Jason Holder, the West Indies skipper, is the new man in.
12.5
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! CAUGHT! Bumrah gets his fifth five-fer and he is in a class of his own right now. This one is on a good length just around off, Bumrah gets it to swing away off the surface just a tad bit. Brathwaite goes for another cover drive and is sucked into this one again. He gets a thick outside edge on this one and it goes low towards the right of Pant who dives and takes a good catch. India are completely on top of the hosts here and right now this seems to be heading towards the follow-on scenario.
12.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Fullish and outside, Brathwaite pushes this one through the cover region and into the fence. A rare loose ball by Bumrah.
12.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, India appeal loudly for a caught behind but nothing from the umpire. Length ball just outside off, it straightens after pitching. Brathwaite looks to block this one but does so inside the line as the ball goes past the bat and it misses by a whisker. The Indian players appeal loudly as they think he has edged that. The Indians think about the review but decide against it. Replays roll in and Ultra Edge confirms the umpire's decision as there is no spike on it.
12.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off, Brathwaite tries to put bat on ball on this but is beaten.
12.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Top edged but safe! Bouncer by Bumrah to Hetmyer, he looks to hook but gets a top edge on it. The ball uppishly goes towards fine leg for a single.
12
over
12 | 2 Runs | HH: 17/4
11.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
11.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another superb delivery by Shami. Length ball again to Brathwaite, he tries to defend it but in the end takes his bat away from the line of the delivery.
11.4
2
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, On the pads of Brathwaite, he flicks it towards square leg and takes a couple.
11.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jaffa! What a delivery by Shami! He bowls this on the fourth stump line, and gets it to nip away. Brathwaite tries to defend but does so inside the line and is beaten by the movement.
11.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball around off again, Brathwaite shoulders arms to it at the last moment.
11.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball around middle and off, Brathwaite blocks it out off the back foot.
DRINKS! It has been a brilliant first hour for India. Bumrah has ripped apart the top order of the Windies batting line up with a hat-trick to boot. Can the visitors take all 10 wickets tonight itself? The hosts, on the other hand, would look to survive till Stumps. If they are allowed to.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs | HH: 15/4
10.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Another yorker, this time Shimron jams it out towards mid off.
10.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Yorker around middle and off, Hetmyer jams this one out back towards Bumrah.
10.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Length ball around middle and leg, it nips back in after pitching. It goes off the thigh pad towards Rishabh Pant as Hetmyer misses his push towards mid on.
10.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Full delivery on off, Hetmyer drives this towards mid off.
10.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length ball outside off swinging into the batsman, Shimron leaves it alone. The ball passed very close to the off stump yet again.
10.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball on middle, Kraigg flicks it to mid on and takes a single.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs | HH: 14/4
9.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Back of a length delivery on middle, Hetmyer defends it off the back foot. Good over from Shami.
9.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, BEATEN! Good ball from Shami. It is a good length delivery outside off, Shimron looks to defend but ends up missing the ball completely.
9.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Back of a length delivery around off, Shimron shoulders arms to this one.
9.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Yorker on middle, Hetmyer manages to block this one towards the leg side.
9.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length outside off, Hetmyer leaves it alone.
9.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length delivery on off, Hetmyer defends it off the front foot. Hetmyer looks to run first and Brathwaite obliges. Kraigg is sent back by Hetmyer at the last moment. The fielder at cover has a shy at the stumps but misses. Brathwaite was well out.
9
over
9 | 1 Runs | HH: 14/4
8.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brathwaite shoulders arms to let that one through. Bumrah has shattered the West Indies batting line up in this over.
8.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Shimron Hetmyer, Way wide outside off, Hetmyer gets an edge on this one and this goes towards third alip all along the ground and the batters take one.
Shimron Hetmyer comes in with the hosts in a lot of trouble.
8.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Roston Chase, OUT! LBW! Bumrah has taken a hat-trick here and the hosts are in complete shambles. Bumrah is the man who is ripping them apart. This is a full ball around off coming in towards Chase. He looks to flick but misses to get hit on the front pad. The Indian players appeal but the umpire denies it. Bumrah thinks that there is some bat on that one but Virat is convinced that this hit the pad first. He goes for the review after having a good chat with Bumrah. Ultra Edge comes in and confirms that the Indian skipper is right, there is no edge on that. Ball Tracker comes in, pitching outside off, impact in line and HITTING THE WICKETS! Successful review for India and India are on a roll here. Jasprit Bumrah becomes the third Indian to take a Test hat-trick. The hosts trail by 403 and they are already 4 wickets down.
Review time! This time it is India who have taken the review here. It looks very close. Bumrah did not look that much keen but Kohli goes for the review. Lets see what happens...
Roston Chase comes in next!
8.3
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Shamarh Brooks, OUT! LBW! Brooks is out on a golden duck and Bumrah is on a hat-trick. This one is fullish and around off, coming into Brooks. He looks to drive at this one but misses it completely as he plays down the wrong line. The Indian players appeal and up goes the umpire's finger. Brooks goes for the review after consulting with his partner. Replays roll in and Ultra Edge shows no bat on that. Ball Tracker comes into play and shows three reds and Brooks has to take the long walk back. West Indies lose their first review.
Review time! Shamarh Brooks has been given out here off his first ball. He consults with his partner and takes the review. It looks plumb here. Lets see what happens.
Shamarh Brooks replaces Darren Bravo in the middle.
8.2
W
Jasprit Bumrah to Darren Bravo, OUT! CAUGHT! Another southpaw bites the dust against Bumrah. Length ball again on middle and leg, it pitches and moves away from Bravo. He tries to drive at it but gets a thick outside edge on it. It flies to second slip where KL Rahul is stationed and he takes the catch. The hosts are looking in trouble here.
8.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Darren Bravo, Outside off, left alone by Darren.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 13/1
7.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
7.5
1
Mohammed Shami to Darren Bravo, On the pads again, this time Bravo flicks it towards square leg and takes a single.
7.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Darren Bravo, Good length ball on middle and leg. Bravo looks to flick this one but misses to get hit on the thigh pad. There is a stifled appeal by the Indian players but nothing from the umpire. Looks to be going down leg.
7.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Darren Bravo, Fullish one just outside off, Bravo looks to tuck it towards the leg side but gets a leading edge on it and the ball goes towards covers.
7.2
2
Mohammed Shami to Darren Bravo, Good length ball on middle and off, Bravo pushes this past short leg and takes a couple.
7.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Darren Bravo, Outside off, Darren Bravo leaves it alone.
7
over
7 | 1 Runs | HH: 10/1
6.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, left alone by Kraigg.
6.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah to Darren Bravo, On the pads of Bravo, he tucks it towards fine leg and takes a single to get off the mark.
Darren Bravo is the new man in for the hosts.
6.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah to John Campbell, OUT! CAUGHT! Pant takes the catch and the first wicket of the Windies is down. Length ball pitching just outside leg, the ball goes away from Campbell with the angle. John tries to fend at it but does so inside the line. It takes the faintest of outside edges of Campbell's bat and goes towards the left of Pant who takes the catch. The hosts trail by 407 with 9 wickets in hand.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to John Campbell, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
6.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to John Campbell, Full ball around off, Campbell looks to drive this one but is beaten by the away movement.
6.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to John Campbell, Corker of a yorker by Bumrah but John survives this time. Bumrah comes over the wicket and bowls this on the off pole. Campbell does well to jam it out.
Jasprit Bumrah has a change of ends here.
6
over
6 | 0 Runs | HH: 9/0
5.6
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Down the leg side this time, Brathwaite lets it go to the keeper. Maiden over to start off for Shami.
5.5
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball way outside off, left alone by Brathwaite.
5.4
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another one outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
5.3
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball around off, it pitches and moves away. Brathwaite looks to put bat on ball on this one but misses.
5.2
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Kraigg leaves this length ball outside off.
5.1
0
Mohammed Shami to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball on middle and off, Brathwaite defends it out off the back foot.
Mohammed Shami comes into the attack.
5
over
5 | 6 Runs | HH: 9/0
4.6
4
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, FOUR LEG BYES! On the pads this time by Sharma, Campbell looks to flick this one but misses. The ball hits the thigh pad and it goes into the fine leg fence.
4.5
2
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Short of a length outside off, Campbell gets up on his toes and pulls this towards square leg. He takes a couple and gets off the mark.
4.4
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Another one outside off, left alone by the batter.
4.3
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Length ball outside off, the ball swings into the batter and John shoulders arms to it.
4.2
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Length ball outside off, Campbell does not fiddle with it.
4.1
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Full one outside off, Campbell pushes this towards cover.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 3/0
3.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller one on the off side, Brathwaite pushes this towards mid off. Bumrah is lazy in getting down and the ball goes past Shami from extra cover. Two runs taken.
3.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off again coming back in, Brathwaite moves towards it and then shoulders arms at the last moment.
3.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, similar to the ball before the last one. Brathwaite shoulders arms to it.
3.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, On middle and leg, Kraigg pushes this towards short leg with soft hands.
3.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball pitching outside off, it shapes back in sharply. Brathwaite shoulders arms to it but this once again goes past the stumps missing by a whisker.
3.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bouncer by Bumrah. Brathwaite does well as he sways away from it.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs | HH: 1/0
2.6
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Fuller around middle and off, Campbell pushes it past the bowler towards mid on.
2.5
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Another good length ball around off, Campbell again blocks this one out.
2.4
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Fuller this time on middle and off, pushed back down the ground by John.
2.3
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Another ball outside off, left alone by Campbell.
2.2
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Length ball outside off, Campbell leaves it alone.
2.1
0
Ishant Sharma to John Campbell, Length ball on the middle pole line, Campbell looks to play at it but misses to get hit on the thigh pad.
The groundsman has come out with a brick to correct the foot marks near the bowler's end.
2
over
2 | 0 Runs | HH: 1/0
1.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller ball around off stump. Blocked off the outside half of the bat by Kraigg.
1.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Beaten! Beauty by Jasprit. Good length ball just outside off, the ball pitches and swings away. Brathwaite tries to fend at it but misses as he does so inside the line.
1.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
1.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length ball shaping into Kraigg, he defends it out off his front foot.
1.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off by Bumrah, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
1.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball by Bumrah, he brings it back into the batter. Kraigg shoulders arms to it but that was too close for comfort.
Jasprit Bumrah will bowl from the other end. He had an excellent first Test. Will he be able to continue the same here?
1
over
1 | 1 Runs | HH: 1/0
0.6
1
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good bowling by Ishant, brings the last delivery of the over into the batter and he was almost beaten. Good length ball outside off, it shapes back in towards Kraigg. He manages to get bat on it at the last moment and the ball goes to fine leg as the batters take one. West Indies are underway with that single.
0.5
0
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off, left alone by Brathwaite.
0.4
0
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Outside off by Ishant, Kraigg leaves it alone.
0.3
0
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller this time by Ishant, pushed to mid on off the front foot.
0.2
0
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another length ball but this is way outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Ishant Sharma to Kraigg Brathwaite, Length ball outside off to start by Ishant. Brathwaite pushes it towards cover.
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India
After the Tea break, West Indies should look to survive the rest of the Day with minimal damage. The visitors, on the other hand, would be looking to nip out a few early wickets. It should be an absorbing session of cricket. Join us in a little while as the hosts will come out to bat for the first time in this Test match.
For the hosts, Jason Holder and Rahkeem Cornwall were the pick of the bowlers. The skipper, in particular was excellent and picked up his sixth five-wicket haul in Tests. The debutant also played a good supporting role, picking up three wickets. They will be disappointed though as they would feel that they have conceded a few too many runs here.
If the first session was a shared one, this one was definitely India's. They added 80 runs in the span of 22 overs. Hanuma Vihari and Ishant sharma continued the good work after the Lunch break and led India to a total above 400. Vihari got to his first Test century in the process while Sharma played an innings like a top order batsman with a well deserved fifty. India would feel that they have got enough on the board. It was Agarwal and Kohli in the early part of the innings who were brilliant with the bat and the middle order continued to milk the bowlers to give them a very good score on this wicket.
140.1
W
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, OUT! CAUGHT! Sixth five-fer for the West Indies skipper which also brings up 100 Test scalps for him. Vihari is the last man to be dismissed. Holder bowls this one full and just outside off, Vihari looks to clear the mid on fielder but gets a thick outside edge on it. The ball goes high in the air towards mid off where Kemar Roach runs back, settles himself under it and takes a good catch. India finish their first innings on 416 and have set a stiff total in front of the hosts.
Jason Holder brings himself back on. He will want to end India's innings.
140
over
140 | 1 Runs |
HH: 416/9
139.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Jasprit Bumrah, BEATEN! Excellent over from Cornwall. It is a flighted delivery around off, Bumrah looks to defend but misses the ball completely.
139.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Jasprit Bumrah, Loopy delivery on middle, Bumrah plays it to short leg.
139.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Jasprit Bumrah, Looped ball on middle, Bumrah defends this one.
139.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Jasprit Bumrah, Flighted delivery on middle, Bumrah blocks it out.
Jasprit Bumrah is the last man coming in for India.
139.2
W
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mohammed Shami, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Third wicket for the debutant Cornwall here. It is a short delivery outside off, Shami looks to cut but gets a thick outside edge straight to the keeper Hamilton who takes an easy catch. The ball bounces a little bit more and Shami fails to cope up with it. Very little celebration from the Windies here.
139.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on off, Vihari shuffles and tucks it towards square leg to take a single.
139
over
139 | 2 Runs |
HH: 415/8
138.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Mohammed Shami, Short ball on middle, Shami flicks it towards fine leg.
138.5
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, Short delivery on middle, Vihari punches this off the back foot towards the off side and takes a single.
Mohammed Shami is the next man in for the visitors. There are no signs of the declaration being signaled by skipper Kohli and Shami would be looking to go all out attack here.
138.4
W
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ishant Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! Ishant Sharma's brilliant innings comes to an end. Sharma comes down the track to this loopy delivery and tries to slog it away for a maximum but does not time it well. He gets a top edge towards deep mid-wicket where Hetmyer takes a simple catch. A magnificent 112-run partnership is over and it has led India to a commanding position. West Indies will be looking to bundle out the visitors quickly now.
138.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ishant Sharma, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
138.2
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, Looped up ball on off, Vihari flicks it towards the leg side and takes a single.
138.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on the leg stump line, Vihari looks to flick but misses.
138
over
138 | 2 Runs |
HH: 413/7
137.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Bowls a loopy delivery on off, Ishant expands his horizon and tries to reverse sweep it but misses.
137.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
137.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
137.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Flighted delivery on middle, Ishant comes down the track and gets a top edge towards square leg. The fielder takes it on the bounce.
137.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Short ball on off, Ishant flicks this to fine leg.
137.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on off, Sharma sweeps this to fine leg. No run.
137
over
137 | 7 Runs |
HH: 411/7
136.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, Down the leg side by Kraigg, Vihari goes for the paddle this time but he misses.
136.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
136.4
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ishant Sharma, Sharma comes down the track and goes for another heave towards the leg side. He misses this time to get hit on the pads. It deflects off it and goes between the keeper Hamilton and first slip towards the third man fence as the batters take one.
136.3
4
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! A great paddle shot time on this ball down the leg side and the ball races to the fine leg fence.
136.2
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Hanuma Vihari, On the pads of Vihari, he flicks it towards square leg and takes a single.
136.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ishant Sharma, Ishant comes down the track and tries to heave this over mid-wicket. It takes the outside half of Ishant's bat and the ball goes to long off for one.
Kraigg Brathwaite is into the attack now,
136
over
136 | 3 Runs |
HH: 404/7
135.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy delivery on middle, Vihari blocks it out.
135.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, DROPPED! Cornwall drops it off his own bowling. Bowls a loopy delivery on middle, Ishant comes down the track and plays this drive uppishly and hard but straight towards the bowler. Cornwall attempts to catch it but is unable to hold onto it. A single is taken in the meantime.
135.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Looped up ball on off, Sharma defends this off the front foot.
135.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on middle, Vihari plays this towards mid on and takes a single.
135.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
135.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, FIFTY FOR ISHANT! First one for him in Test cricket. Cornwall bowls a full delivery on middle, Ishant sweeps this towards square leg and takes a single. Excellent innings from Ishant. Who would think that Ishant is a bowler. With this 100- run stand is also up.
135
over
135 | 4 Runs |
HH: 401/7
134.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery on off, Vihari blocks it out.
134.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Vihari pushes this to mid on.
134.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, On a length outside off, Vihari leaves it alone.
134.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery on middle, Vihari pushes this to cover.
134.2
4
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Full and just outside off, Vihari leans into the drive and pushes this through mid off for a boundary. 400 up for India.
134.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball around off, Vihari pushes it out.
134
over
134 | 1 Runs |
HH: 397/7
133.6
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
133.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, On middle, defended back to the bowler by Vihari.
133.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Looped up ball on middle, Vihari blocks it out back to the bowler.
133.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Short delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg.
133.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, BEATEN! Vihari attempts to defend but fails to put any bat on it.
133.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on middle, Vihari defends it to short leg.
Rahkeem Cornwall is back into the attack.
133
over
133 | 7 Runs |
HH: 396/7
132.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Yorker aimed at the middle, Ishant manages to keep it out.
132.5
2
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Good length ball outside off, Ishant looks to defend but gets an edge towards third man and takes a single.
132.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on middle, Sharma pushes this to mid-wicket. Vihari wanted a single there and is sent back by Ishant. The fielder has a shy at the stumps but misses.
132.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery on middle, Sharma blocks this back to the bowler.
132.2
4
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! Sharma gets in on the act as he lifts this short delivery outside off over the slip cordon and into the third man fence for a boundary.
132.1
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Maiden Test hundred for Vihari and he breathes a huge sigh of relief. Whole of the Indian dressing room stands up and applauds him. Full and on the pads of Vihari, he flicks it towards mid-wicket and sets off for the single. The fielder there has a shy at the keeper's end but misses. Ishant was well in anyway and even if that had hit, it wouldn't have made a difference. Vihari takes off his helmet and celebrates with his bat held up high. A huge moment for any cricketer to get to his first Test hundred.
132
over
132 | 8 Runs |
HH: 389/7
131.6
1
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Looped up delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg and takes a single. With that, Hanuma moves to 99. Good over for India here as eight runs came off it.
131.5
0
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket.
131.4
2
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Another short ball around off, Vihari guides this towards the third man region for a couple. Vihari is just two away from his first Test century.
131.3
4
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Good shot from Vihari. It is a short delivery outside off, Vihari rocks back and slaps it through the cover region for a boundary. Moves to 96 with that boundary.
131.2
0
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery outside off, Vihari leaves it alone.
131.1
1
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, LEG BYE! Chase bowls a full delivery on off, Ishant looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball goes past short leg. The batters take a single.
131
over
131 | 2 Runs |
HH: 381/7
130.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery on middle, Vihari defends it off the back foot.
130.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to mid-wicket.
130.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, On a length on middle, Vihari blocks this back to the bowler.
130.3
1
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Good length ball around off, Ishant in an attempt to defend it gets an edge towards second slip and takes a single.
130.2
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery on off, Vihari pushes this to point where Chase is sloppy in cleaning it up. The ball goes through and allows the batsman to take a single.
130.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball outside off, Vihari leaves it alone.
DRINKS! A very good hour for India as they have added 43 runs without losing a wicket. Ishant Sharma has swiftly moved into his 40s whereas Vihari is taking his own sweet time to get to his first Test ton. Skipper Kohli might just be waiting for their personal milestones to get completed before announcing the declaration.
130
over
130 | 11 Runs |
HH: 379/7
129.6
2
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, Looped up ball on middle, Ishant flicks this nicely towards fine leg and before the fielder cleans up, the batters take a couple.
129.5
0
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Ishant attempts to defend but fails to put bat on it. Good comeback from Chase.
129.4
4
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, FOUR LEG BYES! Roston bowls a flighted delivery outside leg, Ishant looks to sweep but misses. The ball goes through the keeper's gloves and into the fine leg fence. The keeper must have been blinded by Sharma's bat here.
129.3
4
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! Sharma is batting like a proper batsman here. It is a loopy delivery on off, Ishant sweeps this nicely towards the mid-wicket region for a boundary. Excellent batting this from Ishant, moves into the 40s with this.
129.2
0
Roston Chase to Ishant Sharma, Flighted delivery on off, Sharma blocks it out.
129.1
1
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Short delivery on off, Vihari pushes this to long on and takes a single.
Roston Chase is into the attack for the first time today.
129
over
129 | 4 Runs |
HH: 368/7
128.6
2
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on middle, Sharma flicks this nicely towards the mid-wicket region and takes a couple. The partnership moves to 66 runs.
128.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery outside off, Sharma shoulders arms to this one.
128.4
2
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery on off, Ishant guides this towards the third man region and takes a couple.
128.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Bowls a good length delivery around off, Ishant attempts to defend this but gets an edge towards second slip where the fielder collects it on a bounce.
128.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on the fourth stump line, Sharma drives this towards point.
128.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Good length ball around off, Ishant pushes this to point.
Kemar Roach is back on. 26-9-60-1 from Roach so far. He will be looking to break this frustrating stand from the visitors.
128
over
128 | 4 Runs |
HH: 364/7
127.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery on off, Vihari defends it off the front foot.
127.5
4
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Poor ball from Gabriel. Gabriel bowls this full delivery on the pads of Vihari and he obliges as he plays a lovely flick towards the mid-wicket region for a boundary. A boundary after a long time for him. He moves into the 90s here.
127.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, On a length on middle, Hanuma defends it back to the bowler.
127.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery on middle, Vihari pushes this to mid on.
127.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery just outside off, Vihari leaves it alone.
127.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle and leg, Vihari pushes this towards mid on.
127
over
127 | 2 Runs |
HH: 360/7
126.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery around off, Ishant leaves it alone.
126.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on middle, IS blocks it out.
126.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on off, Sharma pushes this towards mid off.
126.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery on off, Ishant defends this off the back foot.
126.2
1
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, LEG BYE! It is a good length ball on leg, Vihari looks to flick but gets hit on the pads and the ball rolls to fine leg. They take a single.
126.1
1
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Fullish delivery on off, Ishant looks to flick but gets an outside edge towards cover for a single.
126
over
126 | 0 Runs |
HH: 358/7
125.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery on the leg stump line, Vihari tries to flick it but misses.
125.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery on middle, Vihari plays it to mid on.
Ian Bishop was just saying before this delivery about how Gabriel should bowl an inswinger. Gabriel comes up with one and totally deceives Vihari. Looks like Mr. Bishop has some telepathic connection with Shannon.
125.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, OHH! Bowls an inswinger this time does Gabriel. All the balls before this were outswingers. Vihari fails to read it and leaves this alone. It is a brilliant set up here from Gabriel who almost broke this stand with this ball.
125.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery around the fourth stump line, Vihari defends this to the off side.
125.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery around off, Vihari drives this towards mid off.
125.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, On a length outside off swinging away from the batsman, Vihari leaves it alone.
125
over
125 | 0 Runs |
HH: 358/7
124.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery outside off, Ishant leaves it alone.
124.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Short delivery on off, Sharma defends this nicely off the back foot.
124.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, On a length outside the off pole line, Sharma shoulders arms to this one.
124.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery on off, Ishant defends this one back to the bowler.
124.2
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery around off, Sharma leaves it alone.
124.1
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on middle, Ishant pushes this to mid off.
124
over
124 | 0 Runs |
HH: 358/7
123.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Outswinging delivery outside off, Vihari first looks to drive but pulls out at the last moment and lets it go to the keeper.
123.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Hanuma attempts to defend but it goes off the inside edge towards square leg. Good bowling this from Gabriel.
123.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, On a length outside off, Viahri shoulders arms to this one.
123.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery way outside the off stump line, Vihari does not fiddle with it and leaves it alone.
123.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, BEATEN! Good ball from Gabriel. Bowls a full delivery around the fourth stump line, Vihari goes for a tentative drive but misses the ball completely.
123.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, On a length outside off, Vihari leaves it alone.
123
over
123 | 10 Runs |
HH: 358/7
122.6
2
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Fuller delivery on middle, Sharma flicks this nicely towards mid-wicket and takes a couple. Good over for India as 10 runs came off it.
122.5
4
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, EDGED AND FOUR! Frustrating for the hosts here. Holder bowls a full delivery around off, Ishant looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge which goes through the gully region for a boundary.
122.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery on off, Ishant guides it to point.
122.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, BEATEN! Good ball from Holder. It is a good length delivery around off, Ishant looks to defend but fails to put bat on it.
122.2
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Holder, coming around the wicket, bowls a bumper over the head of the batsman, Ishant ducks under it.
122.1
4
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! Brilliantly played from Ishant. It is a full delivery around off, Ishant plays a lovely drive towards the cover region for a boundary. This is probably the best shot that Ishant has played in this innings so far. With this the 50-run stand is up between the two. 350 also comes up for India.
122
over
122 | 2 Runs |
HH: 348/7
121.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery on off, Hanuma defends this off the back foot.
121.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg.
121.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery down the leg side, Hanuma looks to flick but misses.
121.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, A bumper from Gabriel to which Vihari ducks under.
121.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on off, Ishant flicks this towards the square leg region and takes a single. John Campbell runs in from fine leg and makes a good stop.
121.1
1
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle, Vihari flicks this to fine leg and takes a single.
121
over
121 | 4 Runs |
HH: 346/7
120.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Another good length delivery around off, Ishant blocks it towards the point region.
120.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery on off, Sharma blocks it off the back foot.
120.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery outside off, Ishant lets it go.
120.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, On a length on middle, Ishant blocks it to mid-wicket.
120.2
4
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! Nicely played from Ishant here. It is a good length delivery on middle, Ishant flicks this towards fine leg for a boundary. Second boundary for him here.
120.1
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on the leg stump line, Ishant flicks it to mid on.
Jason Holder, the skipper is back on. He will be looking to complete his fifer as well as taking his 100th Test wicket.
120
over
120 | 5 Runs |
HH: 342/7
119.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Short delivery on off, Vihari guides it to point.
119.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ishant Sharma, Short ball on off, Sharma rocks back and pulls it to square leg and takes a single.
119.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ishant Sharma, A bumper on off, Ishant leaves it alone.
119.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Another full one on the pads, Vihari flicks it to fine leg and takes a single. The fielder misfields but no extras taken.
119.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on middle, Sharma flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
119.1
2
Shannon Gabriel to Ishant Sharma, Full delivery on off, Ishant drives this nicely towards cover for a couple.
Shannon Gabriel to bowl from the other end. 16-2-63-0 from him so far. He has been struggling with an injury but he is battling it out.
119
over
119 | 1 Runs |
HH: 337/7
118.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to mid-wicket.
118.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, BEATEN! Short delivery on off, Vihari looks to defend but gets beaten. The ball stayed low after pitching and Vihari is beaten as a result.
118.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg.
118.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Short delivery on off, Vihari plays it to cover.
118.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Flighted delivery on middle, Sharma sweeps this nicely towards square leg and takes a single.
118.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Starts with a short delivery on middle, Sharma blocks it out.
The hosts are again out in the middle after India negotiated the first session of the day pretty well. Skipper Jason Holder is followed by his teammates. Vihari and Sharma are also out in the middle with the latter taking strike. Rahkeem Cornwall will start the proceedings for the hosts after Lunch. An attacking field for Cornwall as the hosts go for broke. One silly point, one short leg and two slips in place for Ishant Sharma.
... Day 2, Session 2 ...
India would look to score around the 350-run mark. West Indies, on the other hand, should look to wrap things up quickly here before things go out of hand. It promises to be an exciting session ahead. Join us back in a while.
It is Lunch on Day 2 of this Test match. It has been a shared session here as India have added valuable runs with Vihari scoring a well compiled fifty. The West Indian bowlers were good especially their skipper who continued from where he left off yesterday. He picked the vital wicket of Rishabh Pant on the first ball of the day. Jadeja and Vihari continued to score at a slow pace before Jadeja lost his patience and threw his wicket away.
118
over
118 | 2 Runs |
HH: 336/7
117.6
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off again Vihari lets it go. LUNCH ON DAY 2!
117.5
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball just outside off, pushed towards mid on by Vihari.
117.4
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Vihari goes after this wide one but misses his slash at it.
117.3
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Vihari shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
117.2
2
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Oh dear. Direct hit and Ishant was gone for all money. He was literally sold a dummy down the river there and had no way to go. But now, to add salt to the wound, the batsmen take an overthrow as well. It was a length ball just outside off, Vihari pushed this towards cover-point and set off for a single. Now, one cannot blame Ishant for not responding at all. He is a fast bowler and would have looked at the clock and probably thought, Lunch is around the corner. Suddenly, he is called for a quick single. Now, he is in no position to respond and starts scurrying towards the keeper's end. He knows he is gone and gives up pretty early when he sees Kraigg Brathwaite pick up the ball. The former skipper takes an aim and has a shy at the stumps at the striker's end, but on the run. That causes some imbalance and he misses it, with Sharma heaving a sigh of relief. The ball goes towards deep backward square leg and in the meantime, Vihari calls his partner for another run.
117.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off by Holder, Hanuma leaves this one alone.
117
over
117 | 3 Runs |
HH: 334/7
116.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Shorter in length this time on middle, Ishant defends it back to the bowler.
116.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
116.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, The batsman plays a sweep shot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
116.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Flighted ball on middle, Ishant tries to flick it but it hits the pads and it goes towards the short fine leg fielder.
116.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Looped up ball on middle, Vihari pushes this to long on and takes a single.
116.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted delivery on middle, Vihari defends it to the leg side.
116
over
116 | 1 Runs |
HH: 331/7
115.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, On middle and off, Sharma blocks it out.
115.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Down the leg side, Sharma knows exactly where his stumps are and leaves it alone.
115.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Sharma defends it from within the crease towards mid off.
115.3
1
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Vihari drives this through the covers. The batters have run through for a single.
115.2
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, NOT OUT! Missing the leg pole and Vihari survives. Holder bowls a length ball outside off and it is coming back into Vihari. He misses his flick to get hit on the pad. The Windies players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Vihari has a chat with Ishant and goes for the review. The replays roll in. Ultra Edge shows no edge on that one. Ball Tracker comes in, pitching outside off, impact in line, but GOING OVER THE LEG POLE. Successful review for India and their two reviews remain intact. Vihari is still at the crease although riding his luck a bit.
Review time! Hanuma Vihari has been given out here. He immediately goes for the review here. It looks close. Lets see what happens here.
115.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Holder bowls a peach of a delivery! Vihari looks to defend this one but misses as he does so down the wrong line.
115
over
115 | 7 Runs |
HH: 330/7
114.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Another fuller one, blocked out by Sharma onto the ground.
114.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Another one short and on off, Vihari flicks this one towards backward square leg and takes one.
114.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
114.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, On the pads of Ishant, this time he flicks it off his pads towards square leg and takes a single.
114.2
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, FOUR! Aggresive from Ishant. Tossed up on middle and off, Ishant slog sweeps it over square leg for a boundary. Unusual from Ishant this.
114.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter one on middle and leg, pushed towards square leg by Vihari and he takes a single.
114
over
114 | 6 Runs |
HH: 323/7
113.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, BEATEN! Excellent over from Holder comes to an end. Coming to this ball, it is bowled on a length around off, Ishant looks to defend but misses it completely.
113.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Bowls a full delivery this time on the legs, Ishant who had moved towards the off side looks to flick but misses.
113.4
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
113.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, Good length ball on off, Ishant defends it to point.
113.2
1
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle, Vihari plays it to mid-wicket and takes a single.
113.1
5
Jason Holder to Ishant Sharma, FOUR OVERTHROWS! What was Ishant and Vihari doing here? Ishant defends this good length ball towards the off side and is called by Vihari for a run here. Brathwaite comes to the ball quickly and has a shy at the stumps. He misses and the ball races to the long on fence for a boundary. Bonus runs for India here. 5 runs for India here. Had the fielder hit, Ishant would have been out as he was well out. He survives to fight another Day.
Jason Holder is back!
113
over
113 | 12 Runs |
HH: 317/7
112.6
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Great shot by Vihari and he is looking to go on the offensive here. Short again this time, Vihari rocks onto the back foot and slams it through mid-wicket for another boundary. 12 off the over and a dropped catch!
112.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Short outside off, cut to point by Vihari.
112.4
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Punished by Vihari immediately. On the pads this time by Cornwall and Vihari pounces it as he flicks this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary.
112.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, DROPPED! John Campbell is the man again just like the first Test match. Vihari looks to lunge forward and defend this ball on the off side. He gets a thick outside edge on it and the ball goes wide to the right of first slip where John Campbell is positioned. He dives in an attempt to catch it. He gets his right hand on it but is unable to hold onto it. Hanuma survives and he will now be looking to make the most of it.
112.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up ball around off, Vihari blocks it out.
112.1
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Tossed up ball outside off, Vihari paddles this one nicely towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. Much needed runs for the Men In Blue.
112
over
112 | 2 Runs |
HH: 305/7
111.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, On a length outside off, Ishant lets it go to the keeper.
111.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Good length delivery around off, Sharma leaves it alone.
111.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ishant Sharma, Back of a length delivery on middle, Ishant blocks it off the back foot
111.3
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Vihari drives this nicely to mid on and takes a single.
111.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, On a length outside off, Vihari lets it go to the keeper.
111.2
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length delivery way outside off, Vihari leaves it alone. It has been wided.
111.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Full delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to mid-wicket.
111
over
111 | 1 Runs |
HH: 303/7
110.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Sharma defends this off the front foot and onto the ground. End of a successful over for the West Indies.
110.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
110.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishant Sharma, Tossed up on off pole, Ishant pushes it out.
110.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter delivery on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg and takes a single.
110.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Looped up ball on middle, Vihari flicks it to mid-wicket.
Ishant Sharma is the next batsman in for the visitors. He played a gritty innings in the last Test and will be looking to do the same here again.
110.1
W
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT! Jadeja throws his wicket away after being patient for a long time. It is a flighted delivery on middle, Jadeja goes for the slog sweep over mid-wicket but gets a top edge on it which goes way up in the air. Darren Bravo at mid on positions himself under it and takes a simple catch. It was looking like Jadeja was itching to go for the big shot here and in doing so, he perishes. Cornwall provides the crucial breakthrough for the hosts.
110
over
110 | 1 Runs |
HH: 302/6
109.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Vihari plays that one off the front foot and onto the ground.
109.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
109.4
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Quick and smart running by Jadeja. Roach bowls this one fuller and on off, Jadeja pushes this towards Gabriel at mid on. He sets off immediately knowing that Gabriel will not be quick enough to run him out. If there was anyone else over there, this could have been close.
109.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten! Beauty by Roach. In the corridor of uncertainty, on a length. The ball pitches and moves away from Jadeja as he tries to fend at it. It goes past his outside edge by a whisker.
109.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, This one is way outside off, carries to Hamilton behind the wickets at a comfortable height. The moisture seems to have disappeared a bit and the surface seems to be a bit harder than yesterday too.
109.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball around the fifth stump line, Jadeja leaves it alone.
109
over
109 | 0 Runs |
HH: 301/6
108.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Similar ball, similar result. Tossed up on leg and pushed to mid-wicket by Vihari. Another maiden over by Cornwall.
108.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Another one full and floated on off, pushed towards mid-wicket by Hanuma.
108.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
108.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, HV gets on top of the bounce and flicks it towards the leg side.
108.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Another one floated on middle and leg, Vihari pushes it towards the leg side.
108.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball on middle, pushed towards short leg.
108
over
108 | 0 Runs |
HH: 301/6
107.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, This time off the back foot towards mid off by Jadeja. He is playing very well here.
107.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball on middle and leg again, pushed towards the man at mid on off the back foot.
107.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball on middle and leg, Jadeja pushes it out.
107.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja leaves this one outside off and the ball goes through to Hamilton.
107.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball on middle and off, Jadeja defends this one out off the back foot.
107.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, left alone by RJ.
107
over
107 | 2 Runs |
HH: 301/6
106.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Played through mid-wicket by Vihari.
106.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Vihari punches this one straight down the ground. Cornwall sticks his hand out and catches it with his right hand.
106.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up on middle and leg, Vihari looks to block this one off the front foot but the ball hits the knee roll and goes towards short leg.
106.3
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish this time by Cornwall, Vihari flicks this towards fine leg and takes a couple. 300 up for India with this couple.
106.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Another one floated outside off, Vihari defends it out.
106.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Tossed up outside off, pushed out by Vihari.
106
over
106 | 3 Runs |
HH: 299/6
105.6
3
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Great shot by Vihari. Length ball outside off, Vihari hops and crunches this one through covers off the back foot. It does not have the power in it to reach the fence and the batters take three.
105.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, left alone.
105.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
105.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball outside off, Vihari defends it off the back foot.
105.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball around middle and off, Vihari blocks this off the back foot towards the off side.
105.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball outside off, left alone by Vihari.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack here.
105
over
105 | 1 Runs |
HH: 296/6
104.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again around middle and off, Jadeja blocks it off the back foot.
104.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Short this time outside off, pushed towards the man at point.
104.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Another one tossed up around off, Jadeja pushes it out.
104.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
104.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Top edged but safe! This time Cornwall tosses it up outside off, Vihari goes down on one knee and tries to sweep. He gets a top edge on it and the ball skies towards the short fine leg region. The fielder hares after it but cannot get to it as the batters take one.
104.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, On the pads to start off after drinks by Cornwall, Vihari pushes this towards mid-wicket.
DRINKS! It has been slow going for India in the first hour of Day 2. They have added 31 runs in the 14 overs bowled so far with the loss of Rishabh Pant on the first ball of the Day. Jadeja and Vihari are batting well here and should look to take India close to 350. West Indies bowlers have been excellent with their lines and lengths. They have kept the run flow in check here. The hosts should look to wrap up the innings here.
104
over
104 | 1 Runs |
HH: 295/6
103.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off again, Jadeja tries to put bat on ball on this one but misses it altogether due to the movement on it.
103.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball outside off, Jadeja does not fiddle at it.
103.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Good fielding by John Campbell. Jadeja plays this length ball off the back foot towards point where Campbell dives to his right and saves at least a couple for the hosts.
103.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, length ball. Left alone by RJ.
103.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball on middle and leg, it hits the pads of Vihari and goes towards square leg as they take one.
103.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, This shows just how sure Vihari is where his wickets are. This is a length ball coming into Vihari, he shuffles across and shoulders arms to it. It was close to the stumps as the ball went past him but he was never in doubt.
103
over
103 | 0 Runs |
HH: 294/6
102.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Again on the pads, Jadeja defends it back towards Cornwall. Maiden over by him.
102.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up on the pads this time, Jadeja flicks it towards the leg side.
102.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated outside off, Jadeja pushes this back towards the bowler.
102.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Shorter one this time, Jadeja cuts it towards point.
102.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Similar one by Cornwall, Jadeja again blocks it out.
102.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up outside off, blocked out by RJ.
102
over
102 | 2 Runs |
HH: 294/6
101.6
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Good running by Jadeja. Another shorter one on the off side, Jadeja just taps it down towards the off side and takes a quick single.
101.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Bumper outside off, Jadeja leaves it alone.
101.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short of a length ball, this time on the leg side. Jadeja looks to keep it down but is hit on the gloves. It goes uppishly towards short leg but falls well short.
101.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length outside off, Jadeja does not fiddle with it and lets it through to Hamilton.
101.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, On the hips of Vihari this time, he flicks it towards backward square leg and rotates the strike.
101.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on the off pole, Vihari blocks it off the back foot towards mid on.
101
over
101 | 2 Runs |
HH: 292/6
100.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up outside off, blocked again by Jadeja towards the off side.
100.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Jadeja defends this fuller one by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
100.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Another one, tossed up outside off, Jadeja blocks it out.
100.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up just outside off, pushed out towards mid off.
100.2
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again outside off, Jadeja cuts it off the back foot past point where the fielder misfields and the batters take a couple.
100.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off by Cornwall to start off, Jadeja leaves it alone.
Rahkeem Cornwall is on!
100
over
100 | 4 Runs |
HH: 290/6
99.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish in length ball down the leg side, Vihari leaves it alone.
99.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Bowls a bouncer on the leg stump line, Hanuma ducks under it.
99.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle, Vihari plays this towards mid-wicket.
99.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle, Vihari flicks it to square leg.
99.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length delivery, Vihari defends it off the back foot.
99.1
4
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Shortish delivery around off, Vihari guides it to gully where the ball goes through the fielder for a boundary. It seems that the bounce was awkward for the fielder there.
99
over
99 | 5 Runs |
HH: 286/6
98.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball around middle and off, Jadeja defends it off the back foot.
98.5
4
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Off the shoulder of Jadeja's bat. Holder bowls this one on a good length around off, Jadeja looks to tap it onto the pitch but the ball hits the shoulder of Jadeja's bat. It flies over the slip cordon and into the third man fence.
98.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball outside off, Jadeja pushes this off the back foot towards point.
98.3
1
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish on middle and leg, Vihari blocks it out towards mid on and takes a quick single. The fielder there takes a shy at the bowler's end and hits but it looks like Vihari is well in. The umpire takes it upstairs for the confirmation. The replays roll in and yes, HV is indeed well in.
Third umpire has been called in to check for a run out. Vihari is the man in question.
98.2
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
98.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
98
over
98 | 0 Runs |
HH: 281/6
97.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
97.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
97.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
97.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length ball around off, Ravindra defends it to point.
97.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length on off, Jadeja blocks it out.
97.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length ball on off, Jadeja defends it off the back foot.
Shannon Gabriel is on!
97
over
97 | 6 Runs |
HH: 281/6
96.6
4
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Fifty for Vihari although in fortunate fashion. Holder bowls this on a length just outside off, Vihari tries to push it towards point but gets an inside edge on it. He almost chops it onto the stumps but he is fortunate as it misses the timber and goes towards the fine leg fence. Third half ton for Vihari and he will be looking to convert this into his first ton.
96.5
1
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, This is again wide outside off and left alone by Jadeja. Hamilton has a shy at the keeper's end and hits but Jadeja is well in. The ball deflects off the timber towards the leg side and a run is taken.
96.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Excellent length by Holder here. This has pitched on a good length here on middle, it straightens and hits Jadeja on the box as he misses his flick. He looks to be in some pain here.
96.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Another bouncer by Holder, this time to Jadeja on the leg pole line. He ducks under it.
96.2
1
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Full on the pads of Vihari, he tucks it wide of mid on and takes a single.
96.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Bouncer on the first ball of the over by Holder. Vihari ducks under it.
96
over
96 | 0 Runs |
HH: 275/6
95.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another length ball, again Jadeja looks to defend it but he gets an inside edge onto the pads.
95.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball outside off, Jadeja gets onto the back foot and pushes this towards point.
95.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off again, Jadeja patiently leaves it alone again. Doesn't look in any hurry.
95.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time outside off, pushed towards cover.
95.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length ball outside off, Jadeja lets it go through to the keeper.
95.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
95
over
95 | 0 Runs |
HH: 275/6
94.6
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish outside off, pushed to the man at cover.
94.5
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, Vihari chooses to leave this one alone.
94.4
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Risky leave! Length ball outside off, this time the ball keeps its trajectory but rises on him. Vihari tries to leave but the ball hits the toe end of his bat and falls short of the keeper.
94.3
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Holder getting some great movement off the surface here. This pitches on a good length outside off. It swings away from the batter as Vihari looks to play at it. He is beaten all ends up by this one.
94.2
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
94.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Bouncer to Vihari this time, he ducks under this one and lets it through to Hamilton.
94
over
94 | 5 Runs |
HH: 275/6
93.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
93.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Beaten! Terrific ball by Roach. Length ball around the fourth stump line, it pitches and straightens. The ball whizzes past the outside edge of Jadeja's bat.
93.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another one outside off, left alone.
93.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside off, Jadeja shoulders arms to this one.
93.2
4
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Short of a length ball outside off, Jadeja opens the face of his bat and guides it towards the third man fence.
93.1
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball around off, Vihari pushes it wide of mid on and takes one.
93
over
93 | 0 Runs |
HH: 270/6
92.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length ball on middle, Jadeja looks to flick but again gets hit high on the pads. The ball rolls to point. Another excellent over from the Windies skipper.
92.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Full delivery on middle, Jadeja attempts to drive it hard but gets an inside edge into the pads. No harm done though.
92.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length delivery on middle, swinging into the batsman, Ravindra looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pad.
92.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Another good ball from Holder. It is bowled on a length around off, Jadeja sees the ball go through the keeper.
92.2
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length delivery on middle, Jadeja blocks it towards the point fielder.
92.1
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length on off, Jadeja blocks it off the back foot.
92
over
92 | 2 Runs |
HH: 270/6
91.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Vihari goes to defend this length ball off his back foot but does so inside the line and is beaten by the away movement. The hosts are piling up the pressure.
91.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Outside off, Vihari shoulders arms to this one.
91.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball just outside off, coming back in towards Vihari. He does well to keep it down and dabs it towards the leg side.
91.3
2
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, This time Vihari does play at it. Fullish ball outside off, Vihari pushes it in the gap at cover and takes a couple.
91.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball by Roach, Vihari is patient enough to not fiddle with it.
91.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, First ball of the day for Roach, length ball outside off, left alone by Vihari.
Kemar Roach will bowl from the other end.
91
over
91 | 4 Runs |
HH: 268/6
90.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Down the leg side again by Holder, Jadeja leaves it alone. An eventful first over of the day comes to an end. A wicket and four runs from it.
90.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller one this time, Jadeja pushes it out.
90.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Way wide outside off, Jadeja leaves this one alone as Hamilton dives to his left and collects it.
90.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
90.2
4
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Down the leg side and Jadeja just flicks it fine towards fine leg for the first boundary of the day. Jadeja gets off the mark here with this boundary.
Ravindra Jadeja is the new man in.
90.1
W
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, OUT! BOWLED! Brilliant start from the hosts as Pant has been bowled over. Holder steams in and rocks Pant over on the first ball of the day. He bowls this one on a length just outside off and shapes back in after pitching. Pant goes for a push off the first ball of the day but misses the line and the ball crashes into middle and off. Rash by Pant this and Holder is delighted. Four wickets for him in this innings so far.
We are all set to begin Day 2. The Windies players are in a huddle and make their way out to the middle. The Indian batters, Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari are also out in the middle with the former on strike. Jason Holder, the West Indies skipper will start the proceedings on Day 2 for the hosts.
Pitch Report - Daren Ganga is down for the pitch report. He says that there is still a layering of grass but it is a bit uneven now after the first day's play. Ian Bishop is also with Daren Ganga. He too points out that there are some indentations on the pitch and there will be some movement off the pitch because of them. On Virat Kohli's approach against the Windies bowlers, Bishop says that the batters have to be sharp and defend well. Bishop suggests that they need to wait for the loose deliveries and capitalise on them. The bowlers need to get their length right and hit the good length area consistently. The pitch is favouring the seamers and Ganga says that they will be crucial for both the sides.
On Day 1, the visitors dominated the proceedings right from the word go but the West Indies kept pegging them back at regular intervals which has kept the hosts in the game. The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal each got their half tons. Holder was the pick of the bowlers as he bowled excellent lines and lengths as he picked up three wickets. Vihari and Pant are out in the middle and they will be looking to take this game out of the hosts' reach and take India's total around the 400-run mark. The Windies, on the other hand, will look to bundle out the Men In Blue around 300. Join us in a while to find out.
Greetings and welcome to Day 2 of the second Test match between India and West Indies. The conditions look perfect for a good day of cricket as the sun is shining in Jamaica and it should be an exciting Day of Test cricket.
... Day 2, Session 1 ...
Come Saturday, the Indian batters will look to score above 350 which should be a very good score on this wicket. West Indies will look to strike early on the second day to keep India's total in check. Do join us for the action on Day 2 at 0930 local (1430 GMT). See ya!
For the hosts, Holder along with Roach, were exceptional the entire day but the latter did not have a lot of luck. Rahkeem Cornwall, on debut, looked on song in the first session but did not threaten much during the latter phase of the day. Gabriel, who never looked 100 percent on the field, could not find his rhythm and struggled to bowl well. Not the kind of bowling performance the Windies skipper would've wanted after electing to bowl first.
Earlier in the day, India started well with their openers giving them a decent start before Jason Holder struck to remove KL Rahul. Holder bowled superbly and tested the Indian batters with his superb line and length. He got rid of the Indian skipper Kohli with a superb delivery. However, before getting out, Kohli stitched important stands with Agarwal and Rahane to grind the Windies out.
India end Day 1 with an upper hand. After Virat Kohli's early wicket in the final session, Pant and Vihari have stitched a handy unbeaten 62-run stand between them. Roach and Gabriel tested the duo with the second new ball but Pant and Vihari have managed to stay in the middle.
90
over
90 | 8 Runs |
HH: 264/5
89.6
4
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Last ball of the day, and Vihari ends it with a boundary! This one is also full and on the pads, he flicks it wide of mid-wicket and the ball trudges towards the fence. STUMPS ON DAY 1.
89.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball outside off, left alone by Vihari.
89.4
4
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! On the pads of Vihari, he clips this one towards mid-wicket for a boundary. Great shot this!
89.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish one wide outside off, Vihari looks to push this towards the off side but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
89.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball wide outside off, Vihari shoulders arms to it.
89.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Last over of the day. Roach steams in and bowls a good length ball outside off, pushed back towards the bowler by Vihari.
89
over
89 | 4 Runs |
HH: 256/5
88.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball outside off, Pant strokes it straight to mid off.
88.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish one on the body, tucked towards the leg side for a run.
88.4
3
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Short one on the body of Pant. He swivels to hammer this towards mid-wicket. Pant hared for the third run as the ball went towards the fence. The fielder stops the ball and throws the ball back to the keeper who breaks the bails but Vihari was well in.
88.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Good length ball outside off, goes further away from Pant as he leaves this one alone.
88.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Fuller one on middle and leg, blocked towards mid-wicket by Pant.
88.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Length ball down the leg side. Pant goes for the flick but can't get bat on ball. The keeper pouches it down the leg side.
88
over
88 | 3 Runs |
HH: 252/5
87.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Length ball around off, shapes away from Vihari's push and goes past the outside edge.
87.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Huge appeal from Roach but nothing from the umpire. Roach dishes out a fuller ball on middle and leg as Vihari looks to flick but misses. The ball goes on to hit the pads. That looked to be going down the leg side. By the way, Roach had overstepped on that delivery but the umpire did not spot that. Also, the Ball Tracker shows that it was going down the leg side. So, the umpire gets one decision right and one wrong.
87.4
3
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Straighter one on the pads this time, Pant whips it nicely through square leg for three. There was no one in that direction as the mid on fielder runs towards the ball. He is too slow to return the ball towards the bowler or the keeper which allows an extra run. 50-run stand between the two. Important stand this one after the wicket of skipper Virat Kohli. Also, 250 up for India with that.
87.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Too wide outside off again. Pant lets it go the keeper again.
87.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Another one in the channel on the same line, Pant lets it be. He may not want to take any risk at this moment in time.
87.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Length ball in the channel outside off, Pant leaves it alone.
87
over
87 | 1 Runs |
HH: 249/5
86.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Bumper outside off, left alone by Vihari this time.
86.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Another bumper, this time on the body of Pant who swivels to hammer his pull along the ground towards square leg for a single.
86.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Good delivery and well left fron Pant. Nicely directed back of a length ball on off and middle, Pant does well to sway away.
86.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Shortish ball on the body, blocked towards the bowler off his back foot.
86.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Bumper down the leg side. Pant initially wanted to heave this but left it in the end.
86.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball around off, blocked by Pant coming forward towards cover.
86
over
86 | 3 Runs |
HH: 248/5
85.6
3
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Leading edge! Fuller ball on the pads for Pant this time. Rishabh looks to work it towards the leg side but the ball takes the leading edge and flies through the cover-point region. Hetmyer chases the ball as it races to the fence and dives to pull the ball back into play. Three runs taken.
85.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Wide outside off this time, Pant doesn't go after it and leaves it alone.
85.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Goes past the outside edge this time! Length ball closer to the off pole, Pant looks to push with hard hands but the ball shapes away and goes past the outside edge. Superb bowling this from Roach.
85.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Another length ball around off, left alone by Pant.
85.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Gets Pant driving this time and goes past the outside edge. Fuller ball around off, Pant throws his bat at it. Lucky not to get an edge on that one.
85.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Length ball outside off, Pant knows where his stumps are so he lets it go to the keeper.
85
over
85 | 8 Runs |
HH: 245/5
84.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Wide outside off, left alone by Vihari this time.
84.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball this time, blocked by staying in the crease.
84.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Another crunching drive from Vihari. Gabriel doesn't learn as he dishes out another fuller ball outside off. Vihari reads the length early and leans into the drive to cash in on it. It races to the cover fence in a jiffy.
84.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Another shortish length ball outside off, left alone again by Vihari.
84.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, Back of a length ball outside off, Vihari sways away from it.
84.1
4
Shannon Gabriel to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Poor start from Gabriel. Fuller ball outside off, Vihari leans forward and creams a cover drive for a boundary. Timed sweetly as it races to the fence. Gabriel's poor performance in the game continues.
Shannon Gabriel to share the new ball with Roach.
84
over
84 | 1 Runs |
HH: 237/5
83.6
0
Kemar Roach to Rishabh Pant, Wide outside off. Pant lets it go to the keeper.
83.5
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Slightly fullish on middle and leg, Vihari looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads. The ball rolls towards fine leg and the batters take a leg bye.
83.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Wide outside off, Vihari lets it go.
83.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball around off, driven straight to mid on this time.
83.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball outside off, pushed back to the bowler.
83.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good delivery to start the new spell with the new ball. Length ball around middle and leg, Vihari looks to work it towards the leg side but he gets an inside edge on it and he is hit on the pads.
Kemar Roach is back into the attack now to end the day. The second new ball is also taken now as the hosts look to end on a high.
83
over
83 | 4 Runs |
HH: 236/5
82.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Another fast and fuller ball down the leg side, Pant goes for another sweep but misses. This time the keeper does well to stop.
82.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
82.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Flighted fuller ball, pushed towards the slip cordon.
82.3
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, FOUR BYES! Flighted fuller ball this time but it is going down the leg side. Pant goes to sweep but he misses. The keeper misses as well and the ball races to the fine leg fence.
82.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Length ball outside off, pushed towards the off side.
82.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Fuller one on middle and leg, dabbed closer to the short leg fielder.
82
over
82 | 7 Runs |
HH: 232/5
81.6
1
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball on off, Pant works it towards point to take a quick single.
81.5
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter on middle, Pant goes back to blunt it towards the off side.
81.4
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Loopy ball around off, pushed towards cover.
81.3
4
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Fuller ball on off, Pant leans forward to drive this past the diving cover fielder. The ball races through to the fence.
81.2
1
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Another full delivery, Vihari looks to work it towards cover but gets an inside edge and the ball goes towards short leg. The batters take a single.
81.1
1
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Fuller ball, driven wide of mid on for a single.
81
over
81 | 2 Runs |
HH: 225/5
80.6
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball on middle, sweeps towards deep square leg for a couple.
80.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Played through mid-wicket by the batsman.
80.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
80.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball on off and middle, Vihari looks to work it towards the leg side but gets a leading edge and the ball rolls towards the off side.
80.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter around off, worked towards mid on.
80.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter one around off, tucked towards mid-wicket.
The second new ball is now available but the hosts have opted not to take it as of now.
80
over
80 | 6 Runs |
HH: 223/5
79.6
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter one this time, pushed towards mid off.
79.5
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Fuller flighted ball, pushed back to the bowler.
79.4
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Another one on middle and off, the batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
79.3
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Pushed towards mid on off the back foot.
79.2
6
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Pant comes down the track and just smashes it over the mid on fence for a biggie. First maximum of this match.
79.1
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Floated on off and middle, blocked out.
79
over
79 | 0 Runs |
HH: 217/5
78.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted ball around off, Vihari negotiates it well.
78.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted around middle, blocked towards mid-wicket.
78.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy ball on middle, blocked towards mid-wicket.
78.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter on middle, blocked by Vihari.
78.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Wide outside off, left alone.
78.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball on middle and leg, tucked towards the leg side off his back foot.
78
over
78 | 1 Runs |
HH: 217/5
77.6
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Fuller on the stumps, blocked.
77.5
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flat and full this time, pushed towards mid off.
77.4
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Another flat ball outside off, left alone by Pant again.
77.3
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter again but outside off, leaves it alone.
77.2
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter on the pads, blocked onto the pitch.
77.1
1
Roston Chase to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy fuller ball, driven towards long on for a single by Vihari.
77
over
77 | 5 Runs |
HH: 216/5
76.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, The batsman has played it to the point region.
76.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Another shortish length ball, Pant blocks it with soft hands.
76.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Shortish length ball, blunted close to the short leg fielder.
76.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rishabh Pant, Goes round the wicket to Pant who pushes it off his back foot.
76.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller on the pads, worked towards deep square leg for a run.
76.1
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Slightly fullish going down the leg side. Vihari paddle sweeps it fine down the leg side to get a boundary. Not a good start from Cornwall.
Rahkeem Cornwall is back into the attack.
76
over
76 | 4 Runs |
HH: 211/5
75.6
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
75.5
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, On middle and off, blocked by Pant.
75.4
4
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, FOUR! Length ball outside off, room for Pant to crunch a cut past point to earn a boundary. His first of the innings.
75.3
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter around off, eased towards mid off this time by Pant.
75.2
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter on middle and leg, blunts this one close to the short leg fielder.
75.1
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter on the pads, tapped towards short leg.
Jason Holder is going off the field temporarily. Not sure what the reason is. Let's hope that he comes back soon though.
75
over
75 | 4 Runs |
HH: 207/5
74.6
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Beauty from Holder to end the over. Length ball in the channel just outside off this time, Vihari has a poke at it but the ball shapes away to go past the hanging bat of Vihari.
74.5
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball on the body, blocked off his back foot this time.
74.4
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball around off this time, Vihari again blocks it well off his front foot with soft hands.
74.3
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball around off, tapped towards point.
74.2
4
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Whipped! Fuller ball on the middle from Holder, a rare one. Vihari flicks it nicely through mid-wicket to earn a boundary. That was timed brilliantly by Vihari.
74.1
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Fuller ball around off, pushed straight to cover.
DRINKS! West Indies are truly on top for maybe the first time in the series as the visitors are 5 down with just about 200 runs on the board. Jason Holder is leading his side well today as he has taken three wickets thus far in the innings and he will be looking to continue it as the hosts look to end the Indian innings today itself.
74
over
74 | 0 Runs |
HH: 203/5
73.6
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Fuller on off and middle, blocked well by Pant.
73.5
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Comes forward to power this through mid off but the ball goes from the inner half of his bat towards mid on.
73.4
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, On middle, blocked back to the bowler.
73.3
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flat on middle and leg, Pant pushes it back to the bowler.
73.2
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Flatter this time, looks to block but is hit on the pads.
73.1
0
Roston Chase to Rishabh Pant, Loopy fullish ball on middle, blocked by Pant.
Roston Chase is back into the attack.
73
over
73 | 1 Runs |
HH: 203/5
72.6
1
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, Bumper on the body this time. Pant didn't know what he was doing there as the ball takes the edge and flies towards the fine leg fielder. Falls short as he takes a run to get off the mark.
72.5
0
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, Shortish ball this time around off, Pant taps it towards gully.
72.4
0
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, Goes slightly fuller this time, bowled around off. Pant pushes it towards point.
72.3
0
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, Another ball outside off on a good length, left alone by Pant again.
72.2
0
Jason Holder to Rishabh Pant, Wide outside off, left alone by Pant.
Rishabh Pant walks out to the middle.
72.1
W
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, OUT! CAUGHT! Holder strikes for the third time in the day. Kohli is outta here! Superb delivery from the West Indies skipper to find the outside edge of the Indian skipper. Length ball, shaping away from Kohli who lunges forward to push it with hard hands but the ball finds the outside edge and it carries to keeper Hamilton. The umpire is checking for the front foot but it is absolutely fine. Kohli has to walk back. India lose their skipper and West Indies are into the lower middle order now.
72
over
72 | 2 Runs |
HH: 202/4
71.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Comes forward to this middle stump delivery to block off his front foot.
71.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Short around off, Vihari goes for a cut but is beaten.
71.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, pushed towards mid on for a run.
71.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flighted on off, Kohli lunges to block.
71.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter on middle, tucked towards mid-wicket for a run.
71.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman gets to the pitch of the ball and defends it.
71
over
71 | 2 Runs |
HH: 200/4
70.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Peach of a delivery this by Holder. Kohli looks to defend this length ball off the back foot but does so inside the line. It whizzes past the outside edge. Oohs and aahs from everyone in the Windies team.
70.5
2
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Misfield and a couple of runs allowed. Shortish by Holder, Kohli cuts it through point and a couple is taken.
70.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bouncer by Holder on the leg pole line. Kohli ducks under it and lets it go.
70.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball just outside off, pushed straight back towards mid off.
70.2
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, On the pads this time, Kohli flicks it towards square leg.
70.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball angling in towards Kohli, pushed down and onto the ground.
70
over
70 | 5 Runs |
HH: 198/4
69.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball, Vihari looks to tuck it towards the leg side but the short leg fielder gets the ball and throws it towards the stumps. Vihari, however, was quick to get back in.
69.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish ball, tapped towards point.
69.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter ball on middle, tapped towards mid-wicket.
69.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Comes forward to this flatter delivery around off, blocked.
69.2
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Just short of the fence or else this was half a dozen. Fullish ball, Vihari dances down the track to lift this one over the mid off fielder to get a boundary.
69.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter on middle, pushed towards mid on for a single.
69
over
69 | 3 Runs |
HH: 193/4
68.6
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Shorter ball on middle, hops to block well.
68.5
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Another bouncer from Holder. Left alone by Vihari.
68.4
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Another bumper from around the wicket. Vihari does well to sway away from it.
68.3
2
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish ball on middle and leg, Vihari shows full face of the bat to time it towards mid on for a couple.
68.2
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another bumper but Kohli is up for the challenge. Swivels to pull this nicely by rolling his wrists. Gets a single.
68.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bumper from around the wicket to get past the outside edge of Kohli. This was pitched on middle and leg, it went away from Kohli who hopped to push it towards the off side.
68
over
68 | 1 Runs |
HH: 190/4
67.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Comes down the track to work it towards mid-wicket.
67.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter around off, pushed towards mid off.
67.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flatter on the pads this time, tucked closer to the short leg fielder.
67.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Flighted ball on off, defended by Vihari comfortably.
67.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Another flighted ball on middle and leg, pushed towards mid-wicket.
67.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on the pads, tucked towards the leg side for a single.
Change of ends for Cornwall.
67
over
67 | 3 Runs |
HH: 189/4
66.6
0
Jason Holder to Hanuma Vihari, Bumper down the leg side this time, Vihari ducks under it.
66.5
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Back of a length ball on the body, Kohli hops to tuck it towards square leg to take a single.
66.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bouncer outside off, Kohli ducks under it.
66.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Full outside off, pushed towards mid off.
66.2
2
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another fullish ball around off, Kohli punches this nicely through the covers. The cover fielder shows some footwork as he stops this with his foot. Kohli sees the opportunity of the second run and hares back for it.
66.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Starts with a fullish length ball, Kohli lunges forward to push it towards the mid on fielder.
Skipper Holder is back on! 15-6-26-2 from him so far in the day and probably the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.
66
over
66 | 4 Runs |
HH: 186/4
65.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish ball closer to the off pole, blocked towards cover by Vihari confidently.
65.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball in the channel closer to the body, blocked by coming forward by Vihari this time.
65.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, In the channel outside off, blocked nicely by Vihari.
65.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball around off, Vihari stays in his crease and blocks.
65.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish length outside off, the ball flies off his outside edge towards third slip but falls short of the fielder there.
65.1
4
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, FOUR! Driven firmly by Vihari! Length ball around off, Vihari leans forward and powers this one straight down the ground to get his first boundary of the innings.
65
over
65 | 4 Runs |
HH: 182/4
64.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Defended by Kohli by going back in his crease.
64.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Goes back to the crease to tap this one towards short leg.
64.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, drives it straight to mid on.
64.3
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Deft touch from Kohli. Flatter on the pads, Kohli goes back and tickles this one fine down the leg side, using his wrists. The ball races to the fence.
64.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Fuller loopy ball this time, again finds the mid-wicket fielder.
64.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter and shorter, flicked straight to mid-wicket by Kohli.
64
over
64 | 0 Runs |
HH: 178/4
63.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Another length ball, this was coming into Vihari. He looks to block this towards the leg side but it goes off the inner half of his bat towards mid-wicket.
63.5
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball around off again, left alone by Vihari.
63.4
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Good length ball around off, blocked towards cover.
63.3
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Length ball outside off, left alone this time by Vihari.
63.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Bumper but too high. Vihari ducks under it.
63.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Fullish ball, pushed straight to the bowler by Vihari.
63
over
63 | 9 Runs |
HH: 178/4
62.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
62.5
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Another powerful boundary from Kohli. Fullish ball on middle and leg, Kohli times this through the diving mid on fielder to get another boundary. He is scoring runs briskly here.
62.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another fuller ball, pushed towards the bowler.
62.3
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Hammered down the ground. Fullish ball on off, Kohli powers this down the ground.
62.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, Loopy fullish ball on the pads, worked towards square leg for a run. He is off the mark with that single.
62.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Hanuma Vihari, The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket.
62
over
62 | 5 Runs |
HH: 169/4
61.6
4
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR LEG BYES! That looks close but the umpire is not interested this time. No reviews left for West Indies there and Roach was suggesting as if it hit high on the pads. It was a length ball which Kohli looked to block by coming forward but he was late into the shot and he gets hit on the pads. It went through keeper Hamilton and Cornwall at first slip. The ball trudges towards the third man fence while the Windies team are appealing. The Ball Tracker shows that this was hitting the timber but the impact was umpire's call.
61.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Fuller on off, blocked off his front foot by Kohli.
61.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Length ball around off, blocked towards cover.
61.3
1
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, NOT OUT! Comfortably going down leg. Waste of a review from Holder and the Windies have now lost both reviews. Holder was not convinced but it seems like his bowler was adamant for that one and the skipper obliged. A length ball outside off, coming in with the angle, Vihari looked to flick but missed and was hit on the pads. Roach appealed and was the only one confidently doing so. Holder was not too keen but went with his bowler. Alas. Ball Tracker shows it to be missing leg. By a fair margin too.
REVIEW TIME! The umpire has given it not out but the hosts have challenged his decision. This looks to be going down the leg side to the naked eye.
61.2
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish around off this time, blocked off his back foot towards the off side.
61.1
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Shortish length coming into the batsman, Vihari covers his stumps to leave this one alone.
61
over
61 | 0 Runs |
HH: 164/4
60.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter one on the pads, worked towards square leg.
60.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Fuller on the pads this time, timed straight to mid-wicket.
60.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
60.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
60.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another fullish ball, flicked but short leg stops it well.
60.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter one on middle, eased towards mid-wicket.
60
over
60 | 7 Runs |
HH: 164/4
59.6
0
Kemar Roach to Hanuma Vihari, Beaten! Tentative push from Vihari on the first ball which is in the channel outside off. Lucky not to edge that one.
Hanuma Vihari is the new man in.
59.5
W
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! CAUGHT! Roach gets his first wicket as Rahane has been caught behind. Exactly the kind of start the hosts were after. Length ball outside off, Rahane is rooted to his crease as he pokes at the ball. The ball kisses the outside edge and goes straight to keeper Hamilton who is not going to miss out on that. Body blow this for the Indians.
59.4
4
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Sweet timing! Bumper but the ball doesn't rise much. Rahane swivels to pull this towards deep square leg. The ball races to the fence quickly.
59.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller ball, Rahane goes for the drive but gets an outside edge. Played with soft hands as the ball goes towards the second slip fielder.
59.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball outside off, defended by Rahane towards mid off.
59.1
3
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball around off, pushed through cover by Kohli. The point fielder dives to stop but can't get his hands to it. The ball goes towards sweeper cover. Three runs taken.
Welcome back for the final session of the first day's play. The West Indies players are back on the pitch. Kohli walks out to the middle with his deputy Rahane. Roach will start the proceedings for the West Indies. Skipper Virat Kohli will take strike.
... Day 1, Session 3 ...
Last match's centurion Ajinkya Rahane joined skipper Kohli and the two have not looked in much trouble as they have added 42 unbeaten runs between them with skipper Kohli getting to yet another fifty. The duo will look to keep getting the runs and take India towards a commanding position. Holder and his men would want to get a few more wickets in the final session of the day. See you after the Tea break.
The Indians started well after Lunch with Agarwal raking up his 3rd half century. He along with Kohli were looking good before Holder arrived to break the stand. Roach and Cornwall looked good in phases but didn't trouble the two much. Gabriel's form and fitness will be an issue for the hosts.
The session goes to India one would say as they have managed to milk the runs comfortably and have just lost one wicket.
59
over
59 | 1 Runs |
HH: 157/3
58.6
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another shortish ball on the pads, Kohli tucks it fine down the leg side for a single. AND THAT IS TEA ON DAY 1.
58.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball, Kohli pushes this towards point.
58.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flat around off, Kohli gets behind the line of the delivery to block.
58.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loppy ball on middle, pushed towards mid on.
58.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball around off, Kohli blocks this one off his front foot.
58.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter and fuller, blocked coming forward by Kohli.
Cornwall is back into the attack.
58
over
58 | 3 Runs |
HH: 156/3
57.6
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
57.5
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman has driven it through mid on.
57.4
2
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Nicely done! Straight ball around off, Rahane guides it towards the third man region to take a couple.
57.3
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
57.2
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Coming down the track to push towards the bowler this time.
57.1
1
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Fullish ball on off, Kohli drives this through mid off with superb timing but can't beat the diving Kemar Roach. A half stop from Roach means Kohli can get a run though.
57
over
57 | 4 Runs |
HH: 153/3
56.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball around off, closer to the body of Rahane. He deadbats it towards the off side.
56.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, No says Gabriel as he dishes a length ball. Leaves it alone.
56.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Poor line from Gabriel and he has been punished by Rahane. Fullish ball outside off. Rahane leans into the shot and times the cover drive brilliantly to earn another boundary. Gavaskar on air is asking Gabriel to bowl a bouncer in the West Indian accent.
56.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Length ball around off, blocked towards cover.
56.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish length coming into Rahane who blocks it nicely off his back foot.
56.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Fullish ball around off, blunts this one back to the bowler.
56
over
56 | 0 Runs |
HH: 149/3
55.6
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Comes behind the line of the ball, blocked nicely.
55.5
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Fuller one, pushed towards mid off.
55.4
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
55.3
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flighted and fuller, pushed towards the leg side again.
55.2
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
55.1
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Flighted ball on short of a length, pushed towards mid-wicket.
55
over
55 | 5 Runs |
HH: 149/3
54.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish ball outside off, left alone.
54.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Huge Appeal but not given. Fuller ball on the pads of Rahane who goes for a whip but can't get bat on ball and is hit flush on the pads. An appeal from West Indies but nothing from the umpire. Holder asks his bowler regarding the review but doesn't go for it. Looked to be going down leg.
54.4
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball around off, Kohli tucks it towards point to get a single to reach to his half century. His 22nd in his Test career. A fighting knock this from the Indian skipper. He would look to convert this one into a big one.
54.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Fuller on off this time, Kohli comes forward to push towards cover.
54.2
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Kohli is into the groove. Fuller ball outside off, Kohli leans into the drive and strokes it through the covers for a boundary. One short of his half century now.
54.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball outside off, Kohli lets it go to the keeper.
54
over
54 | 4 Runs |
HH: 144/3
53.6
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Flatter on full, pushed towards the cover fielder.
53.5
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
53.4
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Comes down the track to block it back to the bowler.
53.3
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman defends it from within the crease.
53.2
4
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Rahane's turn to display the cover drive now. Flatter ball outside off, Rahane goes back in the crease to cream the drive through the cover region. A very good shot that.
53.1
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller ball around off, Rahane dances down the track to force this towards mid on.
53
over
53 | 4 Runs |
HH: 140/3
52.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Beaten! Cut him into half. Good length ball in the channel outside off. Kohli looks to block of his back foot but the ball sneaks past the bat and pad. Lucky not to edge or have his stumps shattered.
52.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Fuller ball on middle, Kohli walks across to push this towards mid on.
52.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Classic Kohli drive! Overpitched ball outside the off stump, Kohli leans into the drive and drills this through covers for a boundary. No chance for any fielder.
52.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Outside off in the channel on a good length. Kohli watches the ball go to the keeper.
52.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Length ball outside off, Kohli pushes this straight to point.
52.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Length ball outside off, Kohli looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads. Kohli wanted a run but is sent back by Rahane.
Shannon Gabriel is back on!
52
over
52 | 0 Runs |
HH: 136/3
51.6
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Close! Presence of mind from Rahane saves him. Chase bowls this one shorter and on the body. Rahane looks to defend it with soft hands and is hit on the glove. The ball rolls onto his thigh pad and towards the stumps off his gloves. Just when the ball was close to hitting the wickets, Rahane turns around and pushes the ball away with his boot.
51.5
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and floated on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
51.4
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman has punched the ball off the back foot.
51.3
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane blocks this fuller one towards the off side.
51.2
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Tossed up around middle and off, Rahane pushes this one down the ground.
51.1
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish this one outside off, Rahane pushes it towards point.
51
over
51 | 0 Runs |
HH: 136/3
50.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball outside off, left alone by Kohli.
50.5
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on off the back foot by Kohli.
50.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Good length ball just outside off, pushed towards the man at cover. The early swing that Holder was getting seems to have gone away since a long time now.
50.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball in the channel outside off, Kohli lets it go.
50.2
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another shortish ball on middle, Kohli looks to push off his back foot but mistimes it on the leg side.
50.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Back of a length around off, Kohli punches this straight to point.
50
over
50 | 0 Runs |
HH: 136/3
49.6
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one tossed up around off, pushed towards mid off. End of a good over from Chase.
49.5
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Chase goes full again, played out by Rahane.
49.4
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Just short! Shortish ball this one by Chase, Rahane goes back and cuts it towards the fielder at point. It goes uppishly but falls just short. The fielder does well to grab onto it and no runs are taken.
49.3
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Flat and full outside off, pushed towards Chase off the front foot.
49.2
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one on floated and off, pushed back towards Chase.
49.1
0
Roston Chase to Ajinkya Rahane, Flat and on off, pushed towards cover.
Roston Chase is into the attack.
49
over
49 | 4 Runs |
HH: 136/3
48.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Fuller and around off, pushed towards mid off by Kohli.
48.5
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Mixing it up here Holder. Short and outside off, Kohli gets on top of the bounce and pushes it towards point. This delivery was similar to the one which got him dismissed in Antigua.
48.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time just around off, pushed towards cover.
48.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball outside off again, tapped towards point.
48.2
4
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, EDGY FOUR! Fuller ball outside off, Kohli goes for the drive but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races through the slip and gully cordon and to the fence. That was not an intentional shot but Kohli will take it.
48.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Short ball outside off, Kohli stands tall to push it towards point.
48
over
48 | 6 Runs |
HH: 132/3
47.6
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, FOUR! Crunched! First one for Rahane! Short ball outside off, enough time and room for Rahane to go back and time his cut superbly through cover-point.
47.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Shortish this time on the leg side, Kohli goes onto the back foot and takes one as he pushes this one towards square leg.
47.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Tossed up by Cornwall on middle and leg, Rahane flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.
47.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Loopy delivery on the off pole, pushed towards the man at mid on.
47.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Another one floated on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
47.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated on leg pole, Rahane blocks it towards the leg side.
47
over
47 | 3 Runs |
HH: 126/3
46.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Full around off, Kohli pushes this straight to mid off.
46.5
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bouncer in the ribs of Kohli this time. Kohli hops to block it well.
46.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Back of a length ball again, Kohli blocks again.
46.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shortish again. Kohli lets it go to the keeper.
46.2
3
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Fuller this time from Holder. Rahane flicks it nicely through mid-wicket. The fielder chases the ball to stop it, he does so but can't stop the batters from taking three.
46.1
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish ball in the channel outside off, blocked nicely by Rahane.
46
over
46 | 0 Runs |
HH: 123/3
45.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Length delivery on middle, stroked straight to mid-wicket off his back foot.
45.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter but too wide outside off. Kohli lets it be.
45.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Comes forward to block this one towards point.
45.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Around off, blocked well by Kohli.
45.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flighted on middle and off this time, worked straight to mid-wicket.
45.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loopy fuller ball on middle, pushed straight to mid off.
45
over
45 | 5 Runs |
HH: 123/3
44.6
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another shortish delivery on the fifth stump line, tapped towards point by Rahane.
44.5
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another bumper around off. Kohli hops again to tap it towards the off side and call for a quick single. Good response from Rahane means it was completed easily.
44.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shortish one again, Kohli hops to blunt it to point.
44.3
4
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Top shot! Shortish ball around off, going away from Kohli. The skipper guides this one between gully and point to get a boundary. Played that very late.
44.2
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bumper on middle but too high. Rahane ducks under it.
44.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball outside off, Rahane covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
DRINKS! The visitors started well after Lunch with Mayank reaching his third half ton. However, the hosts have pulled things back since then and look to be giving the Indian batters a run for their money. The Windies skipper, Holder dismissed Agarwal and the other bowlers have also been complementing him well. The Indian captain and vice captain are out in the middle and they will be looking to take the game away from the hosts just like they did in the first Test.
44
over
44 | 1 Runs |
HH: 118/3
43.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Rahane prods forward and defends it straight back to Cornwall.
Nothing happening out there as the hosts look to be on top.
43.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Full and floated around leg, pushed towards the man at mid on.
43.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
43.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Another floated one outside off, pushed back towards Rahkeem.
43.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated just outside off by Cornwall, Rahane blocks it out.
43.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on middle and leg, pushed towards backward square leg for one by Kohli.
Rahkeem Cornwall is back on!
43
over
43 | 2 Runs |
HH: 117/3
42.6
2
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish and on the body of Rahane, he pulls this one towards square leg by getting on one leg and takes a double to get off the mark.
42.5
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Outside off by Holder, pushed towards mid off by Rahane.
42.4
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another fuller one around off, pushed again to the man at cover.
42.3
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Good length ball outside off, pushed to the man at cover.
42.2
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Another short ball into the batsman, blocked again by Rahane.
42.1
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Shortish ball around off, blocked towards cover.
42
over
42 | 0 Runs |
HH: 115/3
41.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Good length around off this time, Kohli lets it go.
41.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Fuller ball on off, Kohli flicks it straight to mid-wicket.
41.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Good length around off again, closer to Kohli. He taps it towards point.
41.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Fuller and straight, Kohli strokes it towards mid on.
41.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Another length ball outside off, Kohli shoulders arms again.
41.1
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Good length ball around off, Kohli lets it go to the keeper.
41
over
41 | 3 Runs |
HH: 115/3
40.6
0
Jason Holder to Ajinkya Rahane, Bumper outside off, Rahane ducks under it.
Ajinkya Rahane, India's vice captain walks out to the middle to partner his skipper. India in a tricky situation here and these two will have to navigate them out of it.
40.5
W
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, OUT! CAUGHT! Catch number two for Cornwall at first slip, wicket number two for skipper Holder in this match. Agarwal can't do much after the half ton. A superb shortish ball on the fifth stump line, the ball shapes in as Agarwal looks to push this one towards the off side but it shapes a tad bit away as it comes closer to the bat. It takes the outside edge and goes straight to the safe hands of Cornwall. West Indies get a timely breakthrough.
40.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has stood up on his toes to play that one.
40.3
3
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Fuller on the pads this time. Kohli flicks it nicely through mid-wicket. The ball was racing to the fence but Darren Bravo hares after it and stops. Three run taken.
40.2
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Length ball around off, Kohli hops to block this one onto the pitch.
40.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Shortish lengh around off, Kohli blocks it off his front foot.
40
over
40 | 2 Runs |
HH: 112/2
39.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Good length ball around off, pushed straight to mid off.
39.5
2
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller length outside off, Agarwal pushes this towards wide of the point fielder to get a couple of run.
39.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller ball, punched straight to mid off by Agarwal.
39.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
39.2
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Full ball outside off, pushed to the fielder at cover.
39.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, NOT OUT! Agarwal had a hunch that he did not nick it and he was right. The decision has been overturned. Roach bowls this one around off, it swings away a bit and Agarwal misses his defensive shot. The Windies players from the slip cordon appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Roach didn't seem all that confident but is happy to see the finger lifted by the umpire. Agarwal quickly has a chat with his skipper and goes for the review without any hesitation. The replays roll in and Ultra Edge shows no spike. A successful review for India and Mayank's wicket is still intact. The sound was of the bat hitting the pad, as confirmed by Ultra Edge.
Agarwal has been given out caught behind but he has gone for a review after consulting his skipper Kohli. Roach didn't look convinced there as he didn't go for the appeal instantly. Let us see what Ultra Edge shows us.
39
over
39 | 2 Runs |
HH: 110/2
38.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Down the leg side by Holder, Kohli tries to flick it but misses.
38.5
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Holder mixes it up and goes fuller this time. Kohli pushes it towards mid off.
38.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bouncer this time, nipping back in towards Kohli. He does well to evade it.
38.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Outside off again, but this time shorter. Kohli does not fiddle with it.
38.2
2
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another fuller one around off, Kohli drives it through covers. It does not have the pace on it to get to the fence and the batters take two as the fielder mops it up.
38.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, Kohli pushes it towards mid off.
Jason Holder is back on! He looked very sharp in the first session.
38
over
38 | 8 Runs |
HH: 108/2
37.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Agarwal defends this one out back towards the bowler. End of an eventful over.
37.5
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
37.4
4
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Fifty up for Agarwal but in streaky fashion. This one was full and outside off, Agarwal goes for the drive but gets an outside edge on it which goes wide of third slip and into the third man fence. Third fifty for Mayank Agarwal in Test matches and he will be looking to carry on from here and get to a big score.
37.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, left alone again by Agarwal.
37.2
4
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, EDGED AND FOUR! Too close for comfort here for Agarwal as he edges towards his half ton. This one was pitched around off and it nipped back in. Agarwal looks to defend but gets an inside edge on it. The ball hits his thigh pad, goes over the wickets and to the fine leg fence.
37.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
Kemar Roach is back on!
37
over
37 | 2 Runs |
HH: 100/2
36.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman has driven it through mid on.
36.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Agarwal this time, he flicks this one towards square leg for one. 100 up for India with that single. 100 up for the visitors with this single.
36.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
36.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, On the pads of Kohli, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
36.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Shortish and outside off, Kohli looks to cut this one but misses it altogether. Cornwall getting some good bounce off the surface here.
36.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, On the pads of Kohli, he pushes it towards mid on.
36
over
36 | 5 Runs |
HH: 98/2
35.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Agarwal, he flicks it towards mid-wicket.
35.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Bouncer this time by Gabriel. Agarwal does well to sway away from it.
35.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Shortish ball around middle and off, defended well by Agarwal.
35.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, On the pads of Kohli, he flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
35.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
35.1
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Beautiful straight drive by Kohli. Full and on middle and off, Kohli leans into the drive and pushes it back past the bowler for a boundary. 50 stand up between these two. Important stand for India.
35
over
35 | 8 Runs |
HH: 93/2
34.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball on middle and off, blocked by Agarwal off the back foot.
34.5
3
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Short of a length ball outside off, Kohli opens the face of his bat and guides it towards third man for a single.
34.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Kohli defends this one off the back foot.
34.3
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Kohli has punched the ball off the backfoot. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
34.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
34.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Driven through mid-off by the batsman. One run added to the total.
34
over
34 | 4 Runs |
HH: 85/2
33.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
33.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Similar ball, similar result. Virat defends this length ball towards mid-wicket again.
33.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Length ball on the body of Virat, he tucks it towards the leg side.
33.3
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Full and on the pads of Kohli, he flicks it towards mid-wicket with nonchalance, his trademark shot and that races to the fence.
Gabriel was ready to bowl but pulled out very close to his delivery stride. He has not looked 100 percent so far. Not good signs as far as West Indies are concerned.
33.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Down the leg side, Kohli looks to flick but misses and the ball goes to Hamilton behind the stumps.
33.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Good length ball just outside off, Kohli goes for the push towards cover but gets an inside edge on this one. The ball rolls towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs |
HH: 81/2
32.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Floated on middle and leg, Agarwal blocks this out onto the pitch.
32.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Agarwal this time, Agarwal flicks this towards the leg side.
32.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up around off, pushed to the fielder at cover.
32.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Shortish and on middle and off, defended off the back foot by the batsman.
32.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on the pads this time, flicked towards mid-wicket.
32.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Agarwal comes down the track to this tossed up ball and pushes it towards mid on.
32
over
32 | 6 Runs |
HH: 81/2
31.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shorter ball to finish the over. Kohli hops to block again.
31.5
2
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Fullish ball on the pads this time, Kolhi flicks it towards backward square leg to get a couple this time.
31.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR BYES! Another bouncer on the body, angling away from Kohli. He looks to pull this one but the ball rises a bit and Kohli misses to get bat on ball. Looked as if it touched the gloves there. No, not really! A lot of away movement as the ball passed Kohli's attempted pull. Good call from the umpire there.
31.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Short again, this time onto the body, Kohli hops to block well.
31.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Another shortish ball, Kohli taps it towards mid-wicket off his back foot.
31.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shortish length around off, coming into Kohli who looks to work it down the leg side but is late into the shot. Gets hit high on the thigh pad.
Shannon Gabriel to bowl from the other end. He looked to be in some discomfort in the first session but he is back out in the middle and looks up for a battle.
31
over
31 | 3 Runs |
HH: 75/2
30.6
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Flighted ball on the pads, Agarwal taps it fine down the leg side for a couple.
30.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, First run of the session. Fuller on the pads, worked towards mid-wicket for a run.
30.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball around off, pushed towards mid-wicket.
30.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Comes forward to block this fullish ball onto the pitch.
30.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another loopy ball on off and middle, pushed straight to short leg.
30.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Loopy ball on middle to start with, Kohli tucks it towards the leg side.
Welcome back for the second session of play on Day 1. The Windies players take their positions on the field after emerging from the huddle. The Indian skipper Kohli along with Agarwal walk out to the middle. Cornwall to start the proceedings for the hosts with Kohli on strike.
... Day 1, Session 2 ...
With Roach and Holder bowling well along with Cornwall, the Windies would hope to get into the lower middle order of the Indian side while Kohli and Agarwal would want to stitch a good stand here to take the game in their command. Be right back for the second session.
Mayank Agarwal is looking in good touch out in the middle. Along with him is his skipper Virat Kohli who has survived a couple of close calls to stay in the middle. He would hope to make the most of the chances and go on to play a big innings. He'd also hope the same from Agarwal.
Hard fought session this one from both the sides. After a very good start from the Indian openers, skipper Jason Holder came into the attack to remove KL Rahul. Holder along with Kemar Roach bowled in good channels and didn't offer any freebies to the Indian batters. Pujara's poor run in the series continued with another failure which pushed the Indians onto the back foot. He fell to debutant Rahkeem Cornwall.
30
over
30 | 1 Runs |
HH: 72/2
29.6
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Another shortish length ball going down, padded away by Agarwal to go unharmed into LUNCH ON DAY 1.
29.5
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Goes back to the crease to defend this off his back foot.
29.4
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Quicker one this time around off, blocked again.
29.3
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
29.2
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller on stumps, blocked nicely by Agarwal lunging forward.
29.1
1
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Shortish ball, tucked towards mid-wicket for a single. That was very close to the short leg fielder.
29
over
29 | 0 Runs |
HH: 71/2
28.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Agarwal beaten by the turn here. He comes forward to this floated ball around middle and off but he misses his flick as the ball turns and is hit on the pads. A stifled appeal from the Windies but nothing from the umpire.
28.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Shorter this time, Agarwal punches this one off the back foot towards the bowler.
28.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
28.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up around off, Agarwal defends it out.
28.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, This time fuller, Agarwal blocks this one out.
28.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Short and on middle and off, pushed towards the bowler off the back foot.
28
over
28 | 5 Runs |
HH: 71/2
27.6
2
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Leading edge induced off this short ball outside off. It goes towards point but no one is there and the batters take two.
27.5
0
Roston Chase to Virat Kohli, Kohli prods forwards to this full and floated ball outside off to defend it.
27.4
1
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Another full and floated one on middle and leg, Agarwal pushes this towards mid on for a single.
27.3
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Agarwal prods forward and pushes it back to Chase.
27.2
0
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Short and outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
27.1
2
Roston Chase to Mayank Agarwal, Full and down the leg side, Agarwal plays the paddle sweep and the ball races towards the fine leg fence. The fielder there runs to his right and does well to cut it off. Two runs taken.
Roston Chase into the attack for the first time in this Test.
27
over
27 | 5 Runs |
HH: 66/2
26.6
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Another ball which is a touch short, this time on the pads of Agarwal. He flicks it towards fine leg for a single and retains strike.
26.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Good length ball, flat just outside off, Kohli pushes this towards the off side.
26.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Gets behind this loopy ball to tuck it around the leg side.
26.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller outside off, Agarwal strokes it towards mid off who dives to his left to stop the ball.
26.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Floated on fuller length, pushed back to the bowler.
26.1
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Crunched! Short outside off, Agarwal punches this off his back foot through cover-point for a boundary. He is looking in good nick here.
26
over
26 | 5 Runs |
HH: 61/2
25.6
1
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Edged but safe! Agarwal plays this fullish ball outside off with soft hands. It goes uppishly to the left of the fielder at gully but drops just short. The fielder does get a hand on that but the batters take one.
25.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Another length ball outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
25.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller this time around middle and off, Agarwal pushes it down the ground.
25.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
25.2
4
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Good shot this one by Agarwal. Full and outside off, Agarwal just pushes it through mid off to the fence for a boundary. Welcome runs for India. First boundary after 64 balls for the Indians here.
25.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Holder starts with a bouncer to Agarwal off the first ball. He ducks under it and lets it through to Hamilton.
25
over
25 | 0 Runs |
HH: 56/2
24.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another one full and floated outside off, Kohli defends it towards point.
24.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
24.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated on middle and off, Kohli prods forwards and blocks it out.
24.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Outside off, floated by Cornwall. Kohli looks to defend this off the back foot but is beaten.
24.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated on middle and leg, pushed towards mid on.
24.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Short and outside off, Kohli looks to hoick this over mid on but is early into the shot. Maybe it stuck into the surface there.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs |
HH: 56/2
23.6
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Good length ball around off again, blocked towards mid off. Fifth maiden over from Holder. He is in great rhythm here.
23.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball around off, blocked off his front foot.
23.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Wide outside off, left alone again.
23.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Good length ball in the channel, Agarwal lets it go.
23.2
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! Shortish ball, going away from the batsman. Goes past the outside edge.
23.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
Jason Holder replaces Kemar Roach into the attack.
23
over
23 | 2 Runs |
HH: 56/2
22.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flighted on off, pushed towards point.
22.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated around off this time, blocked by going back into the pitch by Kohli
22.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated on middle and leg, pushed towards square leg.
22.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, blocked off his back foot this time by Kohli.
22.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, On the pads of Kohli, he misses his flick and that has struck him on the thigh pad.
22.1
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Short and on the pads, Kohli flicks it off his pads towards fine leg and takes a single to get off the mark after the fifteenth ball.
22
over
22 | 2 Runs |
HH: 54/2
21.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Good leave! Shortish ball around off, came in sharply towards Agarwal who does well to sway it away as he falls to the ground.
21.5
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Good length on the fourth stump, pushed towards cover.
21.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, left alone.
21.3
2
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, The ball strikes the batsman very low on the pads. Two runs added to the total. The Umpire signals Leg Bye.
21.2
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads.
21.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
21
over
21 | 3 Runs |
HH: 52/2
20.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
20.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another one outside off, Kohli blocks it confidently.
20.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated around off, blocked off his back foot by Kohli towards short leg.
20.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, NOT OUT! Too much turn on it and Kohli survives. Cornwall floats this one outside off, on a good length. Kohli prods forward to block it but misses. It spins back in and hits Kohli on the pad. The Windies players appeal loudly but nothing from the umpire. After having a talk with his bowler, Holder goes for the review. Replays roll in and Ultra Edge shows no edge. Ball Tracker comes into play, pitching outside off, impact in line, going down leg. Good decision by the umpire. West Indies lose their first review of the match.
West Indies have gone for a review after Kohli has failed to flick and is hit on the pads. Looked going down the leg side. No bat on that one. Let's see what Ball Tracking shows.
20.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
20.1
3
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Kohli, he flicks this through fine leg. The ball trudges towards the fine leg fence. The batters take three as the fielder gives a chase and fields it just inside the crease. 50 up for India!
20
over
20 | 3 Runs |
HH: 49/2
19.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, Kohli looks to flick this one but misses to hit hit on the pad.
19.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Fuller this time on middle and off, Kohli hits it into the ground.
19.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Short of a length around off, Kohli defends it out off the back foot.
19.3
3
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Full and outside off, Agarwal leans into the drive and pushes this through the cover region. The fielder hares after it, gobbles it up near the fence and the batters take three in the meanwhile.
19.2
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
19.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball on middle and off, Agarwal looks to block it but gets an inside edge on it and the ball hits his pads.
Kemar Roach is back on!
19
over
19 | 0 Runs |
HH: 46/2
18.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Another one on the pads, Kohli flicks it towards mid-wicket.
18.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated on middle and leg, pushed to mid on off the front foot by Kohli.
18.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated around middle and off, Kohli blocks it out presenting the full face of the bat.
18.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, the ball turns in and Kohli is beaten by the spin. He misses his flick to get hit on the pads.
18.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated around middle and off, Kohli pushes it out.
18.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Short around off to Kohli. He blocks it towards Cornwall off the back foot.
18
over
18 | 0 Runs |
HH: 46/2
17.6
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Another fullish ball around off, blocked nicely by Agarwal.
17.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Fullish on the pads again, Agarwal strokes it straight to the mid-wicket fielder.
17.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Good length around off, blocked towards point off his back foot.
17.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Good line and length from Holder. Agarwal lets this go as he sees the ball shape away from the him.
17.2
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Full on the pads this time. Agarwal blocks towards the leg side.
17.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller on the fifth stump line, Agarwal leans forward to push this towards cover.
17
over
17 | 2 Runs |
HH: 46/2
16.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Floated around off, pushed to point by Kohli. End of a successful over by debutant Cornwall.
Skipper Virat Kohli walks out to the middle now.
16.5
W
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, OUT! Caught! Cornwall gets his first Test scalp. Shamarh Brooks takes it! Experts say that you should not cut a spinner on the first day of a Test match and maybe that's why. This one was short and around off by Cornwall, Pujara rocks back and looks to cut it past point. The extra bounce does him as he does not get decent enough contact on it. It goes straight to Brooks at point and he takes a sitter there. India 2 down now on 46 and the hosts are back into the game.
16.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, The batsman has driven it through mid-off.
16.3
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, This time on the pads, Pujara guides it towards mid-wicket and takes a double.
16.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, Change of pace by Cornwall and Pujara as a result chips it towards mid on but well short.
16.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, Cornwall continues. Flat on off and midlde, Pujara comes down the track and blocks it out.
16
over
16 | 1 Runs |
HH: 44/1
15.6
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Bumper this time but too high. Agarwal ducks under it.
15.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller outside off, pushed straight to cover.
15.4
1
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Shortish on the hips, tucked towards square leg for a run.
15.3
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Length ball on the fifth stump line this time, Pujara is not going to fiddle with this one either.
15.2
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Another shortish ball outside off, Pujara leaves it alone again.
15.1
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Shortish ball in the channel, left alone nicely by Pujara.
15
over
15 | 7 Runs |
HH: 43/1
14.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Flat one just outside off, Agarwal looks to fend at it but bails away at the end.
14.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Floated on middle and off, pushed back towards the bowler.
14.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman has driven it through mid-on.
14.3
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Slammed over mid on. Full and floated on middle and leg, Agarwal lifts it over the fielder at mid on for a boundary.
14.2
3
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, Floated on middle and leg, Pujara pushes this one through mid-wicket and sets off. The fielder there gives it a chase. The batters run quickly and complete three easily. He is off the mark with that shot as well.
14.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Cheteshwar Pujara, Floated on middle, Pujara blocks it out towards mid-wicket.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs |
HH: 36/1
13.6
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, on a length. Mayank lets it through to Hamilton.
13.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Another one wide outside off, Agarwal does not fiddle at it.
13.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Mayank, he looks to glance this one but misses. It hits him on the thigh pad and goes towards the leg side.
13.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Another fuller one outside off, pushed towards the fielder at cover.
13.2
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller this time, pushed towards cover by Agarwal.
13.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball outside off, Agarwal leaves it alone.
Drinks! Shared session one would say. India started well with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal starting positively. The hosts saw their front line pacer, Shannon Gabriel head into the dugout after bowling just 3 overs. However, skipper Jason Holder removed Rahul with a peach to hamper the Indian scoring rate. He along with Roach have kept the runs scoring under check. Interesting hour ahead. Change of ends for Holder after the Drinks.
13
over
13 | 1 Runs |
HH: 36/1
12.6
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Single off the last ball as Agarwal plays this floated one on the leg side towards mid-wicket for a single.
12.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, This time Mayank pushes it straight to Chase at mid off.
12.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Full and floated around off, Agarwal drives this one through mid off but Chase runs to his left and puts in the dive. He saves at least two runs for his side.
12.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Floated on off this time, Mayank defends it onto the ground.
12.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Similar one by Cornwall, blocked towards short leg by Mayank.
12.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Mayank Agarwal, Tossed up on middle and drifting down leg, Agarwal blocks it towards the leg side.
Rahkeem Cornwall to roll his arms for the first time in Test cricket.
12
over
12 | 1 Runs |
HH: 35/1
11.6
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Blocked towards mid on off the back foot.
11.5
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Mighty, mighty close! A good leave by Pujara. This one pitches on a good length outside off and nips back in. Pujara knows exactly where his stumps are and lets that through. It is very close to the stumps for his liking but he survives.
11.4
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball just outside off, Pujara solidly blocks it onto the ground.
11.3
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball outside off, Pujara lets it go to the keeper.
11.2
1
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Fullish on off, Agarwal looks to defend but gets an inside edge and the ball rolls towards square leg. He calls for a couple but settles for a single seeing the fielder haring at the ball.
11.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Good length ball outside off, Agarwal pushes this to point.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs |
HH: 34/1
10.6
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, This time outside off, Pujara leaves it alone. Holder looking menacing here.
10.5
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Beaten! Pujara this time. Holder bowling beauty after beauty here. Short of a length on the off pole, Pujara looks to defend at it but again inside the line. Holder trying to lead the attack for his side against the visitors.
10.4
1
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Educated edge by Agarwal. Another one short of a length outside off, Agarwal plays at it with soft hands and away from the fourth slip fielder. The ball goes underneath him towards third man for one.
10.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball on the off pole, Agarwal pushes it back to the bowler.
10.2
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball outside off, left alone by Agarwal.
10.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Holder getting great movement here off the new ball. Full ball outside off, luring Agarwal into the drive. He goes for it but the ball shapes away from him and he is beaten by this all ends up.
10
over
10 | 0 Runs |
HH: 33/1
9.6
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Length ball on off and middle, blocked nicely again by Pujara.
9.5
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball on the stumps this time, Pujara blocks it towards mid off.
9.4
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Good length ball outside off, Pujara lets it go.
9.3
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Fuller one on off, Pujara blocks it out.
9.2
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Beauty by Roach! This one is pitched on a good length, it nips back in sharply. It goes just over the middle and off pole of Pujara. Pujara is beaten all ends up which doesn't happen that often.
9.1
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
9
over
9 | 0 Runs |
HH: 33/1
8.6
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball around off, pushed back towards Holder off the back foot.
8.5
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Full ball around off, pushed to mid on.
8.4
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Similar delivery. These deliveries are reminiscent to the delivery Holder bowled to get Rahul out. Agarwal is beaten this time too as he bails out of the shot at the last moment.
8.3
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Beauty! On a length around off, Holder pitches it around off and gets it to straighten. Agarwal looks to play at it but does so inside the line of the delivery.
8.2
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Holder mixing up his length. This time full attacking the off pole, Agarwal blocks it out but at the last moment.
8.1
0
Jason Holder to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball around off, pushed to point by Agarwal off the back foot.
8
over
8 | 1 Runs |
HH: 33/1
7.6
0
Kemar Roach to Cheteshwar Pujara, Outside off, left alone by Pujara.
7.5
1
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Full and straight again, Agarwal pushes it down the ground. Roach bends to his left and gets a hand to it but the ball goes behind him and the batters steal a single.
7.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Full ball around off, pushed to mid off by Agarwal.
7.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! Another length ball around off, Agarwal goes to fend at it but the ball swings away and goes past his outside edge.
7.2
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
7.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball outside off, defended by Agarwal.
7
over
7 | 0 Runs |
HH: 32/1
6.6
0
Jason Holder to Cheteshwar Pujara, Full ball around off, Pujara pushes it towards cover-point. Maiden wicket over for the skipper.
Cheteshwar Pujara walks out in the middle.
6.5
W
Jason Holder to KL Rahul, OUT! Caught! Beauty from the skipper and Rahul is out of here! Cornwall takes the catch at second slip and it is unlucky thirteen for Rahul. Holder pushes this one on a length just around off and gets it to straighten after pitching. Rahul plays at it off the back foot and gets a thick outside edge on it. The ball carries into the laps of Cornwall and he takes a dolly. Master stroke from the skipper and he has got his team an important wicket here.
6.4
0
Jason Holder to KL Rahul, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
6.3
0
Jason Holder to KL Rahul, Another length ball outside off, Rahul does not fiddle at it.
6.2
0
Jason Holder to KL Rahul, Length ball outside off, Rahul leaves it alone.
6.1
0
Jason Holder to KL Rahul, Full ball around off, defended to the fielder at cover.
Jason Holder replaces Kemar Roach into the attack. We can also see Shannon Gabriel going back into the dugout. He looks in some discomfort.
6
over
6 | 11 Runs |
HH: 32/0
5.6
2
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Agarwal, he flicks it towards square leg for a double.
5.5
3
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Full ball and on the off side, Rahul leans into the drive and pushes this though mid off. The fielder from mid off hares after it and keeps it in the field as the batters take three. With that three, Rahul gets to 2000-run mark in Tests.
5.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, FOUR! Great shot this by Rahul. Full and around off, Rahul pushes it towards the gap at point and cover. The ball races to the fence for a boundary. Rahul looking comfortable here.
5.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Good length ball coming into the batter, Rahul pushes it towards point.
5.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Shortish ball around off, comes into the batter and hurries him into the shot. Rahul manages to somehow block it.
5.1
2
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Bad line this time by Gabriel. Down the leg side, Rahul flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a couple. The bat turned in the hand of Rahul a bit but he still manages to put it away.
5
over
5 | 1 Runs |
HH: 21/0
4.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off, full. Mayank gets bat on ball with this one and pushes it towards the mid off fielder.
4.5
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! This time it is Agarwal. Another fullish ball outside off, this time Mayank goes for the push towards the off side but the ball whizzes past his bat.
4.4
1
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, On the pads of Rahul, he looks to flick this one but misses. It hits his pads and the ball rolls towards fine leg for one. Agarwal on strike.
4.3
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Full and on the off pole, defended out.
4.2
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Beaten! Roach is getting some movement here. Fullish again around off, Rahul goes for a push at it but the ball swings away and goes past his blade into the hands of the keeper.
4.1
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Full ball around off, Rahul blocks it out towards Roach off the front foot.
4
over
4 | 8 Runs |
HH: 20/0
3.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, On the pads of Mayank, he looks to flick this one but misses to get hit on the pads.
3.5
4
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Much better this time. Full ball just outside off, Agarwal leans into the drive and pushes it through the cover region for a boundary. That will give him some confidence.
3.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball on middle and off, Agarwal defends it off his back foot.
3.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
3.2
4
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, FOUR! Edged and just short! Agarwal survives! Good length ball around off, it nips back in after pitching. He looks to fend at it but gets an outside edge at it and the ball goes to the left of second slip where Holder is positioned. He dives forward and to his left but it falls short and goes through the slip cordon towards the third man fence for a boundary.
3.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Outside off on a length, it swings back in a bit towards Agarwal. He shoulders arms to it.
3
over
3 | 3 Runs |
HH: 12/0
2.6
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Length ball outside off, KL lets it go.
2.5
3
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller ball on the pads this time. Agarwal flicks it nicely through the deep mid-wicket region. The two went for the intial runs quickly and a lazy effort from the fielder means that they get three.
2.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Another full ball around off, blocked nicely this time.
2.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Beaten! Fuller length ball in the channel outside off, Agarwal has a poke but the ball goes past the outside edge.
Ian Bishop suggests that Cornwall would have been a huge asset for the hosts had he played in Antigua. He also suggests that the surface there would have helped him a lot and he is wondering as to when Cornwall will come into play in this match.
2.2
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Fuller ball outside off, pushed straight to the point fielder.
2.1
0
Kemar Roach to Mayank Agarwal, Length ball outside off, Agarwal covers his stumps and let this go to the keeper.
2
over
2 | 1 Runs |
HH: 9/0
1.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Fuller but too wide to make KL play. He leaves it alone.
1.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Good length ball outside off this time, he leaves this one to the keeper without any trouble.
1.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Superb ball! Came in sharply with the angle after pitching around the fourth stump line. KL looks to shoulder arms but is hit close to the box. No harm done though.
1.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Fullish ball on the fourth stump line this time, places towards gully for nothing.
1.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to KL Rahul, Length ball in the channel outside off. KL lets it go as the ball shapes away after passing him.
1.1
1
Shannon Gabriel to Mayank Agarwal, Off the mark on the first ball. Good length ball coming into the body, Agarwal does well to tickle it towards fine leg to take a single.
Shannon Gabriel to bowl from the other end for the hosts. Mayank Agarwal will be facing his first ball.
1
over
1 | 8 Runs |
HH: 8/0
0.6
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Fullish ball blocked towards mid on this time by Rahul. Good start this for India.
0.5
4
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, FOUR LEG BYES! Looks to make the batsman play but this is pitched on middle and shapes further down the leg side. KL Rahul looks to tuck it fine but misses. The debutant keeper, Hamilton, goes to his left to stop it but can't. It goes towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
0.4
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Shortish ball in the channel this time, KL covers his timbers and lets this go to the keeper.
0.3
4
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, FOUR! First one of the game. Slightly fullish ball again. KL opens the bat face this time to place this through the point region to open his and India's account.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Goes fuller this time, Rahul goes for the drive but mistimes the ball towards mid on as he gets an inside edge.
0.1
0
Kemar Roach to KL Rahul, Roach starts with a good length ball on the fifth stump line, KL shoulders arms.
Both the debutants receive their Test caps. The Windies players are in the huddle now before they take their positions in the field. Indian openers, KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal walk out to the middle. KL Rahul will be on strike. Kemar Roach to start the proceedings for the hosts. He is in his stride and here we go...
WEST INDIES (PLAYING XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shamarh Brooks, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Jahmar Hamilton (WK) (IN FOR SHAI HOPE), Rahkeem Cornwall (IN FOR MIGUEL CUMMINS), Roston Chase, Jason Holder (C), Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel.
INDIA (UNCHANGED PLAYING XI) - KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
Indian skipper, Virat Kohli says that the first session is going to be tough just like Antigua. They have to tough it out in the first session. Virat Kohli also suggests that they have advantage of putting runs on the board and put the Windies batting lineup under pressure. Kohli is hoping that they get a session when they are bowling where they can pick up some quick wickets. On being asked about some gaps that need to be fixed, Kohli says that they have to be more focused and precise. The small partnerships should be converted into bigger ones. The batters have always something to learn off the previous matches. On being asked about his team selections, he informs that there are no changes to the starting XI from the last match.
West Indies skipper, Jason Holder informs that the decision to bowl first is because there is a hint of green grass on the surface. On the changes in the team, he informs that there are two players who are coming in to make their debuts. Rahkeem Cornwall comes in to replace Miguel Cummins and Jahmar Hamilton replaces Shai Hope.
Toss - Heads is the call by Indian skipper Virat Kohli and... it is tails. India lose the toss and Jason Holder opts to field first.
Pitch report - Daren Ganga is out in the middle and says it is blue and sunny out in the middle. Daren Ganga states there is a tinge of green on the surface. There is good enough water content on the pitch. It is a flat track as well. Ganga informs that there should be something for the pacers and also for the batters. Ian Bishop suggests how historically, the pitch has had something for the spinners too in the latter days of the match. Further he says that Bumrah used the conditions well in the second innings of the last match and adapted to the conditions well. Daren Ganga informs that the average score is around 350 in the first innings and it reduces by 50 runs in the second innings. The pitch will reward all lengths of balls. Be it good length or just shorter, the pacers will get something off it.
Kohli's men were absolutely ruthless in dismantling the West Indies in the first Test match. The Windies, on the other hand, stood no chance against the hostile pace attack of the Indian bowlers. Another win here would mean Kohli's men continue their domination in the tour and win the series. However, the Windies have not lost a Test series at home in more than two years and would look to extend their run by stopping the Indians.
Hello and welcome to Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. We are here for the coverage of the second Test match between West Indies and India. It is a bright and sunny day here in Jamaica. However, the situation for the hosts doesn't look bright at all. They have failed to win any of the matches in this tour so far as the Men In Blue have rolled them over in all formats.