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West Indies vs India, India in West Indies 2 Test Series 2023, 1st Test - Live Commentary and Ball by Ball Updates
02
nd Innings
India
We are back after a short break as the umpires walk out to the center. The Indian players are in a huddle at the boundary line before taking their respective positions on the field. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul will open the inning for West Indies and will want to get a good partnership going here. Mohammed Siraj has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's go...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
The Indian openers notched up centuries with Yashasvi Jaiswal getting his maiden ton on debut and Rohit Sharma notching up his 10th hundred in Test cricket. Virat Kohli also managed to get to his half-century but survived a couple of dropped chances through his inning. Shubman Gill and Ajinkya Rahane failed to make an impact with Ravindra Jadeja adding a few crucial runs. Ishan Kishan got his first Test run which prompted the Indian skipper to call his batters back. Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Rahkeem Cornwall, and Alick Athanaze all claimed one wicket each but toiled hard for their reward. We will return shortly for West Indies' second effort.
That is it from India's first inning! The declaration has come from Rohit Sharma with 421 runs on the board and having lost 5 wickets. They have not even played for an hour in this afternoon session and will have a go at the West Indies batters before Tea. West Indies managed to dismiss the dangerous Virat Kohli with Rakheem Cornwall permitted to bowl after Lunch as he made an instant impact which makes us wonder if things would have been different if he was available for the hosts through Day 2 and the first session of Day 3. The Windies will want to bat hard and take it session by session as they look to save this Test match.
152.2
over
152.2 | 2 Runs | HH: 421/5
152.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan opens his account in Test cricket! And that is it for India, Rohit Sharma signals declaration! Alzarri Joseph lands this short and around leg, Ishan Kishan pulls it towards deep square leg for a single. India lead by 271 runs!
152.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it wide of point for a quick single.
152
over
152 | 1 Runs | HH: 419/5
151.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, A bit short, on middle, turns away, Ishan Kishan stays back and keeps it out onto the pitch.
151.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Flatter, full and outside off, Ishan Kishan offers no shot at.
151.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Flighted, full and on middle, Ishan Kishan defends it on the front foot.
151.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it through point for a single.
151.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out.
151.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, turns away with some bounce, Ravindra Jadeja goes for the sweep but misses as the ball goes off his shoulders and loops up to first slip.
151
over
151 | 5 Runs | HH: 418/5
150.6
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and on leg, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it towards square leg for a single.
150.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another full delivery, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja offers no shot at it.
150.4
4
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Fine shot! Kemar Roach serves this a bit too full, on off, Ravindra Jadeja stays there and drills it through covers for a lovely boundary.
150.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it down the pitch.
150.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length again, on off, keeps low too, Ravindra Jadeja manages well to keep it out.
150.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Almost chopped on! This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge onto his pads.
150
over
150 | 0 Runs | HH: 413/5
149.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Flights this full and outside off. Ishan Kishan gets well forward to defend this towards silly point.
149.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Ishan Kishan taps this towards the silly point fielder.
149.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Short once again and wide outside off. Ishan Kishan mistimes his cut shot towards cover-point.
149.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, A tad bit short this time and outside the off pole. Ishan Kishan blocks this towards short cover.
149.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Ishan Kishan dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
149.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Rahkeem Cornwall floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ishan Kishan leaves this one alone.
149
over
149 | 0 Runs | HH: 413/5
148.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Delivers this wide outside the off stump and on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja does not offer a shot as he remains watchful. A maiden over by Kemar Roach.
148.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Gets this to come back in from a good length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja covers the line of the stumps and shoulders his arms to this one.
148.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja is watchful as he allows this to go through to the keeper as well.
148.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, A tad bit fuller this time and on and off-stump line. Ravindra Jadeja knocks this towards the fielder at mid off.
148.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length and just outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja judges the line well and leaves this one alone.
148.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Kemar Roach bowls this full and into the stumps from 'round the wicket. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this towards mid-wicket.
148
over
148 | 7 Runs | HH: 413/5
147.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, A fraction short and outside off. Ishan Kishan goes onto the backfoot and dabs this towards point.
147.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Turn and bounce on offer once again! This is flighted full and outside the off stump. Ishan Kishan pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.
147.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Short this time and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and punches this towards deep cover for a single.
147.3
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Loops this one full and on a leg-stump line. Ravindra Jadeja sweeps this towards deep square leg for a couple of run.
147.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Floats this full and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja gets surprised by the extra bounce as he pushes forward.
147.1
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja finds the gap to perfection! Rahkeem Cornwall bowls this short and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja slaps this towards deep point for four runs.
147
over
147 | 1 Runs | HH: 406/5
146.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Ishan Kishan pushes it towards mid off.
146.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Kemar Roach bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Ishan Kishan sways away from it.
146.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Full again, on off, Ishan Kishan taps it towards short covers.
146.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Goes fuller, on middle, angling in, Ishan Kishan knocks it towards mid on.
146.2
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and on off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it wide of covers for a single.
146.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and on off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it down the pitch.
146
over
146 | 0 Runs | HH: 405/5
145.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Oh..close! This is flighted, full and on off, turns away a bit, Ishan Kishan gets beaten on the outside edge as he tries to keep it out.
145.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Floated, full and on off, turns away, Ishan Kishan plays inside the line and leaves it.
145.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Tosses this full and wide outside off. Ishan Kishan is happy to leave this one alone.
145.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ishan Kishan, Flighted, full and on off, Ishan Kishan defends it on the front foot.
Ishan Kishan the second Test debutant for India strides out to the middle.
145.2
W
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, OUT! TAKEN! Rahkeem Cornwall strikes! West Indies finally gets the wicket of Virat Kohli after giving him a couple of lives earlier. This is short and around leg, turns in with a bit of bounce, Virat Kohli moves back to flick it away but does so straight into the hands of Alick Athanaze at leg slip who takes a very sharp catch. Kohli goes after a steady knock and India lose half their side now!
145.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it out.
145
over
145 | 1 Runs | HH: 405/4
144.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Short of a length and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja miscues his pull towards mid on.
144.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Length again, on middle, keeps low, Ravindra Jadeja manages to get his bat down in time to keep it out.
144.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, This is on a good length and around off, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to the keeper.
144.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it towards mid on.
144.2
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Full again, on off, Virat Kohli pushes it wide of covers for a quick single.
144.1
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Fuller, on off, nips back in, Virat Kohli knocks it towards short covers.
144
over
144 | 2 Runs | HH: 404/4
143.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Lopped up, on off, turns away sharply, Ravindra Jadeja offers no shot at it.
143.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a run.
143.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Virat Kohli, A bit short and on middle, Virat Kohli turns it to the leg side.
143.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.
143.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on off, turns away with extra bounce, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
143.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Ravindra Jadeja, Rahkeem Cornwall begins with a floated delivery, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out.
Rahkeem Cornwall will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
143
over
143 | 2 Runs | HH: 402/4
142.6
2
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, on off, Virat Kohli drills it through covers for a couple of runs.
142.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, DROPPED! Virat Kohli gets another life! This time Joshua Da Silva is the culprit! Kemar Roach serves this full, on off, Virat Kohli goes for the drive but gets an outside edge wide of the keeper where Joshua Da Silva dives to his right and gets one hand to it, but spills it out. He could have left it too as this was carrying to first slip.
142.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Short of a length and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards short covers.
142.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Oh..close! Kemar Roach lands this back of a length and around off, Virat Kohli tries to punch it away but chops it down just past the stumps and tp the left of the keeper, he calls for the run but there is some confusion and he is sent back, Joshua Da Silva hits the stumps at the batter's end but Kohli is home.
142.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a length and outside off, Virat Kohli leaves it alone as the ball goes on the bounce to the keeper.
142.1
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Kemar Roach starts with a full delivery, on off, Virat Kohli taps it towards covers.
We are back for the afternoon session of Day 3 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players make a huddle near the boundary line for a few last-minute instructions from Kraigg Brathwaite before taking their respective positions on the field. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja will continue their partnership for India and we expect them to score at a faster rate in this session. Kemar Roach (19-5-41-1) has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's go...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
Ravindra Jadeja is out in the middle and is building a nice partnership with Kohli for the fifth wicket as India now lead by 250 runs. West Indies were unable to strike early and it looked like a long grind for them once again. Alzarri Joseph got the big wicket of Jaiswal and when Kemar Roach got the India vice-captain caught at cover, the crowd found their voice. The hosts are still behind in this game but it is good to see that their shoulders have not dropped. They will be boosted by the fact that Rahkeem Cornwall will be permitted to bowl after the break and he is bound to cause some problems. Join us for the second session at 10.10 pm IST (4.40 pm GMT) to see how things pan out.
SESSION SUMMARY - 88 runs and 2 wickets in 29 overs. West Indies have had to be patient once again but despite the two wickets they claimed in this session, it is India who have cemented their position in this Test match. India started the day with a lead of 162 runs and Yashasvi Jaiswal did not take long to get to his 150. His partnership with Virat Kohli reached 110 before he edged one to the keeper and was dismissed on 171. A debut knock he will not forget for a long time as he managed to score more than what the entire West Indies side managed in the first inning. Ajinkya Rahane could not make the most of his opportunity and was dismissed cheaply just before Kohli reached his half-century.
142
over
142 | 7 Runs | HH: 400/4
141.6
0
Raymon Reifer to Ravindra Jadeja, Touch fuller, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it got to the keeper, THAT WILL BE LUNCH ON DAY 3!
141.5
1
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli dabs it towards point for another run. 400 up for India!
141.4
4
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, FOUR! The boundaries are coming thick and fast now! Raymon Reifer serves this too full, on off Virat Kohli leans onto his drive and creams it through extra covers for a boundary.
141.3
1
Raymon Reifer to Ravindra Jadeja, A low full toss, on off, Ravindra Jadeja drives it towards wide mid off and scampers across for a run.
141.2
0
Raymon Reifer to Ravindra Jadeja, This is on a good length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
141.1
1
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Raymon Reifer starts with a full delivery, but on the pads, Virat Kohli glances it towards fine leg for a single.
Raymon Reifer (3-0-9-0) has been brought back into the attack.
141
over
141 | 1 Runs | HH: 393/4
140.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja is solid in his defense again.
140.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the front foot.
140.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, short and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to the keeper.
140.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja taps it towards point.
140.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja offers no shot at it.
140.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
140
over
140 | 7 Runs | HH: 392/4
139.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and around off, spins away, Ravindra Jadeja prods forward only to leave it alone.
139.5
4
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Fine shot! Alick Athanaze lands this short again, on off, Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and smashes it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
139.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower through the air, on off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to block but gets an outside edge on the bounce towards slip cordon.
139.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on off, turns away with no bounce, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone as the ball hits the keeper low on his pads.
139.2
2
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja heaves it past mid-wicket where Jason Holder puts in a lazy effort and has to chase it. Two runs taken!
139.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on leg, Virat Kohli clips it towards square leg for a single.
139
over
139 | 7 Runs | HH: 385/4
138.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker, short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the back foot.
138.5
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it towards long on for another run.
138.4
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short delivery, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it wide of point for a run.
138.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Short again, on middle, Virat Kohli flicks it off the back foot through square leg for a single.
138.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Flatter, short and on middle, Virat Kohli stays back to keep it out.
138.1
4
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nice shot! Kraigg Brathwaite lands this way short, on middle, Virat Kohli moves back quickly and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
138
over
138 | 6 Runs | HH: 378/4
137.6
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Quicker, full and on leg, Virat Kohli clips it towards short fine leg for one.
137.5
4
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat Kohli finds the fence! This is a low full toss, on leg, Virat Kohli whips it towards the deep square leg fence where it beats the fielder and goes over for a boundary. Kohli looks to the heaven!
137.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short and on leg, Ravindra Jadeja flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
137.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, BIG TURN! This is flatter, short and around off, grips and turns away sharply with very little bounce, Ravindra Jadeja is nowhere near it.
137.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, BEATEN! This is floated, full and on off, turns away sharply, Ravindra Jadeja prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
137.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja pushes it into silly point.
137
over
137 | 1 Runs | HH: 372/4
136.6
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it past short covers for a single this time.
136.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja mistimes his cut towards short covers.
136.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja drives it to the right of the bowler where Kraigg Brathwaite collects it well.
136.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Looped up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the front foot.
136.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja turns it to the leg side.
136.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, TURN AND BOUNCE! Kraigg Brathwaite begins with a tossed-up delivery, full and on middle, grips and turns away with extra bounce and goes straight to Rahkeem Cornwall at first slip, Ravindra Jadeja has no chance of playing at that.
136
over
136 | 7 Runs | HH: 371/4
135.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Floated, full but down the leg side, Virat Kohli looks to flick it away but misses.
135.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Another short delivery, on middle, Virat Kohli moves across to pat it towards short leg.
135.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it past point for a single.
135.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, A bit short and on middle, turns away again, Ravindra Jadeja stay back and blocks it out well.
135.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh..turn! This is tossed up, full and on off, turns away sharply, Ravindra Jadeja prods forward to defend but gera beaten by the turn.
135.1
6
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX! Ravindra Jadeja greets Alick Athanaze with a maximum! This is short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja has all the time in the world to move back and dispatches it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
135
over
135 | 2 Runs | HH: 364/4
134.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A bit short and on middle, Virat Kohli moves back and turns it to short leg on the bounce.
134.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and around off, Virat Kohli slices it towards backward point.
134.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Looped up, full and on midde, Ravindra Jadeja clips it past leg slip for a run.
134.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and around off, Ravindra Jadeja keeps it out to the off side.
134.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on off, Virat Kohli prods forward and defends it off the slice of the bat towards point for a single.
134.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it to silly point.
134
over
134 | 0 Runs | HH: 362/4
133.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Back of a length and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to the keeper.
133.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and on off, Ravindra Jadeja offers no shot at it.
133.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja works it towards mid on.
133.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on off, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards short covers this time.
133.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes fuller, on off, Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards covers.
133.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, This is on a good length and around off, keeps low too, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone.
133
over
133 | 2 Runs | HH: 362/4
132.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli drills it straight to mid on.
132.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted, full and on off, Ravindra Jadeja eases it towards long on for a run.
132.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Quicker, short and on middle, Virat Kohli moves back and nudges it through backward square leg for a single.
132.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on leg. Virat Kohli turns it to the leg side as well.
132.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on middle, Virat Kohli tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
132.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short and on off, Virat Kohli taps it towards short covers.
132
over
132 | 3 Runs | HH: 360/4
131.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja is solid in his defense.
131.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, on off, angling in, Ravindra Jadeja keeps it out to the off side.
131.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Kemar Roach pitches it up, on off, skids through, Ravindra Jadeja looks to jam it out but misses.
131.3
2
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Fullish but on the pads, Ravindra Jadeja glances it towards the fine leg region for a brace.
131.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it towards mid on.
131.1
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Full and on off, Virat Kohli drives it wide of covers for a single.
131
over
131 | 1 Runs | HH: 357/4
130.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Oh..that must hurt! This is quicker, short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja leaves it alone as the ball goes off his pads and hits Joshua Da Silva near his shoulders and his helmet falls off as well.
130.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Looped up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja drills it towards mid on.
130.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja defends it on the front foot.
130.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it down the pitch.
130.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, FIFTY FOR KOHLI! A very patient knock from him but a bit slow as per his standards. He will look to change gears now. This is floated, full and on leg, Virat Kohli tucks it towards square leg for a single.
130.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on leg, Virat Kohli turns it to the leg side.
130
over
130 | 0 Runs | HH: 356/4
129.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pulls his length back a bit, on leg. angling in, Ravindra Jadeja misses his glance again.
129.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Overpitched and on off, Ravindra Jadeja drives it towards mid off.
129.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this towards mid on.
129.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller but down the leg side, Ravindra Jadeja misses his flick.
129.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, On a length and on off, Ravindra Jadeja keeps it out to the off side.
Ravindra Jadeja is the new batter at the crease.
129.1
W
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! TAKEN! The Indian vice-captain is gone for a low score! The change has worked for the Windies as Kemar Roach strikes. He bowls this on a good length and around off, lands on a puff of dust, and sticks to the surface, Ajinkya Rahane goes for the drive but is a bit early and does so uppishly straight into the hands of Jermaine Blackwood at covers who makes no mistake. Rahane has not taken his opportunity to justify his promotion to vice-captain as India are now four down!
129
over
129 | 2 Runs | HH: 356/3
128.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flatter, full and on middle, Virat Kohli defends it on the front foot.
128.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Looped up, full and on off, Virat Kohli taps it to silly point.
128.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Flighted, full and around leg, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it towards square leg for a single.
128.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Quicker, full and on leg, Ajinkya Rahane turns it to the leg side.
128.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Floated, full and on off, Ajinkya Rahane drives it towards covers.
128.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards covers for a single.
128
over
128 | 2 Runs | HH: 354/3
127.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, on middle, Virat Kohli works it wide of short mid-wicket for a run.
127.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back of a length and on off, Virat Kohli hops up to dab it away but chops it just over the stumps to the keeper.
127.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Alzarri Joseph goes for the yorker this time, swinging into leg, Ajinkya Rahane nudges it through square leg for a single.
127.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Full again, on off, Ajinkya Rahane solidly blocks it out towards short covers.
127.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes fuller, on off, Ajinkya Rahane knocks it towards cover-point.
127.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, This is on a good length and around off, Ajinkya Rahane leaves it alone.
127
over
127 | 2 Runs | HH: 352/3
126.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A huge appeal for a catch, but turned down! This is quicker, full and on off, turns away again, Virat Kohli looks to keep it out but hits the bat on the ground as the ball loops to first slip where Rahkeem Cornwall grabs it. A very good decision from the umpire!
126.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, A bit short and on middle, Ajinkya Rahane moves back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
126.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, BEAUTY! This is slower through the air, on off, grips and turns away sharply, Ajinkya Rahane prods forward to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
126.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Flatter, full and on off, Ajinkya Rahane defends it on the front foot.
126.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floated, full and on off, Virat Kohli pushes it wide of covers for a single.
126.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, full and on off, Virat Kohli blocks it towards silly point.
Drinks! West Indies finally managed to get the breakthrough as Yashasvi Jaiswal departed after a sublime debut Test innings. The hosts will hope to build on this opening, but India have a long batting line-up and will look to extend the lead as far as possible. Also, Ajinkya Rahane comes out to the middle now.
126
over
126 | 0 Runs | HH: 350/3
125.6
W
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri Joseph gets the breakthrough and Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable inning comes to an end! What a wonderful inning it has been by the youngster and the disappointment on his face shows that he is still not happy about getting out! This is bowled slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal throws his bat at this one and gets a faint edge through to the keeper. Joshua Da Silva grabs hold of the ball and goes up in celebration as the umpire raises his finger. Jaiswal walks back to the shed amidst loud applause from the crowd and his dressing room as India lose their third wicket. What a talent they have in their hands.
125.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitching outside the leg stump on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit in the groin area.
125.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this into the off side and looks for a single. Virat Kohli sends him back though.
125.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps this towards cover once again.
125.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gets this closer to the off pole and a tad bit fuller. Yashasvi Jaiswal keeps this out towards the fielder at cover.
125.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this towards cover.
125
over
125 | 9 Runs | HH: 350/2
124.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli looks to defend and the ball goes into the leg side off the inside part of the bat.
124.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Virat Kohli gets well forward and blocks this down the pitch.
124.4
3
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this towards cover and looks for a single. Tagenarine Chanderpaul collects the ball and gets a direct hit at the striker's end. The ball ricochets towards fine leg and the take two more runs. They go upstairs to check and Virat Kohli has made it into the crease safely. Brings up the 350 for India getting their lead to 200.
124.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this full and spinning down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal but the umpire informs them it's going down leg.
124.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and smothers this into the pitch.
124.1
6
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Yashasvi Jaiswal has shown great intent this morning as he uses his feet beautifully here! Jomel Warrican floats this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and hits this straight back past the bowler for six runs.
124
over
124 | 5 Runs | HH: 341/2
123.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and taps this ball into the pitch on the leg side.
123.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this towards cover and a misfield allows them to take a single.
123.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length this time and bowled at the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards point.
123.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.
123.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal is playing on a different pitch then the one Virat Kohli is playing on! This is bowled short and wide outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal upper cuts this towards deep backward point for four runs. Brings up the 100-run partnership between these two.
123.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives this confidently but straight to the fielder at short cover.
123
over
123 | 0 Runs | HH: 336/2
122.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Gives the ball air and tosses this into the stumps on a fuller length. Virat Kohli clears his front foot out of the way and defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler. A maiden over for Jomel Warrican. The first of this morning.
122.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and defends this into the off side.
122.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and keeps this one out.
122.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli taps this towards silly point.
122.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli dabs this towards short cover.
122.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this full and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the fielder at point.
122
over
122 | 6 Runs | HH: 336/2
121.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Goes full this time and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Virat Kohli clips this to the right of mid-wicket and takes a risky single. A direct hit could have had him trouble at the non-striker's end but the fielder misses.
121.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this towards the fielder at cover.
121.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli rides the bounce and tucks this towards square leg.
121.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, On a good length once again and attacks the off pole this time. Virat Kohli blocks this back towards the bowler.
121.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Easy pickings for Virat Kohli and he does not miss out as he picks up just his second boundary! This is bowled on a good length and going down leg. Virat Kohli clips this towards fine leg and collects four runs.
121.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal sways back and punches this towards deep point for a run.
Alzarri Joseph has been introduced into the attack.
121
over
121 | 1 Runs | HH: 330/2
120.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets well forward and blocks this towards short cover.
120.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli drives this into the air but well short of the point fielder.
120.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Delivers this short and just outside off. Virat Kohli rocks back and punches this towards the fielder at short cover.
120.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and clips this to the left of mid-wicket for a run.
120.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and on an off-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this bac towards the bowler.
120.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the expansive drive and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
120
over
120 | 3 Runs | HH: 329/2
119.6
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl back of a length and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this with much more control towards deep square leg for a single and will retain strike.
119.5
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bangs this in short and outside off. Virat Kohli mistimes his pull towards deep square leg and takes one.
119.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowls this really full almost on a yorker length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli digs this out towards mid on.
119.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a fullish length and outside off. Virat Kohli taps this towards cover-point and looks for a run. He is sent back by Yashasvi Jaiswal though.
119.2
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards deep point and collects a single.
119.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder starts the over with a short ball bowled in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal sways out of the way and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
119
over
119 | 3 Runs | HH: 326/2
118.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full as well and on and off-stump line. Virat Kohli defends this towards short cover.
118.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the silly point fielder.
118.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli opts to leave this one alone.
118.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, DROPPED! Virat Kohli gets a life here as Kraigg Brathwaite puts down a tough opportunity! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli looks to drive and hits it uppishly to the right of cover. Kraigg Brathwaite puts is a dive but is unable to hold on.
118.2
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple if runs.
118.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal does not seem to have any trouble accumulating the runs. Jomel Warrican tosses this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and eases this down to long on for a single.
118
over
118 | 1 Runs | HH: 323/2
117.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Virat Kohli continues to play dot balls and does not seem able to rotate the strike as well. This is bowled on a good length and into the pads. Virat Kohli taps this into the leg side.
117.5
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli pushes this towards point.
117.4
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Goes a tad bit fuller this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli continues to defend and knocks this towards cover.
117.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Outside the off stump this time and on a good length. Virat Kohli blocks this solidly towards the fielder at point.
117.2
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets this off the outside part of his bat towards point and sets off for a quick run.
117.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave this one alone.
117
over
117 | 1 Runs | HH: 322/2
116.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets across and flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
116.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli defends this back down the pitch.
116.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and into the pads. Virat Kohli makes room and knocks this back towards the bowler.
116.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets well forward and taps this towards short cover.
116.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this through cover-point and takes a single.
116.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
116
over
116 | 5 Runs | HH: 321/2
115.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowls this full from over the wicket and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli blocks this solidly towards cover.
115.5
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, That is 150 for Yashasvi Jaiswal! He continues to accumulate runs and shows his knack for making big runs. This is bowled short and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this towards deep square leg for a single. He has made as many runs as the entire West Indies side managed in their first inning.
115.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes back to bowling full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays this solidly back towards the bowler.
115.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards backward point.
115.2
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a beautiful shot and he is now one run away from his 150! This is bowled full as well and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this straight to long on to get the first boundary of the morning. Four runs are added to his kitty.
115.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder comes 'round the wicket as he serves this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards mid off.
115
over
115 | 1 Runs | HH: 316/2
114.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Delivers this one in line with the stumps and on a fuller length. Virat Kohli defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
114.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and just outside off. Virat Kohli blocks this towards short cover.
114.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl short and into the pads. Virat Kohli uses the depth of the crease and pushes this back towards the bowler.
114.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A fraction short this time as well and outside off. Virat Kohli rocks back and taps this towards silly point.
114.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the point fielder.
114.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and knocks this towards wide mid off. He takes a quick run.
Jomel Warrican will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
114
over
114 | 3 Runs | HH: 315/2
113.6
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets on his toes and dabs the ball into the pitch.
113.5
2
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Goes full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg and collects two easy runs.
113.4
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, First run of Day 3! This is bowled full as well and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this towards deep point for a single.
113.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length this time and brings it closer to the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a stride forward and raises his arms.
113.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this way outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal shoulders his arms to this one as well.
113.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder starts with a fullish delivery bowled full and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave this one alone.
We are all set for Day 3 of this first Test match to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players are in a huddle at the boundary line before taking their respective positions on the field. Rahkeem Cornwall is on the field as well but can not bowl till after Lunch. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli stride out to the middle as they look to build on their partnership. Jason Holder has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
West Indies were really poor with the bat and accumulated just 150 runs with Alick Athanaze top-scoring with 47 and their bowlers were also not able to save the blushes as they went wicketless for 75.3 overs. It was again their young debutant who drew first blood as he dismissed the India skipper and Jomel Warrican claimed one soon after to give the Windies a slight boost. It is to be seen if Rahkeem Cornwall will make it to the field as he has been a massive miss for the hosts on a turning wicket. One cannot blame Kraigg Brathwaite for not being proactive as he has used as many as nine bowlers in the quest for wickets. Will they be able to claim some early wickets and get the crowd behind them? Or will India continue to pile on the sorrow on the hosts? We will find out soon as we bring you some live action shortly.
After Ravichandran Ashwin’s five-wicket haul on the first day, India have continued to dominate their opposition with the bat. The Indian openers accumulated runs with ease stitching together a 229-run partnership but were relatively watchful in the first session of Day 2. They picked up their scoring rate in the second session with Yashasvi Jaiswal reaching his maiden Test century on debut and Rohit Sharma playing a captain’s knock to notch up his 10th hundred. He could not carry on further and Shubman Gill was disappointing coming in at number 3 for the first time. Virat Kohli and Jaiswal got together but they seemed to lack scoring intent as they faced 205 deliveries to add 72 runs for the third wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal is seven runs short of reaching 150 and what a massive moment it will be for him to reach his double century on debut.
Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of Day 3 in this first Test between India and West Indies coming from Windsor Park in Dominica. India are well and truly in control of this game with a first-inning lead of 162 and still have 8 wickets in hand. The hosts have their back against the wall and barring a half an hour just before Tea on Day 2, they have had a Test match to forget. The result of this game seems inevitable and how this moving day plays out will be determined when Rohit Sharma decides to declare this inning. There is forecast for rain on Day 5 and the visitors will not want to stretch the game out till then.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, another day that has been dominated by the visitors and it has been a pretty one-sided affair so far. India have complete control of this match and will want to push the lead further before having a go at the West Indies batters once again. We are bound to see some exciting action on Day 3 which is considered the moving day of a Test match and we will be back on Friday 14th July. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
The man of the hour Yashasvi Jaiswal is up for a chat. He says that this knock is an emotional one for him. He thanks the selectors and the captain for giving him the chance. Adds that he spoke to seniors and it helped him to score runs. Mentions that it was challenging with the hot weather and he wanted to push himself throughout the day. Shares that he likes the challenge of Test cricket and he prepared well for it. Closes by saying that he is proud of his knock and wants to carry on in a similar fashion going ahead.
The visitors started the day well on top with the score of 80 having not lost a single wicket and trailing by just 70 runs. The first session saw both the openers notch up their half-centuries as they looked to preserve their wickets rather than score freely. They scored just 66 runs in 32 overs bringing down the deficit to just four runs. In the afternoon session, they picked up the scoring rate with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring his first century in Test cricket and becoming the only Indian cricketer to score a hundred on debut in the West Indies. Rohit Sharma also reached his 10th three-figure score but was dismissed by Alick Athanaze on the very next delivery. The young West Indian claimed his maiden Test wicket and Jomel Warrican dismissed Shubman Gill cheaply close to Tea. It has been all India since then and they have a firm grip on this tie with West Indies needing a miracle to save this game.
SESSION SUMMARY - 67 runs and no wickets in 32 overs. India suffered a double blow just before the Tea break and the West Indies players finally seemed to find a spring in their step. They had an opportunity to come out after the break and put the Indian batters under the pump but Virat Kohli did a good job soaking up the pressure as he remains unbeaten on 36. Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to notch up the runs patiently and is unbeaten on 143 runs having faced 350 deliveries. The two of them added 72 runs for the third wicket as India’s lead swelled up to 162 runs. Kraigg Brathwaite suffered an early blow when Rahkeem Cornwall walked off the ground and tried to shuffle around with his bowlers in the quest for wickets. Nine bowlers were used by West Indies with the wicket-keeper Joshua Da Silva and Tagenarine Chanderpaul the only two players not having bowled for the hosts.
113
over
113 | 2 Runs | HH: 312/2
112.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted, full and on off. Kohli gets forward and blocks it to short cover. That will be STUMPS on DAY 2!
112.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on off. Kohli presses forward and defends.
112.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Fuller and quicker on the middle and leg. Kohli stays back and defends.
112.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flatter on the middle and leg. Kohli drops it toward short leg.
112.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full and attacks the stumps, Kohli prods and blocks.
112.1
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Pushed through quicker on the middle and leg. Kohli hangs back and works it through square leg for a couple.
112
over
112 | 1 Runs | HH: 310/2
111.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and on off. Jaiswal punches it to silly mid off.
111.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and zips past the outside edge as Jaiswal gets forward to defend.
111.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish and wide outside off. Jaiswal goes back and cuts it to backward point.
111.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arm ball around the off stump line. Jaiswal goes back and bunts it to point.
111.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Flatter on the leg peg. Kohli nudges it through mid-wicket for one.
111.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Flatter and pitching outside leg. Kohli looks to clip but misses and wears on the pad.
111
over
111 | 1 Runs | HH: 309/2
110.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and around off. Jaiswal stays back and defends it to short cover.
110.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and just outside off. Jaiswal drives and misses.
110.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires it full and around off. Jaiswal advances and blocks it onto the pitch.
110.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Drags his length back and bowls it on the leg peg. Kohli turns it to mid-wicket for one.
110.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full on off. Kohli prods and blocks it to silly point.
110.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Bowls it full and outside off. Kohli drives it to extra cover for none.
110
over
110 | 6 Runs | HH: 308/2
109.6
1
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Length ball around off. Kohli dabs it to point for one.
109.5
0
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, On a good length and going across the batter. Kohli plays and misses.
109.4
2
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Good length delivery, angled across the batter. Kohli punches it past the cover fielder for a couple.
109.3
1
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball on the middle and leg. Jaiswal works it through mid-wicket region for one.
109.2
0
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery around off, Jaiswal punches it to mid off.
109.1
2
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full and outside off. Jaiswal squeezes it through the backward point region for a couple.
109
over
109 | 4 Runs | HH: 302/2
108.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full on off. Blocked on the front foot by Kohli.
108.5
4
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Nicely done! Tosses it up and outside off. Kohli leans into it and drives it through covers for a beautiful boundary.
108.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller and on the leg peg. Kohli presses forward and turns it to short leg region.
108.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flat on off. Kohli blocks.
108.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Pushed through on the middle and leg. Kohli goes back and blocks it nicely as it keeps low.
108.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flatter and quicker outside off, punched into covers.
Jomel Warrican (31-3-75-1) is back on.
108
over
108 | 2 Runs | HH: 298/2
107.6
0
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and outside off. Left alone.
107.5
0
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Low full toss on off. Jaiswal advances and bunts it toward mid on.
107.4
1
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Very full and outside off. Kohli squeezes it into covers for one.
107.3
0
Raymon Reifer to Virat Kohli, Back of a length delivery around off. Kohli hangs back and defends it to short cover.
107.2
1
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery at the leg stump line. Jaiswal pushes it to mid on for a quick single.
107.1
0
Raymon Reifer to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Reifer bowls it full and well outside off. Jaiswal leaves it alone.
107
over
107 | 0 Runs | HH: 296/2
106.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Roach comes in from wide of the crease and bowls it on a length and on off. Kohli gets forward and dabs it to point.
106.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Good length delivery, outside the off pole. Kohli lets it go.
Slight halt! Joshua Da Silva has injured his hand while collecting the ball from Kemar Roach. The physio is in the middle to have a look. He gets the treatment and is set to carry on.
106.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length and outside off. Kohli looks to feel at it but leaves it at the last moment.
106.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Goes full and attacks the stumps this time. Kohli drives it firmly back toward Roach.
106.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Pitched up full and around off, driven to covers for a dot.
106.1
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Back of a length delivery, outside off. Kohli rides the bounce and punches it to short cover.
106
over
106 | 4 Runs | HH: 296/2
105.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length delivery at the stumps. Jaiswal tucks it to short mid-wicket.
105.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery around off. Jaiswal hangs back and blocks it into the off-side.
105.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dishes it full and across the batter. Jaiswal watchfully lets it go this time.
105.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tempts Jaiswal with a full ball, outside off. The batter goes for the drive and gets beaten.
105.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes very full and angles it across Jaiswal. He looks to squirt it away but fails to connect. The ball takes off after pitching as Joshua Da Silva collects above his shoulder.
105.1
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Back of a length delivery, around off. Jaiswal looks to punch this but goes for the outside edge that runs away along the carpet to the deep third region for four runs.
105
over
105 | 2 Runs | HH: 292/2
104.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Goes full and at the stumps. Virat Kohli dabs this back towards the bowler.
104.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length and well outside the off stump. Virat Kohli leaves this one alone.
104.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Roach comes in from wide of the crease and bowls a length delivery that jags back in, around off. Kohli watchfully lets it go.
104.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Back of a length delivery just outside off. Kohli dabs it to point.
104.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a length and well outside off. Left alone.
104.1
2
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length and around off. Kohli opens the bat's face and guides it past slips for a couple.
104
over
104 | 2 Runs | HH: 290/2
103.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery at the middle stump line. Jaiswal tucks it to short mid-wicket.
103.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back of a length delivery, angled into the middle and off. Kohli tucks it through square leg for one and this brings up the fifty run stand between Kohli and Jaiswal.
103.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Pitched up full and on off. Kohli drives it to mid off.
103.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length on the pad. Jaiswal tucks it off the hip toward deep backward square leg for a single.
103.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery on middle. Jaiswal defends it off the backfoot.
103.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery angling across. Left alone.
103
over
103 | 2 Runs | HH: 288/2
102.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length and outside off. Kohli shoulders his arms on it.
102.5
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and just outside off, Jaiswal is on the front foot and pushes off the bottom of the bat to Brathwaite at mid off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets dorect hit but the batter is well into the crease. The do not take an overthrow.
102.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A loud appeal from Kemar Roach but the umpire is unmoved. Good length delivery that jags back into the middle and off stump line. Jaiswal prods forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pad. West Indies have burnt their reviews and cannot go upstairs. Ball Tracking suggests that this would have gone on to hit the stumps. Agony for West Indies.
102.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up full and just outside off. Left alone by Jaiswal.
102.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, angled on the leg peg. Jaiswal tucks it to square leg and looks for a single, but is sent back.
102.1
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length and around off. Kohli taps it toward backward point and pinches a quick single.
102
over
102 | 3 Runs | HH: 286/2
101.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tempter outside off. Joseph goes full and angling outside the off pole. Jaiswal goes for the expansive drive but fails to connect.
101.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, angling across. Jaiswal guides it toward second slip.
101.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hard length delivery on off. Jaiswal edges this along the carpet toward Blackwood at third slip.
101.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back of a length delivery outside the off pole. Kohli rides the bounce and punches it to deep point for a single.
101.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length and at the middle and leg stump line. Jaiswal drops it toward cover point and scampers for a quick run.
101.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Full-length delivery outside off. Kohli pushes it through covers for one.
101
over
101 | 1 Runs | HH: 283/2
100.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls it on a good length and outside the off pole. Left alone by Jaiswal.
100.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full and on off, Jaiswal drives it back at Roach.
100.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length, angled in on off. Jaiswal gets behind it and blocks.
100.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a hard length, and outside off. Jaiswal shoulders his arms.
100.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery, angling on the middle and leg. Jaiswal turns it to short mid-wicket.
100.1
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, LEG BYE! Back of a length delivery, angled on the leg peg. Kohli tucks it off the pad toward square leg for a leg bye.
West Indies have finally taken the second new ball. Kemar Roach to carry on.
100
over
100 | 3 Runs | HH: 282/2
99.6
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish and just outside off. Jaiswal hangs back and cuts it hard to the cover fielder.
99.5
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and quicker on off. Jaiswal goes back and bunts it to short extra cover.
99.4
2
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide outside off, cut away past the point fielder for a couple.
99.3
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through at the stumps. Jaiswal defends it forward.
99.2
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat on off, punched to mid off.
99.1
1
Jermaine Blackwood to Virat Kohli, Flatter and turns into the middle stump line. Kohli goes back and works it through square leg for a single.
99
over
99 | 3 Runs | HH: 279/2
98.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery outside the off pole. Left alone by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
98.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another length ball, on the middle and leg stump line. Jaiswal blocks it to silly mid on.
98.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length again and angled into the middle and leg. Jaiswal defends on the front foot.
98.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery on off. Jaiswal defends it to silly mid on.
98.2
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Hard length delivery outside off. Kohli carves it through point for one.
98.1
2
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Pitched-up full and outside off. Kohli drives it to deep extra cover for one.
Kemar Roach (11-0-31-0) is back into the attack.
98
over
98 | 1 Runs | HH: 276/2
97.6
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Drags it short and wide outside off. Jaiswal goes for the cut but misses.
97.5
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and on off. Jaiswal pushes it to silly mid off.
97.4
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through quicker and on off. Jaiswal hangs back and punches it to short cover.
97.3
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and at the stumps. Jaiswal goes back and bunts it back at Blackwood.
97.2
0
Jermaine Blackwood to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and at the stumps. Jaiswal defends it forward.
97.1
1
Jermaine Blackwood to Virat Kohli, Flatter and around off. Kohli goes back and works it through mid-wicket for one.
DRINKS! India have batted with ease post the tea interval and have got to 275, leading by 125 runs. The scoring has not been fluent but Indians haven't lost any wickets either. Both Kohli and Jaiswal look set and will hope to capitalize in this final session. West Indies, on the other hand, have delayed taking the new ball and will look to get a few more wickets before the close of play.
97
over
97 | 1 Runs | HH: 275/2
96.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to deliver this outside leg on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards short leg.
96.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
96.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Angles this into the pads and continues to bowl full. Virat Kohli flicks this towards square leg and takes one.
96.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli knocks this towards short cover.
96.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli gets hi front foot out of the way and smothers the ball into the pitch.
96.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli pushes this to the left of the bowler.
96
over
96 | 1 Runs | HH: 274/2
95.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Wide outside the off pole on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave this one alone.
95.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal sways out of the way and allows the keeper to collect it.
95.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this back of a length from 'round the wicket and at the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this towards mid-wicket and stares at the pitch to say that there was some uneven bounce.
95.3
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards square leg and looks for a risky single. A direct hit at the striker's end and Yashasvi Jaiswal would have been in trouble.
95.2
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Goes full and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Virat Kohli defends this solidly towards mid on.
95.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards cover.
95
over
95 | 1 Runs | HH: 273/2
94.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A fraction shot this time and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this off the back foot towards mid wicket.
94.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and on middle. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and smothers this into the pitch.
94.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards mid off.
94.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this to the right of the bowler.
94.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and pitching just outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and it goes off the pads to short leg. The West Indies players appeal but the umpire remains unmoved. No reviews left for West Indies.
94.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this slightly short and into the stumps. Virat Kohli goes deep in the crease and tucks this towards deep square leg for one.
94
over
94 | 0 Runs | HH: 272/2
93.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal does not offer a shot once again. Two maidens in a row now and West Indies will want to make the most of this pressure that has been created.
93.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal is watchful as he moves inside the line of the ball and lets it go through.
93.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs this out towards mid on.
93.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal decides to shoulder his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect this.
93.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a fuller length once again and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards the backward point fielder.
93.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his bat to the ball and knocks this towards point.
Jason Holder (12-4-27-0) is back into the attack.
93
over
93 | 0 Runs | HH: 272/2
92.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli knocks this towards the fielder at point. A maiden from Jomel Warrican and Virat Kohli is finding it difficult to score freely here.
92.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Attacks the pads on a fuller length. Virat Kohli looks to whip this away but misses and the ball raps his pad.
92.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli punches this towards cover.
92.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Virat Kohli looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
92.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this full and at the stumps. Virat Kohli blocks this back towards the bowler.
92.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards silly point.
92
over
92 | 2 Runs | HH: 272/2
91.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gives the ball air and flights this full, at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this straight to the fielder at mid off.
91.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
91.4
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli whips this through mid-wicket and collects a single.
91.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli flicks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
91.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Bowls this short as well and into the pads. Virat Kohli tucks this towards mid-wicket.
91.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kraigg Brathwaite bowls this really slow in the air on a slightly shorter length and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep square leg for one.
91
over
91 | 1 Runs | HH: 270/2
90.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and into the pads. Virat Kohli looks to flick this leg side but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards slip. The fielder and the wicket-keeper claim a catch but the umpire remains unmoved. Kraigg Brathwaite is convinced by his bowler to go upstairs for a review and UltraEdge shows no bat involved. Virat Kohli survives and West Indies lose yet another review.
90.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Bowls this slightly short and into the pads. Virat Kohli rocks back and works this towards mid-wicket.
90.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again but served down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a run.
90.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this back towards the bowler.
90.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this one full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards mid-wicket.
90.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican bowls this short and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks this towards square leg.
90
over
90 | 5 Runs | HH: 269/2
89.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Delivers this on a leg stump line. Virat Kohli dabs this towards short leg.
89.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli blocks this back towards the bowler.
89.4
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this full as well and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal drills this to deep point for another run.
89.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and onto the pads. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
89.2
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Really full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs this out through backward point for a run.
89.1
2
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kraigg Brathwaite floats this full and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes through with the shot but misses and so does the keeper. They take two byes.
89
over
89 | 2 Runs | HH: 264/2
88.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Delivers this really wide outside off on a fuller length. Virat Kohli is happy to leave this one alone.
88.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues bowling full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
88.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli flicks this to the right of mid on and takes a run.
88.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pushes at this and gets an outside edge that falls short of the short gully.
88.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short and going down leg. Virat Kohli goes onto the back foot and blocks this out.
88.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this full and just outside off. Virat Kohli smothers this into the pitch.
88
over
88 | 0 Runs | HH: 262/2
87.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A maiden over for Alick Athanaze as West Indies look to build the pressure! Tosses this one full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives this straight to mid off.
87.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and defends solidly.
87.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a shortish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
87.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his pull towards mid on.
87.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short once again and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards cover.
87.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alick Athanaze bowls this short and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back and pushes this towards point.
87
over
87 | 1 Runs | HH: 262/2
86.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli knocks this firmly towards the man at short cover.
86.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli keeps this one out solidly.
86.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this full and on an off-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to defend and gets this off the outside edge through point for a single.
86.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
86.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes forward but misses and gets hit on his pads.
86.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this into the offside.
86
over
86 | 3 Runs | HH: 261/2
85.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, On a shorter length and at the stumps. Virat Kohli goes deep in the crease and punches this towards mid-wicket.
85.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this into the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and gets it through square leg off the inside part of his bat for a run.
85.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards the fielder at point.
85.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one full and into the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs this out towards cover.
85.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Short this time and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli tucks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.
85.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his front foot across the line of the stumps and looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. The ball rolls through backward point and takes one.
85
over
85 | 5 Runs | HH: 258/2
84.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on an off-stump line and keeps it full. Virat Kohli blocks this towards silly point.
84.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and on a leg-stump line. Virat Kohli defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
84.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli cuts this straight to the fielder at point.
84.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and into the stumps from outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards silly point.
84.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards cover-point and takes a quick single.
84.1
4
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR LEG BYES! Jomel Warrican fires this into the pads on a fuller lYashasvi Jaiswal looks to play this fine but misses and the ball runs away to fine leg for four leg byes off his pad.
84
over
84 | 1 Runs | HH: 253/2
83.6
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this to deep point for a single.
83.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
83.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives this towards short cover.
83.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards short cover.
83.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards mid off.
83.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alick Athanaze bowls this short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards cover.
83
over
83 | 2 Runs | HH: 252/2
82.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this on a fuller length and on middle. Virat Kohli smothers this back down the pitch.
82.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, On a shorter length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli cuts this straight to the fielder at point.
82.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Really full once again and at the stumps. Virat Kohli digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler.
82.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this down to long on for a single.
82.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli cuts this towards deep cover-point for a run.
82.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this short and outside off. Virat Kohli uses the crease and pushes this towards mid on.
Jomel Warrican (23-2-66-1) will start from the opposite end after the break.
82
over
82 | 5 Runs | HH: 250/2
81.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short once again and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this towards extra cover.
81.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and on an off-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this back to the bowler.
81.4
4
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes the aerial route this time and covers the infield with ease! Flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes inside out towards deep cover for four runs.
81.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards cover.
81.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal mistimes his shot to the right of the bowler.
81.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Alick Athanaze bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Virat Kohli rocks back and works this through mid-wicket for one.
Welcome back for the final session on Day 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli stride out in the center to resume their innings. The players have taken their respective positions and it will be Alick Athanaze with the ball to start the proceedings post the tea interval.
... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...
Rahkeem Cornwall and Jason Holder have both left the field and have not bowled since then which has forced Kraigg Brathwaite to use eight bowlers. The breakthrough came from the most unlikely source as Alick Athanaze claimed his first Test wicket on debut to end the 229-run partnership between the top two Indian batters to give his side some reprieve. Jomel Warrican had bowled threatening lines through the session while inducing some edges and was finally rewarded with a wicket. The hosts still have loads of work to do but will have their tails up with the two scalps before the break. They will want to take the confidence into the rest of their bowling effort. Do join us at 12.30 am IST (7 pm GMT, the previous day) to see how the final session of Day 2 plays out.
SESSION SUMMARY - 99 runs and 2 wickets in 26 overs. India continued to pile on the misery on the West Indian bowlers as the two openers continued to accumulate the runs at ease. Yashasvi Jaiswal reached his maiden Test century and became the first Indian batter to achieve this feat on his debut in the Caribbean as he remains unbeaten on 116. Rohit Sharma also notched up his 10th Test century but lost his wicket the very next ball. One brought about two as Shubman Gill could not make much of an impact at the newly appointed number 3 position. The visitors are well in control of this game though with a lead of 95 runs and they will hope that Virat Kohli can now build a partnership with the young Jaiswal and continue to notch up the runs.
81
over
81 | 3 Runs | HH: 245/2
80.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up on the leg peg. Kohli prods and inside edges it through square leg for a single and that will be Tea on Day 2.
80.5
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full and on the pads. Kohli flicks it through square leg for a couple.
80.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flat again and around off. Kohli defends on the back foot.
80.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flatter and attacking at the stumps. Kohli goes back and bunts it back at Jomel Warrican.
80.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full and quick on the middle and leg. Kohli turns it to short mid-wicket.
80.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full on off. Kohli blocks on the front foot.
80
over
80 | 2 Runs | HH: 242/2
79.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full on the middle and leg. Jaiswal bunts it to mid on.
79.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and wide outside off. Jaiswal cuts it to backward point.
79.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Flat and down the leg. Kohli flicks it past Akeem Jordan at leg slip for one.
79.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Shortish on the leg peg. Kohli stays back and turns it toward sqaure leg.
79.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Pushed through flatter and quicker on the leg peg. Kohli goes back and turns it to short mid-wicket.
79.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and around off. Punched down to long off for one.
79
over
79 | 4 Runs | HH: 240/2
78.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Pushed through quick on the middle and leg. Kohli prods and looks to block this one. He plays the wrong line and is hit in front. A huge appeal from West Indies is turned down by the umpire. Kraigg Brathwaite has gone upstairs for the review but the ball tracking shows Wickets are missing and Windies loose another review.
Virat Kohli strides out to the middle.
78.5
W
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! Jomel Warrican gets his first wicket. Full and spun away a tad around off. Gill gets forward to block but gets an outside edge toward Alick Athanaze at the short gully, who takes a sharp catch. Gill short stay comes to an end as he walks back for just 6. West Indies have picked up two quick wickets and are looking confident.
78.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full on off. Gill defends on the front foot.
78.3
4
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Nicely done! Full and down the leg. Gill gets low and sweeps it to the fine leg region for a boundary. Easy pickings for the batter.
78.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Shortish around off. Gill hangs back and defends it to point.
78.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full on off. Gill prods and blocks.
78
over
78 | 2 Runs | HH: 236/1
77.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and just outside off. Jaiswal hangs back and bunts it back at Athanaze.
77.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Shubman Gill, Full on the leg peg. Gill uses his feet and eases it through silly mid on for one.
77.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Shubman Gill, Flatter and spins into the middle and leg. Gill turns it toward short leg.
77.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated outside off. Jaiswal drives it through covers for a single.
77.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted on off. Jaiswal prods and defends.
77.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses it around off. Jaiswal drives it uppishly toward cover but lands in front of the fielder.
77
over
77 | 5 Runs | HH: 234/1
76.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and on off. Jaiswal punches it to long on for one.
76.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Full on the off stump. Gill gets on the front foot looking to defend with soft hands and gets an outside edge past the slip fielders for a single to get off the mark.
76.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Flat and around off. Gill punches off the back foot into the off-side and looks to take a run. A poor throw from Akeem Jordan allows Gill to come back in safely.
76.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat on the leg peg, Jaiswal turns it through mid-wicket for one.
76.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower through the air and going across the batter who gets forward to defend but is beaten.
76.1
2
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off. Jaiswal uses his feet and drills it past the bowler, down the ground for a couple.
76
over
76 | 4 Runs | HH: 229/1
75.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Shubman Gill, Flatter on the leg peg. Gill hangs back and turns it to square leg.
75.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Shubman Gill, Tossed up on off. Gill gets forward and defends.
Shubman Gill strides out to the middle at number 3 after a long wait.
75.4
W
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, WICKET! The local lad Alick Athanaze gets the first breakthrough! Flatter and spins back into the batter on the middle and leg. Rohit Sharma lunges forward to defend but it takes the glove on the way and hits the pad. The ball lobs up toward short leg and Joshua Da Silva runs in to take a sharp catch. A huge appeal from West Indies but umpire is unmoved! They take the review and the replays show and inside edge on the glove giving West Indies their first wicket. A fine knock from the Indian skipper comes to an end as he walks back for a well-made 103.
75.3
4
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! HUNDRED FOR Rohit Sharma! Loopy full toss outside off. Sharma drives it through covers for a boundary. A 10th TEST TON FOR SHARMA and a 3rd one against the West Indies! What a responsible knock this has been by the skipper.
75.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and quicker on the pads. Sharma tucks it to square leg.
75.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Floated on off. Sharma turns it to short mid-wicket.
75
over
75 | 1 Runs | HH: 225/0
74.6
1
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, Full on the pads, worked through square leg for one. Rohit Sharma moves to 99.
74.5
0
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, Length ball on the stumps. Sharma turns it to short mid-wicket.
74.4
0
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, Good length delivery, on off. A solid front foot defence by Sharma.
74.3
0
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and angling across, Sharma looks to guide it down but gets beaten.
74.2
0
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, Good length delivery at the stumps. Sharma bunts it toward mid off.
74.1
0
Raymon Reifer to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery on off. Sharma prods and blocks.
Raymon Reifer is now brought into the attack.
74
over
74 | 0 Runs | HH: 224/0
73.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pushed through quick and outside off. Jaiswal cuts but finds the backward point, yet again.
73.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and just outside off. Jaiswal goes back and works it toward mid off.
73.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and on off. Jaiswal prods and defends.
73.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flat and at the stumps. Jaiswal makes room and cuts it to point.
73.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish and outside off, cut away to backward point.
73.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and a hint of spin around off. Jaiswal dabs it to point.
73
over
73 | 7 Runs | HH: 224/0
72.6
4
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Up and Over! Pitched-up at the stumps. Sharma advances and lofts it over the bowler and down the ground for a cracking boundary to end the over.
72.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery on off. Sharma gets forward and blocks solidly.
72.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, on the middle and leg. Sharma makes room and defends.
72.3
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full and outside off, Jaiswal squeezes it through point for one.
72.2
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Slower bumper outside off. Sharma pulls it to deep backward square leg for a run.
72.1
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length, around off. Jaiswal pulls it along the carpet to deep square leg for one.
72
over
72 | 4 Runs | HH: 217/0
71.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and around off. Sharma hangs back and punches it on the bounce to Holder at mid off. Alick Athanaze nearly got the breakthrough.
71.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and quick outside off. Jaiswal gets across and sweeps this uppishly toward the deep backward sqaure leg region. Lands away from the fielder and a single is taken.
71.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full ball on the leg peg. Sharma eases it to deep mid-wicket for one.
71.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter and outside off. Jaiswal punches it to deep cover for one.
71.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Sharma steps out of the crease and works the length delivery in the square leg region for a single.
71.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Flighted delivery on leg. Sharma turns it to short leg.
71
over
71 | 4 Runs | HH: 213/0
70.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up full and around off, driven to mid off.
70.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery on the middle and leg,pushed to mid on.
70.4
4
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another slower ball outside off. Jaiswal drives it through the backward point region. Jermaine Blackwood runs around at the boundary and keeps it to two. Blackwood foot has touched the ropes and hence signaled a boundary.
70.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up, full and around off. Jaiswal drives it off the cue end to short cover.
70.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower full ball on off, driven to extra cover.
70.1
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, angled on the middle and leg. Jaiswal punches it to silly mid on.
70
over
70 | 5 Runs | HH: 209/0
69.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Drifting down the leg. Sharma turns it to short fine leg for none.
69.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses it full and outside off. Jaiswal drives it through covers for one.
69.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Flat around the leg stump line. Sharma works it through backward square leg for one more.
69.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, around off. Jaiswal punches it down to long off for one.
69.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Full on the leg peg. Sharma pushes it through square leg for one.
69.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, THERE IT IS! CENTURY FOR YASHASVI JAISWAL. TAKE A BOW! Shortish on the middle and leg. Jaiswal gets low and works it through backward square leg region for a single. He becomes the first Indian criceter to score a Test Hundred on debut. Top Knock!
69
over
69 | 5 Runs | HH: 204/0
68.6
4
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Edged Away! Full-length delivery outside off. Sharma slashes hard and edges it past the slips as it runs away to the third man fence for a four runs.
68.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Good length delivery outiside off. Left alone by Rohit Sharma.
68.4
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up, full and on the leg peg. Jaiswal flicks it past short mid-wicket for a single. Yashasvi Jaiswal moves to 99. That brings up the 200 run stand between Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
68.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball angled into the middle stump line. Jaiswal hangs back and blocks.
68.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery on off. Jaiswal gets behind and defends solidly.
68.1
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery slanting down the leg. Jaiswal plays and misses.
DRINKS! Another dominant hour for the Indian batters, who continued to pile on the runs with ease. The pair have added 199 unbeaten runs so far and that is already a record opening stand for Indians in West Indies. Yashasvi Jaiswal is nearing his maiden Test ton while Rohit Sharma is looking solid as ever on 85. West Indies badly need a wicket. Can they get it post the drinks break? Let's see how it goes...
68
over
68 | 5 Runs | HH: 199/0
67.6
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this towards deep cover for a single to keep strike. He is two runs away from a well-deserved century.
67.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, More turn and bounce for Alick Athanaze! This is short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal opts to leave this alone at the last moment.
67.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, On a shorter length and pitching outside leg. Rohit Sharma rocks back and clips this towards deep square leg for one.
67.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Fires this full and outside leg stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards leg gully.
67.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this to deep point for a run.
67.1
2
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alick Athanaze bowls this short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to cut hard but there is extra bounce and he gets an outside edge over slip over a couple of runs to third man.
Alick Athanaze (1-0-2-0) is back into the attack. More problems for West Indies as Jason Holder has left the field. Rahkeem Cornwall is already off the field due to a chest infection and hasn't taken the field post lunch.
67
over
67 | 5 Runs | HH: 194/0
66.6
2
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl short and angling down leg. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
66.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this short and at the stumps. Rohit Sharma goes deep in the crease and blocks this back to the bowler's right.
66.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
66.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back 'round the wicket and serves this full, pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
66.2
2
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal is down the wicket again as he wors this to the left of mid off and collects a couple of runs.
66.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
66
over
66 | 8 Runs | HH: 189/0
65.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Persists with the shorter length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma continues to attempt the pull shot but gets beaten this time.
65.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl back of a length and angled into the batter from outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal guides this towards third man for one more.
65.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Another short ball served just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma looks to duck initially and then gets his bat in line of the ball while not looking at it. Knocks this towards backward square leg for another single.
65.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short once again and follows the batter as he looks to make room on the leg side. Yashasvi Jaiswal fends this uppishly into the vacant backward square leg region and they take a run.
65.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal wants to reach his landmark in a hurry! Alzarri Joseph bangs this in short as well and into the batter. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this into the gap at deep square leg and collects four runs.
65.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph continues with the short ball ploy from 'round the wicket to the right-hander and serves this down leg. Rohit Sharma gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards deep square leg for one.
65
over
65 | 7 Runs | HH: 181/0
64.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and on a leg-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets it off the inside part of his bat towards square leg.
64.5
4
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Great use of the feet by Yashasvi Jaiswal and he dispatches the ball to the fence! This is flighted full and in line with the stumps. Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket to make room and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.
64.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floats this one slightly outside off and on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for a run.
64.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards short cover.
64.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the off side.
64.1
2
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican flights this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma looks to go aerial and slices this just over the cover-point fielder for a couple of runs.
64
over
64 | 5 Runs | HH: 174/0
63.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this really wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal has backed away but has to leave this one alone as it is really far away.
63.5
2
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this towards long off and the fielder gives chase. They pick up a couple of runs as Jaiswal moves into the 80s.
63.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Strays down leg on a shortish length. Rohit Sharma whips this down to fine leg for one more.
63.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Short and quick served down leg stump. Rohit Sharma shapes up for the pull shot but decides not go with it.
63.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes over the wicket to the southpaw and continues to bowl short. He has his radar wrong as this is outside the leg stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this to deep backward square leg for a run.
63.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph comes 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, going down leg. Rohit Sharma pulls this towards fine leg for a single.
63
over
63 | 1 Runs | HH: 169/0
62.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps this towards short leg.
62.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes at this and gets it off the outside part of his bat through backward point for a single.
62.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards silly point.
62.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Short this time and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards point.
62.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and on a leg stump line. Rohit Sharma looks to work this leg side and gets an edge that falls just short of slip.
62.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma continues to block.
Slight Halt. The umpires are having an issue with the ball condition of the ball. The fourth umpire walks out with box of balls and the ball has been changed. Will this bring any luck for the Windies? Just as we speak, Jomel Warrican (17-2-41-0) returns into the attack.
62
over
62 | 1 Runs | HH: 168/0
61.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires another short ball just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal sways out of the way and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
61.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to attack the batters with short deliveries but still going down leg side. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to get down under this one.
61.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bangs this in short and down leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal ducks under this one.
61.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Another well-directed bouncer bowled in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma attempts the pull shot again and gets it off his gloves past slip towards third man for a run.
61.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Short once again and at the batter. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but miscues this off the toe end of the bat back towards the bowler.
61.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and going way down leg side. Rohit Sharma is content in leaving this one alone.
Alzarri Joseph (8-1-42-0) is back on.
61
over
61 | 8 Runs | HH: 167/0
60.6
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Second boundary of the over and Yashasvi Jaiswal is inching towards a debut century! This is bowled short and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this late towards deep backward point for four more runs.
60.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs this out back down the pitch.
60.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and at the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
60.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards mid-wicket.
60.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this straight to point.
60.1
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to be aggressive and just about squeezes it away for a boundary! Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes hard at this and slices this towards deep backward point for four runs.
60
over
60 | 3 Runs | HH: 159/0
59.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma gets forward in defense and keeps this one out.
59.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this full and pitching outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket again and flicks this to wide long on for one more.
59.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Short this time and angled into the pads. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards deep square leg for a single.
59.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal uses his feet and punches this down to long on for a run.
59.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A touch fuller this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this into the off side.
59.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this with a straight bat back towards the bowler.
59
over
59 | 5 Runs | HH: 156/0
58.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, This is full as well and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this one watchfully towards mid off.
58.5
4
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Nice pick-up shot from Rohit Sharma and he holds the pose as well! This is bowled full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma lofts this over the infield towards long off for four runs.
58.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and angles this in from outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this out solidly.
58.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma defends with a straight bat back towards the bowler.
58.2
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this full as well and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drills this towards deep point for a run.
58.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this full and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this solidly towards mid off.
58
over
58 | 3 Runs | HH: 151/0
57.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this to the bowler's left.
57.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards deep square leg for a single. India lead by 1 run.
57.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full as well and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this into the leg side.
57.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this back towards the bowler.
57.2
2
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Really full this time and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge to fine leg for a couple of runs. Scores are level now in the first inning.
57.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican tosses this full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and mistimes this to mid off.
57
over
57 | 1 Runs | HH: 148/0
56.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one at the stumps. Sharma drives it back down the pitch and hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.
56.5
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Tad short of a good length and outside off. Sharma rocks back and pulls it straight to short mid-wicket.
56.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and angled into the middle and off stump line. Sharma defends on the front foot.
56.3
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball, around off. Jaiswal steers it through point for a single.
56.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again on off, driven to mid off.
56.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery, around off. Jaiswal drives it to extra cover.
Jason Holder will come from the other end.
56
over
56 | 1 Runs | HH: 147/0
55.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Gives this air and bowls it full, outside off. Rohit Sharma defends this towards short cover.
55.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and on and off-stump line. Rohit Sharma knocks this to the bowler's left.
55.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Fires this full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards short leg.
55.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down and makes room as he pushes this to the right of mid off for a run.
55.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on an off-stump line and still full. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back down the pitch.
55.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this to the left of the bowler.
Welcome back for the second session. The umpires are making their way in the middle while the West Indies team are in a huddle near the boundary. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are back to resume their innings post the lunch interval. Jomel Warrican will start with the ball for West Indies. Let's go...
... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...
West Indies, on the other hand, bowled tidy lines but did not have any luck. There was not much in the wicket for the pacers but Rahkeem Cornwall bowled a testing spell and caused some trouble for the batters while Warrican was economical. Windies are yet to draw the first blood and it seems like there is a long day on the field in store for them. They will have to come up with better plans and hope to get a few wickets to come back into this game. Can they do it or will India continue on their merry way? We shall find out shortly. Join us back at 10.10 pm IST (4:40 pm GMT) for the start of the second session on Day 2.
SESSION SUMMARY - 66 runs and no wickets in 32 overs. India's session, undoubtedly! An excellent few hours for India sees them through to 146 for no loss at the lunch break. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal started slowly but settled in nicely and cashed in on the loose balls. Both the batters looked composed and were hardly troubled by the West Indian bowlers. They have gone past their fifties and will look to convert this into a big one. India have stamped their authority on this game and will hope to carry on in a similar manner throughout the day.
55
over
55 | 2 Runs | HH: 146/0
54.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Rohit Sharma negotiates the last ball of the session safely! This is flighted full and onto the pads. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards short leg. That will be LUNCH on DAY 2!
54.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full as well and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drills this towards deep cover for a run.
54.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this wide outside off on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to leave this one alone.
54.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Floats this into the pads on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma tickles this down to fine leg for a single.
54.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma shimmies down the wicket and digs this out towards mid-wicket.
54.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Rohit Sharma, Alick Athanaze bowls a low full toss on the pads. Rohit Sharma clips this towards square leg. Misses out on this one.
Alick Athanaze comes into the attack to bowl the final over before Lunch.
54
over
54 | 2 Runs | HH: 144/0
53.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this towards mid off. We will have one more over in this session.
53.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this into the air and just short of cover.
53.4
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Pitches this outside leg and continues to bowl full. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
53.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Wider outside the off pole and on a fullish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this towards deep cover for a single.
53.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this one really full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes really forward and yorks himself. The keeper appeals but the skipper in not convinced.
53.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kraigg Brathwaite bowls this slightly short and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this off the back foot towards cover.
53
over
53 | 0 Runs | HH: 142/0
52.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flighted once again and bowled full, outside off. Rohit Sharma is back to smothering the ball into the pitch.
52.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Gives the ball air and loops this into the stumps on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma hits this slightly uppishly towards cover.
52.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Outside the off stump and on a fullish length. Rohit Sharma blocks this to the left of the bowler.
52.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flighted full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma dabs this back towards the bowler.
52.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma taps this towards short cover.
52.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma pushes this towards mid on.
52
over
52 | 2 Runs | HH: 142/0
51.6
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Short once again and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets on top of the bounce and cuts this towards deep point for a single to keep strike.
51.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma is watchful as he keeps this one out.
51.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl short and pitching on leg. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards mid-wicket.
51.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Slightly short this time and onto the pads. Rohit Sharma knocks this down into the ground towards short leg.
51.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Floats this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma dabs this back down the pitch.
51.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kraigg Brathwaite tosses this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal hits this hard towards deep cover for a single.
51
over
51 | 2 Runs | HH: 140/0
50.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma defends this towards the short cover fielder.
50.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and clips this to deep mid-wicket for a run.
50.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards Jomel Warrican.
50.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Slightly wide outside off and keeps it full. Rohit Sharma strokes this towards deep cover for a single.
50.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this into the stumps on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma dabs this back towards the bowler.
50.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican tosses this full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma knocks this towards mid off.
50
over
50 | 1 Runs | HH: 138/0
49.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards the cover fielder.
49.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this straight back to the bowler.
49.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly wider outside off and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal taps this towards point.
49.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards cover.
49.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal cuts this straight to the fielder at point.
49.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Kraigg Brathwaite floats this full and onto the pads. Rohit Sharma clips this towards deep square leg for a run.
49
over
49 | 3 Runs | HH: 137/0
48.6
2
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Well down leg side on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal has shaped up for the reverse sweep but misses and the keeper does not collect. The batters take two byes.
48.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this into the pads on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma gets this off the inside part of his bat towards square leg for a single.
48.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma dabs this to the right of the bowler.
48.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Slightly short and pitching on leg. Rohit Sharma rocks back and punches this to the bowler's right.
48.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma knocks this back to the bowler.
48.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes at this and gets beaten.
48
over
48 | 2 Runs | HH: 134/0
47.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this wide outside the off stump and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal slices this towards point.
47.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fires this one full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal digs this out into the off side.
47.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards short cover.
47.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl full and pitching outside leg. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg for one.
47.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Rohit Sharma, Floats this full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma clips this towards mid-wicket.
47.1
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kraigg Brathwaite flights this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this to deep cover for a single.
We wonder how long Rahkeem Cornwall will be unavailable having walked off the ground. Kraigg Brathwaite may have a much larger role to play than he would have expected.
47
over
47 | 4 Runs | HH: 132/0
46.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this one full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards point.
46.5
4
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! A gift is offered to Rohit Sharma and he accepts gladly! A low full toss bowled outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma finds the gap this time as he thumps the ball to deep cover for four runs.
46.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floats this one wide outside off on a fullish length. Rohit Sharma hits this straight to the fielder at extra cover.
46.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flighted full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards short cover.
46.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this one full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma makes room and knocks this towards cover.
46.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican loops this full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes this towards the bowler.
46
over
46 | 0 Runs | HH: 128/0
45.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this one in line with the stumps and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this back towards the bowler.
45.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another flighted delivery bowled outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards silly point.
45.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this one out solidly.
45.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beautifully flighted by Rahkeem Cornwall as he serves this full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets beaten in the air as he looks to defend.
45.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
45.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahkeem Cornwall floats this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves this one alone.
45
over
45 | 4 Runs | HH: 128/0
44.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Beaten! This is bowled full as well and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma pushes at this but the ball zips past the edge of his bat with the turn.
44.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Gives this one a bit more air and serves it full, outside off. Rohit Sharma drills this straight to the fielder at cover.
44.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the off side with soft hands.
44.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma gets forward and blocks this back down the pitch.
44.2
4
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit Sharma finally gets his release shot and makes the most of it! This is short and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma rocks back and slaps this towards deep point for four runs.
44.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican tosses this full and wide outside off. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone.
44
over
44 | 1 Runs | HH: 124/0
43.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nicely flighted delivery bowled outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal leans into the shot and gets beaten on the outside edge,
43.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards the fielder at cover.
43.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full as well and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives this towards cover.
43.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes forward and defends solidly.
43.2
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Short once again and just outside off. Rohit Sharma taps this through cover-point and takes an easy single.
43.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Rahkeem Cornwall bowls this short and going down leg. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone.
43
over
43 | 2 Runs | HH: 123/0
42.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and on a leg stumps line. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets this past the leg gully fielder but they do not take a run.
42.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Attacks the stumps once again and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and smothers this into the pitch.
42.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and knocks this towards mid on.
42.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this one full and outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
42.2
2
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal paddles this towards fine leg for a couple of runs.
42.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican tosses this full and on a leg stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards mid-wicket.
42
over
42 | 0 Runs | HH: 121/0
41.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Full once again and at the stumps. Rohit Sharma defends this back down the pitch.
41.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this back towards the bowler.
41.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Short and spinning into the pads. Extra bounce once again. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards leg gully.
41.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma knocks this back towards the bowler.
41.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Geos full and outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this one out.
41.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Some wicked bounce off the surface! This is bowled short and just outside off. The ball rips and turns to hit Rohit Sharma high on his pads.
41
over
41 | 1 Runs | HH: 121/0
40.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Persists with the shorter length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back down the pitch with a straight bat.
40.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this one short and onto the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this to the left of the bowler.
40.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets this past backward point for a run.
40.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and outside off. Rohit Sharma gets it off the outside part of his bat towards point.
40.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Huge turn there! This is flighted full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up.
40.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican bowls this short and just outside off. Rohit Sharma defends this off the back foot to the right of the bowler.
Slight halt. Jaiswal is hit on the helmet while trying to sweep. The physio runs out to conduct mandatory concussion tests. Jaiswal looks good and is set to carry on.
40
over
40 | 1 Runs | HH: 120/0
39.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is full as well and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the sweep and misses as he gets hit on the helmet.
39.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal smothers this into the pitch.
39.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
39.3
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, The rub of the green going Rohit Sharma's way! This is floated full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma looks to sweep and gets a top edge just over the backward square leg fielder for a single.
39.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma charges down the wicket to smother the spin but gets beaten and gets hit on the pads.
39.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Rahkeem Cornwall bowls this slightly short and spinning into the stumps. Rohit Sharma goes deep in the crease and dabs this towards short leg.
39
over
39 | 0 Runs | HH: 119/0
38.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and on off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes forward and blocks this back towards the bowler. Maiden over from Jomel Warrican.
38.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and just outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets this away towards point.
38.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to attack the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards square leg.
38.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and pitching outside leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and dabs this towards short leg.
38.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes deep in the crease and cuts this towards backward point.
38.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican floats this full and in line with the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards mid off.
38
over
38 | 2 Runs | HH: 119/0
37.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Turning down leg on a shortish length. Rohit Sharma dabs this down towards leg slip.
37.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this one full and on an off-stump line. Rohit Sharma shimmies down the wicket and smothers the ball into the pitch.
37.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues bowling short and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this down to long off for an easy run.
37.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly short this time and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and punches this towards cover.
37.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves this one alone.
37.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, That is FIFTY for Rohit Sharma! Rahkeem Cornwall floats this full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma tucks this through backward square leg and takes a single.
DRINKS! Both the Indian openers have continued racking up the runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal reaching his maiden Test half-century on debut. Rohit Sharma is close to achieving his fifty as well as India now trail by just 33 runs. The game seems to be going away from West Indies really quickly and they will need a breakthrough before Lunch.
37
over
37 | 11 Runs | HH: 117/0
36.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Very full and attacking the stumps. Jaiswal digs it out and bunts it to mid off.
36.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length delivery, around off. Sharma pulls it off the hip toward deep square leg for one.
36.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery on off, driven to mid off.
36.3
4
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Streaky! On a good length, outside off. Sharma looks to defend but it takes the outside edge along the carpet past the slips toward deep third for four runs.
36.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and outside off. Left alone.
36.1
6
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, SIX! All the way! Pitched-up full around off. Sharma picks it nicely and lifts it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
36
over
36 | 0 Runs | HH: 106/0
35.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up and spins away outside off. Jaiswal gets low for the sweep but misses it completely. A testing over from Rahkeem Cornwall.
35.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flighted, full and on off. Jaiswal prods and plays with bat and pad in front.
35.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls it around off and spins away sharply. Jaiswal prods forward to defend as the ball goes past the outside edge. The West Indies players look animated and think that there is an edge here. Kraigg Brathwaite has gone upstairs for the review. The replays show a flat line and Jaiswal stays on.
35.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and around off. Jaiswal presses forward and blocks.
35.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and at the stumps. Jaiswal prods forward in defence.
35.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses it up and spins away outside off. Jaiswal lets it pass.
35
over
35 | 1 Runs | HH: 106/0
34.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Fullish length, coming in, just outside off. Sharma shoulders arms on it.
34.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, angled on the middle and off. Sharma blocks from the crease.
34.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues on the fullish length, outside off. Jaiswal steers it through backward point region for one.
34.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again on the middle and leg. Jaiswal pushes it to mid off.
34.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery on off. Jaiswal prods forward and blocks it to silly mid off.
34.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Length ball attacking the stumps. Jaiswal defends on the front foot.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 105/0
33.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Floated around off. Sharma turns it to short mid-wicket.
33.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Slower through the air and spins sharply into the middle and leg stump line. Sharma hangs back and looks to flick through the on-side but misses and wears on the pad. A huge appeal from Cornwall but umpire is unmoved.
33.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Short and wide outside off. Sharma cuts it to backward point.
33.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and quicker on off. Sharma bunts it to mid on.
33.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flighted and turns into the batter. Sharma turns it to square leg.
33.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahkeem Cornwall bowls it a tad short and around off. Jaiswal pushes it to mid off and scampers for a quick single.
33
over
33 | 5 Runs | HH: 104/0
32.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Length ball on the middle and leg stump line. Sharma turns it to short mid-wicket.
32.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Good length delivery attacking the stumps. Sharma defends it to mid on.
32.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Hard length delivery on off. Sharma rides the bounce and drops it to short cover.
32.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length again, outside off. Jaiswal punches it to deep point for one.
32.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! BANG! FIFTY FOR Yashasvi Jaiswal on Test Debut. Back of a length delivery, angling into the batter. Jaiswal pulls it powerfully through mid-wicket region for a boundary. That brings up the hundred partnership between Sharma and Jaiswal.
32.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up full and outside off, driven to short cover.
32
over
32 | 3 Runs | HH: 99/0
31.6
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, down the leg. Jaiswal rides the bounce and tucks it to fine leg for one.
31.5
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Length ball on the middle and leg. Sharma moves across and flicks it to Warrican at fine leg for one.
31.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery on off. Sharma strides forward and defends.
31.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Length ball on middle and leg. Sharma blocks it to short mid-wicket.
31.2
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, on off. Sharma defends on the front foot.
31.1
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length delivery, angled down the leg. Jaiswal pulls it toward the deep backward square leg region for one.
31
over
31 | 1 Runs | HH: 96/0
30.6
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again, outside off. Jaiswal goes for the drive but gets an inside edge through the backward square leg region for one.
30.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery on off. Jaiswal drives it firmly into the off-side but Alick Athanaze, at short cover gets a hand on it and stops the run.
30.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched-up, full and angling in around off. Jaiswal shoulders his arms on it.
30.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, angled down the leg. Jaiswal plays and misses it.
30.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slightly fuller length, on the fifth stump. Jaiswal watchfully lets it pass.
30.1
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery on off. Jaiswal prods forward and defends it to short cover.
30
over
30 | 1 Runs | HH: 95/0
29.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Nicely bowled! Pitches it full and moves away and a tad bit, around off. Sharma gets forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
29.5
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Hard length delivery, around off. Sharma gets squared and drops it toward short point.
29.4
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up full and at the stumps. Jaiswal drives it to wide mid off region for a quick run.
29.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Slower full ball on off. Jaiswal waits and blocks it into the off-side.
29.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls it on a fuller length and outside off. Jaiswal watchfully lets it pass.
29.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length and outside off. Left alone by Jaiswal.
29
over
29 | 2 Runs | HH: 94/0
28.6
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and angling in on middle and leg. Jaiswal drives it off the inside half toward wide mid on for a single.
28.5
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length delivery, on off. Sharma pulls it off the hip to deep backward square leg for one.
28.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Play and a Miss! On a good length and in the channel outside off. Sharma prods forward to play at it but is beaten on the outside edge.
28.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery, outside off. Left alone.
28.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Low full toss, angled on the middle and leg. Sharma bunts it to mid on.
28.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up, full and outside off. Sharma pushes it to cover point.
28
over
28 | 3 Runs | HH: 92/0
27.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller one, just outside off. Jaiswal shoulders arms on it.
27.5
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length delivery, around off. Sharma pulls it along the carpet to fine leg for one.
27.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, around off. Sharma gets behind it and defends.
27.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length delivery, on off. Sharma jumps and tucks it to short mid-wicket.
27.2
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length ball on off. Jaiswal steers it through point for one.
27.1
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Length ball straying on the pads. Sharma flicks it to fine leg for a single.
27
over
27 | 7 Runs | HH: 89/0
26.6
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Bangs it short and around the shoulder. Sharma controls the shot and pulls it along the carpet to fine leg for one.
26.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Tad fuller than a good length, around off. Left alone by Sharma.
26.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Length ball, just outside off. Sharma shoulders arms on it.
26.3
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length delivery, angled on the leg stump line. Jaiswal tucks it through backward square leg for one.
26.2
4
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, LEG BYES! Roach comes in from round the wicket and angles it down the leg. Jaiswal clips off his pads past the keeper for four byes.
26.1
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, around off. Sharma pulls it in front of square toward deep mid-wicket for a single.
26
over
26 | 0 Runs | HH: 82/0
25.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and wide outside off. Jaiswal goes for the full blooded expansive drive but fails to connect.
25.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good length delivery on off. Jaiswal taps it in front of cover point and looks to take a run, but sent back by Sharma.
25.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again and brings that back in just outside off. Jaiswal watchfully lets it sail through.
25.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dishes a fuller one, outside off. Jaiswal does not fiddle at it.
25.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full-length delivery on off. Jaiswal defends it to short cover.
25.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length and outside off. Jaiswal lets it go through.
25
over
25 | 2 Runs | HH: 82/0
24.6
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Low full toss outside off, Sharma misses out on that and bunts it straight to the cover fielder.
24.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one again, around off. Sharma strides forward and blocks it to cover.
24.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Full-length delivery on off. Sharma defends it back to Roach.
24.3
2
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, First runs of the day for India! Length ball, outside off. Sharma cuts it through the point region for a couple.
24.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, On a good length and outside off. Left alone by Rohit Sharma.
24.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Pitched-up full and outside off, this is driven to mid off for none.
Kemar Roach will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs | HH: 80/0
23.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length and on off. Jaiswal blocks it solidly on the front foot. A maiden to start the day.
23.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues on a fullish length, around off. Jaiswal lets it go through to the keeper.
23.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full again and just outside off. Jaiswal leaves it alone.
23.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pitched up, full and around off. Jaiswal watchfully lets it pass.
23.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full and slightly wider this time, outside off. Left alone by Jaiswal.
23.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder starts off with a full-length delivery angling across the batter. Jaiswal shoulders his arms on it.
We are all set for Day 2 to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players stroll out onto the field and take their respective fielding positions. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will resume their partnership for India. Jason Holder has the ball in hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play...
The Indian openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma batted with ease and were barely troubled by the West Indies bowlers. Jaiswal, another debutant, played some fine shots and looked confident at the crease. The duo played till the close of play and added 80 without losing a wicket. The Indian batters will look to bat West Indies out of this game by putting up a huge first innings total. On a strip that is deteriorating and seems to have some spin and bounce on offer right from Day 1, they will want to bat just once and unleash their spinners. Will they be able to post a mammoth total? Or will the Windies fight back? Stay tuned as we bring you live action in a short while.
Having lost the toss and asked to bowl first, India bundled out West Indies for a paltry score of 150 in the first innings. Ravichandran Ashwin was the wrecker in chief with his 33rd five-wicket haul while Ravindra Jadeja picked up three scalps. Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur rounded it off with a wicket each to finish an excellent effort with the ball. The Windies batters got starts but could not carry on and departed to poor shots. Alick Athanaze, on Test debut, looked solid and played a fine knock of 47 but failed to make it big as he played one rash shot. Kraigg Brathwaite was the only other batter who reached the 20-run mark in what was a dismal batting performance by the hosts.
Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of Day 2 in this first Test between India and West Indies coming from Windsor Park in Dominica. India put on a dominant display on Day 1 as they find themselves in complete control of this game and will look to press their advantage further when they take the field. The hosts have loads of work to do to get a sniff and keep their chances of winning this game alive. We anticipate this to be another day that will be dominated by the visitors but cricket is a funny game and it is never over till it is over.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, that is it from this exciting Day 1 where India have managed to get a stronghold and will look to extend it even further while the Windies will need to execute their plans better and make early inroads to make a comeback in the game. Day 2 will start on 13th July, Thursday at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but you can always join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Ravichandran Ashwin, the star of Day 1 says it was a good performance by the team. Mentions that there was a bit of moisture in the first session and it started to spin a bit more. Claims that he enjoyed bowling in the first session but in the second session he had to adapt more. Informs that they came for practice on this ground and it was a bit dry but they have to bowl slower to get purchase off the wicket. Reckons that the most important thing is to be an international cricketer because, unlike franchise cricket, it is all about adapting and getting better. When asked about Yashasvi Jaiswal, he says that the lad reversed the first ball of the last over which shows what he is made off. Adds that he is vibrant and extremely talented so they hope he goes on to achieve greater things. Ends by saying that their dressing room wants to back him as well as they can.
West Indies, on the other hand, had a forgettable Day 1 as they weren't able to match the levels of the visitors. They elected to bat but it was a dismal performance from them as they were bowled out for a mere 150. Only Alick Athanaze looked solid for his well-made 47 and that too on his debut which says a lot about this Windies team. More than good balls, their batters gave their wickets away with poor shot selections that cost them a lot. Their bowling was a lot better with Alzarri Joseph and Rahkeem Cornwall coming close on a few occasions but they didn't manage to get any wickets which has put them on the back foot in this Test. However, surprisingly there was a lot of turn on offer and the hosts will look to capitalise on that. They will hope that they come up with more energy and determination on Day 2.
Losing the toss did not affect India one bit. They were asked to bowl and all of their bowlers were pretty disciplined. It was looking like a wicket where seamers would get some help up front and Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat did get it but with no luck. Rohit Sharma soon realised this is a slow wicket and introduced Ravichandran Ashwin early which proved to be the best decision. He straightaway got them the breakthrough that they wanted and never looked back. Ashwin also became the first Indian to get the wicket of a father-son duo when he got rid of Tagenarine Chanderpaul who is as you all know the son of West Indian legend, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. It was once again the duo of Ashwin and Jaddu that ran through the Windies' batting line-up. India picked up four wickets in each of the first two sessions and then did not take much time in the final session to bowl the hosts out. Ashwin ended up with his 33rd five-wicket haul in Tests while Jadeja got three. Shardul Thakur and Siraj chipped in with one each.
SESSION SUMMARY - 93 runs and 2 wickets in 29.3 overs. A tiring Day 1 comes to an end! It belonged well and truly to India! There was a lot of talk about Yashasvi Jaiswal but except for some early nerves he has been excellent on his debut and Rohit Sharma also supported him well with his experience. They have built up a solid foundation for India with the former ending the Day on 40, as they trail by just 70 runs with all the wickets in hand and chances are high that they will look to outbat the hosts so that they don't have to come out to bat for the second innings.
23
over
23 | 5 Runs | HH: 80/0
22.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Safely negotiated by Rohit Sharma! Jomel Warrican decides to give the ball some air and floats this outside off on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone. That will be STUMPS on DAY 1!
22.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and at the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this back towards the bowler.
22.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets a good stride forward and defends this solidly.
22.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma guides this towards the point fielder.
22.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal shimmies down the wicket and clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
22.1
4
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! This is courageous from Yashasvi Jaiswal as he goes for an audacious shot in the last over of the day's play! This is flighted full and outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal reverse sweeps this towards deep point for four runs.
22
over
22 | 0 Runs | HH: 75/0
21.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, At the stumps this time on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma clips this towards square leg. Another maiden over for Jason Holder.
21.5
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma goes onto the back foot and dabs this towards mid off.
21.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Persists with a fuller length and just outside off. Rohit Sharma clips this towards mid-wicket.
21.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma just about digs this one out onto his pads.
21.2
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this solidly towards cover.
21.1
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and oustide the off pole. Rohit Sharma leaves this one alone.
21
over
21 | 1 Runs | HH: 75/0
20.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and outside off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this towards cover.
20.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and pitching outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge appeal from the players around the bat but the umpire remains unmoved.
20.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Rohit Sharma makes room and knocks this towards long off for a run.
20.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and going down leg. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards short leg.
20.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Angles this at the stumps on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma clips this towards square leg.
20.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this back to the bowler's right.
20
over
20 | 4 Runs | HH: 74/0
19.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Full once again and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal miscues his shot back towards the bowler.
19.5
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! That is a well-executed shot from Yashasvi Jaiswal and that should release some pressure if it was building! This is bowled full and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal strokes this crisply towards deep cover for four runs.
19.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes fuller this time and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal is back to leaving the ball alone after his chat with Rohit Sharma.
19.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl in a good length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.
19.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal finally loses patience and tries to cut this away but misses.
19.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal defends this solidly towards short cover.
19
over
19 | 2 Runs | HH: 70/0
18.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this one full and at the pads. Yashasvi Jaiswal eases this down to long on and takes a single to keep strike.
18.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
18.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal charges down the wicket and knocks this to the left of the bowler as he dives and parries this towards mid-wicket.
18.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this back towards the bowler.
18.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma punches this towards long off for a run.
18.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards mid-wicket.
18
over
18 | 0 Runs | HH: 68/0
17.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A maiden from Jason Holder but Yashasvi Jaiswal has not had to play a single delivery. This is bowled full and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his bat and leaves the ball.
17.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this one wide outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal is watchful and lets the keeper collect the ball.
17.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gets this a bit closer to the off stump and on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to judge the line well and leaves the ball alone.
17.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and wider outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal shoulders his arms to this one as well. Jason Holder needs to make the batter play more.
17.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes fuller this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his arms and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
17.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal judges the line well and leaves the ball alone.
17
over
17 | 1 Runs | HH: 68/0
16.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this full and outside off. Rohit Sharma smothers this into the pitch.
16.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Shorter this time and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma blocks this off the back foot with a straight bat.
16.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this back to the bowler's left.
16.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this towards long on for a single.
16.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this back towards the bowler.
16.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jomel Warrican loops this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and the ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards backward point.
Jomel Warrican to continue from the other end.
16
over
16 | 2 Runs | HH: 67/0
15.6
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this to the right of mid off and sets off for a single.
The covers are off! The players are waiting just outside the boundary ropes and now they make their way out in the middle. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal stride out to continue the innings for India. Jason Holder to finish his incomplete over.
Oh..no! The rain has gotten heavier and the umpires have called for the covers. The players make their way out of the ground but they are not going to the dressing rooms yet. Stay tuned for further updates.
15.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is wider outside the off stump on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal is watchful and prefers to not play at this one.
15.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The angle continues to take the ball away from the left-hander from a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a stride forward and lets the ball go through to the keeper. A slight drizzle in teh air at the moment.
15.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl full and offers width outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal shoulders his arms to this one as well.
15.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A fraction fuller this time and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his arms and leaves the ball alone.
15.1
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and angled into the stumps. Rohit Sharma clips this towards deep square leg for a run.
15
over
15 | 5 Runs | HH: 65/0
14.6
4
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap to perfection! This is short and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal slaps this late towards deep backward point for four runs.
14.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Strays onto the pads on a shortish length. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards fine leg for a run.
14.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Rohit Sharma blocks this back towards the bowler.
14.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flighted full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma gets forward and defends this solidly.
14.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets this off the outside part of his bat towards short third man.
14.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican tosses this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the off side.
14
over
14 | 6 Runs | HH: 60/0
13.6
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal sweeps this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
13.5
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full as well and wide outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards the cover fielder.
13.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Turn on offer here for Rahkeem Cornwall! This is tossed up full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.
13.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floats this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his arms and leaves this one alone.
13.2
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Great use of the crease here from Yashasvi Jaiswal! This is short and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and cuts this towards deep point for four runs.
13.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahkeem Cornwall flights this full and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this into the off side.
Drinks! After bowling out the hosts, Rohit Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal have given India a solid foundation and they will look to continue that without losing any wickets. West Indies, on the other hand will hope to get a couple of breakthroughs before stumps to put a bit of pressure on the visitors. We are in for an exciting last phase of Day 1
13
over
13 | 6 Runs | HH: 54/0
12.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma defends this back towards the bowler.
12.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Goes back to bowling full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes this towards cover.
12.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Short this time and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards mid-wicket.
12.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and outside off. Rohit Sharma blocks this towards cover.
12.2
6
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Rohit Sharma does not want the new bowler to get in here as he looks to be positive! This is flighted full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma lofts this over deep mid-wicket for six runs. Brings up the fifty for India.
12.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards mid-wicket.
12
over
12 | 3 Runs | HH: 48/0
11.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
11.5
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal sweeps this towards deep square leg and takes a couple of runs.
11.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulls his length back once again and serves this outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks this into the off side.
11.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards mid-wicket.
11.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards the cover fielder.
11.1
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Rahkeem Cornwall bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Rohit Sharma shimmies down the wicket and tucks this through square leg for one.
11
over
11 | 6 Runs | HH: 45/0
10.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back to bowling full and at the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this towards the fielder at mid on.
10.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Rohit Sharma looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball rolls through backward square leg for a leg bye.
10.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! That is an exquisite shot from Rohit Sharma! This is bowled full as well and just outside off. Rohit Sharma offers a straight bat and punches this down the ground past the umpire for four runs.
10.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Goes a fraction fuller this time and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this back towards Alzarri Joseph.
10.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short this time and going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a single.
10.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and on a leg-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
10
over
10 | 3 Runs | HH: 39/0
9.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Shortish and around middle, turns in sharply to the leg side, Rohit Sharma leaves it alone.
9.5
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.
9.4
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, BEATEN! This is flighted, full and around off, turns away sharply, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes inside out to drive it over covers but gets beaten on the outside edge.
9.3
2
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the air...safe! This is floated, full and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slices it in the air but well over point. Two runs taken!
9.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tossed up, full and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and blocks it out.
9.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal forces it towards mid on.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs | HH: 36/0
8.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal works it towards square leg for a run.
8.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is on a good length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it towards mid off.
8.4
2
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch fuller and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it off the outer half through point for a brace.
8.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal tucks it towards mid-wicket.
8.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Close! Alzarri Joseph serves a low full toss, on off, swinging in a bit, Rohit Sharma looks to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his boot as the ball goes towards fine leg. They cross. Rohit Sharma looks some discomfort.
8.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on off, Rohit Sharma pats it down towards mid on.
8
over
8 | 5 Runs | HH: 32/0
7.6
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit short and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal moves back and knocks it back towards the bowler.
7.5
4
Rahkeem Cornwall to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Fine shot! This is looped up, full and on off, turns away too, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes down and nails his sweep against the spin towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
7.4
1
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flatter, full and on middle, Rohit Sharma clips it towards square leg for a single.
7.3
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Flighted, full and around off, turns in, Rohit Sharma uses his feet to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.
7.2
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Floated, full and on off, Rohit Sharma keeps it out to the off side.
7.1
0
Rahkeem Cornwall to Rohit Sharma, Rahkeem Cornwall starts with a tossed-up delivery, full and on off, Rohit Sharma blocks it out.
7
over
7 | 1 Runs | HH: 27/0
6.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal offers no shot at it.
6.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Overpitched and around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drills it wide of backward point where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop.
6.4
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, This is pitched up, on off, nips back int, Rohit Sharma defends it off the inner half towards mid-wicket for a single.
6.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Kemar Roach bangs in a sharp bouncer this time, on middle, Rohit Sharma gets a bit hurried but ducks under it.
6.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, A huge appeal for caught behind this time, but turned down! This is full but down the leg side, Rohit Sharma looks to glance it away but misses as Joshua Da Silva grabs it behind the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite decides against the review and it turns out to be the correct decision as UltraEdge shows no spike.
6.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fuller one, on off, Rohit Sharma defends it on the front foot.
6
over
6 | 6 Runs | HH: 26/0
5.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Short again and around leg, Rohit Sharma hooks it through backward square leg for one.
5.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another bouncer, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it hard again towards deep square leg for a single.
5.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal opens his account in Test cricket! In some style as well! Alzarri Joseph bangs this short and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays back and cuts it hard and over point for a boundary.
5.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes it towards short covers.
5.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller one, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives it towards mid off.
5.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal slashes hard at it but fails to connect.
5
over
5 | 2 Runs | HH: 20/0
4.6
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Another full delivery, on off, Rohit Sharma pushes it towards mid on.
4.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma is happy to let it go.
4.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fullish, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma defends it towards mid on.
4.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Pitches it up this time, on off, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards point.
4.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on off, Rohit Sharma tucks it in front of mid on.
4.1
2
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, on off, Rohit Sharma goes with soft hand and steers it past gully for a brace.
4
over
4 | 4 Runs | HH: 18/0
3.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and again and around leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but misses.
3.5
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR BYES! Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer, on middle, takes off a bit, Yashasvi Jaiswal sways away from it and Joshua Da Silva hops up to grab but only manages to get a hand to it as the ball races to the fence for a boundary.
3.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short of a length but down the leg side, Yashasvi Jaiswal offers no shot at it.
3.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just short! Alzarri Joseph serves this a bit full, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick but gets a leading edge which falls just in front of slip cordon.
3.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Touch fuller, on off, angling away again, Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves it alone again.
3.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, This is on a hard length and around off, angling away, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets it go to the keeper.
3
over
3 | 4 Runs | HH: 14/0
2.6
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, On a length and on off, Rohit Sharma taps it towards short covers.
2.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up, outside off, Rohit Sharma prods forward and offers no shot at it.
2.4
4
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Good shot! Kemar Roach serves a low full toss, on off, Rohit Sharma goes for the drive but his bottom hand comes off. However, he makes enough contact for the ball to race towards the deep point fence for a boundary.
2.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Full again, on off, Rohit Sharma taps it towards short covers.
2.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, A bit fuller, on off, Rohit Sharma knocks it towards mid off.
2.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, This is on good length and around off, nips back in, Rohit Sharma watches it through and leaves it alone.
2
over
2 | 10 Runs | HH: 10/0
1.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Touch fuller, on leg, Rohit Sharma nudges it through square leg for a single.
1.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length and outside off again, Rohit Sharma offers no shot at it.
1.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Rohit Sharma reaches for it but it goes under his bat to the keeper. There is another appeal for catch this time, not given.
1.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the review though! Alzarri Joseph serves this fuller, on middle, skids through again, Rohit Sharma is late into his flick and misses to get hit on the pads. Ultraedge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows wickets is umpire's call. Rohit Sharma survives a scare!
1.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Fine shot! Alzarri Joseph lands this short again, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma hops up and jabs it over square leg for a boundary.
1.2
5
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, India are underway with extras! A wild delivery from Alzarri Joseph! He bangs this short but way, way down the leg side, Rohit Sharma stays in his crease and Joshua Da Silva fails to stop it as well diving to his left as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
1.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, skids through, Rohit Sharma gets hurried and miscues his pull to the leg side.
Alzarri Joseph will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/0
0.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A maiden over to start with! Good work from Kemar Roach! This is full again, on off, swinging away a bit, Yashasvi Jaiswal taps it towards short covers.
0.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Overpitched but down the leg again, Yashasvi Jaiswal misses his flick.
0.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes a bit fuller, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks it down the pitch.
0.3
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a length and on middle, angling in, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets behind the line and defends it.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kemar Roach starts with a short delivery down the leg side, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to go for the pull but goes through it a bit early and fails to connect cleanly.
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st Innings
West Indies
We are back as the umpires walk out to the middle. The West Indies players take their respective positions on the field. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will open the inning for India and will want to get a good partnership going here. Kemar Roach has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
... SECOND INNINGS ...
India have taken 6.3 overs to claim the remaining two wickets and have bowled the hosts out for exactly 150 runs. Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican were both dismissed for one by Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin respectively with the latter getting yet another five-wicket haul under his belt. The two spinners accounted for eight wickets that have fallen as they dominated proceedings on Day 1. None of the West Indies batters barring Alick Athanaze could make much of an impact. The debutant fell three runs short of his half-century with only Kraigg Brathwaite the other batter to reach the 20-run mark. Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Siraj chipped in with one wicket each. India will now want to bat once and set a good first innings total with the strong batting line-up they have. Do join us shortly for India's effort...
64.3
over
64.3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 150/10
64.3
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, OUT! TAKEN! Ravichandran Ashwin has five! Although credit goes to Shubman Gill for a stunning catch at short leg. This is a bit short, on middle, skids through, Jomel Warrican winds up again, but tries to block it in the end and gloves it onto his thigh pads as the ball loops up in front of short leg where Shubman Gill dives forward to take a terrific catch. The umpires wants to check and the replays shows that his fingers are under and it is a wicket. West Indies have been bowled out for 150!
The umpires are checking for a fair catch at short leg. They confirm there is a glove involved. The third umpire agrees and the replays show Shubman Gill has some part of his finger under the ball. The screen shows OUT and West Indies have been bowled out.
64.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, Flighted, full and on off, Jomel Warrican winds up but withdraws from the shot and keeps it down the pitch.
64.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, Floated, short and on middle, Jomel Warrican stays back and defends it.
64
over
64 | 2 Runs |
HH: 150/9
63.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fires this one short and outside off, Rahkeem Cornwall leaves it alone.
63.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Flatter, full and on middle, Jomel Warrican works it off the inner half towards deep square leg for a run. 150 up!
63.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Tossed up, full and on off, Jomel Warrican drives it straight to covers.
63.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Floated, full and on middle, Jomel Warrican blocks it out.
63.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Short again, on middle, Jomel Warrican keeps it out to the leg side.
63.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, A bit short and on off, Rahkeem Cornwall forces it towards long off for a single.
63
over
63 | 1 Runs |
HH: 148/9
62.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, A carrom ball, on middle, turns away a bit, Jomel Warrican defends it on the front foot.
62.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, Quicker, short and on off, Jomel Warrican turns it to the leg side.
62.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jomel Warrican, Flighted, full and on off, Jomel Warrican keeps it out t the off side.
62.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall drills it towards long on for a single. A bit surprising that he took the run here.
62.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Floated, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall prods forward and blocks it out.
62.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flatter, full and around off, Rahkeem Cornwall guides it of the outer half towards point.
62
over
62 | 0 Runs |
HH: 147/9
61.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Another short delivery, lands and turns away, Jomel Warrican takes his front foot forward but leaves it alone as Ishan Kishan collects it near his head height.
61.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Goes a bit short and outside off, Jomel Warrican lets it go to the keeper.
61.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jomel Warrican, Flatter, full and on middle, Jomel Warrican knocks it down the pitch.
61.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, LBW! A good review by India and Ravindra Jadeja has his third wicket! India are now one wicket away from wrapping up this inning. Goes really full and into the stumps. Kemar Roach looks to defend but it seems to have hit his pad first, A massive appeal from the players around the bat but the umpire remains unmoved. Rohit Sharma decides to go upstairs for a review. UltraEdge shows that it is indeed a pad before the ball hits the bat. Ball Tracking has three reds and Kemar Roach has to depart. Jomel Warrican is the last batter for West Indies.
61.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Bowls this quicker in the air and at the stumps. Kemar Roach blocks this solidly.
61.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Quicker one, full and on middle, Kemar Roach defends it on the front foot.
61
over
61 | 1 Runs |
HH: 147/8
60.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, In line with the stumps this time and on a fuller length. Rahkeem Cornwall digs this out back towards the bowler.
60.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Tosses this full and outside off. Rahkeem Cornwall knocks this towards mid off.
60.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Kemar Roach sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single.
60.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Gets this to turn in from outside off. Kemar Roach misses and the ball hits him on the pads.
60.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this full and outside the off pole. Kemar Roach blocks this into the off side.
60.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Ravichandran Ashwin starts with a short ball at the stumps. Kemar Roach rocks back and defends this back down the pitch.
60
over
60 | 0 Runs |
HH: 146/8
59.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Risky leave! Slower through the air, on off, turns in sharply, Rahkeem Cornwall trusts his instincts and leaves it but it just misses the stumps.
59.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Quicker, full and outside off, Rahkeem Cornwall offers no shot at it.
59.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, A bit short and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall punches it back to the bowler.
59.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fires in a yotker, on off, Rahkeem Cornwall jams it out towards covers.
59.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Floated, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall defends it on the front foot.
59.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Rahkeem Cornwall, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall blocks it back to the bowler.
Who will bowl from the other end?
59
over
59 | 9 Runs |
HH: 146/8
58.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Fires this one full, on middle, Kemar Roach negotiates it well.
58.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flatter, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall works it off the inner half towards square leg for a run.
58.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, FOUR! Another boundary! This is short and on off, Rahkeem Cornwall moves back and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.
58.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall blocks it out.
58.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Short and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall looks to block but gets an inside edge past short leg.
58.1
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, FOUR! Rahkeem Cornwall starts with session with a boundary! This is tossed up, full and on off, Rahkeem Cornwall strides forward and drills it through extra covers for a boundary.
We are back for the final session! The players are making their way out to the middle now. Rahkeem Cornwall and Kemar Roach to resume batting for West Indies. Ravichandran Ashwin to start proceedings with the ball.
West Indies have an uphill task to climb to save this match but if their tail wags and manages to push them to the 200-run mark, the bowlers will have something to bowl at. Alick Athanaze fell 3 runs short of his half-century on debut and was the only batter who looked comfortable at the crease. India will want to wrap up this inning at the earliest and allow them to bat on a Day 1 pitch that is bound to deteriorate as the game progresses. Will Ravichandran Ashwin be able to claim yet another five-wicket haul? Do join us at 12.30 am IST (7 pm GMT, the previous day) to see how the final session of Day 1 pans out.
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
SESSION SUMMARY - 69 runs and 4 wickets in 30 overs. Another session has belonged to the visiting side as they have picked up four more wickets and have West Indies pegged against the wall. With just 68 runs on the board and four wickets down at Lunch, the hosts needed a good partnership to bring some stability to their innings. They suffered an early setback as Ravindra Jadeja claimed his second wicket of the match by dismissing Joshua Da Silva. Jason Holder combined with Alick Athanaze to build a 41-run partnership but India resorted to short-pitched bowling and were rewarded with the wicket of Holder. Ravichandran Ashwin joined the party and dismissed Alzarri Joseph and Alick Athanaze in quick succession to put India in a strong position to win this Test match with just two sessions played.
58
over
58 | 0 Runs |
HH: 137/8
57.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, A maiden over then! This is flatter, full and on middle, Kemar Roach is solid in his defense again. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1!
57.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Angles this one into the pads, Kemar Roach prods forward and turns it to the leg side.
57.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Quicker, full and on middle, Kemar Roach looks to play but gets an outside edge just past gully.
57.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Tossed up, full and on middle, Kemar Roach negotiates it well.
57.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Quicker, full and on middle, Kemar Roach blocks it out well.
57.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kemar Roach, Floated, full and on middle, Kemar Roach defends it on the front foot.
57
over
57 | 1 Runs |
HH: 137/8
56.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Darts this one full, on off, Rahkeem Cornwall stays back and drives it towards short covers.
56.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Slower through the air, on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall clips it towards short leg.
56.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flatter, full and on off, Rahkeem Cornwall taps it towards point.
56.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flighted, full and around off, Rahkeem Cornwall prods forward and leaves it alone.
56.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, TURN AND BOUNCE! This is floated, full and on off, grips and turns in sharply with extra bounce, Kemar Roach misses his drive and Ishan Kishan only manages to parry towards short fine leg. A bye is taken.
56.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kemar Roach, Tossed up, full and on middle, Kemar Roach blocks it back to the bowler.
56
over
56 | 7 Runs |
HH: 136/8
55.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Fullish and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall turns it to the leg side.
55.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Short of a length and on middle Rahkeem Cornwall pats it down to the leg side.
55.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Length again, on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall pushes it down the pitch.
55.4
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, On a length and on off, Rahkeem Cornwall withdraws his bat at the last moment, but the ball goes off the outer half towards first slip on the bounce. It is called a No Ball for overstepping.
55.3
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Just over! This is full, on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall goes for the on-drive, but does so uppishly which just goes over the outstretched hands of Rohit Sharma at mid on. Two runs taken.
55.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Jaydev Unadkat bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall ducks under it.
55.1
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, FOUR! Nice shot! Jaydev Unadkat lands this short and outside off, Rahkeem Cornwall stays there and uses the pace to punch it through point for a boundary.
Kemar Roach strides out to the middle.
55
over
55 | 2 Runs |
HH: 129/8
54.6
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, OUT! TAKEN! Ravichandran Ashwin gets the big fish, Alick Athanaze! He was looking dangerous, but has to go back now just missing out on a deserved fifty as well. Ashwin lands this short and on middle, there to be put away, Alick Athanaze moves back and tries to heave it away but goes a bit too hard at it and loses his shape and slices it instead. As a result, he mistimes it in the air towards mid on where Shardul Thakur settles under it and takes a fine catch. West Indies eight down now!
54.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, A bit short and on off, Alick Athanaze moves back an punches it towards the bowler.
54.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, A loopy low full toss, on off, Alick Athanaze miscues his drive to the left of the bowler.
54.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flatter, full and on middle, Alick Athanaze knocks it down the pitch.
54.2
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Floated, full and around off, Alick Athanaze drives it firmly wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
54.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, full and on middle, Alick Athanaze blocks it back to the bowler.
54
over
54 | 3 Runs |
HH: 127/7
53.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Rahkeem Cornwall knocks it towards mid off.
53.5
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Touch fuller, on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a brace.
53.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Rahkeem Cornwall, Short and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall mistimes his pull towards square leg.
53.3
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Goes fuller, on middle, Alick Athanaze drives it wide of mid off for a single, but Rahkeem Cornwall is a bit slow and Ravichandran Ashwin misses his shy at the batter's end. Quick thinking from Ashwin, he was a goner if that hit the stumps,
53.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, on off, Alick Athanaze keeps it out to the off side.
53.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, On a length and on middle, Alick Athanaze defends it off the inner half towards square leg.
53
over
53 | 1 Runs |
HH: 124/7
52.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Floated, full and around off, skids through the surface, Rahkeem Cornwall looks to play for the turn but gets beaten on the outside edge.
52.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Rahkeem Cornwall, Flighted, full and on middle, Rahkeem Cornwall clips it towards short mid-wicket.
Rahkeem Cornwall makes his way out to the middle.
52.4
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! TAKEN! Ravichandran Ashwin strikes again! 700 international wickets! This is a huge achievement for him! Ashwin bowls the carrom ball, on middle, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Alzarri Joseph goes for the big slog over mid-wicket but miscues it badly and the ball goes in the air towards backward point where Jaydev Unadkat settles under it to take a simple catch. Another poor shot from a Windies batter and they are seven down now!
52.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, A bit short and on middle, Alzarri Joseph stays back and defends it.
52.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, Floated, full and on off, Alzarri Joseph blocks it towards short covers.
52.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, full and around off, Alick Athanaze pushes it towards sweeper covers for a single.
52
over
52 | 1 Runs |
HH: 123/6
51.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, Another quick bouncer, on middle, Alick Athanaze ducks under it.
51.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, On a length and on off, Alzarri Joseph keeps it out to the off side.
51.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Mohammed Siraj bangs this short again, on middle, Alick Athanaze pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
51.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length and around leg, Alick Athanaze pats it down to the leg side.
51.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Full and on middle, Alick Athanaze drills it towards mid off.
Alick Athanaze has taken a hit on the helmet and the physios are out for the mandatory concussion check. He seems good to continue and we are all set to resume...
51.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, An appeal for a catch, but turned down! Mohammed Siraj bangs in a sharp bouncer, on off, angles in, Alick Athanaze tries to duck under it but reacts a bit late and it goes off his helmet to the keeper. A mandatory concussion check will happen now.
51
over
51 | 1 Runs |
HH: 122/6
50.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, Loops this one full and outside off. Alzarri Joseph keeps this one out watchfully.
50.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, Short once again and outside the off stump. Alzarri Joseph dabs this back towards the bowler.
50.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, Continues to bowl short and outside off. Alzarri Joseph pushes at this and gets an outside edge to the right of slip.
50.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alzarri Joseph, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Alzarri Joseph rocks back and punches this towards the fielder at cover.
50.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze drives this towards cover and a misfield allows them to take a single.
50.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards cover.
50
over
50 | 4 Runs |
HH: 121/6
49.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! Alzarri Joseph opens his account with a well-placed shot! This is bowled slightly short and outside the off stump. Alzarri Joseph punches this towards deep backward point to collect four runs to get off the mark.
49.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Alzarri Joseph dabs this towards the fielder at cover.
Alzarri Joseph comes out to the middle now.
49.4
W
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, OUT! CAUGHT! A wicket against the run of play and Mohammed Siraj has his first wicket of the game! This is a good trap set by the Indians as they decide to pepper Jason Holder with the short ball. He is unable to hold back on the temptation of playing the pull shot but is unable to connect cleanly. The ball goes high into the sky towards the fielder at deep square leg. Shardul Thakur is perfectly placed as he settles under the ball and takes a comfortable catch. West Indies lose their sixth wicket and India continues to pick up crucial wickets.
49.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Jason Holder ducks under this one and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
49.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, On a good length and outside the off pole. Jason Holder pushes this towards cover.
49.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jason Holder dabs this towards cover.
49
over
49 | 9 Runs |
HH: 117/5
48.6
6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, SIX! What a confident strike from the debutant and the crowd is on their feet! Ravichandran Ashwin tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze gets down on one knee and slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs. He is fighting a wonderful battle here and he gets his first maximum in Test cricket.
48.5
3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Slightly short once again and outside off. Jason Holder rocks back and gets on top of the bounce. He punches this towards deep cover-point and collects three runs.
48.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Jason Holder looks to come forward but gets surprised by the turn and bounce. Just about manages to fend it into the leg side.
48.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Loops this one full and on an off-stump line. Jason Holder goes deep in the crease and keeps this one out.
48.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Floats this one full and outside off, allowing it to go straight with the arm. Jason Holder pushes at it and gets beaten all ends up.
48.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin flights this full and just outside off. Jason Holder defends this into the off side.
48
over
48 | 1 Runs |
HH: 108/5
47.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Alick Athanaze flicks this towards square leg.
47.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze leaves this one alone.
47.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Alick Athanaze ducks under this one and allows the keeper to collect it.
47.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes fuller this time and into the pads. Jason Holder clips this towards deep square leg for a run.
47.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Jason Holder dabs this back towards the bowler.
47.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jason Holder blocks this towards point.
47
over
47 | 2 Runs |
HH: 107/5
46.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Loops this one full and outside off. Jason Holder knocks this firmly towards long on for a single and will retain strike.
46.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Back to bowling short and outside the off stump. Jason Holder dabs this towards point.
46.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Flights this full and outside off. Jason Holder gets well forward to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
46.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Slightly short and well outside the off pole. Jason Holder is happy to leave this one alone.
46.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards long off and takes a single.
46.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin goes really full and into the stumps. Alick Athanaze gets his bat down in time and digs the ball out.
DRINKS! West Indies have done well in this hour to lose only one wicket as Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder are building up a good stand and they will look to continue while India will hope to break this partnership and wrap up the hosts quickly. An exciting phase of cricket awaits us.
46
over
46 | 2 Runs |
HH: 105/5
45.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Continues to go full and on and off stump line. Jason Holder flicks this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
45.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes slightly fuller this time and outside the off stump. Jason Holder taps this towards short cover.
45.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Jason Holder dabs this back towards the bowler who gets his hand to it but does not hold on.
45.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Angles this into the stumps and slightly short. Jason Holder looks to tuck this leg side but misses and gets hit high on the pads.
45.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Jason Holder blocks this towards cover-point.
45.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Mohammed Siraj starts with a full delivery bowled just outside off. Jason Holder plays a good-looking drive past mid off for a couple fo runs.
45
over
45 | 1 Runs |
HH: 103/5
44.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this one full and closer to the off stump. Alick Athanaze defends this one solidly towards the bowler.
44.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Short this time and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze goes on the back foot and gets beaten by the bounce and turn.
44.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Goes back to bowling full and outside off. Jason Holder paddles this towards fine leg for a run.
44.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Slightly short and wide outside off. Jason Holder looks to leave this alone but the ball spins in and hits the pads.
44.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Another flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Jason Holder pushes this back towards the bowler.
44.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin flights this full and outside the off stump. Jason Holder blocks this out solidly.
44
over
44 | 11 Runs |
HH: 102/5
43.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Loops this full and outside the off pole. Jason Holder drives this towards deep cover for a single and will keep strike.
43.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, FOUR! Jason Holder joins the party now! Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Jason Holder gets his front foot out of the way and lofts this back over the bowler's head for a straight boundary. Four runs added to his kitty.
43.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, On a leg-stump line once again and continues to bowl full. Alick Athanaze flicks this towards mid-wicket and a misfield allows the batters to take a run.
43.3
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Alick Athanaze is the only batter who has looked comfortable at the wicket and continues to accumulate runs! This is tossed up full and onto the pads. Alick Athanaze sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
43.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Short this time and just outside off. Jason Holder goes on the back foot and looks to defend but gets an outside edge towards third man for a run.
43.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this full and outside off. Jason Holder mistimes his shot towards cover.
43
over
43 | 0 Runs |
HH: 91/5
42.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this full and into the stumps. Alick Athanaze dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
42.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and just outside off. Alick Athanaze hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten by the turn.
42.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Some extra bounce on offer here! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze looks to play at it but the ball leaps off the surface.
42.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and going down leg. Alick Athanaze goes back and looks to tuck this away but misses. Gets hit on the pads and a stifled appeal from the players.
42.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze gets forward and defends this solidly.
42.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin loops this full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards short cover.
42
over
42 | 0 Runs |
HH: 91/5
41.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Another maiden from Ravindra Jadeja! Ishan Kishan asks the bowler to bowl slower and Jadeja obliges as he tosses this full, in line with the stumps. Jason Holder dabs this into the leg side.
41.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Jason Holder works this towards mid off.
41.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Continues to keep it short and outside off. Jason Holder punches this towards cover.
41.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, This is short as well and on and off-stump line. Jason Holder knocks this straight to the fielder at point as well.
41.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Slightly short this time and just outside the off pole. Jason Holder dabs this toward point.
41.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Ravindra Jadeja flights this full and outside off. Jason Holder hits this firmly towards cover.
41
over
41 | 4 Runs |
HH: 91/5
40.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze gets well forward and defends this towards the bowler.
40.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Another looped-up delivery bowled on an off-stump line. Alick Athanaze blocks this one out solidly.
40.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Continues to toss this one full and outside off. Alick Athanaze taps this back down the pitch.
40.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flighted full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards cover.
40.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Ravichandran Ashwin bowls a poor delivery and Alick Athanaze does not miss out on this one! This is short and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze goes deep in the crease and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.
40.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze pushes this back towards the bowler.
40
over
40 | 0 Runs |
HH: 87/5
39.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Continues to attack the stumps on a fuller length. Jason Holder keeps this one out watchfully. Back-to-back maiden overs.
39.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Loops this pull and in line with the stumps. Jason Holder dabs this back towards the bowler.
39.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Short this time and outside the off pole. Jason Holder cuts this straight to the fielder at point.
39.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Goes full again and outside the off stump. Jason Holder pushes this towards cover.
39.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Floats this one full and just outside off. Jason Holder gets his foot outside the line of the ball and looks to paddle but misses.
39.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jason Holder hangs his bat out and gets beaten.
39
over
39 | 0 Runs |
HH: 87/5
38.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze mistimes his drive towards point.
38.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this full and continues to attack the stumps. Alick Athanaze dabs this to the bowler's left.
38.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, In line with the stumps and on a shorter length. Alick Athanaze uses the depth of the crease and blocks this with a straight bat.
38.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flighted full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
38.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and going down leg. Alick Athanaze goes on the back foot and tucks this towards square leg.
38.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and at the stumps. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards mid on.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs |
HH: 87/5
37.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Jason Holder knocks this towards the fielder at mid off.
37.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Onto the pads this time and still full. Alick Athanaze clips this towards square leg and takes a quick single. A direct hit at the striker's end but Jason Holder is well inside his crease.
37.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this just outside off and on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards short cover.
37.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Goes full this time and at the stumps. Alick Athanaze clips this to the left of the bowler.
37.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short this time and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze defends with a straight bat off the back foot.
37.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Ravindra Jadeja fires this full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards cover.
37
over
37 | 4 Runs |
HH: 86/5
36.6
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Jason Holder shimmies down the wicket and looks to go aerial. Does not connect well but gets away with it as the ball lands before the boundary at mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
36.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Alzarri Joseph drills this towards deep cover for a run.
36.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Goes really full and in line with the stumps. Jason Holder eases this to long on for a single.
36.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Tosses this into the pads and keeps it full. Jason Holder flicks this towards mid-wicet.
36.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Outside the off stump this time and on a fullish length, Jason Holder pushes this towards mid off.
36.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this full and in line with the stumps. Jason Holder knocks this back to the bowler.
36
over
36 | 0 Runs |
HH: 82/5
35.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Fires this one full, on middle, Alick Athanaze drills it back to the bowler.
35.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Flighted, full and on off, Alick Athanaze prods forward and keeps it out.
35.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Short and on off, Alick Athanaze stays back and defends well.
35.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, full and on off, Alick Athanaze pushes it towards mid off.
35.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Quicker, full and on off, Alick Athanaze blocks it out.
35.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Another huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Rohit Sharma opts against the review this time. This is floated, short and on off, Alick Athanaze looks to block but gets hit on the front pads. Ball Tracking shows umpire's call on wickets.
35
over
35 | 0 Runs |
HH: 82/5
34.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, A maiden over! This is pitched up, on off, Jason Holder defends it towards short covers again.
34.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, Shardul Thakur bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Jason Holder ducks under it.
34.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, Touch fuller, outside off, Jason Holder offers no shot at it.
34.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, On a length and outside off, Jason Holder mistimes his cut as the ball rolls towards point.
34.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, Full again and on middle, angling in, Jason Holder keeps it out towards short covers.
34.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Jason Holder, Full and around off, Jason Holder knocks it towards point.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs |
HH: 82/5
33.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Floated, full and on middle, Jason Holder works it off the inner half towards square leg for a single.
33.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Fires this one full, on middle, Jason Holder defends it on the front foot.
33.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Flatter, full and on off, Jason Holder drills it towards mid off.
33.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Short again and outside off, Jason Holder once again misses his cut short as the ball just misses the outside edge.
33.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Quicker, short and around off, Jason Holder looks to cut it away but misses.
33.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Tossed up, full and on off, Jason Holder blocks it out.
33
over
33 | 5 Runs |
HH: 81/5
32.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Fullish and on off, Alick Athanaze negotiates it well.
32.6
5
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Fine shot! Shardul Thakur serves this full and outside off, Alick Athanaze frees his arms and creams it through covers for a boundary. Also, it is called a No Ball for overstepping.
32.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Pulls his length back, on middle, angling in, Alick Athanaze is solid in his defense again.
32.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, This is pitched up and well outside off, Alick Athanaze leaves it alone.
32.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length and on off, Alick Athanaze keeps it out to the off side.
32.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Goes fuller, on off, Alick Athanaze drives it past short covers but for no run as extra covers collects it.
32.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, On a length and around off, Alick Athanaze steers it towards point.
32
over
32 | 0 Runs |
HH: 76/5
31.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Flighted, full and on off, Jason Holder keeps it out to the off side.
Jason Holder is the next man in.
31.5
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ravindra Jadeja gets another one! West Indies in some real trouble now! Jadeja bowls this quick and touch fuller as well, Joshua Da Silva fails to read the length and goes back to cut it away and from close to his body as well, but only manages to get an outside edge behind where Ishan Kishan reacts sharply as the ball loops up off his gloves and he grabs it on the second attempt. West Indies lose half their side now!
31.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Floated, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva defends it in the front foot.
31.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Quicker, short and outside off, Joshua Da Silva leaves it alone.
31.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Flatter, short and on middle, Joshua Da Silva stays back and blocks it out.
31.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Tossed up, full and on off, Joshua Da Silva pushes it towards short covers.
31
over
31 | 3 Runs |
HH: 76/4
30.6
2
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, On a length and around off, Alick Athanaze opens the face of his bat and guides it wide of gully for a brace.
30.5
1
Shardul Thakur to Joshua Da Silva, Shardul Thakur bangs in a bouncer, on off, Joshua Da Silva miscues his pull in the air but wide of square leg. They cross.
30.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Joshua Da Silva, Goes fuller, on off, Joshua Da Silva taps it towards point again.
30.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Joshua Da Silva, Back of a length and outside off, Jomel Warrican dabs it towards point.
30.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Joshua Da Silva, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Rohit Sharma takes the review after some discussion. Shardul Thakur nails the yorker this time, on middle and leg, angling in, Joshua Da Silva looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates impact is umpire's call and wickets missing too. A shocking review from India and they lose it now.
30.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Joshua Da Silva, Full, on middle, Joshua Da Silva tucks it towards short mid-wicket.
30
over
30 | 5 Runs |
HH: 73/4
29.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Bowls this down leg on a shortish length. Alick Athanaze looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
29.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Alick Athanaze knocks this straight to mid off.
29.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! That is a lovely shot by Alick Athanaze and he is looking really good here! This is tosses up full and outside off. Alick Athanaze strokes this towards wide long off for four runs.
29.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Short once again and outside off. Joshua Da Silva punches this through covers for one.
29.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Slightly short and outside the off pole. Joshua Da Silva dabs this towards point.
29.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Joshua Da Silva dabs this towards mid on.
Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Ravindra Jadeja.
29
over
29 | 0 Runs |
HH: 68/4
28.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Alick Athanaze keeps his bat away and does not offer a shot.
28.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Wide outside the off pole and on a good length. Alick Athanaze raises his bat and allows this to go through to the keeper.
28.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this slightly full, outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards cover.
28.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Delivers this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Alick Athanaze tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
28.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Bowls this slightly back of a length. Alick Athanaze blocks this into the off side.
28.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Shardul Thakur starts with a good-length delivery but onto the pads. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards mid-wicket.
We are back for the second session! The players are already out in the middle as Joshua Da Silva joins Alick Athanaze at the crease for West Indies. Shardul Thakur to start proceedings with the ball.
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
The hosts struggled to build up a partnership and Shardul Thakur too joined the party by sending Raymon Reifer back to the Hut in his first over itself. There were a few close instances or else Windies would have lost half their side by now but luckily for them, Jermaine Blackwood and Alick Athanaze saw out some tricky overs from Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin collecting runs whenever possible. However, just when Lunch was fast approaching, Mohammed Siraj took a blinder to remove Blackwood on the bowling of Jadeja, and now the hosts are in serious trouble. Clearly, the visitors are ahead and will look to make early inroads in the post-Lunch session while the hosts will hope that someone provides them with some stability in their batting to get back in the game. Join us for the second session at 10.10 pm IST (4.40 pm GMT) to see how things pan out.
SESSION SUMMARY - 68 runs and 4 wickets in 28 overs. The wicket is on the slower side due to all the rain around here. It was hard work for both bowlers and batters but India now has an even more solid grip on the game with a stunning catch from Mohammed Siraj just before Lunch. A patience testing session! India would have hoped for a bit more help from the surface but their bowlers managed well. The Windies openers, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite looked solid at the start and handled the swing and lateral movement from pacers. However, just on the hour mark, Ravichandran Ashwin produced a magical delivery to get rid of the former while soon after the latter who tried to take on Aswin lost his wicket with a poor shot which was not needed at all.
28
over
28 | 2 Runs |
HH: 68/4
27.6
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, OUT! CAUGHT! That is a spectacular catch by Mohammed Siraj! He helps India get their fourth wicket at the stroke of Lunch! Ravindra Jadeja has his first wicket of the game as he tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood decides to play a rash shot just before the break and pays the price. He looks to go over the mid off fielder but does not get the cleanest connection. The ball is looping to the right of Mohammed Siraj and seems to be going over him but he sticks his right hand out. He grabs hold of the ball and falls onto the ground but manages to keep his fingers clasped around the cherry. An absolute screamer by the pace bowler and India are right on top in this tie. With the fall of the wicket, the umpires have decided to call it LUNCH on DAY 1.
27.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Slightly short this time and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards the fielder at point.
27.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this into the stumps on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood keeps this one out.
27.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fires this one full and just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back towards the bowler.
27.2
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Strays onto the pads this time on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood flicks this down to third man for a couple of runs.
27.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravindra Jadeja flights this full and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards cover.
27
over
27 | 3 Runs |
HH: 66/3
26.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Continues to toss this full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze dabs this just short of the silly point fielder.
26.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flights this full and angles this into the stumps. Alick Athanaze blocks this solidly towards silly point.
26.4
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Bowls this a fraction short and on and off stump line. Alick Athanaze rocks back and punches this towards deep point for a couple of runs.
26.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this into the stumps on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards deep square leg for a run.
26.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Floats this one full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood mistimes his shot towards mid-wicket.
26.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
26
over
26 | 4 Runs |
HH: 63/3
25.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Fires this one full and on middle. Alick Athanaze is watchful and he smothers this towards the bowler.
25.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Onto the pads this time and on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze clips this towards mid-wicket.
25.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze dabs this back down the pitch.
25.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Loops this full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze defends this towards short cover.
25.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and at the stumps. Alick Athanaze blocks this back towards the bowler.
25.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Alick Athanaze welcomes Ravindra Jadeja to the bowling crease with a boundary! Ravindra Jadeja loops this into the stumps and on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.
25
over
25 | 2 Runs |
HH: 59/3
24.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tosses this a fraction fuller and into the pads. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
24.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Gets this one to spin down leg from the line of the stumps and on a shorter length. Jermaine Blackwood is unable to tuck this away and gets hit on the pads.
24.4
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood looks to block and gets and outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs.
24.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short once again and wide outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood looks to cut but gets beaten.
24.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards cover-point.
24.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin loops this one full and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs |
HH: 57/3
23.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Delivers this outside the off pole on a good length. Alick Athanaze shoulders his arms to this one and it is a maiden for Shardul Thakur.
23.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze mistimes his shot back towards the bowler.
23.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Shardul Thakur bowls an off-cutter this time bowled full and just outside off. The ball straightens off the surface and beats the outside edge off Alick Athanaze's blade.
23.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, This is well outside the off pole on a good length. Alick Athanaze decides to raise his bat and leave this one alone.
23.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze is stroking this well but finds the cover fielder again.
23.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Shardul Thakur bowls from 'round the wicket and on a fuller length, outside off. Alick Athanaze drives this towards cover.
23
over
23 | 2 Runs |
HH: 57/3
22.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Flights this one full and at the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood is watchful as he blocks this one out.
22.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
22.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze clips this to the left of mid-wicket and takes a run.
22.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and outside off. Alick Athanaze blocks this back towards the bowler.
22.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood eases this down to long on for a single.
22.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin from over the wicket, floats this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards point.
22
over
22 | 5 Runs |
HH: 55/3
21.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Offers width outside the off stump on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze strokes this firmly but straight to the cover fielder.
21.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Back to bowling full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze drives this towards mid off.
21.4
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Continues to attack the stumps on a good length. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards mid on.
21.3
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze dabs this to the left of the bowler.
21.2
4
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Wonderful shot by the debutant as he gets the crowd going once again! This is bowled back of a length and on a leg-stump line. Alick Athanaze whips this towards deep square leg for his first boundary in Test cricket.
21.1
1
Shardul Thakur to Jermaine Blackwood, Shardul Thakur bowls this full and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood looks to flick this leg side but gets a leading edge just to the left of the diving cover fielder.
21
over
21 | 1 Runs |
HH: 50/3
20.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze gets well forward and blocks this towards cover-point.
20.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl short and onto the pads. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards backward square leg for a single.
20.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short this time and at the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this back towards the bowler.
20.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
20.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood is well forward to defend.
20.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin loops this full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back down the pitch.
20
over
20 | 2 Runs |
HH: 49/3
19.6
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, This is on a good length and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze leaves this one alone.
19.5
0
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Goes full once again and outside off. Alick Athanaze opts to leave this one alone.
19.4
2
Shardul Thakur to Alick Athanaze, Shardul Thakur bowls this full as well and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze pushes this through covers and takes a couple of runs to get off the mark. The crowd gives the young man a massive cheer for his first runs in Test cricket.
Alick Athanaze walks out to bat on his debut.
19.3
W
Shardul Thakur to Raymon Reifer, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Shardul Thakur gets a breakthrough in his very first over and India are all over the hosts in this first session of the Test match! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer is drawn into the shot this time and he looks for an expansive drive through the cover region. Gets a faint nick through to the keeper and Ishan Kishan does a great job diving forward to his left. He grabs hold of the ball and gets up celebrating. The umpires go upstairs to check for a fair catch and once the replays show it, Raymon Reifer begins to walk back to the dressing room. India have three wickets now and are well on top.
Is that a catch? Ishan Kishan takes a forward diving catch behind the stumps. However, the umpires send it upstairs to check if it is a clean catch or not. The replays clearly shows that it is catch and the decision is OUT.
19.2
0
Shardul Thakur to Raymon Reifer, Continues to bowl on a fuller length and on an off-stump line. Raymon Reifer blocks this towards cover once again.
19.1
0
Shardul Thakur to Raymon Reifer, Shardul Thakur starts off with a full delivery bowled outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer knocks this towards the fielder at short cover.
19
over
19 | 6 Runs |
HH: 47/2
18.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tosses this full and closer to the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood smothers this into the pitch.
18.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Some good intent is shown here by Jermaine Blackwood as he looks to keep the scoreboard ticking! This is flighted full and slightly wide outside off. Jermaine Blackwood drills this through the gap towards deep cover for four runs.
18.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short once again and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards point.
18.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Raymon Reifer, Bowls this in line with the stumps and slightly short. Raymon Reifer flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.
18.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this to the left of mid off for a run.
18.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and pitching outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood looks to work this leg side off the back foot but misses and gets hit on the pads.
18
over
18 | 3 Runs |
HH: 41/2
17.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood miscues his shot to the right of mid on and collects a run to retain strike.
17.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Attacks the pads on a fuller length. Raymon Reifer clips this through mid-wicket and picks up a single to finally get off the mark.
17.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, A well-directed bouncer this time! Raymon Reifer is careful as he expertly ducks under this one.
17.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Really wide outside the off pole and on a fullish length. Raymon Reifer is happy to leave this one alone.
17.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
17.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer goes hard at the ball and slices this towards point.
17.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, WIDE! Mohammed Siraj bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer gets out of the way but it is quite high and the umpire calls this wide.
17
over
17 | 0 Runs |
HH: 38/2
16.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, This is slightly short and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards cover off the back foot.
16.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and just outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood pushes forward in defense but gets hit on the pad first. Ishan Kishan behind the wicket is convinced this is out and along with Ravichandran Ashwin convinces Rohit Sharma to go upstairs for a review. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking has the umpire's call on both impact and wickets hitting. The onfield decision stays and Jermaine Blackwood survives but India do not lose a review.
16.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood hangs deep in the crease and looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge.
Jermaine Blackwood comes out to the middle now.
16.3
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! CAUGHT! Ravichandran Ashwin gets his second wicket and sends the West Indies skipper packing! This is flighted full and on an off-stump line. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to be positive and goes for a heave into the leg side. He only manages to get a leading edge that goes high into the air towards the cover fielder. Rohit Sharma settles under this and keeps his eyes on the ball as he takes a comfortable catch. Both the West Indies batters are now back in the shed and India are off to a perfect start in this Test match.
16.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this towards cover.
16.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside the off stump. He gets the ball to keep its line and beats Kraigg Brathwaite as he pushes at this.
16
over
16 | 0 Runs |
HH: 38/1
15.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Maiden from Mohammed Siraj! This is bowled down leg side though on a slightly shorter length. Raymon Reifer does not offer a shot.
15.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Delivers this wider outside the off pole and on a good length. Raymon Reifer raises his arms and allows this to go through to the keeper.
15.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer judges the line well this time and shoulders his arms to this one.
15.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Beaten three times in a row! Mohammed Siraj is doing everything right but is failing to get an edge here. This is bowled back of a length and just outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer hangs his bat out to dry once again and watches the ball zip past his edge.
15.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, What an absolute jaffa! This is on a good length as well and pitching in line with the stumps. Gets movement away from the left-hander who pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up.
15.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and angling away from the batter outside off. Raymon Reifer feels for this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.
15
over
15 | 6 Runs |
HH: 38/1
14.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a shorter length this time and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite goes on the back foot and defends this back to the bowler.
14.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite gets well forward and smothers this into the pitch.
14.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Kraigg Brathwaite gets a hold of this one and dispatches it to the fence. This is flighted full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite sweeps this firmly towards deep square leg and collects four runs.
14.3
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses this one full as well and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite shimmies down the wicket and lofts this just over the mid on fielder for a couple of runs.
14.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards point.
14.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards mid off.
14
over
14 | 1 Runs |
HH: 32/1
13.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Mohammed Siraj goes short once again and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer keeps his eye on the ball and sways out of the way.
13.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Raymon Reifer, Bangs this in short and outside off. Raymon Reifer fends this awkwardly towards the backward point region and the ball falls short of the gully fielder.
13.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back to bowling full and into the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this through mid-wicket for a run.
13.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets on his toes and dabs this towards point.
13.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes a tad bit fuller and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this out watchfully towards cover.
13.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and well outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball alone with a flourish of the bat.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs |
HH: 31/1
12.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Raymon Reifer, Bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer goes deep in the crease and misses the line of the ball. Gets hit high on the pads and a massive appeal from the players around. The umpire remains unmoved and height seems to be a concern.
DRINKS! A hardworking first hour for the bowlers as the wicket is on the slower side. Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite looked solid except for a few instances. However, it was Ravichandran Ashwin once again who provided the breakthrough and India will look to build on this while the hosts need a partnership now. Also, Raymon Reifer walks out to bat at number 3.
12.5
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, OUT! CASTLED! Ravichandran Ashwin draws first blood! A dream dismissal for an off-spinner and India finally have a breakthrough. Ashwin tosses this one up, full and on middle and off, turns away slightly after hitting the deck, Tagenarine Chanderpaul prods forward to block but plays down the wrong line as the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. Just what India needed!
12.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Floated, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul steers it towards point.
12.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short again, on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pats it wide of short leg.
12.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Goes short and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and keeps it out on the pitch.
12.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flatter, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it to the off side.
12
over
12 | 2 Runs |
HH: 31/0
11.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another fuller one, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite works it towards mid on.
11.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj pitches it up, on middle again, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out to the leg side.
11.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full again, on middle, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it off the inner half towards short mid-wicket.
11.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fullish and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drills it wide of mid off for a run.
11.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it towards short covers.
11.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Wide of leg slip! This is full and down the leg side, Kraigg Brathwaite glances it uppishly but wide of Ajinkya Rahane at leg slip for a single.
Change of ends for Mohammed Siraj as he is brought back into the attack.
11
over
11 | 0 Runs |
HH: 29/0
10.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, A maiden over! This is short and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves back and taps it to the off side.
10.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tossed up, full, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it on the front foot.
10.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Ravichandran Ashwin continues with the shorter lenght, on middle and leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul keeps it out to the leg side.
10.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Another short delivery, on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it towards short leg again.
10.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short again, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pats it down towards short leg.
10.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and clips it to short leg.
10
over
10 | 3 Runs |
HH: 29/0
9.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on a good length, on off, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to dab it away but gets an outside edge on two bounces towards second slip.
9.5
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a length, on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
9.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Another full delivery, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul taps it towards point.
9.3
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Overpitched, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drills it down the pitch on the bounce where Jaydev Unadkat gets a hand to it as the ball deflects off the stumps wide of mid off. Two runs taken!
9.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it towards short covers.
9.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul solidly blocks it out.
9
over
9 | 5 Runs |
HH: 26/0
8.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Looped up, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in his defense again.
8.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! A bit of a release shot! This is flighted, full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite heaves it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short again, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite pats it down to the leg side.
8.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, A bit short, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite dabs it towards point.
8.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Floated, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it down the pitch.
8.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Just wide! Ravichandran Ashwin starts with a tossed-up delivery, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to defend but gets an inside edge just past short leg. They cross.
Spin has been introduced early by Rohit Sharma as Ravichandran Ashwin has been brought into the attack.
8
over
8 | 0 Runs |
HH: 21/0
7.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Wow! Some delivery that! Jaydev Unadkat serves this full, on off, lands and seams in a long way, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to block but gets beaten on the inside edge this time.
7.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no shot at it.
7.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full again, on middle, keeps a bit low, Kraigg Brathwaite manages to well to keep it out to the leg side.
7.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEAUTY! Touch fuller, on the fifth stump line, lands and nips away a shy bit, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
7.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a length, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite taps it to the off side.
7.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs |
HH: 21/0
6.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul keeps it out to the off side.
6.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, This is pitched up, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul works it towards mid on.
6.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short of a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs it towards point.
6.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it back to the bowler.
6.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a length and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it towards deep square leg for a single.
6.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR LEG BYES! Mohammed Siraj serves this full but angling down the leg side, Kraigg Brathwaite misses his glance and the ball goes off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
6
over
6 | 2 Runs |
HH: 16/0
5.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, RIPPER! Jaydev Unadkat lands this back of a length and just around off, shaping away sharply, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves across to keep it out but it just goes past the outside edge.
5.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pitched up, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it towards mid on.
5.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Goes fuller again, lands on off and nips away a bit, Tagenarine Chanderpaul prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge.
5.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, This is on a hard length, on off, shaping away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go to the keeper.
5.2
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul opens the face of his bat and guides it past guide gully for a couple of runs.
5.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pats it towards short covers.
5
over
5 | 5 Runs |
HH: 14/0
4.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pitched up, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul taps it wide of short covers for a run.
4.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, BEATEN! Mohammed Siraj lands this on a good length and just around off, angling away this time, Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to play at it but it goes past the outside edge.
4.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes back to his fuller length, on leg, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it towards fine leg for a single.
4.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken.
4.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full again, on middle, shaping in again, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it down the pitch.
4.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Overpitched, on middle, swinging in, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives it wide of mid off and comes back for the second.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs |
HH: 9/0
3.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a length and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out well to the leg side. A quiet start for the Windies!
3.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fuller, on off, angling away, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no shot at it.
3.4
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short of a length, on leg, angling into the leg side, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves it alone as Ishan Kishan dives to his right to parry it to his right. A bye is taken.
3.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length, on off, shaping away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays inside the line to let it go to the keeper.
3.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Touch fuller, outside off, shaping away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul withdraws his bat away from it.
3.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a length but down the leg side, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves it alone.
3
over
3 | 0 Runs |
HH: 8/0
2.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on good length and on off, angling in this time, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.
2.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEAUTY! Mohammed Siraj goes fuller again, on the fifth stump line, shaping away again, Kraigg Brathwaite stay back to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge one more time.
2.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Touch fuller, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite guides it towards gully.
2.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fine bowling from Siraj! This is on a hard length and on off again, shaping away too, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to play at it but misses and the ball just goes past the outside edge.
2.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, BEATEN! Mohammed Siraj lands this back of a length and around off, nips away a bit, Kraigg Brathwaite has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
2.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller one, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite steers it towards point.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs |
HH: 8/0
1.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jaydev Unadkat lands this short but down the leg side, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lifts his bat up and lets it go to the keeper.
1.5
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Back of a length and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and punches it through covers for a brace and gets off the mark.
1.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Length again, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets behind the line and defends it towards short covers.
1.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pats it down to the off side.
1.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Goes fuller and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul taps it towards point. The pitch is on the slower side due to the moisture.
1.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jaydev Unadkat begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it towards short covers.
Jaydev Unadkat will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 6 Runs |
HH: 6/0
0.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! First boundary of the Test! It comes from the bat of Kraigg Brathwaite. This is pitched up, on middle, angling into leg, Kraigg Brathwaite just tickles it away the fine leg fence for a boundary. 6 runs from the first over then!
0.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length and outside off, shaping away, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no shot at it.
0.4
2
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Kraigg Brathwaite and West Indies are underway! Mohammed Siraj lands this on a hard length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.
0.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj strays away from his line and serves this full but down the leg side, Kraigg Brathwaite makes an easy leave.
0.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on a good length and around off, no movement, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.
0.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj starts with a full delivery, swinging away a bit in the air, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it down the pitch solidly.
We are done with the prematch formalities and the two umpires walk to the center. Alick Athanaze is handed his Test cap near the boundary line by Desmond Haynes as the Indian players take their respective positions on the field. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul will open the innings for West Indies as they will look to make the most of a first-day pitch. Mohammed Siraj has the new ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. Let's play...
We are moments away from the start of this Test match and for India's tour of the West Indies to begin. Before that, the two sets of players and the match officials will line up on the ground for the national anthems. First, it will be the national anthem of Dominica followed by India's national anthem, and then the national anthem of West Indies.
PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree is pitchside and he says that there has been a bit of rain around here with the conditions looking overcast. Shakera Selman joins him and tells that there is a lot of moisture on the wicket and the seamers will get lateral movement. Adds that bowling first could be an advantage and we can expect a result on this pitch.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India says that they have had good preparation for a while. Adds that they played a practice game in Barbados and have been in Dominica for the last 4 days but rain played a bit of spoilsport. Informs that they are prepared for the Test match. Mentions that the World Test Championship final is a couple of years from now and in the last two cycles they have played consistent cricket so they can take that forward. Feels that with a couple of new guys in the squad, they can take the perspective from before and look forward but it will be a new challenge for them. Informs that he wants the debutants to enjoy and have a memorable experience over the next five days of Test cricket. Ends by saying that they have loads of potential and he hopes to give them the comfort to make the most of this opportunity.
Kraigg Brathwaite, the skipper of West Indies says that they will bat first. Adds that it looks a bit dry, but there is also some moisture and the first hour will be crucial. Tells that they had a long camp in Antigua and Brian Lara helped the youngsters with his experience. Says that their pacers and spinners had a good run in the practice game. Mentions that in the last cycle, they got them into good positions and it is about putting both batting and bowling together. Informs Alick Athanaze is making his debut.
India (Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal (on debut), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (WK) (on Test debut), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze (on Test debut), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jomel Warrican.
TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of West Indies. They have elected to BAT first.
West Indies need a complete reboot as things seem to be going downhill for them pretty quickly. They have had a disastrous campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers and will miss out on playing the ICC Cricket World Cup in India later this year. However, it also allows them to start from scratch and rework their entire plans with no better way to do it than in red-ball cricket. Very few players who were a part of the debacle will be involved in this Test Series with several youngsters given an opportunity to prove their mettle. Will they be able to start the tour with a crucial win against the World Test Championship finalist? Or will the visitors ascertain their dominance? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the toss and team updates.
India enter this series as favorites but they will not want to take their opponents lightly as there is no shortage of talent or power in the Windies squad. The side led by Rohit Sharma will need to lift themselves, lick their wounds and start all over again after suffering a disappointing loss in the World Test Championship final against Australia. They have now made it to both the Test Championship finals and failed to get over the line on both occasions which should worry the India think tank slightly. They have kept the basic component of their batting department with Cheteshwar Pujara the lone casualty. The pace bowling department has a bunch of youngsters who will be eager to impress and this series should prove to be the perfect platform for India to look towards the future.
Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of the first Test between India and West Indies to commence what will be a long tour across which the ten international games will be played. We are currently at Windsor Park in Dominica which will be the venue for the first Test match and this series will be the first for the two teams in the new cycle of the World Test Championship. Both teams have faced recent disappointments and their fans will be hoping that this series will be a chance for redemption for the two sets of players. Buckle up your seat belts as we have an enticing encounter coming our way as both teams aim for a resurgence.
... MATCH DAY ...