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West Indies vs India, India in West Indies 2 Test Series 2023, 2nd Test - Full Scorecard
02
nd Innings
West Indies
255/10
(115.4 OV)
RR 2.2
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Kraigg Brathwaite
b Ravichandran Ashwin
75
235
5
1
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
c Ravichandran Ashwin b Ravindra Jadeja
33
95
4
0
Kirk Mckenzie
c Ishan Kishan b Mukesh Kumar
32
57
4
1
Jermaine Blackwood
c Ajinkya Rahane b Ravindra Jadeja
20
92
2
0
Alick Athanaze
lbw b Mukesh Kumar
37
115
3
0
Joshua Da Silva
b Mohammed Siraj
10
26
0
0
Jason Holder
c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Siraj
15
44
2
0
Alzarri Joseph
lbw b Mohammed Siraj
4
12
1
0
Kemar Roach
c Ishan Kishan b Mohammed Siraj
4
13
0
0
Jomel Warrican
not out
7
12
1
0
Shannon Gabriel
lbw b Mohammed Siraj
0
1
0
0
Total
255/10
(115.4 OV)
RR 2.2
Fall of Wickets
1-71 (Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 34.2 ov), 2-117 (Kirk Mckenzie, 51.4 ov), 3-157 (Kraigg Brathwaite, 72.4 ov), 4-178 (Jermaine Blackwood, 86.3 ov), 5-208 (Joshua Da Silva, 97.2 ov), 6-229 (Alick Athanaze, 108.4 ov), 7-233 (Jason Holder, 109.5 ov), 8-244 (Alzarri Joseph, 111.4 ov), 9-255 (Kemar Roach, 115.3 ov), 10-255 (Shannon Gabriel, 115.4 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Mohammed Siraj
23.4
6
60
5
Jaydev Unadkat
16
3
44
0
Ravichandran Ashwin
33
10
61
1
Mukesh Kumar
18
6
48
2
Ravindra Jadeja
25
10
37
2
01
st Innings
India
438/10
(128.0 OV)
RR 3.42
BATTING
R
B
4s
6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal
c Kirk Mckenzie b Jason Holder
57
74
9
1
Rohit Sharma
b Jomel Warrican
80
143
9
2
Shubman Gill
c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach
10
12
2
0
Virat Kohli
run out (Alzarri Joseph)
121
206
11
0
Ajinkya Rahane
b Shannon Gabriel
8
36
0
0
Ravindra Jadeja
c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach
61
152
5
0
Ishan Kishan
c Joshua Da Silva b Jason Holder
25
37
4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin
b Kemar Roach
56
78
8
0
Jaydev Unadkat
st Joshua Da Silva b Jomel Warrican
7
26
0
0
Mohammed Siraj
lbw b Jomel Warrican
0
11
0
0
Mukesh Kumar
not out
0
1
0
0
Total
438/10
(128.0 OV)
RR 3.42
Fall of Wickets
1-139 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 31.4 ov), 2-153 (Shubman Gill, 35.4 ov), 3-155 (Rohit Sharma, 38.5 ov), 4-182 (Ajinkya Rahane, 50.4 ov), 5-341 (Virat Kohli, 98.2 ov), 6-360 (Ravindra Jadeja, 103.5 ov), 7-393 (Ishan Kishan, 113.5 ov), 8-416 (Jaydev Unadkat, 122.5 ov), 9-426 (Mohammed Siraj, 126.5 ov), 10-438 (Ravichandran Ashwin, 128 ov)
BOWLING
O
M
R
W
Kemar Roach
22
2
104
3
Alzarri Joseph
22
0
97
0
Shannon Gabriel
18
0
74
1
Jomel Warrican
39
7
89
3
Jason Holder
21
3
57
2
Alick Athanaze
4
0
12
0
Kraigg Brathwaite
2
1
1
0
02
nd Innings
West Indies
We are back for India's second essay. The two umpires and players have made their way out to the middle. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the innings for India. Kemar Roach has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
... THIRD INNINGS ...
West Indies have been rolled over for 255 in their first innings! Mohammed Siraj's five-wicket haul has helped India take a first-innings lead of 183 runs! This has been a collapse of some enormity for the hosts as they have lost their last five wickets for 26 runs. West Indies performed better with the bat than the previous Test but it is still not enough to challenge a side like India. Their openers looked solid and put a 71-run stand. Their skipper, Kraigg led from the front with a gritty 75, and most of their batters got stars but couldn't convert them. Their lower middle order collapsed like nine-pins, putting them on the back foot again as they surrendered a lead of over 180 runs to the visitors. For India, Mohammed Siraj was the star of the show with a brilliant five-wicket haul and he was on fire in this first hour of the morning session. Mukesh Kumar also bowled well on his debut and got a couple of wickets while Jadeja got two scalps too and Ashwin chipped in with one. India find themselves able to dictate the terms in this Test and will look to bat at a swift rate and put West Indies into bat in the third session of Day 4.
115.4
W
Mohammed Siraj to Shannon Gabriel, OUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj wraps up the West Indies innings with a five-wicket haul! Shaping in, on a good length, at the stumps, Shannon Gabriel hangs back in the crease to defend but fails to account for the inward movement. He fails to get his bat down in time as well and pays the price. The ball thuds into the front pad and the umpire has no hesitation in raising his finger. Shannon Gabriel still goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. Mohammed Siraj ends with five and West Indies have been bowled out for 255.
Drinks Break! We will have some refreshments now with just one wicket left in the West Indies inning. India have done remarkably well to put themselves in a good position to push for a win. They will hope to get the West Indian inning done with and bat before Lunch.
115.3
W
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammed Siraj continues to work his magic with the new ball! Switches to full length and swinging away, wide outside off, Kemar Roach is tempted by the width on offer and goes for the drive away from the body. Gets an outside edge which goes to the right of Ishan Kishan who takes a good diving catch. Mohammed Siraj has his fourth now, can he get a fifer here?
115.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, In the channel on off, on a good length, Kemar Roach gets behind the line and defends it on the off side.
115.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, A bit too full, outside off, Kemar Roach stabs this one along the ground to mid off.
115
over
115 | 3 Runs | HH: 255/8
114.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, Honing in at the stumps, Kemar Roach shapes to defend in front of the pad. Gets an inside edge that rolls to fine leg for a single.
114.5
2
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, Fuller and moving away, outside off, Kemar Roach leans and drives it through covers for two runs more.
114.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Kemar Roach ducks underneath and lets the ball go.
114.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down again! Shaping in, on a good length, on middle and leg, Kemar Roach gets on his toes to tickle it fine. The ball catches him on the front pad but it was sliding down leg.
114.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, Good-length delivery, on the off stump line, Kemar Roach gets his bat out in front and keeps it out.
114.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kemar Roach, At 135 kph, on a hard length, on off, Kemar Roach defends this one from the crease.
114
over
114 | 7 Runs | HH: 252/8
113.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, Goes with the inswinger this time, full on middle, Jomel Warrican clips it through the vacant mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.
113.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, Fraction short and around off, Jomel Warrican dabs it a bit uppishly towards point.
113.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, A bit fuller this time, on off, Jomel Warrican pushes it to mid off.
113.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, EDGED AND FOUR! These are crucial runs for the West Indies! Serves it on a length, outside off, Jomel Warrican looks to cut this one by staying leg side of the delivery. Gets an inside edge that rolls past Ishan Kishan for a boundary.
113.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, Another shout for LBW but turned down! On a good length and slanting in on the pads, Kemar Roach looks to tickle this fine. Fails to connect and the ball rolls off his pads to fine leg for a leg bye. Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Siraj are convinced but Rohit Sharma isn't convinced enough to go for the review.
113.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, Strays way down the leg side, on a good length, Kemar Roach lets it go.
113
over
113 | 0 Runs | HH: 245/8
112.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Maiden by Mukesh Kumar! Length delivery, just outside off, Jomel Warrican keeps it out on the off side.
112.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Pulls his length back and bowls it on middle, Jomel Warrican tucks it to short square leg.
112.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Full and sliding in on the pads, Jomel Warrican misses the clip and gets rapped on the front pad. Not much of an appeal as the ball was sliding down leg.
112.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Jomel Warrican reaches out to drive but misses out.
112.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Fuller again, around off, Jomel Warrican pushes it tentatively to mid off.
112.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jomel Warrican, Goes full and outside off, left alone comfortably by Jomel Warrican.
112
over
112 | 2 Runs | HH: 245/8
111.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, Tailing in sharply, on a good length, known middle, Jomel Warrican gets his bat down in time and dabs this one behind square on the leg side for one.
111.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jomel Warrican, Close call! Shaping in, on a good length, around off, Jomel Warrican covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone. The ball sneaks just past the off stump.
Jomel Warrican comes out to the middle.
111.4
W
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, OUT! LBW! Mohammed Siraj finally gets his man! The technology does not come to Joseph's aid this time. Continues to target the stumps and bowls the in dipper this time, on a good length, Alzarri Joseph hangs back in the crease and plays for the outswinger. The ball jags back in after pitching and strikes Joseph on the back leg. It did look close in real-time but the umpire thinks otherwise. Rohit Sharma is convinced enough and goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. A successful review this time from India and West Indies lose their 8th.
111.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, Fuller and swinging away, outside off, Alzarri Joseph looks to drive but his feet go nowhere. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
111.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alzarri Joseph, A successful review by Alzarri Joseph! Siraj bowls from over the wicket and angles it in, on a good length, around leg, Alzarri Joseph looks to clip it off the front foot but misses. The ball thuds onto the front pad. A confident appeal from India and up goes the finger. Alzarri Joseph goes for the review and succeeds. The UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball is next to the bat. The on-field decision is overturnAlzarri Joseph and West Indies breathe a sigh of relief.
111.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, Kemar Roach clips it along the ground and wide of mid on for a single.
111
over
111 | 10 Runs | HH: 243/7
110.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, On a good length, at the stump, Alzarri Joseph pushes it to mid on.
110.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Lands it on a length, on off, Alzarri Joseph blocks this one off the front foot.
110.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Another full delivery, outside off, Alzarri Joseph lets it go once again.
110.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Hurls it full again but wide outside off, Alzarri Joseph lets the ball pass.
110.2
4
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, FOUR! This is more like it by Alzarri Joseph! Mukesh Kumar continues to go full and around off, Alzarri Joseph picks the length early and drives it uppishly but wide of mid off for a boundary.
110.2
5
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, FIVE WIDES! Mukesh Kumar loses his radar and spills it way down leg, Alzarri Joseph lets it go. Ishan Kishan fails to get around it and the ball races to the fine leg fence.
110.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, NO BALL! Keeps it full again and wide outside off, Alzarri Joseph looks to go through the off side this time but connects with thin air. Mukesh Kumar has overstepped and it is called a no ball.
110.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Lands it full and wide outside off, Alzarri Joseph frees his arms and has a swing through the line but misses.
110
over
110 | 4 Runs | HH: 233/7
109.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kemar Roach, On a yorker length this time, on leg, Kemar Roach looks to work it across the line. The ball tails in sharply and strikes him low on the front pad. Siraj goes up in appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Rohit Sharma thinks of a review but does not send it upstairs.
Kemar Roach is the new batter.
109.5
W
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Mohammed Siraj strikes in his first over as well and he removes Jason Holder! Siraj goes wide of the crease and angles it in, full in the channel on off, Jason Holder is half forward and has a tentative push at the delivery. Pays the price as he gets an outside edge that travels low towards the keeper. Ishan Kishan behind the wicket makes no mistake and hands Siraj his second wicket. West Indies slip further as they lose Jason Holder now.
109.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Another tempter, full and a bit too wide outside off, Jason Holder leaves the ball alone.
109.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Lands it full again, around off, Jason Holder makes the same mistake again of driving away from the body. Beaten once again.
109.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, FOUR! Not in control but they all count! Siraj pitches it up, wide outside off, Jason Holder leans and drives away from the body. Gets it off the outer half of the bat and through backward point for the first boundary of the day.
109.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Begins on a full length, wide outside off, Jason Holder drives nicely but finds cover.
Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
109
over
109 | 0 Runs | HH: 229/6
108.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Goes full and swinging away, outside off, Alzarri Joseph goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.
108.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alzarri Joseph, Keeps it on a good length, going away, left alone by Alzarri Joseph.
Alzarri Joseph walks out to bat.
108.4
W
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, OUT! LBW! Mukesh Kumar draws first blood and this is a great start for India! Comes from over the wicket and angles it in, on the pads, on a length, Alick Athanaze gets on the front foot and looks to clip this one away. He misses and gets rapped on the front pad. India go up in unison and the umpire raises the finger. Alick Athanaze feels that it is sliding down leg and goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat and on Ball Tracking, it is umpire's call on impact and wickets. The on-field decision stands and this is an early blow for the West Indies.
108.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Shaping in, on a good length, but down leg, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line to help it fine but misses out.
108.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Sliding on the pads, on a length, Alick Athanaze looks to tickle it fine but fails to connect. The ball comes off his pads and it is pouched safely by Ishan Kishan. A couple of Indian players go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved.
108.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, On the money straight away! Starts from over the wicket and serves a yorker, tailing in on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze does well to dig this one out down the wicket.
All in readiness for the action to commence on Day 4. The two umpires and Indian players make their way out to the middle amidst blue skies. Let's hope the weather remains the same throughout the day. Out walk the two overnight batters of the West Indies, Alick Athanaze and Jason Holder. It will be Mukesh Kumar to start the proceedings with the ball for India. Off we go...
PITCH REPORT - Daren Ganga is pitchside. Stacy-Ann King joins him and starts by saying that the follow through area is very rough. She adds that the pacers will target this area and that the cracks have opened up as well. Mentions that it will be uncomfortable for the batters in the first period of play. Ganga says that it is not only about seeing off the new ball but the batters need to be careful against the old ball as well.
For India, it was debutant Mukesh Kumar who set the tone for them in the first half of the first session. Jermaine Blackwood and Kraigg Brathwaite stood firm against India's disciplined bowling, but Ravichandran Ashwin, with all his trickery, breached the latter's defence. In the first over, Before the light faded and brought an end to the day's play, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj joined in on the act as well. If India are to force a result here, the first hour on Day 4 will be crucial for them. Can they run through the West Indies' lower order with a ball which is around 5 overs old? Let's find out as the action on Day 4 is coming up shortly.
West Indies's two overnight batters, Kirk Mckenzie and Kraigg Brathwaite, resumed their innings in bright and sunny conditions and looked at ease right from ball one. The debutant departed just before the rain arrived for the first time in the day, bringing an early end to the first session. In the second session, Jermaine Blackwood and Kraigg Brathwaite got together and stitched a gritty stand before being dismissed on either side of the Tea break. Joshua Da Silva fell cheaply as well, but Alick Athanaze and Jason Holder safely negotiated the tricky phase before Stumps. Trailing by 209 runs, the onus is on this pair to get the hosts close to parity.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 4 of the second Test between the West Indies and India at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. The first three days of this landmark Test have witnessed both teams grinding it out on a slow surface. As things stand, this game is meandering towards a draw, but if the pitch starts to deteriorate, we are in for two days of captivating action.
... DAY 4, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, We have had a couple of intervals due to rain which has not allowed the moving day of Test cricket to move along at a good pace. West Indies have done well to preserve their wickets but have been far too cautious with their approach This has left the door open for India to get some breakthroughs early in the morning session and set up a win. The action continues on Day 4 of the second Test between West Indies and India on Sunday 23rd July and we have an early start with the first ball being bowled at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Alick Athanaze is up for a chat. He starts by saying that he enjoyed batting in Dominica more. Adds that there isn't much spin here as Dominica and that the wicket is slow as well. Reckons that India understood the wicket well and had a proper field setting. On rain interruptions, he says that it is challenging as you have to start all over again. Feels that he and Jason Holder handled it well. Shares that the plan was to get a good stride in and adds that he got a few close calls. Mentions that he is new to the review system hence it was easy to put those calls behind him. Ends by saying that it is all about batting long and sticking to the basics.
Kraigg Brathwaite and Kirk Mckenzie started the day well as they looked comfortable out in the middle with the sun out and the pitch really flat. India had a stroke of luck as Kirk Mckenzie played a loose shot and edged one off the bowling of Mukesh Kumar seconds before rain stopped play for the first time in the day. Early Lunch was taken and we had a full afternoon session played for an extended time as Kraigg Brathwaite built a partnership with his vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood. He reached his half-century in the meantime but received an absolute peach of a delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin and was dismissed for 75 having faced 235 deliveries. West Indies have fought hard in this game which is a massive improvement from their performance in the last fixture but they will need to up the ante if they want to play for a win.
SESSION SUMMARY - 55 runs and 2 wickets in 22 overs. Another rain-interrupted session but the 2 wickets that fell have helped India claim superiority in this game. West Indies were three wickets down when they resumed their inning after Tea. Jermaine Blackwood and Alick Athanaze resumed their partnership after the break but it did not last long as Blackwood edged one to slip off the bowling of Ravindra Jadeja. Ajinkya Rahane took an absolute screamer and when Joshua Da Silva found his stumps shattered by Mohammed Siraj, India felt they had an opening to get a bunch of wickets. Alick Athanaze provided the fight from the hosts as he remained unbeaten on 37 having faced 111 deliveries and has Jason Holder for company. The new ball was taken after 101 overs and the Indian pace bowlers did trouble the batters but were unable to get a breakthrough.
It seems that the umpires have finally decided that the light is not good enough and the players will start walking back to the dressing room. We have had just 67 overs of play today but the game is still up for grabs for India. West Indies have played circumspectly and their scoring rate determines that they are playing for time and looking to draw this game.
108
over
108 | 1 Runs | HH: 229/5
107.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Fired in, short at the stumps, the ball skids off the surface. Jason Holder does well to keep the ball out down the wicket.
107.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Angled in, on middle and leg, Jason Holder gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
107.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Fuller this time, turning away, outside off, Jason Holder watchfully lets the ball pass.
107.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Pushed through, outside off, Jason Holder shuffles and leaves the ball alone.
107.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Fired in, full around off, Jason Holder blocks it well off the front foot.
107.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, NO BALL! Floats it up wide and outside off, Jason Holder frees his arms and drives it hard but straight to cover. Jadeja has overstepped and it is called a no ball.
107.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jason Holder, Begins on a short length, around off, Jason Holder takes a stride forward and keeps it out on the off side.
DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments as we have an extended final session due to the rain stoppage. The umpires have their light meters out and they deem the conditions suitable for play. India have taken the new ball and asked a few questions of the West Indies batters. They will be desperate for a wicket before Stumps while the hosts will be hoping to go into Day 4 unscathed. It seems that play can continue if the spinners are brought on and Rohit Sharma gets Ravindra Jadeja (24-10-36-2) back into the attack.
107
over
107 | 2 Runs | HH: 228/5
106.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, A confident appeal for LBW but turned down yet again! Continues from over the wicket and hurls it on a good length, on middle, Alick Athanaze looks to drive down the wicket. The ball jags back in sharply and raps Athanaze high on the back leg. The umpire turns down the appeal. Rohit Sharma signals that the ball would have gone over the stumps and decides not to take the review. The replays show that it was umpire's call on wickets.
106.5
2
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Comes from over the wicket and angles it across, on a length, around off, Alick Athanaze opens the bat face and steers it wide of backward point for two runs more.
106.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Good-length delivery, on middle, Alick Athanaze gets behind the line and defends it solidly from the crease.
106.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Bowls it on a length, just outside off, Alick Athanaze does not chase this delivery and offers no shot.
106.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Fuller in length, tailing, in off and middle, Alick Athanaze pushes hard at the delivery. Gets it off the inner half of the bat to mid on.
106.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, On a length but drifting down leg, Alick Athanaze gets inside the line to help it away but misses. Good take by Ishan Kishan diving to his right.
106
over
106 | 2 Runs | HH: 226/5
105.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes wide of the crease and angles it in, outside off, on a good length, Jason Holder plants his foot forward and shoulders arms.
105.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Persists with full length and around off, Jason Holder opens the bat face and stabs it towards point.
105.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes back to bowling full, outside off, Jason Holder leaves the ball alone.
105.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Bowls it on a hard length and outside off, Jason Holder looks to punch it away from the body without any foot movement. Gets beaten on the outside edge. A loose shot by Holder.
105.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, In the corridor of uncertainty on off, on a good length, Jason Holder lets the ball go through to the keeper.
105.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes full, searching for swing, on middle and leg, Jason Holder leans forward and clips it to the right of mid on. Ravichandran Ashwin puts in a dive and gets his fingertips to the ball to slow up the pace. Two runs taken.
105
over
105 | 4 Runs | HH: 224/5
104.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Keeps it full and moving in, on middle, Alick Athanaze drives with a straight bat to mid on.
104.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Serves it on a length, on off, Alick Athanaze dabs the ball down the wicket.
104.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Back of a length, shaping in, on middle, Alzarri Joseph gets hurried and wears it on the thigh.
104.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Mukesh Kumar pitches it up, swinging in on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze looks to drive down the ground but fails to connect. The ball raps him on the front pad but the umpire shakes his head. The ball did look to be going down leg in real-time.
104.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, Tightens up his line and bowls it at the stumps, on a good length, Alick Athanaze gets behind the line to defend it on the leg side.
104.1
4
Mukesh Kumar to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Alick Athanaze cuts and cuts well! Mukesh Kumar comes from 'round the wicket and offers width outside off, short as well, Alick Athanaze picks the length early and cuts it late. Gets it through backward point for four runs.
104
over
104 | 1 Runs | HH: 220/5
103.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Another good leave by Holder! Fullish delivery, swinging away, outside off, Jason Holder shoulders arms yet again.
103.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes full and outside off, Jason Holder thought about playing the delivery but eventually decides to leave it alone.
103.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Much straighter this time, swinging away outside off, Jason Holder takes a stride forward and lets the ball pass.
103.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Lands it on a good length and a bit wide outside off, moving further away, Jason Holder lets it go.
103.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full, on leg again, Alick Athanaze flicks this one down to fine leg and rotates the strike.
103.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Full and honing in at the pads, it was there to be clipped away for Alick Athanaze but he missed out.
103
over
103 | 0 Runs | HH: 219/5
102.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Brave leave! Shaping in, on off and middle, Jason Holder looks to leave the ball alone without covering the off stump. Luckily for him, the ball goes over the off stump.
102.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Comes from over the wicket with the new ball, lands it on a back of a length, on leg, Jason Holder hangs on the back foot and keeps it out on the leg side.
102.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Shaping away a bit, on a length, wide outside off, Jason Holder is in no mood to play at those.
102.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Hurls it in the channel on off, on a good length, Jason Holder watchfully leaves the ball alone.
102.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Goes wide of the crease and serves it full on off, Jason Holder leans forward and pushes it back to Mukesh Kumar.
102.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jason Holder, Starts off on a good length, on middle, Jason Holder blocks this one off the front foot to silly mid on.
The new ball is finally out. Rohit Sharma has seen enough and wants to try out the brand-new cherry before Stumps. Mukesh Kumar (11-3-29-1) has been brought into the attack.
102
over
102 | 7 Runs | HH: 219/5
101.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, On a good length, angling in, around off, kept out solidly on the off side by Alick Athanaze.
101.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes into the wicket this time, at the batter, Jason Holder hangs on the back foot to tuck it away. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls wide of backward point for a run.
101.4
4
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, FOUR! Lovely shot! Siraj bowls a tempter, full and wide outside off, Jason Holder gets on the front foot and drives away from the body. Gets it through covers and the ball trickles to the fence for a boundary.
101.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Keeps it full and seaming in, on middle, Jason Holder presses forward and defends with a straight bat.
101.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Tailing in sharply, full at the stumps, Jason Holder misses out on the flick. Gets rapped on the front pad. Not much of an appeal as the ball was sliding down leg.
101.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Back of a length, just outside off by Siraj, Jason Holder allows the ball to arrive and steers it with soft hands. Gets it through gully for a couple of runs.
101
over
101 | 1 Runs | HH: 212/5
100.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Fraction short, on middle, Alick Athanaze works it on the bounce to short leg.
100.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Loops it up, on middle and leg, Jason Holder clips it through mid-wicket and gets across for a single.
100.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Switches to short length, on middle, Jason Holder tucks it to mid-wicket.
100.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Full and turning in, outside off, Jason Holder leans forward to defend. Gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket.
100.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Drops it short, around off, Jason Holder pushes it off the back foot to cover.
100.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jason Holder, Tossed up, full and outside off, Jason Holder gets on the front foot and drives it to mid off.
100
over
100 | 1 Runs | HH: 211/5
99.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Fuller in length, on middle, Alick Athanaze is solid in defence as he plays this one to the left of Siraj.
99.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Bowls it on a back of a length, outside off, a hint of away movement, Alick Athanaze dabs the ball towards point.
99.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Angles it in, full at the stumps, Alick Athanaze gets behind the line and pushes it to mid on.
99.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Switches to 'round the wicket and hurls it in the channel on off, on a good length, Alick Athanaze presses forward and leaves the ball alone.
99.2
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Serves it on a back of a length, outside off, Jason Holder stays back in the crease and eases it in front of point. Opens his account with a single.
99.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Goes full, on off, at 137 kph, a hint of away movement, Jason Holder is half forward and defends it in front of cover.
99
over
99 | 2 Runs | HH: 210/5
98.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Sliding on leg, Alick Athanaze allows the ball to come to him and helps it down to short fine leg.
98.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Gives the ball air again, on leg, Alick Athanaze goes for the reverse sweep. The ball lobs off his right arm and drops it in the vacant silly point region.
98.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slows it up, full on middle and leg, Alick Athanaze blocks it off the front foot on the leg side.
98.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up on the pads, Alick Athanaze fends it with soft hands to short leg.
98.2
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Floated up, down leg, Alick Athanaze gets down on one knee and paddles it past Virat Kohli at short fine leg for a couple of runs.
98.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops it up, on off, Alick Athanaze squeezes this one out to point.
The combination of Ravichandran Ashwin along with Mohammed Siraj will continue after the interval.
98
over
98 | 0 Runs | HH: 208/5
97.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Pulls his length back and serves it around off, Jason Holder stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
97.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Continues to bowl on a fullish length, angling in around leg, Jason Holder clips this one towards mid-wicket.
97.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, Some more reverse swing for Siraj! Full and shaping in, on middle, Jason Holder pushes with a straight bat down the wicket.
97.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jason Holder, On the target straight away! A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Bowls on a yorker length, tailing in sharply, on leg, Jason Holder fails to bring his bat down in time. Gets rapped on the front pad and India go up in unison. The umpire is unmoved as the ball is sliding down leg.
The umpires and the rest of the players make their way out onto the field. The Indian players take their fielding positions and Mohammed Siraj walks to the bowling mark to finish his over. Jason Holder joins Alick Athanaze out in the middle as West Indies lost this fifth wicket just before the rain stoppage. We are all set to go...
UPDATE - 1.50 am IST (8.20 pm GMT, the previous day) - Good news! It has stopped raining and the ground staff are slowly peeling the covers off the square. Considering the intensity of the shower, it might take some time for the ground staff to dry up the outfield. We have a resumption time, folks! The action on Day 3 will resume at 2.20 am IST (8.50 pm GMT, the previous day).
UPDATE - 1.31 am IST (8.01 pm GMT, the previous day) - The rain has arrived! As was the case earlier in the day, a wicket has brought rain with it. The ground staff rush out to the middle with the covers as the players make their way into the shed. Live pictures show that it is pouring down at the moment and the entire square is under cover. Stick around for further updates.
97.2
W
Mohammed Siraj to Joshua Da Silva, OUT! TIMBER! Mohammed Siraj has gone through Joshua Da Silva's defence here! Ishan Kishan had predicted this as the outcome as the rain looked to be arriving! It must have played on Joshua Da Silva's mind as he had no idea about this delivery. Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and angles this in from outside off. The ball nips back in further off the surface and Joshua Da Silva is found pushing at this one away from his body. There is a massive gap between the bat and the pad as the ball creeps in and shatters the stumps. The West Indies wicketkeeper looks really disappointed here as he takes the long walk back to the shed! He looks up at the skies as it opens up and the rain comes pouring down. West Indies have lost half their side now and India find themselves back on top in this tie.
97.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Joshua Da Silva, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and going down leg. Joshua Da Silva looks to play this fine but the ball is far from the bat.
Drinks Break! It has been an eventful first hour after Tea. India did manage to nip out Jermaine Blackwood in the first over of the post-Tea session but have leaked runs here and there courtesy of lapses in the field. Despite the loss of Blackwood, Alick Athanaze and Joshua Da Silva have looked to be busy at the crease and have had the rub of the green on a few occasions. It will be interesting to see how many overs more until Rohit Sharma decides to take the second new ball which is due for the past 17 overs. Also, it has gotten a bit dark and the ground staff can be seen preparing themselves to bring the covers on.
97
over
97 | 1 Runs | HH: 208/4
96.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze gets his front foot out of the way and dabs this back down the pitch.
96.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flights this full and pitching outside leg. Alick Athanaze goes for the slog sweep this time and does not connect.
96.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Angles this down leg on a fullish length. Alick Athanaze looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on his pads.
96.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and just outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze defends this back towards the bowler.
96.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joshua Da Silva, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Joshua Da Silva pushes this to the left of mid off and taes a run.
96.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Joshua Da Silva, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Joshua Da Silva blocks this with a straight bat back down the pitch towards the bowler.
Change from both ends as Ravichandran Ashwin (30-10-57-1) comes back on.
96
over
96 | 0 Runs | HH: 207/4
95.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Mohammed Siraj starts his spell with a maiden! This is bowled outside the off stump and on a good length. Alick Athanaze does not offer a shot once again and lets it through to the keeper.
95.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze shuffles across the stumps and raises his bat high to leave the ball alone.
95.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze shoulders his arms to this one and allows the keeper to collect this.
95.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Wide outside the off stump on a good length. Alick Athanaze flashes his blade and looks to cut but the ball is not short enough. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
95.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full as well but wide outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze opts to leave this one alone.
95.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Alick Athanaze, Mohammed Siraj comes 'round the wicket and bowls this outside off on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards the fielder at point.
Another halt! Some more hammering near the landing area. Mohammed Siraj (14-4-37-0) is brought back into the attack. India persisting with the old ball for now.
95
over
95 | 9 Runs | HH: 207/4
94.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze drives this to deep cover-point and takes a run to retain strike.
94.5
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, FOUR BYES! Ravindra Jadeja fires this one full and outside off. Alick Athanaze looks to go hard at the ball but misses. Ishan Kishan is unable to get down quick enough and the ball goes through his legs to the boundary for four byes.
94.4
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Continues to toss this wide outside off on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze drills this towards deep point but the slow outfield only gets them a brace.
94.3
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze strokes this towards deep cover and picks up a couple of runs. Brings up the 200 for West Indies.
94.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and into the stumps. Alick Athanaze rocks back and blocks the ball out.
94.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards cover.
94
over
94 | 2 Runs | HH: 198/4
93.6
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze punches this towards the skipper at cover who needlessly throws the ball at the non-striker's end. The ball goes off the stumps towards mid-wicket and they take a run.
93.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Alick Athanaze punches this towards mid on.
93.4
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Continues to bowl wide outside off and keeps it full. Joshua Da Silva gets it off the outside part of his bat through point and collects a run.
93.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Bowls wide outside the off stump and continues to keep it full. Joshua Da Silva strokes this firmly but straight to the cover fielder.
93.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Joshua Da Silva clips this towards square leg.
93.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this slightly full and angling away outside off. Joshua Da Silva defends this towards point.
93
over
93 | 2 Runs | HH: 196/4
92.6
2
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Gives the ball air and tosses this full, outside off. Alick Athanaze strokes this into the gap towards deep cover for a couple of runs.
92.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards the fielder at point.
92.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze goes for the expansive drive and gets beaten all ends up.
92.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
92.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Floats this one full and outside the off. Alick Athanaze goes for the reverse sweep but does not connect.
92.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this slightly short and outside off. Alick Athanaze rocks back and pushes this towards the bowler.
92
over
92 | 2 Runs | HH: 194/4
91.6
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Goes over the wicket now and bowls this full, angling away outside off. Joshua Da Silva walks towards the line of the ball and pushes at it. Takes the outside edge and flies past slip towards third man for a couple of runs.
91.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Well outside off and persists with the good length. Joshua Da Silva shoulders his arms to this one as well and allows the keeper to collect it.
91.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Slightly wider outside the off stump on a good length. Joshua Da Silva gets a stride forward and leaves the ball alone.
91.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Joshua Da Silva pokes at this one and the ball zips past the outside edge.
91.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Delivers this on a good length as well and outside off. Joshua Da Silva pushes this towards point.
91.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Jaydev Unadkat comes from 'round the wicket and bowls this just outside off on a good length. Joshua Da Silva dabs this towards backward point.
91
over
91 | 5 Runs | HH: 192/4
90.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and just outside off. Alick Athanaze defends this back towards the bowler.
90.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Flights this one full and wide outside off. Alick Athanaze strokes this firmly but straight to the fielder at cover-point.
90.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards short cover.
90.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and spinning into the stumps. Some extra bounce on offer but Alick Athanaze manages to dab this into the pitch.
90.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze pushes this to the right of the bowler.
90.1
5
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, FIVE RUNS! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and into the stumps. Joshua Da Silva punches this to the right in mid on and sets off for a quick single. Mohammed Siraj collects the ball and throws it wildly past the keeper towards third man and they get four more runs as it crosses the ropes.
90
over
90 | 8 Runs | HH: 187/4
89.6
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a two more runs.
89.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, On a good length this time and angled into the stumps. Alick Athanaze pushes this to the right of the mid on fielder.
89.4
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl full and just outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze drives once again and strokes this towards deep point for another brace.
89.3
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Goes full and outside the off pole. Gets Alick Athanaze driving away from his body and induces an outside edge that flies past the gully fielder for a couple of runs.
89.2
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Joshua Da Silva, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Joshua Da Silva pushes this towards cover-point and takes one.
89.1
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this full and into the pads. Alick Athanaze flicks this through point and collects a run.
89
over
89 | 1 Runs | HH: 179/4
88.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Wide outside the off stump on a fuller length. Joshua Da Silva is content in not offering a shot here.
88.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Angles this into the pads on a fuller length. Joshua Da Silva clips this towards square leg.
88.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Joshua Da Silva knocks this towards the fielder at mid off.
88.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Loops this one full and into the stumps from outside off. Joshua Da Silva looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
88.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Joshua Da Silva dabs this to the left of the bowler.
88.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Pushes this one through on a fullish length outside the off stump. Joshua Da Silva leaves this one alone.
88.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, NO BALL! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside off. Joshua Da Silva rocks back and pushes this towards point. Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped again and it will be a no ball.
Halt! Ravindra Jadeja wants some repair work to be done near the landing area. Out comes one member of the ground staff and flattens out that area with a hammer. We are all good to go now.
88
over
88 | 0 Runs | HH: 178/4
87.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze looks to drive and gets this off the outside edge towards the gully fielder. A maiden for Jaydev Unadkat in his first over after Tea.
87.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Slightly fuller this time and still outside off. Alick Athanaze raises his bat and allows the keeper to collect this one.
87.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Angles this in from a good length and into the off pole. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards mid on.
87.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, On a good length this time and outside off. Alick Athanaze gets across the stumps and dabs this towards point.
87.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze shoulders his arms to this one.
87.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards the fielder at cover.
87
over
87 | 4 Runs | HH: 178/4
86.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Keeps it it on middle and leg, full as well, Joshua Da Silva works it off the front foot to the left of the bowler. Jadeja moves quickly to his left and keeps it to a dot. End of a successful over for Ravindra Jadeja.
86.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Contines to bowl it full, on middle and leg, Joshua Da Silva smothers the ball down the wicket.
86.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Joshua Da Silva, Floats it up in the rough, on leg, Joshua Da Silva gets a big stride forward and blocks it on the off side.
Joshua Da Silva walks in at number 6.
86.3
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, OUT! CAUGHT! Ajinkya Rahane has grabbed an absolute blinder at slip! You could watch that all day and every time you see it, you would be in awe of the dexterity he has shown here! Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside the leg pole. Jermaine Blackwood pushes at the this and the ball turns off the rough to take the outside edge. The ball takes a slight deflection off the keeper's glove and goes to the left of Ajinkya Rahane at first slip. The ball seems to have passed him but he sticks his hand out low and grabs hold of a screamer! West Indies lose their fourth wicket and the Indians are delighted.
86.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and outside the leg stump. Jermaine Blackwood gets forward and blocks this into the leg side.
86.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! Jermaine Blackwood has decided to up the ante after Tea! Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and wide outside off. Jermaine Blackwood drills this towards deep cover for four runs.
We are back for the third and final session of Day 3. Alick Athanaze and Jermaine Blackwood stride out to the centre to resume their innings and they are joined by the two umpires. The Indian players disperse from their huddle and make their way out to the middle. No new ball for now as Ravindra Jadeja will start the proceedings with the old ball for India. Let's play...
... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...
As far as India are concerned, they had their tails up, having managed to get rid of the impressive-looking Kirk Mckenzie just before the rain arrived. It was Mukesh Kumar who started the proceedings for India in the second session where he bowled according to the field set for him. India had a ring of fielders in the mid-wicket region against Kraigg Brathwaite but that plan did not bear fruit for them. It was Ravichandran Ashwin who was rewarded for his persistence as he castled Kraigg Brathwaite. The visitors had to be content with only one wicket in the second session but with the second new ball available, India might opt to take it straight away after Tea in their quest for some crucial inroads. Can India manage to break the resistance of the West Indies batters? We shall find out as the players return for the third session at 12.30 am IST (7.00 pm GMT, the previous day) for more intriguing action.
SESSION SUMMARY: 57 runs, 34.2 overs and one wicket. An absorbing session of Test cricket comes to an end! The run-scoring was difficult but West Indies will be pleased, as they did well not lose more than one wicket in the session. At the start of what was an extended second session, the vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood joined skipper Kraigg Brathwaite to solidify the West Indies innings. Both batters showed immense grit and determination against the stump-to-stump bowling ploy by India. Just when both seemed to be at ease out in the middle, a peach of a delivery by Ashwin breached Brathwaite's defence. Playing in only his second Test, Alick Athanaze looked to be positive from ball one and did well not to get bogged down. He, along with Blackwood, safely negotiated the passage before Tea. With West Indies still trailing by 264 runs, they would want this pair to bat the entirety of the third session.
86
over
86 | 0 Runs | HH: 174/3
85.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Angles this into the stumps from outside off on a good length. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards mid-wicket. That will be TEA on DAY 3!
85.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards the fielder at point.
85.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze pushes at this and gets an outside edge on the bounce to wide slip.
85.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Delivers this one full and wide outside the off stump. Gets some movement away from the bat as Alick Athanaze looks to go for the expansive drive. Gets beaten all ends up.
85.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Alick Athanaze blocks this back towards the bowler.
85.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Alick Athanaze, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Alick Athanaze flicks this towards square leg.
85
over
85 | 2 Runs | HH: 174/3
84.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Bowls quick this time into the pads on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze clips this towards deep square leg for a run to keep strike.
84.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Flights this wider outside off on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze strokes this towards the fielder at point.
84.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
84.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Floats this one full and just outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze gets forward and blocks this into the leg side.
84.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fires this one really full and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this down to long off for a run.
84.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and pitching outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood flicks this towards square leg.
84
over
84 | 1 Runs | HH: 172/3
83.6
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Just outside the off stump on a good length. Jermaine Blackwood shuffles into the offside and tucks this through mid-wicket for a run.
83.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards the fielder at cover.
83.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, On a good length and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this towards the mid off fielder.
83.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Goes fuller this time and outside off, angling away. Jermaine Blackwood is happy to leave this one alone.
83.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood gets on his toes and dabs this towards cover.
83.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this full and angling away outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood raises his arms into the air and leaves the ball alone.
83
over
83 | 2 Runs | HH: 171/3
82.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fires this one full and going down leg. Jermaine Blackwood flicks this down to fine leg and collects single to keep strike.
82.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and pitching outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
82.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze looks to drive and gets an inside edge towards deep backward square leg for a run.
82.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Short once again and outside the off stump. Alick Athanaze cuts this towards point.
82.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this one full and wide outside off. Alick Athanaze mistimes his shot towards mid off.
82.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this quick and slightly short, outside off. Alzarri Joseph defends this into the off side.
82
over
82 | 0 Runs | HH: 169/3
81.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood takes evasive action and ducks under this one.
81.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Short once again and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this towards point.
81.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, On a good length and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards the cover fielder.
81.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl short and in line with the stumps this time. Jermaine Blackwood rides the bounce and dabs this towards short leg.
81.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood punches this towards the fielder at cover.
81.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Jermaine Blackwood, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this into the off side towards short cover.
Jaydev Unadkat (9-0-31-0) returns to the attack. Will India take the new ball now? The answer is no as Unadkat gets ready to start a fresh spell with the old ball.
81
over
81 | 0 Runs | HH: 169/3
80.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flights this one full and on and off-stump line. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards the short cover fielder.
80.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and into the pads. Alick Athanaze goes onto the back foot and dabs this towards short leg.
80.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze gets down on one knee to sweep this away but misses and gets hit on the front pads. A ferocious appeal from Ravichandran Ashwin but the umpire says not out. Rohit Sharma goes upstairs for the review once again and UltraEdge shows there is not bat involved. Ball Tracking shows umpires call on wickets hitting and Alick Athanaze survives. India do not lose a review though this time.
80.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tosses this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Alick Athanaze blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
80.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze defends this towards mid-wicket.
80.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Ravichandran Ashwin bowls this short and just outside off. Alick Athanaze dabs this into the offside.
80
over
80 | 0 Runs | HH: 169/3
79.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Flights this full and outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood defends this towards the fielder at short mid-wicket. The second new ball is now available. Will India take it straight away?
79.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fires this one full and going down leg. Jermaine Blackwood looks to play this fine but misses. Ishan Kishan collects the ball behind the stumps and the fielders around the bat go up in appeal. The umpire remains unmoved and Virat Kohli is convinced there is a sound. He tells his skipper to go upstairs for the review and Rohit Sharma oblidges. UltraEdge shows the the ball flicked the pad strap on its way to the keeper and India lose a review.
79.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Goes full and closer to the leg pole. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
79.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Floats this one full and continues to bowl outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.
79.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Loops this one full and outside the leg stump. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this to the left of the leg slip fielder.
79.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravindra Jadeja tosses this full and into the rough outside leg. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards square leg.
79
over
79 | 9 Runs | HH: 169/3
78.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze pushes this towards the mid on fielder.
78.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Alick Athanaze looks to stamp his authority! Ravichandran Ashwin tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Alick Athanaze gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep square leg for four runs.
78.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, FOUR! Alick Athanaze helps himself to a boundary here and his first of the inning! This is bowled short and just outside the off pole. Alick Athanaze goes deep in the crease and cuts this late towards deep backward point for four runs.
78.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and into the pads. Alick Athanaze dabs this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
78.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Slightly short and on and off-stump line. Alick Athanaze blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
78.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this to the left of mid off and collects a single.
78
over
78 | 0 Runs | HH: 160/3
77.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Persists with full length, outside off, Alick Athanaze opens the bat face and steers it to backward point.
77.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Goes back to full length, driven to cover by Alick Athanaze.
77.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Beaten! Short and quicker, outside off, Alick Athanaze goes for the cut but misses.
77.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, outside off, Alick Athanaze clips it to mid on.
77.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Full and outside off, Alick Athanaze drives and finds cover.
77.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Alick Athanaze, Full and turning in, outside off, Alick Athanaze pushes it to cover.
77
over
77 | 3 Runs | HH: 160/3
76.6
3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Floated up down leg by Ashwin, Alick Athanaze gets down to sweep. Gets it past the diving Jaydev Unadkat at short fine leg. The ball does not reach the fence and plugs in outfield. Three runs taken.
76.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Fraction short, on middle, Alick Athanaze gets on the back foot and defends it out.
76.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Full and around off, Alick Athanaze pushes it back to Ashwin.
76.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Flighted delivery, full on middle, Alick Athanaze gets on the front foot to keep it out.
76.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loopy delivery, on off and middle, Alick Athanaze dead bats this one on the off side.
76.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, on off, Alick Athanaze pushes it to short cover.
76
over
76 | 0 Runs | HH: 157/3
75.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Darted in down leg by Jadeja, Jermaine Blackwood gets down to sweep but misses. Ishan Kishan with a stifled appeal but turned down.
75.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Switches to full length, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood presents a straight bat to block.
75.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Shorter and just outside off, Jermaine Blackwood goes back in the crease and defends.
75.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fired in again, full around off, Jermaine Blackwood smothers the ball on the off side.
75.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Keeps it full and at the stumps, kept out solidly by Jermaine Blackwood.
75.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Lands it full, on off, Jermaine Blackwood is fully forward to defend it down the wicket.
DRINKS! You just can not keep Ravichandran Ashwin out of the game! He was wicketless for more than 25 overs and he bowled an absolute peach of a delivery to dismiss the set Kraigg Brathwaite. West Indies will be hoping Alick Athanaze can continue his good form and string a partnership with Jermaine Blackwood. India will look for an opening now and try to get some quick wickets before Tea.
75
over
75 | 0 Runs | HH: 157/3
74.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Fired in, full just outside off, Alick Athanaze covers his off stump and lets the ball go. Another maiden by Ravichandran Ashwin.
74.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, A bit too full, on middle, Alick Athanaze digs this one out down the wicket.
74.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Full and turning away, on middle, Alick Athanaze presents a dead bat this time.
74.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Pushed through, on the pads from 'round the wicket, Alick Athanaze misses out on the clip.
74.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, around off, Alick Athanaze blocks it on the off side off the front foot.
74.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Tossed up, on off, Alick Athanaze gets forward and blocks it out.
74
over
74 | 0 Runs | HH: 157/3
73.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this quick and short, going down leg. Jermaine Blackwood looks to leave this alone but the ball spins into the pads from outside leg.
73.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fuller again at the stumps, Jermaine Blackwood is solid in defence yet again.
73.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to serve it full, around leg, Jermaine Blackwood gets on the front foot to dead bat the delivery.
73.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Keeps it full again, on middle and leg, kept out solidly by Jermaine Blackwood.
73.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fired in, on the pads, Jermaine Blackwood smothers the ball on the leg side.
73.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, From over the wicket, full on middle and leg, Jermaine Blackwood gets his bat in front and defends off the front foot.
73
over
73 | 4 Runs | HH: 157/3
72.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Loops this one full and drifts into the pads. Alick Athanaze blocks this towards the mid on fielder.
72.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Alick Athanaze, Fullish delivery, on middle, Alick Athanaze does well to get his bat down in time and keeps it out on the leg side.
Alick Athanaze is new batter at the crease.
72.4
W
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! A classic off-spinners dismissal as Ashwin goes through the defence of Brathwaite! Comes from over the wicket and floats it up, outside off, the ball pitches in the footmarks and spins in sharply. Kraigg Brathwaite is not fully forward to defend and pays the price. The ball goes through the gap between the bat and the pad to breach the defence. Takes the middle stump to signal the end of the West Indies skipper's resilience. A much-needed breakthrough for Rohit Sharma and Co as West Indies lose their third wicket.
72.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shorter and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
72.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Nicely swept by the West Indies skipper! Looped up, low full toss on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite does not miss out and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
72.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Turning in on middle, full as well, Kraigg Brathwaite defends this one to short leg.
72
over
72 | 1 Runs | HH: 153/2
71.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, On leg stump, full as well, Kraigg Brathwaite goes for a swipe across the line. Gets it off inner half of the bat to fine leg for one.
71.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flighted around leg, kept out without much fuss by Kraigg Brathwaite.
71.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fired in, short on leg, Kraigg Brathwaite misses the flick. Luckily for him, the ball does not trickle back onto the stumps off the pads.
71.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back to bowling full, on leg, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it on the leg side.
71.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shorter and around leg, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it to square leg.
71.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, On the pads, from 'round the wicket, Kraigg Brathwaite works it to short leg.
71
over
71 | 1 Runs | HH: 152/2
70.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Too full, on off and middle, Kraigg Brathwaite digs it out back to the bowler.
70.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shortens his length and serves it on off, Kraigg Brathwaite opens the bat face and steers it wide of short third man for one.
70.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fuller and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
70.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loopy delivery, on leg, Kraigg Brathwaite turns this one to short fine leg.
70.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fullish delivery, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite jams this one out to short cover.
70.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls it fraction short, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it on the off side with an open bat face.
70
over
70 | 1 Runs | HH: 151/2
69.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and around off, Jermaine Blackwood goes back in his crease and smothers the ball.
69.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl it full and quicker, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood defends off the inner half of the blade.
69.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Pushed through again, on off and middle, Jermaine Blackwood dabs this one out down the wicket.
69.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Jermaine Blackwood, Fired in at the stumps, Jermaine Blackwood presses forward and defends it on the leg side.
69.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short and turning away, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays with the turn and guides it wide of short third man. Takes a quick single. There is a shy at the non-striker's end but the replays show that Brathwaite is well in.
69.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fired in, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out wide of short leg.
69
over
69 | 4 Runs | HH: 150/2
68.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Shorter again and quicker as well, Jermaine Blackwood chops this one off the back foot to backward point.
68.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tossed up, outside off, left alone by Jermaine Blackwood.
68.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl it short and flat, on off, Jermaine Blackwood dabs with soft hands on the off side.
68.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Fraction short, on off, Jermaine Blackwood goes on the back foot and defends it on the off side.
68.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Fullish delivery, on off, Jermaine Blackwood digs this one out to silly point.
68.1
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, FOUR! A gift from Ashwin and Jermaine Blackwood accepts it gleefully! Loopy delivery, low full toss on off, Jermaine Blackwood waits for the ball to arrive and whips it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
68
over
68 | 1 Runs | HH: 146/2
67.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flights this full and pitching on middle. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and dabs this back down the pitch to the right of the bowler.
67.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up delivery bowled on an off-stump line. Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in defence as he keeps this one out.
67.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this back down the pitch.
67.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite cuts this towards point.
67.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, NO BALL! Quicker this time bowled full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja has overstepped and it is called no ball! Unacceptable from a spinner.
67.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Floats this one full and just outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this towards mid-wicket.
67.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravindra Jadeja tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards backward point.
Ravindra Jadeja (10-6-12-1) comes into the attack now.
67
over
67 | 1 Runs | HH: 145/2
66.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this one slightly short and spinning into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood taps this into the leg side.
66.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl well outside the off stump on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood gets his front foot far ahead and blocks this towards point.
66.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flights this one wide outside off on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the sweep and hits it towards the square leg fielder who is slightly deep. They take a run.
66.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses this one into the stumps on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
66.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and wider outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and smothers this into the off side.
66.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this back down the pitch.
66
over
66 | 2 Runs | HH: 144/2
65.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards the fielder at square leg.
65.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to bowl back of a length and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood rides the bounce once again and defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
65.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this one back of a length and just outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood gets on his toes and dabs this back down into the pitch.
65.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, On a good length this time and angled into the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this solidly back past the bowler. The mid on fielder comes across to collect the ball.
65.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Goes full once again and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood gets forward and dabs this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
65.1
2
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and into the pads. Easy pickings for Jermaine Blackwood as he flicks this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs | HH: 142/2
64.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite gets a long stride forward and blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
64.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slightly short this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts this towards point.
64.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flights this one full and into the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
64.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to serve this full and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite works this into the short third man region.
64.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses this one full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this to the right if the slip fielder.
64.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood pushes at this and gets it off the outside edge towards deep backward point for a single.
64
over
64 | 1 Runs | HH: 141/2
63.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes full this time and into the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this down leg and just short of the leg gully fielder. The field is set for a leg-stump line.
63.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Jermaine Blackwood uses his wrists and whips this towards deep backward square leg for one.
63.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Attacks the stumps on a good length. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
63.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, On a good length once again and angling in from outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards mid-wicket.
63.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood gets on his toes and pushes this towards cover.
63.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Jermaine Blackwood, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Jermaine Blackwood looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.
DRINKS! The players will take some refreshments as West Indies continue their cautious approach and look to play for time. Kraigg Brathwaite ended his lean patch with a well-deserved half-century and Jermaine Blackwood has adopted a watchful approach. Mukesh Kumar and Ravichandran Ashwin did a chunk of the bowling but to no avail and India will be desperate for some quick wickets. The home crowd will be hoping that their batters can continue the good work they have done so far.
63
over
63 | 1 Runs | HH: 140/2
62.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls the carrom ball this time but sliding down leg, left alone by Kraigg Brathwaite.
62.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Switches to over the wicket and bowls full, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball alone.
62.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes back to bowling full, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward to block this one out.
62.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angled away, short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
62.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tossed up, on off, Jermaine Blackwood drives it towards wide mid off and scampers across for a single.
62.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and touch slower, on off, from 'round the wicket, Jermaine Blackwood uses the depth of the crease to defend.
62
over
62 | 0 Runs | HH: 139/2
61.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, A maiden by Mohammed Siraj! Sliding on the pads, on a good length, Kraigg Brathwaite stays in the crease and clips it to short mid-wicket.
61.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angles it in yet again, on a good length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in defence yet again.
61.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to hone in at the stumps, on a good length from over the wicket, Kraigg Brathwaite presents a straight bat to knock it to mid off.
61.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another one on a good length, around leg, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this one along the ground towards mid on.
61.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, At 138 kph, angling in, on a good length, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out from the crease without much fuss.
61.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Starts off on a good length and shaping in, on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite misses out on the clip and wears it on the front pad.
There is a change in bowling as Mohammed Siraj (11-3-34-0) is brought back into the attack.
61
over
61 | 0 Runs | HH: 139/2
60.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Floated up, wide outside off, Jermaine Blackwood defends with an open bat face on the off side.
60.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Slower this time, full and turning in, on middle and leg, Jermaine Blackwood plants his foot forward and defends it on the leg side.
60.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Loopy delivery, on off, Jermaine Blackwood presses forward and drives it to cover.
60.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, A bit quicker and full, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood gets on the front foot and blocks it out.
60.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Floated up this time, on off, Jermaine Blackwood keeps it out off the front foot.
60.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Pushed through, short and around off, from 'round the wicket, Jermaine Blackwood punches off the back foot to point.
60
over
60 | 1 Runs | HH: 139/2
59.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Lands it a bit fuller, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite shapes to drive it towards mid off. The bat turns in his hand and he mishits it down the wicket.
59.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to bowl it back of a length, on the off stump line, Kraigg Brathwaite pats this back to the bowler off the back foot.
59.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brings his length back a touch and hurls it on off, Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this one from the crease to silly mid off.
59.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, A bit fuller, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets on the front foot and defends with a straight bat to silly mid off.
59.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angles it in, on a hard length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite turns this one along the ground to short mid-wicket.
59.2
1
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, NO BALL! Back of a length this time, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it with a straight bat to mid on. Mukesh Kumar has overstepped and the umpire signals a no ball.
59.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes wide of the crease and bowls on a good length, in the channel on off, Kraigg Brathwaite has a nibble away from the body and is lucky not to edge this one behind.
59
over
59 | 4 Runs | HH: 138/2
58.6
3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Drops it short and on off and middle, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and cuts it through the vacant cover region. Shubman Gill performs the chase and does well to pull it back. Saves a run for his side.
58.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Drifts down leg again, full as well, Jermaine Blackwood helps this one past short fine leg for a single.
58.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Fired in full but down leg, Jermaine Blackwood gets inside the line and lets it go.
58.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Gives the ball air and on off, Jermaine Blackwood presses forward and blocks it out.
58.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and wide outside off, left alone by Jermaine Blackwood.
58.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood works it off the back foot to short leg.
58
over
58 | 12 Runs | HH: 134/2
57.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends this one from the crease.
57.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Jermaine Blackwood, I the corridor of uncertainty, around off, on a good length, Jermaine Blackwood gets squared up a bit as he tried to defend. The ball rolls off the outer half of the bat towards point for one.
57.4
5
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, BUZZERS! Angling in, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it a bit uppishly towards square leg and sets off for a quick single. Ravindra Jadeja picks the ball cleanly but misses the shy at the batting end. Two fielders converge to back up but neither of the ball eludes them and races towards the point fence.
57.3
6
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, SIX! Not in control but Brathwaite clears the fence! Directs another bumper at the batter, Kraigg Brathwaite gets hurried on the hook. Still manages to get it away and gets it over the fine leg fence for a maximum.
57.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good bumper! Bends his back and bangs it in short, just outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite sways away and lets the ball go through to the keeper.
57.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tries to go full but ends up bowling a low full toss, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes with soft hands to extra cover.
57
over
57 | 0 Runs | HH: 122/2
56.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood pushes forward and dabs this back down the pitch. Another maiden for Ravichandran Ashwin.
56.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Shortens his length and lands it a bit outside off, Jermaine Blackwood hangs back and keeps it out.
56.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Tossed up yet again, on off, Jermaine Blackwood blocks it without much fuss off the front foot.
56.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Persists with flighted delivery, on off, Jermaine Blackwood plants his foot forward to defend. Gets it off the inner half of the bat to leg side.
56.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Pitches it up, outside off, Jermaine Blackwood defends with an open bat face towards silly point.
56.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Flatter and turning in, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood pushes it to the right of Ashwin off the back foot.
56
over
56 | 2 Runs | HH: 122/2
55.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fraction fuller, at 129 kph, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite presents a straight bat and knocks it back to the bowler.
55.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Keeps it around off, on a length, Kraigg Brathwaite gets his bat in front and defends it towards mid off.
55.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Serves it fuller and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes with a straight bat towards mid off.
55.3
2
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Sliding a bit on the pads, on a length, Kraigg Brathwaite threads the needle and clips it wide of square leg for a couple of runs.
55.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, In the channel, around off, on a good length, a hint of away movement, Kraigg Brathwaite is resolute in defence and keeps it out towards silly point.
55.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Targets the stumps, on a length, Kraigg Brathwaite gets his front foot across and clips it in the ring near the mid-wicket region.
55
over
55 | 0 Runs | HH: 120/2
54.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Full and slower, outside off, dabbed with an open bat face towards point by Jermaine Blackwood.
54.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Short and quicker, around leg, Jermaine Blackwood swivels to pull it away. Misses out and wears it on the thigh pad.
54.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Flighted yet again, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood blocks this one off the front foot to short leg.
54.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Continues to toss it up, around off, Jermaine Blackwood drives it towards cover where Rohit Sharma slides to his right and keeps it to a dot.
54.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Gives the ball air and serves it outside off, Jermaine Blackwood gets on the front foot and pushes it to cover.
54.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Jermaine Blackwood, Bowls it short and outside off, Jermaine Blackwood goes on the back foot and defends with a straight bat.
54
over
54 | 3 Runs | HH: 120/2
53.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back of a length this time, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite hangs back and turns this one with soft hands to square leg.
53.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Keeps it at the stumps, full as well, kept out off the front foot by Kraigg Brathwaite.
53.4
2
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, FIFTY for Kraigg Brathwaite! The West Indies skipper has led from the front in this innings when it has mattered the most! Full and honing in at the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite brings his wrists into play and clips it between square leg and mid-wicket. Comes back with ease for a couple of runs. A subdued celebration from Brathwaite as he knows the job is far from over yet.
53.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slightly on a length, shaping in, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in defence as he works it towards point with an open bat face.
53.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Keeps it full and a hint of tail in, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite does well to block this one off the front foot.
53.1
1
Mukesh Kumar to Jermaine Blackwood, Fullish delivery, around off, Jermaine Blackwood squeezes this one out wide of mid off. Opens his account with a single.
53
over
53 | 0 Runs | HH: 117/2
52.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up again, turning in on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite plants his foot forward to defend. Gets it his gloves out of the way and fends it off his front pad.
52.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Drops it short, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks on the back foot and pushes to cover.
52.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Floated up and turning in, wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite crouches and covers his off stump to leave the ball alone.
52.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Looped up, full on off, Kraigg Brathwaite prods forward and dead bats the delivery.
52.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Carrom ball, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets on the front foot and clips it to mid on.
52.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Begins on a short length, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite goes back and cuts it to point.
Ravichandran Ashwin will share the attack after Lunch and bowl from the other end.
52
over
52 | 0 Runs | HH: 117/2
51.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jermaine Blackwood, Angling in, on middle and leg, on a good length, Jermaine Blackwood accounts for the inward movement and dabs it down to mid on.
51.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Jermaine Blackwood, Starts off on a full length, outside off, Jermaine Blackwood leans and drives without much timing towards cover.
We are back for the afternoon session of Day 3 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The Indian players walk onto the field and take their respective positions on the field. Kraigg Brathwaite will carry on from where he left off and he will want the one run to reach his fifty at the earliest. He is joined by Jermaine Blackwood who will be on strike and will face Mukesh Kumar who had two balls left to finish his over. Let's go...
... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...
SESSION SUMMARY - 31 runs and 1 wicket in 10.4 overs. West Indies started from where they left off as Kraigg Brathwaite and Kirk Mckenzie looked really solid in the middle. India started off with their pace bowlers who did not trouble the batters much and the West Indian debutant Kirk Mckenzie looked to be growing in confidence as he began scoring freely. The introduction of Ravichandran Ashwin also did not seem to have much of an impact but Mukesh Kumar bowled tight lines to build up pressure from the other end. He was rewarded with a wicket just before it started raining and had the downpour begun 5 seconds earlier, Mukesh Kumar would not have bowled the wicket-taking delivery. The Windies skipper held up one end and is unbeaten on 49 as he hunts for yet another Test half-century. The rain gods have allowed the game to resume in the Old Trafford so till the players take Lunch, you can switch tabs and catch the action in the fourth Ashes Test match. Do join us here at 9.40 pm IST (4.10 pm GMT) to see how the second session of Day 3 plays out.
UPDATE - 9.10 pm IST (3.40 pm GMT) - Finally some clarity as the sun is out but the covers are on for precaution! The match will begin at 9.40 pm IST (4.10 pm GMT) and an early Lunch has been called. We have had just less than one hour in the first session and we hope there are no more stoppages throughout the day.
UPDATE - 8.48 pm IST (3.18 pm GMT) - Scratch the previous update, folks! The rain has returned and so have groundstaff with the covers. Just when the umpires were making their way out for inspection, the clouds opened up again and it is absolutely bucketing down right now. The covers are firmly in place but let's keep our fingers crossed that the rain subsides soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
UPDATE - 8.41 pm IST (3.11 pm GMT) - We have good news folks! The rain has subsided and the covers are coming off. The umpires and the players are still waiting in the balcony and that is a clear indication that it will not be long before the match resumes. The umpires are walking out now to have an inspection.
UPDATE - 8.24 pm IST (2.54 pm GMT) - Uh oh! It has started to rain and the umpires have asked the ground staff to bring the covers. Just as the ground staff rush in with the covers, the sun has peeked through the clouds and the intensity of rain has reduced as well. That said, the entire square has been covered for now. Let's hope this is just a passing shower and the weather clears up soon.
51.4
W
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, OUT! MAIDEN TEST WICKET FOR MUKESH KUMAR! He has been rewarded for some tight bowling this morning and his hard work has paid off to the delight of his teammates! After consistently bowling full he pulls his length back slightly to a good length and offers width outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie looks to cut this one away but gets a faint edge through to the keeper. Ishan Kishan makes no mistake grabbing hold of the ball with his gloves and everyone runs towards the debutant. Celebrations all around for the Indian players as they desperately needed a breakthrough. West Indies lose their second wicket and will need to build a partnership once again as they still trail by 321 runs.
51.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Angles this into the stumps from outside off on a full length. Kirk Mckenzie knocks this towards the fielder at cover-point.
51.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Continues to bowl on a fuller length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders his arms to this one as well.
51.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Mukesh Kumar continues from 'round the wicket to the southpaw and serves this outside off on a fuller length. Kirk Mckenzie is happy to leave this one alone.
51
over
51 | 0 Runs | HH: 117/1
50.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin starts off with a maiden as well! This is bowled full and just outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes forward and gets it off the inside part of his bat into the leg side.
50.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flights this one full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards mid off.
50.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls this flatter and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite goes onto the back foot and blocks this into the off side.
50.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and wide outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite is happy to leave this one alone.
50.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses this full and just outside off. Kirk Mckenzie looks to flick this leg side but misses.
50.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite goes deep in the crease and dabs this towards short leg.
Spin for the first time on Day 3 as Ravichandran Ashwin (14-3-29-0) is brought into the attack.
50
over
50 | 1 Runs | HH: 117/1
49.6
1
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pulls his length back a bit and serves this on a good length but still at the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single to retain strike. He is one run away from a well-deserved half-century.
49.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fires this one full and just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite digs this out back towards the bowler.
49.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Keeps attacking the stumps on a fullish length. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards the mid on fielder.
49.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Delivers this one full and into the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards mid-wicket.
49.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angles this into the stumps once again on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite keeps this one out towards the fielder at mid on.
49.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mukesh Kumar bowls this full and attacks the stumps which seems like the plan he is going with. Kraigg Brathwaite defends this towards mid on.
49
over
49 | 4 Runs | HH: 116/1
48.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, On a good length this time and just outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie blocks this solidly towards the fielder at short mid off.
48.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, NO BALL AND THREE RUNS! Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite works this towards deep backward point and the ball stops before the boundary. The batters run three and they will get an extra run as Mohammed Siraj has overstepped here.
48.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another bouncer bowled closer to the batter. Kraigg Brathwaite does not want to play this and ducks under the ball once again.
48.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, A tad bit fuller this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite keeps this out into the leg side.
48.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bangs this in short and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite ducks under this one and allows the keeper to collect it.
48.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks this towards the man placed at short mid-wicket now.
48.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj delivers this full and angles this in from outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards mid-wicket.
48
over
48 | 0 Runs | HH: 112/1
47.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, A maiden over for Mukesh Kumar as he bowls this full as well and outside the off pole. Kirk Mckenzie drives this firmly but straight to the fielder placed at wide mid off.
47.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Angles this in from outside off on a fuller length. Kirk Mckenzie pushes this towards short mid off.
47.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Goes back to bowling full and well outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie reaches for it and knocks this towards point.
47.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Pulls his length back and bowls this outside the off pole. Kirk Mckenzie gets tempted into the cut shot but gets beaten this time.
47.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Delivers this wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Kirk Mckenzie is happy tp leave this one alone.
47.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kirk Mckenzie, Mukesh Kumar starts his spell with a fullish delivery bowled just outside off from 'round the wicket to the left-hander. Kirk Mckenzie knocks this towards the man at short mid off.
Time for the first bowling change of Day 3. Mukesh Kumar is introduced into the attack, replacing Jaydev Unadkat.
47
over
47 | 4 Runs | HH: 112/1
46.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length this time and slightly wide outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite gets a long stride forward and pushes this towards cover-point.
46.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good aggressive bowling from Mohammed Siraj as he bangs this in short and going down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.
46.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to bowl full now and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite continues to be watchful as he dabs this towards Rohit Sharma at short cover.
46.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this solidly towards mid off.
46.2
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! What wonderful timing from Kraigg Brathwaite and the West Indian skipper looks switched on in this inning! This is bowled slightly short and the bowler offer width outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite goes onto the back foot and punches this towards deep point for four runs.
46.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this slightly full and just outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite gets across and clips this towards mid-wicket.
46
over
46 | 7 Runs | HH: 108/1
45.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Delivers this on a good length and angles this into the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie pushes this towards the fielder at mid on.
45.5
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Continues to pull his length back and serves this outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie guides this past slip towards third man for a couple of runs.
45.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. Kirk Mckenzie gets on top on the bounce and blocks this back towards the bowler.
45.3
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Great awareness from Kirk Mckenzie as he takes on the short delivery and plays it to perfection! This is bowled outside off and back of a length. Kirk Mckenzie pulls this to the right of deep square leg and collects four runs.
45.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Bangs this in short and on and off-stump line. Kirk Mckenzie is watchful and sways out of the way to allow the ball to go through to the keeper.
45.1
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this on a fuller length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks this towards deep square leg for one.
45
over
45 | 3 Runs | HH: 101/1
44.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slightly short once again and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this through square leg and takes another run to keep strike.
44.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Bowls this back of a length and pitching outside leg. Kirk Mckenzie tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single. Brings up the 100 for West Indies and they will be thrilled with their batting effort here.
44.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fuller this time and into the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this through mid-wicket and collects a run.
44.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angles this into the batter on a good length. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. This one is going down leg.
44.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to bowl on a good length and wider outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite raises his arms and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
44.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and outside off. The ball stays a bit low but Kraigg Brathwaite manages to get his bat down in time and dab this towards cover.
44
over
44 | 9 Runs | HH: 98/1
43.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Continues to bowl full and outside off, takes pace off this time. Kirk Mckenzie is early into his shot but manages to dab this towards the fielder at silly mid off.
43.5
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and Kirk Mckenzie is taking a liking to Jaydev Unadkat! This is delivered full as well and outside the off pole. Kirk Mckenzie gets a confident stride forward and lofts this over the infield towards deep cover for four more runs.
43.4
4
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Kirk Mckenzie has played some delightful shots and seems to be growing in confidence here! Jaydev Unadkat bowls this slightly full and outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie hits this on the up past the bowler towards long off for four runs.
43.3
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fuller this time and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards mid-wicket and takes a run. His first this morning.
43.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, This is on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards the fielder at short cover.
43.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jaydev Unadkat bowls this on a good length and angling away from off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this solidly into the off side.
43
over
43 | 0 Runs | HH: 89/1
42.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Mohammed Siraj starts with a maiden over! This is bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Kirk Mckenzie gets his bat behind the line of the ball and dabs this towards mid off.
42.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, On a good length once again but down leg side. Kirk Mckenzie looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards the keeper. Ishan Kishan does well diving to his right to stop the ball.
42.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Bowls this on an off-stump line and on a good length. Kirk Mckenzie knocks this solidly towards the fielder at mid off.
42.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Continues to deliver this in line with the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie pushes this past the bowler towards straightish mid off.
42.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Delivers this at the stumps on a slightly fuller length. Kirk Mckenzie tucks this into the leg side.
42.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kirk Mckenzie, Mohammed Siraj serves this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Kirk Mckenzie judges the line well and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
Mohammed Siraj will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
42
over
42 | 3 Runs | HH: 89/1
41.6
3
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Ends with a full-length delivery at the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie knocks this to the left of the bowler with a straight bat towards long on. The fielder gives chase and the batters are able to complete three runs. First runs for West Indies on Day 3.
41.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Strays down leg this time and bowls a touch fuller. Kirk Mckenzie looks to play this fine but does not connect.
41.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Beaten once again! Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Kirk Mckenzie hangs his bat out to dry and the ball zips past the outside edge.
41.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Kirk Mckenzie clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
41.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Delivers this one a good length and just outside off. Kirk Mckenzie pushes at this and gets beaten all ends up.
41.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kirk Mckenzie, Jaydev Unadkat starts the day with a full delivery bowled at the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie punches this confidently to the mid on fielder.
We are moments away from getting underway here on Day 3. Bright and sunny conditions greet the two umpires as they make their way out to the middle. Out come the two overnight batters of West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite and Kirk Mckenzie. Indian players are seen in a huddle near the ropes. Rohit Sharma gives some final instructions before the players spread out to take their respective field positions. Jaydev Unadkat will start the proceedings with the ball for India. Here we go...
PITCH REPORT - Daren Ganga is near the deck. He starts by informing that the weather is bright and sunny. He is joined by Curtly Ambrose who starts by saying that this is a very hard surface. Adds that the surface is still good for batting. Mentions that there is wear and tear outside the off stump for right-hander but feels that there is nothing alarming about it. Reckons that the wear and tear on the off stump for left-hander which might pose problems. Ambrose also says that spin is not a real factor and feels that Indian pacers will need to be patient on this wicket. Ganga ends by saying that the bounce has been consistent and is likely to stay the same.
On the flip side, the West Indies started Day 2 slightly on the back foot, but with the second new ball due, they had hopes of restricting India below 350. However, it did not go according to plan for them in the first half of the second session. The hosts clawed their way back into the game to bowl India out in the second session. In reply, Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite were solid in their approach right from ball one before the former ran out of patience. Kirk Mckenzie has looked positive ever since his arrival and will look to start afresh with his skipper. Will either team manage to wrestle the advantage on this moving day? Stick around to find out.
Having begun Day 2 at the overnight score of 288-4, a special century by Virat Kohli in his 500th international game, and fifties by Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, India managed to post 438 in their first innings. India's bowlers were riding high on confidence courtesy of the clinical display at Dominica, but they were made to work hard on this slow surface. As he always does, Ravindra Jadeja broke the flourishing opening stand, which brought some respite late in the day to the visitors. If the wicket continues to play slow, Indian bowlers are in for a long day's work.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 3 of the second Test between the West Indies and India at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. Unlike the first Test, where the West Indies failed to show up, the hosts have shown the stomach for a fight in the second Test, and hence, this game hangs in the balance as we arrive at the moving day.
... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, the game is nicely poised after an intriguing day of cricket. West Indies managed to bowl out India and have gotten off to a good start with the bat. We now move to Day 3 in this second Test match and the moving day of Test cricket is bound to be full of thrills. Both teams have a good opportunity to shift the tide in their favor and it is to be seen which team takes the initiative. There is more action coming our way on Friday 22nd July and the first ball of Day 3 will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) but you can join us early for the build-up. Cheers!
Virat Kohli is in for a flash interview. He says that he enjoyed himself out in the middle. Adds that he was in the rhythm and wanted to be in. Mentions that it was challenging at the start. Shares that he gets charged up when there is something to overcome. States that he had to be patient as the outfield was slow. Feels satisfied as he had done the hard yards. Mentions that he looks to focus on what he has to do for the team. On his 500th international game, he says that he feels grateful to play 500 games for India. Adds that he has looked after himself through his training and diet. On the 100th Test between India and West Indies, he says that it is a special occasion as India and West Indies go a long way. Feels that he could not have asked for a better start to this Test. Also says that Antigua and Queen's Park Oval are two of his favourite venues in the West Indies. Reckons that the wicket is on the slower side and feels that if they manage to keep the pressure on, they will get wickets.
India started the day four wickets down with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease and 288 runs on the board. The two Indian batters looked comfortable out in the middle and added 159 runs for the fifth wicket. Virat reached his 29th Test century and Jadeja notched up a half-century as it looked like India would post a mammoth first-inning total. Alzarri Joseph managed to break the partnership with a direct hit as he got Virat run out for 121 and Kemar Roach dismissed Jadeja soon after. Jason Holder dismissed Ishan Kishan after Lunch and Jomel Warrican managed to take a double-strike to send Jaydev Unadkat and Mohammed Siraj back to the shed. Ravichandran Ashwin scored a half-century to push India to 438 before being bowled by Kemar Roach. The Indians would have liked a few more runs on a pitch that has suited the batters and with the start West Indies have, they will be hoping the spinners can come into play as the game progresses.
SESSION SUMMARY - 86 runs and 1 wicket in 41 overs. West Indies have fought exceedingly well with the bat and have kept themselves well in this tie with a hard-fought final session. They started their batting effort post the Tea break and the openers battled it out to negotiate the new ball. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul started slow looking to see how the pitch would play and soaked in the pressure put by the Indian bowlers. The two of them added a 71-run partnership in 208 balls till one false shot by Chanderpaul resulted in his demise. Ravindra Jadeja had not bowled at him in the 6 overs till then and it took him two deliveries to dismiss the left-hander. Kirk Mckenzie looked nervous out in the middle on his debut but survived till Stumps and the hosts will look to continue the good work on Day 3. The Indian bowlers have been economical but they will know that wickets are the name of the game.
41
over
41 | 0 Runs | HH: 86/1
40.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Brathwaite survives a scare on the last ball of the day! Jadeja bowls a loopy delivery, on off and middle, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to get to the pitch of the ball and loses sight of the ball. The ball sneaks through the bat and pad gap. Luckily for him, Ishan Kishan fails to grab the ball cleanly. It would not have mattered anyway though as Brathwaite had got his bat back in the crease. That will be Stumps on Day 2!
40.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Drops it short and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms this time.
40.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite works it off the front foot to cover.
40.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fullish delivery, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it to cover.
40.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another full delivery, a bit too wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball alone once again.
40.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and turning away, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
40
over
40 | 1 Runs | HH: 86/1
39.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Full again, outside off, kept out safely oh the off side.
39.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Slows it up and floats it, on middle and leg, Kirk Mckenzie looks to turn this one away. Gets a soft leading edge towards point.
39.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Lands it full, around off, Kirk Mckenzie drives it down the wicket for a dot.
39.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Kirk Mckenzie clips it straight to mid-wicket.
39.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Serves it full and outside off, Kirk Mckenzie drives well but straight to mid off.
39.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loopy delivery, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it down to long on for a single.
39
over
39 | 4 Runs | HH: 85/1
38.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Good leave! Outside off and fraction short, left alone by Kirk Mckenzie.
38.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Shorter on middle, Kirk Mckenzie works it off the back foot to mid-wicket.
38.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, FOUR! Classy shot! Flighted again, outside off, Kirk Mckenzie leans into the drive and times it wide of mid off for a boundary.
38.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Tosses it wide and outside off, Kirk Mckenzie reaches and drives it to cover-point.
38.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Goes full and on off, Kirk Mckenzie drives and finds mid off.
38.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Shorter on off, Kirk Mckenzie blocks this one on the off side.
38
over
38 | 7 Runs | HH: 81/1
37.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Around leg, Kirk Mckenzie flicks it through square leg. Retains the strike with a single.
37.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Short again, around leg, Kirk Mckenzie turns this one to backward square leg.
37.4
6
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, SIX! Kirk Mckenzie goes straight! Floated up, on off, Kirk Mckenzie picks the length early and thumbs it over mid off. Gets more than enough bat on it for a maximum.
37.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Brave leave! Fired in, short and around off, Kirk Mckenzie lets it go. The ball sneaks just past the off stump.
37.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Drops it short, slower around leg, Kirk Mckenzie goes back and keeps it out on the leg side.
37.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Full and sliding on the pads, Kirk Mckenzie jabs it to short leg.
37
over
37 | 0 Runs | HH: 74/1
36.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another tossed-up ball on the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it well on the front foot straight back to the bowler.
36.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and turning away, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go. Good take behind the stumps by Ishan Kishan.
36.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowled full again on the off stump. The batter plays the front foot defence to block the ball.
36.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fires this one on a slightly shorter length outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves this one alone.
36.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards the fielder at cover.
36.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravindra Jadeja bowls this short and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite opts to leave this one alone.
36
over
36 | 0 Runs | HH: 74/1
35.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Tosses this one full and at the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler. A maiden over from Ravichandran Ashwin.
35.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Kirk Mckenzie blocks this into the off side with a straight bat.
35.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Fires this one full and into the pads. Kirk Mckenzie tucks this towards square leg.
35.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, On the pads, on a full length, clipped to backward square leg by Kirk Mckenzie.
35.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Short around leg, Kirk Mckenzie looks to help it fine but eventually decides to offer no shot.
35.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kirk Mckenzie, Drifts down leg, Kirk Mckenzie lets it go.
35
over
35 | 3 Runs | HH: 74/1
34.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, On off again, on a full length, Kraigg Brathwaite kept out on the off side.
34.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
34.4
3
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Kirk Mckenzie goes for the drive. Gets an outside edge that goes wide of first slip. Collects three runs to open his account in Test cricket.
34.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kirk Mckenzie, Full again, on off, Kirk Mckenzie drives it to cover.
Kirk Mckenzie walks out to bat for the first time in Test cricket.
34.2
W
Ravindra Jadeja to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Ravindra Jadeja draws first blood for India! Comes from over the wicket and gives the ball air, full and wide outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul takes the bait and goes for a uncharacteristic swipe across the line. Gets a top edge that goes only as far as backward point where Ravichandran Ashwin does the rest. End of a gritty opening stand for West Indies.
34.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Hits on the body from the short length this time. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it away but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.
34
over
34 | 1 Runs | HH: 71/0
33.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bangs this in short and into the batter. Kraigg Brathwaite tucks this towards square leg.
33.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Hits the good length outside off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite drives it on the front foot but finds the point fielder.
33.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls one outside the leg stump from the short length. The batter misses it and the ball goes straight to the gloves of the wicketkeeper.
33.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Hits the good length on this occasion on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off well from the crease.
33.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Too short this time flying over the helmet of Kraigg Brathwaite straight to the gloves of the wicketkeeper.
33.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short ball first up targeting the helmet. Tagenarine Chanderpaul pulls it away towards deep square leg for a single.
33
over
33 | 0 Runs | HH: 70/0
32.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Offers width outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite creams this full delivery but straight to cover.
32.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Serves it full, around off, defended to cover by Kraigg Brathwaite.
32.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops it up, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to go through the off side but miscues it to the right of Jadeja.
32.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full and quicker by Jadeja, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
32.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, On middle, full as well, kept out off the front foot by Kraigg Brathwaite.
32.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Floated up, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets behind the line and dabs it down the wicket.
32
over
32 | 10 Runs | HH: 70/0
31.6
4
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! This is more in control by Tagenarine Chanderpaul! Short again by Siraj, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stands tall and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
31.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angling into the pads, on a length, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges this one to deep square leg for one.
31.4
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, In the air...but safe! Siraj bends his back and directs a bumper at the batter. Tagenarine Chanderpaul is surprised by the short delivery and gets himself into a tangle. Gets a top edge as he went for the pull. Luckily for him, the ball does not go down the throat of fine leg.
31.3
4
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! Edgy! A bit short and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul shapes himself to cut. Gets an inside edge and the ball races to the right of Ishan Kishan behind the wicket for a boundary.
31.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Much fuller this time and angled across, outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul walks across and drives it crisply to mid off.
31.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Starts from over the wicket and serves it on a length, outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it down to mid off.
Mohammed Siraj (5-2-12-0) is back into the attack.
31
over
31 | 1 Runs | HH: 60/0
30.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another flighted ball on the off stump to end the over. The batter plays the cover drive but is stopped by the fielder at silly point.
30.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pushed through, on off and middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and smothers the ball down the wicket.
30.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Dropped a little short, the batter capitalizes by playing it towards mid wicket on the back foot to pick up a single.
30.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loops it up again, full on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul makes room and drives but is unable to get it past cover.
30.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted ball on the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays the cover drive but the ball stops by hitting the pads of the fielder at silly point.
30.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fullish delivery, on middle and leg, from 'round the wicket, jammed out to mid on by Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
30
over
30 | 0 Runs | HH: 59/0
29.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flighted ball on the off stump this time. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it on the front foot but the fielder at silly point stops it.
29.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fuller again, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and clips it along the ground to mid on.
29.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up again on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite taps it back to the bowler on the front foot.
29.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Keeps it full, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite dead bats this one to silly mid off.
29.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Flighted ball on the stumps. Blocked off well by Kraigg Brathwaite on the front foot back to the bowler.
29.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Darted in, full on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite presents a straight bat and taps it back to Jadeja.
29
over
29 | 2 Runs | HH: 59/0
28.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted full and on a leg-stump line. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this into the leg side.
28.5
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Floats this full and on and off-stump line. Finds the gap this time and drives this to deep cover for a couple of runs.
28.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Dropped a little short this time on the stumps. Punched straight to mid-wicket on the back foot by Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
28.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pushed through quicker, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets his bat forward to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls wide of short leg.
28.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted ball on the stumps. Front food defence offered by Tagenarine Chanderpaul straight to the bowler.
28.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Floated up, around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul prods forward and defends this one to the right of the bowler.
28
over
28 | 0 Runs | HH: 57/0
27.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Full length ball to end the over. Played well by the batter on the front foot straight back to the bowler.
27.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, A bit fuller this time, at the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it towards cover.
27.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Arm ball on the stumps, pitched up. Allows the batter to push at it but straight to mid on.
27.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fraction short, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite stays on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
27.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched up this time on the stump. Kraigg Brathwaite plays a solid front foot defence.
27.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short and quicker, outside off, left alone by Kraigg Brathwaite.
27
over
27 | 0 Runs | HH: 57/0
26.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted ball on the stumps to end the over by Ravichandran Ashwin. The batter plays the front foot defence.
26.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and on middle, pushed to cover by Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
26.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted but a little short, allowing Tagenarine Chanderpaul to go back and push it to mid-wicket.
26.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fuller on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it off the front foot to cover.
26.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted ball on the stumps, getting some drift this time. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays it on the front foot.
26.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angled in, on the pads, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets his bat in front and defends.
26
over
26 | 0 Runs | HH: 57/0
25.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite plays the defence.
25.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Fraction short, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite guides this back to the bowler.
25.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up on the stumps again this time. The batter negotiates it well going forward.
25.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite hangs back in the crease and pushes it back to Jadeja.
25.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Arm ball from the length on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite plays a good forward defense.
25.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Darted in, full on off, Kraigg Brathwaite plants his foot forward and pushes it to short cover.
25
over
25 | 2 Runs | HH: 57/0
24.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, A faster one from a shortish length around off stump. The batter blocks it well on the front foot.
24.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flighted again, around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul opens the bat face and works it to silly mid off.
24.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Looped up on the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul offers the front foot defence.
24.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tossed up, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and smothers the ball.
24.2
2
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angling into the pads from around the wicket, Ravichandran Ashwin bowls a good length. The batter gets an inside edge off the front foot towards fine leg and picks up two runs.
24.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angled in, short around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul fends it with soft hands to backward square leg.
24
over
24 | 4 Runs | HH: 55/0
23.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up again at the stumps. The batter plays the front foot defence.
23.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Short and just outside off, a hint of extra bounce, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
23.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tossed up on the off stump area, allowing Kraigg Brathwaite to play the front foot defence.
23.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes full and on middle, solidly kept out by Kraigg Brathwaite.
23.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Wristy shot by Kraigg Brathwaite! Loops it up, at the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite uses his wrists and whips it wide of mid-wicket for a boundary.
23.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Floated up, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets behind the line and defends it back to Jadeja.
23
over
23 | 1 Runs | HH: 51/0
22.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tossed up, on the off stump asking the batsman to drive. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays the cover drive but straight to Virat Kohli at covers.
22.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses it up, on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it through square leg and gets across for a single.
22.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slower this time on the stumps, a little short in length. The batter plays it straight to mid on off the back foot.
22.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slower and shorter, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite stays in the crease and pushes it to short mid-wicket.
22.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls the faster on the leg stump this time. Kraigg Brathwaite goes back and flicks it towards square leg.
22.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls it short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite cuts well but straight to point.
DRINKS! A wonderful opening partnership building here between Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul as they have managed to negotiate the Indian bowlers with ease. India have not even been able to get a half chance in their bowling effort so far with all their five bowlers having a go. They will be desperate to get a breakthrough before Stumps while the hosts will hope they can go into Day 3 with all their wickets intact.
22
over
22 | 1 Runs | HH: 50/0
21.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Slow ball on the leg stump this time. Kraigg Brathwaite glides it down to the fine leg on the front foot and picks up a single to keep the strike.
21.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gives the ball air and serves it on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite gets on the front foot and blocks it out down the wicket.
21.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Looped on the stumps again, pitching up. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it on the front foot towards mid on.
21.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Sliding down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to tickle it fine but misses.
21.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Loops one up on the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite offers the front foot defense.
21.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja to Kraigg Brathwaite, Starts off on a short length, Kraigg Brathwaite chops this one to backward point.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs | HH: 49/0
20.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fraction short, on middle, pushed back to the bowler.
20.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Full and slower, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it out back to the bowler.
20.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Shorter again, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite hangs back and works it off the back foot to mid on for a single.
20.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Persists with flatter delivery, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays this one back to Ashwin.
20.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Good running! Drops it short, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it off the back foot to mid on and calls Brathwaite for a quick single.
20.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flatter by Ashwin, just outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets forward and defends it to point.
20
over
20 | 3 Runs | HH: 47/0
19.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angling in, on the off stump line, on a good length, Kraigg Brathwaite does well to keep this one out towards mid on.
19.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Continues to aim at the stumps, full as well, Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in defence yet again.
19.5
1
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, NO BALL! Honing in at the stumps, on a length, Kraigg Brathwaite shuffles in the crease and gets behind the line in his defence.
19.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Much fuller this time, on off and middle, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to drive it wide of mid off. The bat turns in his hand and he mishits it back to the bowler.
19.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another one on a good length from wide of the crease, outside off, a hint of away movement, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball alone.
19.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls this one from wide of the crease, shaping in, on a good length, just outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite watchfully lets the ball go.
19.1
2
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, At 134 kph, on a back of a length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite brings his wrists into play and flicks it wide of deep cover square leg for a couple of runs.
A member of the ground staff is hammering down the area near the bowling crease. At the same time, the umpires are checking to see if the ball passes through the gauge and it seems like we will have another ball change. A new cherry has been picked and the groundsman has departed as we are all set to resume. Let's go...
19
over
19 | 8 Runs | HH: 44/0
18.6
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! Easy pickings yet again! Ashwin drifts way down leg, on a full length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets down on one knee and sweeps it to the fine leg fence for four more runs.
18.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Fullish delivery at the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket for a dot.
18.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, FOUR! A gift by Ashwin and Tagenarine Chanderpaul accepts it gleefully! Low full toss, sliding down leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul does not miss as he paddles it past short fine leg for a boundary.
18.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Drops it short and at the pads, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets inside the line and turns it to short fine leg.
18.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loopy delivery, full on off and middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and blocks it towards silly mid off.
18.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Pushed through, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul prods forward and pats it back to the bowler.
18
over
18 | 6 Runs | HH: 36/0
17.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Much straighter this time, around off, on a fuller length, Kraigg Brathwaite watchfully defends this one to mid off.
17.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes wide of the crease and serves it full and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leans and drives without much timing to cover.
17.4
2
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another one on a hard length, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes away from the body. Gets it through point and collects a couple of runs more.
17.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Angling in, on middle and leg, on a back of a length, Kraigg Brathwaite tucks this one to square leg.
17.2
4
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! Kraigg Brathwaite plays this with soft hands and the ball races away to the fence! This is bowled on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite opens the face of the bat and guides this towards deep backward point for four runs. The outfield seems to have quickened up a bit as well.
17.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mukesh Kumar bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
17
over
17 | 1 Runs | HH: 30/0
16.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tosses it up nicely, full and turning away, outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays with the turn and guides it to backward point.
16.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, BEATEN! Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes at this and the ball zips past the outside edge.
16.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks this towards cover.
16.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin shapes up for the sweep but the ball is a bit short outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite tucks this towards square leg and a misfield allows the batter to take a single.
16.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gets this to spin into the stumps on a shortish length. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball alone and gets hit on the pads.
16.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin bowls this short and just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards mid on.
16
over
16 | 1 Runs | HH: 29/0
15.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Mukesh Kumar decides to go 'round the wicket in an attempt to make the batter play at the ball. Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks this towards backward square leg.
15.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length and outside the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves this one alone as well as he gets his bat inside.
15.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks this firmly towards mid off.
15.4
1
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, NO BALL! On a good length this time and gets some movement away from the bat. Tagenarine Chanderpaul hangs his bat out and gets beaten on the outside edge. Hits Ishan Kishan on the tip of his fingers and he looks to be in some discomfort. Mukesh Kumar has overstepped and it will be a no ball.
15.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angles this away from the bat outside off on a fullish length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays a defensive shot inside the line of the ball as he allows the keeper to collect it.
15.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Delivers this one full as well and outside the off pole. Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves this one alone as well.
15.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Mukesh Kumar bowls this full and angling away from the left-hander outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves his bat inside the line of the ball and allows it to go through to the keeper.
15
over
15 | 3 Runs | HH: 28/0
14.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Allows this to go straight with the arm outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.
14.5
3
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Strays down leg on a fuller length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards fine leg for three runs.
14.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tosses this full and pitching on a leg-stump line. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this into the off side.
14.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flights this one full as well and in line with the stumps. Tagenarine Chanderpaul smothers this back down the pitch.
14.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loops this one full and into the pads. Tagenarine Chanderpaul clips this towards mid-wicket.
14.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul strokes this towards cover.
14
over
14 | 0 Runs | HH: 25/0
13.6
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back to bowling outside the off pole on a good length. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks this back towards the bowler. Mukesh Kumar starts his Test career with a maiden.
13.5
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Attacks the stumps again by pitching the ball up. Kraigg Brathwaite plays the on drive but finds the fielder at mid on.
13.4
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good ball on the off stump from the good length, finds the edge of the bat but falls short of the fielder at slip. The batter jabbing at it from the front foot.
13.3
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a fuller length once again and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes this towards the fielder at mid on.
13.2
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched up this time on the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite plays the cover drive but misses out on the timing, finds the covers fielder.
13.1
0
Mukesh Kumar to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good start to the over, hits the good length hard on this occasion. Kraigg Brathwaite plays the front foot defence straight to covers.
Debutant Mukesh Kumar comes onto bowl now, replacing Jaydev Unadkat.
13
over
13 | 0 Runs | HH: 25/0
12.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Continues to bowl full and on middle. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets a good stride forward and taps this towards short leg.
12.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tosses this full and just outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes forward and gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards mid on.
12.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short this time and going down leg stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul rocks back and tucks this towards square leg.
12.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loops this one full and into the pads. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this towards short leg.
12.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flights this one full and on and off-stump line. Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks this towards cover.
12.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Ravichandran Ashwin floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks this back down the pitch.
12
over
12 | 2 Runs | HH: 25/0
11.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched up on the stumps, allowing Kraigg Brathwaite to play the front foot defence straight to mid on
11.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched up on the off stump this time, the batter plays the front foot defense to perfection.
11.4
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, A little drag down to the leg stump from the length by Jaydev Unadkat. Kraigg Brathwaite capitalizes by using his wrists, flicks it towards deep square leg to pick a couple of runs for his team.
11.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched up on the off stump this time around. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out on the front foot.
11.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Attacks the stumps this time from around the wicket. The batter plays a defensive shot from the crease.
11.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowled way outside off-stump back of length. Kraigg Brathwaite sees it through.
Drinks Break! In pursuit of India's 438, this has been a sedate start by the two West Indies openers. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul have been watchful and have done well to see off the new ball. On the other hand, India's new ball pairing of Mohammed Siraj and Jaydev Unadkat have toiled hard, managing to beat the bat on several occasions but without any luck. Just the one over for Ravichandran Ashwin so far and it will be interesting to see if he manages to extract turn off the surface.
11
over
11 | 1 Runs | HH: 23/0
10.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Tagenarine Chanderpaul taps this towards point. One run coming off Ravichandran Ashwin's first over.
10.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Loops this onto a leg-stump line on a fuller length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets his bat in front of his pads and defends it into the leg side.
10.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Floats this one full and into the pads. Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to work this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.
10.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowls this sightly short and outside the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this towards the fielder at point.
10.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite strokes this to the left of mid off and takes a single.
10.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin to Kraigg Brathwaite, Ravichandran Ashwin bowls this short and just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and pushes this to the right of the bowler.
Spin for the first time as Ravichandran Ashwin comes into the attack now.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs | HH: 22/0
9.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowled outside off stump on this occasion hitting the good length spot. Tagenarine Chanderpaul sees it through to the wicketkeeper to end the over.
9.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Another good-length ball on the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays the front foot defense towards the mid off fielder.
9.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Just short outside off stump asking to be hit. Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to cut it too hard and finds the fielder at covers.
9.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Good channel on the off stump created this time from a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go from the crease
9.2
2
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowled at the body again from a shortish length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul flicks it towards deep square leg and runs a double.
9.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Hits the back of a length hard this time angling at the batter. Tagenarine Chanderpaul hops to block it from the crease towards mid on.
9
over
9 | 4 Runs | HH: 20/0
8.6
2
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite punches this through covers and takes a couple of runs. Good solid start from West Indies.
8.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gets this one to come back in from outside the off pole on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite taps this towards cover.
8.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards the fielder at point.
8.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Short and angling down leg. Tagenarine Chanderpaul pulls this towards deep backward square leg and collects a run.
8.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Delivers this full and into the off pole from 'round the wicket. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets across and blocks this ball out.
8.1
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and into the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this through mid-wicket and takes a single.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs | HH: 16/0
7.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Another good ball on the stumps from the same length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays the drive staying on the crease but straight to Ravindra Jadeja at cover point.
7.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angling the stumps from round the wicket, Jaydev Unadkat bowls a good length ball, blocked well by Tagenarine Chanderpaul on the front foot back to the bowler.
7.4
3
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, A little fuller in length this time on the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite plays the front foot straight drive down the ground and runs his team three runs.
7.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another delivery outside the off stump on the good length. Left alone by the batter on the front foot.
7.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good ball on the off stump channel again, bounces just above the off stump when Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go.
7.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowled on a good length around the off stump, creating the angle. Kraigg Brathwaite plays it out with a good front foot defence to covers.
7
over
7 | 5 Runs | HH: 13/0
6.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length from 'round the wicket. Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line of the ball and dabs this into the off side.
6.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Attacks the pads on a fuller length. Seems like an obvious plan with the field that is set on the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite tucks this towards fine leg for a single.
6.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Gets this one to nip back into the stumps on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite clips this towards the square leg fielder.
6.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this towards cover.
6.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes really full and delivers this just outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler.
6.1
4
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR! The first boundary for West Indies and it is easy pickings for Kraigg Brathwaite! Mohammed Siraj strays onto the pads on a good length. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks this towards fine leg for four runs.
6
over
6 | 1 Runs | HH: 8/0
5.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Another good ball on the stumps from the length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it well staying on the crease to end the over.
5.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, What a beauty! Just outside off stump on the good length by Jaydev Unadkat completely beating the batter's outside edge.
5.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Just short on the stumps this time by Jaydev Unadkat. Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays a gentle push back to the bowler.
5.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowled outside off hitting the length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul cuts it but finds the fielder at point.
5.2
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Pitched short this time on the batter's body. Kraigg Brathwaite goes on the backfoot and flicks it towards square leg for a single.
5.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowled full on the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off well on the back foot.
5
over
5 | 0 Runs | HH: 7/0
4.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Tempter bowled outside off on a fullish length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to go for the expansive drive and gets beaten all ends up. Yet another maiden from Mohammed Siraj.
4.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Wide outside the off pole on a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul steps across the stumps and leaves the ball alone.
4.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Just outside the off stump on a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul shuffles across and blocks this back to the bowler.
4.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this towards the point fielder.
4.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this into the off side with a straight bat.
4.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Mohammed Siraj bowls this full and outside the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives this straight to the fielder at cover.
4
over
4 | 2 Runs | HH: 7/0
3.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowled way outside off stump, the length is good. Kraigg Brathwaite sees this one through.
3.5
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, The bowler pitches this one up on the off stump allowing Tagenarine Chanderpaul to push it to covers on the front foot and run a single.
3.4
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, A ball angling on the off stump on a fuller length. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to the covers on the front foot and runs a single.
3.3
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Attacks the stumps on this occasion on a full length. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks well standing in the crease.
3.2
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Another good ball outside off hitting the length. Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go again.
3.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Good length outside off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves the ball in style on the front foot.
3
over
3 | 3 Runs | HH: 5/0
2.6
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Nails this yorker at the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite digs this out to the right of mid on and takes a single to keep strike.
2.5
1
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On an off-stump line this time and on a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul dabs this with soft hands through the vacant cover region and takes one.
2.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Delivers this really full and outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets across the stumps to play at this but misses.
2.3
1
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes a tad bit fuller and outside the off pole Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards mid off and takes a run.
2.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length and wide outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite decides to leave this one alone.
2.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite gets behind the line of the ball and keeps this one out.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs | HH: 2/0
1.6
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Slightly wider outside the off pole and on a good length. Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves this one alone.
1.5
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, On a good length this time and just outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks this back towards the bowler.
1.4
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowls this slightly back of a length and into the batter. Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks this down into the leg side.
1.3
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Kraigg Brathwaite, Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this towards mid off and takes a quick run to get off the mark.
1.2
1
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on top of the bounce and punches it towards cover for a single to open his account.
1.1
0
Jaydev Unadkat to Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Starts off on a fullish length, outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go through to the keeper.
It will be Jaydev Unadkat to steam in from the other end.
1
over
1 | 0 Runs | HH: 0/0
0.6
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, A maiden to start from Mohammed Siraj. Continues to bowl full and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite defends this watchfully towards mid off.
0.5
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a fuller length this time and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite knocks this firmly but straight to cover.
0.4
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Kraigg Brathwaite dabs this towards the cover fielder.
0.3
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Goes fuller this time and on an off-stump line. Kraigg Brathwaite gets his bat down and blocks this towards mid off.
0.2
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, On a good length once again and in the channel outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge by the lateral movement.
0.1
0
Mohammed Siraj to Kraigg Brathwaite, Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite decides to leave this one alone.
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01
st Innings
India
We are back for the final session of Day 2. Indian players are seen in a huddle near the ropes before they disperse. They are joined by two West Indies openers. Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite will open the innings for West Indies. Mohammed Siraj will start with the new ball for India. Off we go...
... SECOND INNINGS ...
As far as the West Indies are concerned, except for the second session on Day 1 where they got four wickets, they were pretty flat in the field. Kraigg Brathwaite opted to take the second new ball straightaway on Day 2 but failed to get any early breakthrough. That said, they did manage to keep the runs in check and were rewarded with the wickets of Kohli and Jadeja in the second half of the first session. In the post-Lunch session, it was Jason Holder who led the way for the hosts as he accounted for Ishan Kishan. Having done the hard work across two days, Jomel Warrican dealt twin blows and removed Jaydev Unadkat and Mohammed Siraj. In the end, Kemar Roach wrapped India's innings by foxing Ashwin with a slower delivery. For West Indies, the onus is now on the batting unit to put up a much-improved display and fight their way back into the game. Will Kraigg Brathwaite and Co. rise to the challenge? We shall find out when the play resumes in the third and final session of Day 2 in about 20 minutes from now.
SESSION SUMMARY: 65 runs, 20 overs, 4 wickets. India have been bowled out in their first innings for 438! That will also be Tea on Day 2! Having begun the day at the score of 288-4, the visitors have added 150 runs and lost 6 wickets in the process. India's two overnight batters, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, got India off to a confident start on Day 2. Kohli's 121 and Jadeja's 61 helped India remain in a commanding position at the Lunch interval. Ishan Kishan made his intentions clear straightaway, but a loose shot led to his downfall. In the second session, as he has so often done against the West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin's batting prowess came to the fore and his entertaining knock of 56 runs, helped India stretch their first-innings score to over 400.
128
over
128 | 12 Runs |
HH: 438/10
127.6
W
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, OUT! Kemar Roach wraps up India's inning and Ravichandran Ashwin's good inning lower down the order comes to an end! This is bowled on a good length and at the stumps. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to make room and throws the kitchen sink at the ball but does not connect. The ball goes onto peg back the leg pole and India have been bowled out before Tea. They have got a decent total on the board but West Indies will be proud of their effort on a wicket that was conducive for the batters. It will also be TEA on DAY 2!
127.5
4
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! The third boundary of the over and Ravichandran Ashwin is having some fun here! Kemar Roach bangs this in short as well and going down leg. Ravichandran Ashwin swivels and swings his bat. The ball goes really fine towards the fine leg boundary for four runs. Useful runs for India!
127.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short once again and into the batter. Ravichandran Ashwin looks to go for the pull shot again and gets a top edge that lands short of the backward square leg fielder. The ball bounces past the fielder and the batters could have taken two runs but Ravichandran Ashwin never left the crease.
127.3
4
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! That is FIFTY for Ravichandran Ashwin! Two boundaries in a row! This is a cracking shot as he has dismissed the ball to the fence. Kemar Roach bowls this short and outside the off pole. Ravichandran Ashwin slaps this towards deep point for four more runs.
127.2
4
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! A cheeky shot from Ravichandran Ashwin and gets the anticipated result for it! Kemar Roach bowls this short and at the batter. Ravichandran Ashwin initially looks to sway out of the way but decides to poke at this and upper cuts it over the keeper's head for four runs.
127.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and into the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin punches this towards mid on.
127
over
127 | 1 Runs |
HH: 426/9
126.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Mukesh Kumar, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Mukesh Kumar gets well forward and pushes this to the left of the bowler.
Debutant Mukesh Kumar is the last man in.
126.5
W
Jomel Warrican to Mohammed Siraj, PLUMB! A successful review by West Indies and Mohammed Siraj has to depart! Jomel Warrican fires this one really full and outside off. Mohammed Siraj gets his front foot across the line of the stumps and loos to sweep this behind square on the leg side. He misses and gets hit on the pads which makes the West Indies players go up in appeal! The umpire remains unmoved and Kraigg Brathwaite decides to go upstairs for the review. UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and Ball Tracking has three reds. They have another look to see if the ball has hit the front pad or the back to determine the point of contact. Looks like it has missed the front leg and hit him on the back pad. The on-field decision has to be reversed and India lose their ninth wicket.
126.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Mohammed Siraj, Flights this full and in line with the stumps. Mohammed Siraj gets his bat in front of his pads and blocks this ball out.
126.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes really full and just outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin knocks this towards deep cover-point for a single.
126.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loops this one full and on an off-stump line. Ravichandran Ashwin dabs this towards point.
126.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Jomel Warrican floats this full and outside the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes this towards cover-point.
126
over
126 | 5 Runs |
HH: 425/8
125.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, A yorker this time served outside the off pole. Mohammed Siraj digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler.
125.5
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Another good-length delivery bowled outside the off stump. Mohammed Siraj blocks this towards cover solidly.
125.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Continues to bowl outside off on a good length. Mohammed Siraj pushes this towards the fielder at point.
125.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Bowls this on a good length as well and outside the off pole. Mohammed Siraj defends this towards the cover fielder.
125.2
1
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Wide outside the off stump on a good length. Ravichandran Ashwin goes hard at this and knocks this towards deep point for a single.
125.1
4
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! Smart batting from Ravichandran Ashwin! Kemar Roach bowls this short and outside the off pole. Ravichandran Ashwin waits for it and upper cuts this towards third man for four runs.
125
over
125 | 3 Runs |
HH: 420/8
124.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump Ravichandran Ashwin paddles this towards fine leg for a single to retain strike.
124.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flights this full and wide outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin hits this hard but straight to point.
124.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fires this one full and outside the off pole. Ravichandran Ashwin knocks this straight to the mid off fielder.
124.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tosses this one full as well and just outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin sweeps this towards deep square and takes a couple of runs.
124.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loops this one full and into the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin clips this towards mid-wicket.
124.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
124
over
124 | 1 Runs |
HH: 417/8
123.6
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, The over is safely negotiated by Mohammed Siraj. This is on a good length as well and outside off. Mohammed Siraj ends up playing inside the line of the ball.
123.5
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Delivers this in the channel outside the off pole on a good length. Mohammed Siraj shoulders his arms to this one and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
123.4
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Mohammed Siraj walks towards the line of the ball and blocks this towards cover.
123.3
0
Kemar Roach to Mohammed Siraj, Bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Mohammed Siraj is happy to leave this one alone.
123.2
1
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes really full and at the pads. Ravichandran Ashwin flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a run to bring Mohammed Siraj on strike. Not a bad result for West Indies.
123.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Kemar Roach bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin punches this back down the pitch straight onto the stumps at the non-striker's end.
123
over
123 | 3 Runs |
HH: 416/8
122.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Mohammed Siraj, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Mohammed Siraj gets well forward and dabs this to the bowler's left.
Mohammed Siraj is the new man in.
122.5
W
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, OUT! STUMPED! Jaydev Unadkat looks to be enterprising but ends up losing his wicket! Jomel Warrican has his second wicket and he has toiled really hard for this. He flights this one full and just outside the off stump. Spins sharpy away from the right-handed batter who gets out of his crease and looks to slog sweep this into the leg side. He is nowhere close to the ball and Joshua Da Silva collects it behind the wicket before whipping the bails off. They go upstairs to check but replays confirm Jaydev Unadkat is a goner and India are now eight wickets down.
122.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Fires this one full and just outside off. Jaydev Unadkat knocks this back towards the bowler.
122.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Loops this one full and pitching outside leg. Jaydev Unadkat sweeps this towards deep backward square leg and collects a couple of runs.
122.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Jaydev Unadkat drives this to the fielder at mid off.
122.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and on and off-stump line. Ravichandran Ashwin eases this down to long off for a single.
122
over
122 | 1 Runs |
HH: 413/7
121.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Jaydev Unadkat gets a confident stride forward and knocks this ball to mid off.
121.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Delivers this short once again and in line with the stumps. Jaydev Unadkat pulls well once again but straight to square leg.
121.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Jaydev Unadkat gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this towards cover.
121.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, A full toss this time bowled outside the off stump. Jaydev Unadkat misses out as he dabs this straight to cover and looks for a run. He is sent back by Ravichandran Ashwin.
121.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Bangs this in short and at the batter. Jaydev Unadkat swivels and pulls this straight to the fielder at square leg.
121.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravichandran Ashwin, Alzarri Joseph bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin goes onto the back foot and punches this to deep point for a single.
121
over
121 | 3 Runs |
HH: 412/7
120.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Tosses this full as well and on and off stump line. Jaydev Unadkat pushes this to the right of the bowler.
120.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Loops this one full and outside off. Jaydev Unadkat gets a a good stride forward and knocks this back down the pitch.
120.4
3
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. Ravichandran Ashwin goes deep the crease and slaps this towards deep point for three runs.
120.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slightly short once again and outside the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin cuts this straight to the fielder at backward point.
120.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short this time and on an off-stump line. Ravichandran Ashwin rocks back and punches this towards cover.
120.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Jomel Warrican floats this full and just outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin pushes this towards the bowler.
DRINKS! Time for some refreshments. India have lost Ishan Kishan in the first hour of this afternoon session on Day 2 but have managed to cross the 400-run mark with three wickets in hand. Ravichandran Ashwin survived a close LBW shout and has shown immense grit out in the middle to play out the West Indies' fast bowlers. Jason Holder has been outstanding all through this inning and claimed the wicket of the Indian wicket-keeper but the hosts will be eager to wrap up this inning before Tea.
120
over
120 | 2 Runs |
HH: 409/7
119.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short and around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin pulls it to deep backward square leg. Retains the strike with a single.
119.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravichandran Ashwin, A confident appeal for caught behind but turned down! Back of a length and just outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin hangs back to punch it through the off side. He gets beaten on the outside edge and the ball nestles into the gloves of Joshua Da Silva. West Indies think they heard something and go up in appeal. The umpire shakes his head. Kraigg Brathwaite sends it upstairs for a review. The UltraEdge shows a flat line as the ball is next to the bat. The on-field decision stands and West Indies lose another review.
The ball beats the edge of Ravichandran Ashwin's bat and Alzarri Joseph thinks there is an edge. The fielders behind the stumps do not look too convinced but Kraigg Brathwaite opts for a review. No spike on UltraEdge and the onfield decision stays.
119.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravichandran Ashwin, Keeps it on a shortish length, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pulls it half-heartedly to mid on.
119.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length, just outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin looks to punch it on the off side but mishits it back to the bowler.
119.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Short again, on middle, Jaydev Unadkat gets into an uncomfortable position but still manages to pull it to square leg. Scampers across for a quick single.
119.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Ouch, that must have hurt! Bangs it in, on middle, Jaydev Unadkat looks to take on the short ball and goes for the pull. Fails to get any bat on it and wears it on the right arm.
119
over
119 | 4 Runs |
HH: 407/7
118.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin dabs this into the off side with soft hands.
118.5
4
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! Ravichandran Ashwin shows some aggressive intent here! Loopy delivery, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin puts the dancing shoes on and converts it into a full toss. Whips it towards wide long on for a boundary.
118.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short and at the stumps, clipped to mid-wicket.
118.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Floated up, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin is solid in defence yet again.
118.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Fuller, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pats it back to Warrican.
118.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Short and on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it to mid-wicket.
118
over
118 | 2 Runs |
HH: 403/7
117.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Short again, on off, Jaydev Unadkat goes for the pull but gets an under edge that goes behind the wicket. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left and makes a good stop.
117.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, On a length this time, on off, Jaydev Unadkat blocks it out off the front foot.
117.4
2
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Continues to bowl into the wicket, around off, Jaydev Unadkat uses the pace of the delivery and guides it past gully for a couple of runs.
117.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Back of a length, outside off, Jaydev Unadkat stays back and dabs it towards backward point.
117.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, Shorter in length, on middle, Jaydev Unadkat pulls it along the ground but cannot get it past the diving Raymon Reifer at square leg.
117.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Jaydev Unadkat, On a yorker length, on middle, Jaydev Unadkat brings his bat down in time and jams it back to the bowler.
117
over
117 | 2 Runs |
HH: 401/7
116.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Keeps it slower and serves it wide outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin drives away from the body. Gets it off outer half of the bat to backward point.
116.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Slower and outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin drives it off the front foot to cover.
116.4
2
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, 400 up for India! Short and quicker, just outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin goes back and chops it wide of backward point for a couple of runs.
116.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flatter this time, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it off the back foot to cover.
116.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Floated up, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin takes a good stride forward to block this one out.
116.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angled in, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin prods forward to defend.
116
over
116 | 1 Runs |
HH: 399/7
115.6
0
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, Shorter on middle, Jaydev Unadkat pulls but straight to square leg.
115.5
0
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a back of a length, on off, Jaydev Unadkat defends from the crease.
115.4
0
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, Shortish delivery, outside off, Jaydev Unadkat is happy to leave the ball alone.
115.3
0
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, Full and sliding down leg, Jaydev Unadkat tries to help it fine but misses.
115.2
0
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, On a length at the stumps, Jaydev Unadkat does well to defend this one.
115.1
1
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length and angled in, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin steers it wide of point for a single.
115
over
115 | 3 Runs |
HH: 398/7
114.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Jaydev Unadkat, Full and around off, Jaydev Unadkat blocks it out off the front foot.
114.5
3
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Flighted again, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin steps out and clips it past short leg. Gets it in the vacant deep backward square leg region for three runs.
114.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Keeps it full, around off, Ravichandran Ashwin defends it nicely off the front foot.
114.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up, on middle, kept out by Ravichandran Ashwin.
114.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, An excellent review by Ravichandran Ashwin!. Warrican floats it up and darts this one in, on middle and leg, Ravichandran Ashwin plants his foot forward to defend. Gets rapped on the front pad. A loud shout for LBW and up goes the finger! Ravichandran Ashwin immediately goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows no bat but the ball is missing the leg stump on Ball Tracking. Ravichandran Ashwin survives as the technology comes to his aid.
114.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tossed up and outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it off the front foot to point.
114
over
114 | 7 Runs |
HH: 395/7
113.6
2
Jason Holder to Jaydev Unadkat, Holder keeps it short, around off and middle, Jaydev Unadkat stands tall and pulls it through square leg. Opens the account with a couple of runs.
Who will walk out now?
113.5
W
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Joshua Da Silva makes no mistake and Kirk Mckenzie and West Indies breathe a sigh of relief! On a good length and angled away, outside off, Ishan Kishan play a very loose shot as he nibbles at the delivery without any foot movement. Gets an outside edge which is pouched safely by Joshua Da Silva moving to his left. India lose Ishan Kishan and they are now 7 down.
113.4
4
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, DROPPED AND FOUR! A tough chance but should have been taken by Kirk Mckenzie! Jason Holder comes from over the wicket and goes short, outside off, Ishan Kishan hangs back and looks to pull it over mid-wicket. Does not time it well and Mckenzie there leaps but fails to grab it. Gets fingertips to the ball and the ball races to the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
113.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Serves it full and outside off, Ishan Kishan leans and drives it straight to short cover.
113.2
1
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angling in, on middle, on a good length, Ravichandran Ashwin brings his bat down to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls to fine leg for one.
113.1
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shaping in, on a good length, just outside off stump, Ravichandran Ashwin covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
113
over
113 | 0 Runs |
HH: 388/6
112.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Loopy delivery, full and outside off, Ishan Kishan advances and keeps it out on the off side.
112.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, A bit too full, on off, Ishan Kishan drives it straight to short cover.
112.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Pushed through, just outside off, Ishan Kishan uses his feet initially as he tried to defend. Fails to make any contact but does well to keep his back leg inside the crease.
112.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Slower and fuller, outside off, Ishan Kishan defends it on the off side off the front foot.
112.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Drifts on the pads, clipped to mid-wicket by Ishan Kishan.
112.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Tosses it up, on middle, Ishan Kishan blocks it down the wicket.
112
over
112 | 1 Runs |
HH: 388/6
111.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Into the wicket this time, around off, Ravichandran Ashwin gets on top of the bounce and eases it towards gully.
111.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes full again but a bit too wide outside off, left alone by Ravichandran Ashwin.
111.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, In the channel outside off, full as well, a hint of away movement, Ravichandran Ashwin gets on the front foot and pushes it to mid off.
111.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Drifts down leg, on a full length, Ravichandran Ashwin looks to tickle it fine but misses.
111.2
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shorter in length, outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin stands tall and cuts it on the bounce to gully.
111.1
1
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Hurls it full and wide outside off, Ishan Kishan leans into the drive and gets it to deep point for a single.
111
over
111 | 10 Runs |
HH: 387/6
110.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Back of a length this time, on off and middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes it down to mid on. A good over for India, 10 runs came off it.
110.5
2
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Honing in at the stumps, at 143 kph, Ravichandran Ashwin is up to the task as he flicks it wide of deep backward square leg for two runs more.
110.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! This is even better! Gabriel shortens his length and bowls it just outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin allows the ball to come to him and steers it past backward point for yet another boundary.
110.3
4
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! Nicely driven by Ravichandran Ashwin! Gabriel pitches it up, around off, Ravindra Jadeja accounts for the inward movement and drives it to the left of the diving Jomel Warrican at mid off for four more runs.
110.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Pacy delivery at 141 kph, back of a length, around leg, Ravichandran Ashwin clips it nicely off his hips but straight to square leg.
110.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Bends his back and bangs it in short, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin gets out of the way and lets the ball go.
110
over
110 | 3 Runs |
HH: 377/6
109.6
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Goes back to short stuff, on off, Ishan Kishan rises and watchfully blocks it out on the off side.
109.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, A stifled appeal for caught behind but turned down! Keeps it a bit full and angling away, outside off, Ishan Kishan leans forward and goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.
109.4
1
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tailing in, on a length, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin clips it to the right of Shannon Gabriel at mid on. Gets across for a single.
109.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Goes a bit fuller, at the stumps, Ravichandran Ashwin drives with a straight bat to mid off.
109.2
0
Jason Holder to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angles this one in, on a good length, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin defends it out from the crease.
109.1
1
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Angled in at the ribs, Ishan Kishan tucks it from the crease to deep square leg for one.
109.1
1
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, NO BALL! Goes short straight away, on middle, from 'round the wicket, Ishan Kishan looks to roll his wrist and pull it away. Gets hit on the midriff and is grimacing in pain. Holder has overstepped and it is called a no ball.
Jason Holder will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
109
over
109 | 1 Runs |
HH: 374/6
108.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Shaping in, on a shortish length, on middle, Ravichandran Ashwin pushes off the back foot to mid on. A quiet first over after Lunch by Shannon Gabriel.
108.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Bowls a bumper, just outside off, Ravichandran Ashwin thought about the pull but eventually decides to leave the ball alone.
108.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, At 139 kph, on a hard length, on off, Ravichandran Ashwin stands tall and punches it to mid off.
108.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravichandran Ashwin, Lands it on a back of a length, around off, Ravichandran Ashwin hangs back and dabs it to point.
108.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ishan Kishan, First runs for Ishan Kishan and India in the post-lunch session! Bangs it in, on middle, Ishan Kishan swivels in the crease and pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a single.
108.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ishan Kishan, Right on the money! Starts from 'round the wicket and angles it in, at the stumps, on a good length, Ishan Kishan blocks it out off the front foot.
We are all set for the afternoon session of Day 2 as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players are in a huddle at the boundary line for a few last-minute instructions from Kraigg Brathwaite before taking their respective positions on the field. Ishan Kishan and Ravichandran Ashwin are the two batters for India who stride out to the pitch. Shannon Gabriel has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's go...
... DAY 2, SESSION 2 ...
West Indies lacked the cutting edge this morning and looked pretty flat on a surface that had very little to offer. They took the new ball straight away and it allowed the Indian batters to accumulate runs with ease. Both Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja were keen to take risky runs and one cost them dearly when Alzarri Joseph got a direct hit to break the partnership. Kemar Roach worked hard and was rewarded with the wicket but West Indies still have loads of work to do if they are to stake a claim on this tie. Will they be able to wrap up the Indian inning in the afternoon session? Or will India consider a declaration after getting some quick runs? We shall find out shortly. While the players take Lunch, you can switch tabs and catch the action in the Ashes where England have Australia on the back foot in the quest to level the series. Do join us back here at 10.10 pm IST (4.40 pm GMT) for the start of the second session on Day 2.
SESSION SUMMARY - 85 runs and 2 wickets in 24 overs. This session has been shared by the two sides with West Indies dismissing both the set overnight batters but the visitors accumulated 85 runs to get their score to 373 for the loss of 6 wickets. India looked absolutely comfortable for more than an hour as Virat Kohli reached his 29th Test century and Ravindra Jadeja got to his half-century in the same over. The two of them added 159 runs for the fifth wicket in 286 deliveries before the Virat ran himself out on 121. Ravindra Jadeja ended up edging one to the keeper but there was some doubt in the replays on whether the bat hit the pad when the ball was passing the edge. Ishan Kishan has played a few good shots so far and along with Ravichandran Ashwin, will look to up the ante in the second session.
108
over
108 | 6 Runs |
HH: 373/6
107.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Tries an in swinger from outside the off stump this time, hitting the good length. Ravichandran Ashwin watchfully defends it from the crease. That will be Lunch on Day 2!
107.5
4
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, FOUR! Carved away with ease! Roach offers width outside off, on a length, Ravichandran Ashwin gets into a good position and slices this one through point for a boundary.
107.5
1
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, NO BALL! The umpire calls a no ball to delivery on the pads from the length. Ravichandran Ashwin blocks it well.
107.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Hits the good length again on the off stump, allows Ravichandran Ashwin to play the defence from the crease.
107.3
1
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Bowls outside the off stump on a little fuller length this time. Ishan Kishan plays the cover drive again, this time getting the single at sweeper cover.
107.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Hits the length hard on the stumps, Ishan Kishan plays the defense from the crease.
107.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Hits the channel again outside off stump. Ishan Kishan plays the cover drive but finds the fielder at covers.
107
over
107 | 5 Runs |
HH: 367/6
106.6
1
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Fullish delivery, outside off, Ishan Kishan squeezes it out to deep point. Retains the strike with a single.
106.5
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Slightly short, outside off, Ishan Kishan punches it off the back foot to point.
106.4
4
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Not in control but they all count! Serves it on the off stump line, on a good length, Ishan Kishan plays at the delivery with soft hands. The ball races through the slip cordon for a boundary.
106.3
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Short and a bit wide outside off, Ishan Kishan is not tempted by the width and lets it go.
106.2
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, A bit fuller and just outside off, Ishan Kishan prods forward and solidly blocks it out.
106.1
0
Jason Holder to Ishan Kishan, Starts off on a hard length, angling away, outside off, Ishan Kishan defends it from the crease on the off side.
106
over
106 | 2 Runs |
HH: 362/6
105.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Hits the length again on the off stump, Ravichandran Ashwin plays at it again but is not able to find the gap between mid off and covers.
105.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Bowled on the off stump again hitting the length hard. The batter tries to open the face of the bat on the front foot, but finds the covers fielder.
105.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Good ball on the off stump. Ravichandran Ashwin plays it down the ground but good fielding at mid off to cancel out the runs.
105.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Another ball on the off stump from a good length. Ravichandran Ashwin plays the front foot defense to block it.
105.2
2
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Angles the ball on the batter's body this time from the length. Ravichandran Ashwin plays a good-looking flick towards deep square leg and picks up two runs.
105.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, Starts off on a good length on the off stump. The batter pushes it to cover on the front foot.
105
over
105 | 0 Runs |
HH: 360/6
104.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Fires this one full and in line with the stumps. Ishan Kishan dabs this towards the fielder at point.
104.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Loops this one full and into the stumps. Ishan Kishan flicks this towards mid-wicket.
104.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Pulls his length back, on middle, Ishan Kishan steps out and blocks it out.
104.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Tossed up, at the stumps, Ishan Kishan pushes it to mid on.
104.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Floats it up, on middle, Ishan Kishan drives this one to mid off.
104.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Fraction short, on off, Ishan Kishan defends it from the crease.
104
over
104 | 1 Runs |
HH: 360/6
103.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravichandran Ashwin, A very good ball to the new batsman, hits the good length outside off. Ravichandran Ashwin watches it closely and lets it go on the front foot.
Ravichandran Ashwin makes his way out to the crease.
103.5
W
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A brilliant review from West Indies and it is Ravindra Jadeja who departs now! Kemar Roach comes from 'round the wicket and lands it full, angling in, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja goes for the drive away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge. Joshua Da Silva pouches it safely and goes up in appeal. There was a sound as the ball went past the bat but the umpire is unmoved. The West Indies players are convinced that they have got their man and Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the review. The UltraEdge shows a spike as the ball is next to the bat. The on-field decision is overturned and West Indies have their 6th wicket.
103.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Full length, outside the off stump. The batter leaves it alone.
103.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another good ball on the offstump. Ravindra Jadeja plays the front foot defence.
103.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls another good length outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it on the front foot but straight to the fielder at covers.
103.1
1
Kemar Roach to Ishan Kishan, Hits the good length again on the off stump. Ishan Kishan plays the defense, gets the inside edge and the ball rolls one the crease. Ravindra Jadeja calls for a quick single and finishes it.
103
over
103 | 5 Runs |
HH: 359/5
102.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja drives but cannot get it past short mid-wicket.
102.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and on middle, Ravindra Jadeja defends it down the wicket.
102.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Fullish delivery, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja whips this one straight to short mid-wicket.
102.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Drifts on the pads, Ishan Kishan turns this one to fine leg for a single.
102.2
4
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Short and punished! Warrican drops it short and on middle, Ishan Kishan rocks on the back foot in a flash and pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
102.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, Full, on middle and leg, kept out solidly by Ishan Kishan.
102
over
102 | 0 Runs |
HH: 354/5
101.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another very good leave by Ravindra Jadeja, looking good at the crease. Leaves a good length ball outside off.
101.5
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches another ball outside off stump, this time a little fuller in length. Ravindra Jadeja pushes the ball on the front foot straight to covers.
101.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, A good ball outside off stump, hits the length. The batter plays a cover push but finds the fielder at covers.
101.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, A good length ball on the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja stays at the crease and defends it well.
101.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Well left by Ravindra Jadeja. A very good ball just outside off stump swinging in from the length by Kemar Roach.
101.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitches it up outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja plays a cover drive on the front foot but finds the fielder at covers.
Ishan Kishan seems to have come out with positive intent and will look to up the ante in this passage before Lunch.
101
over
101 | 5 Runs |
HH: 354/5
100.6
4
Jomel Warrican to Ishan Kishan, FOUR! Crunched! Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Ishan Kishan picks the bones out of it and drills it past the bowler for a boundary. First boundary in Test cricket for the southpaw.
100.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja whips it down to long on for a single.
100.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Quicker this time, full on middle, Ravindra Jadeja smothers the ball down the wicket.
100.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy delivery, on off and middle, Ravindra Jadeja uses his feet and drives it to short mid-wicket.
100.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Slows it up a touch, full on middle, worked to short leg by Ravindra Jadeja.
100.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja clips but is unable to beat short mid-wicket.
100
over
100 | 7 Runs |
HH: 349/5
99.6
2
Alzarri Joseph to Ishan Kishan, Ishan Kishan is off the mark! Back of a length and outside off, Ishan Kishan gets on top of the bounce and punches it to point for a single. A fumble there allows Kishan to return for the second run.
99.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Another shortish delivery, around leg, Ravindra Jadeja tucks it off his ribs to deep square leg for one.
99.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Jadeja slashes and slashes hard! Bangs it in, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja sees the width and slashes hard. Gets an outside edge that goes over the vacant first slip for a boundary.
99.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes into the wicket, at the batter, Ravindra Jadeja rises and keeps it out on the leg side.
99.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, At 138 kph, fuller, around off, Ravindra Jadeja dead bats this one down the wicket.
99.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls it full and at the stumps, Ravindra Jadeja gets behind the line and blocks it back to the bowler.
99
over
99 | 1 Runs |
HH: 342/5
98.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Drifts on the pads, on a short length, Ravindra Jadeja clips it in the backward square leg region for a single.
98.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja works it off the front foot to square leg.
98.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Fraction short, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja pushed it back to Warrican.
98.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller this time, around off, Ravindra Jadeja clips it to mid-wicket.
Ishan Kishan walks out to the middle.
98.2
W
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, OUT! RUN OUT! It had to take something like a direct hit to dismiss Virat Kohli and it has come eventually for West Indies! Flighted delivery, on middle, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls towards square leg. A yes-no situation in the middle but the batters decide to take the single. Alzarri Joseph at square leg picks the ball cleanly and hits at the non-striker's end. The replays show that Kohli is short of his crease and has to make his way back. The King departs but not before scoring brilliant century and putting India in a strong position.
98.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Angled in, on middle, Virat Kohli plants his foot forward and blocks it towards short cover.
98
over
98 | 4 Runs |
HH: 341/4
97.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Keeps it short and outside off, Virat Kohli gets on his toes and cuts it towards deep cover. Keeps the strike with a single.
97.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Another delivery slightly wide outside off, on a good length, Virat Kohli is in no mood to play at those.
97.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off, Virat Kohli dabs it off the back foot with soft hands to point.
97.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Serves it fuller and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja opens the bat face and guides it along the ground to deep point for a run.
97.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl it wide outside off, short as well, Virat Kohli reaches out and punches it to deep cover for a single.
97.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, WIDE! Loses his radar and sprays it well wide outside off, on a short length, Virat Kohli lets it go for a wide.
97.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Goes slightly short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli is happy to let the ball go through to the keeper.
97
over
97 | 1 Runs |
HH: 337/4
96.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Gives the ball air and serves it on middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it in front of mid-wicket. Jadeja wants a single but Virat Kohli says no.
96.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Fired in, full on off, Ravindra Jadeja whips it straight to mid-wicket.
96.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Slower this time, on off, Ravindra Jadeja shuffles and defends it on the leg side.
96.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up again, full on off, Ravindra Jadeja clips and finds mid-wicket.
96.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Shortens his length and bowls it around off, Virat Kohli goes back in his crease and knocks it to long on for a single.
96.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle, Virat Kohli prods forward and defends it down the wicket.
Drinks Break! This has been a confident start by India's two overnight batters, adding 48 runs in the first hour. Virat Kohli got to his Test century number 29 which was shortly followed by Ravindra Jadeja reaching his fifty. Both are looking at ease in the middle and these are ominous signs for the West Indies. They need to break this partnership before Lunch, or else the game will slowly but steadily slip away from them.
96
over
96 | 2 Runs |
HH: 336/4
95.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes over the wicket now and continues to bowl short. Ravindra Jadeja remains watchful and leans back to let the ball go through to the keeper.
95.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this back of a length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja sways out of the way and allows the keeper to collect this.
95.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, A loose delivery bowled full and slow, wide outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja continues to leave the ball alone.
95.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Wide outside the off stump on a fuller length. Ravindra Jadeja is not interested in playing at this one.
95.2
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Goes full and just outside the off stump. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep backward square leg for a run.
95.1
1
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder bowls this short from 'round the wicket and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.
95
over
95 | 6 Runs |
HH: 334/4
94.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja tucks this towards deep backward point for a run to retain strike.
94.5
3
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Brilliant shot from Virat Kohli and he has looked stunning in this inning so far! This is bowled full as well and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forwards and creams this towards deep cover for three runs as the fielder give chase.
94.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli knocks this towards cover.
94.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli pushes this towards the cover fielder.
94.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, On a good length this time and just outside off. Virat Kohli tucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
94.1
2
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli guides this down to deep backward point and picks up a couple of runs.
94
over
94 | 1 Runs |
HH: 328/4
93.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowling outside off again, Jason Holder wants the batter to poke at it. Ravindra Jadeja lets another one go.
93.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Outside the off stump on a good length this time. The batter lets it go.
93.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Good-length ball, gets a good bounce on it. Ravindra Jadeja punches it to point.
93.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Full length outside off stump this time, Ravindra Jadeja judges it well and lets it go.
93.2
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another short delivery at the batter's body. Virat Kohli plays a soft pull towards fine leg and runs a single for his team.
93.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Hits the short length, gets a good height. Virat Kohli uses the crease well to block the ball on the back foot.
93
over
93 | 3 Runs |
HH: 327/4
92.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full once again and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja digs this out back down the pitch towards the bowler.
92.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards cover with soft hands and sets off for a quick single.
92.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, On a fuller length this time and angled into the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards the fielder at square leg.
92.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this back of length and angles this into the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja tucks this through mid-wicket for a run.
92.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander bowled outside off. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this back towards the bowler.
92.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and angles this into the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a single.
Change from both ends as Alzarri Joseph (15-0-72-0) comes into the attack for the first time on Day 2.
92
over
92 | 7 Runs |
HH: 324/4
91.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Good ball hitting the length hard at the body of Ravindra Jadeja, who blocks it well on the backfoot.
91.5
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Another full-length ball on the stumps, Virat Kohli pushes it to deep mid-wicket and picks up another single.
91.4
4
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Sheer timing from Virat Kohli! Jason Holder bowls this really full and just outside off. Virat Kohli gets his bat down in time and knocks this back down the pitch between the bowler's legs. The ball races towards the straight boundary for four runs.
91.3
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowled outside the off stump trying the inswing from a good length. The batter leaves it untouched.
91.2
2
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowled full on the pads to a set Virat Kohli who flicks it towards mid-wicket and picks up a double.
91.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowls this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Virat Kohli blocks this towards the fielder at cover.
Jason Holder (13-3-30-1) is introduced into the attack now.
91
over
91 | 7 Runs |
HH: 317/4
90.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, This is on a good length and angling down leg. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards mid on and this partnership is looking really solid for India.
90.5
2
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, We have another landmark as Ravindra Jadeja has now reached his FIFTY! Shannon Gabriel bowls this full from 'round the wicket and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja strokes this into the gap towards deep cover and picks up a couple of runs.
90.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this into the pads on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on his leg.
90.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a single.
90.2
4
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, FOUR! HUNDRED FOR VIRAT KOHLI! His 29th in Test cricket in his 500th international game and what an occasion he has chosen to come to the party! This is bowled full and wide outside the off stump. Virat Kohli reaches for it and creams this towards deep cover-point for four runs. He has marked his name in the history books once again scoring a century in the 100th Test match between India and West Indies.
90.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli dabs this towards cover.
90
over
90 | 3 Runs |
HH: 310/4
89.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this one full and outside the off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards deep cover-point for a single to keep strike.
89.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli defends this to the right of the bowler.
89.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli knocks this towards the cover fielder.
89.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Loops this one full and angles this into the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja eases this down to long on for another run.
89.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli works this towards deep point for a single.
89.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this slightly short and on an off-stump line. Virat Kohli pushes this back towards the bowler.
First look at spin on Day 2 as Jomel Warrican comes on to bowl, replacing Kemar Roach.
89
over
89 | 2 Runs |
HH: 307/4
88.6
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Strays onto the pads on a good length. Virat Kohli tucks this towards deep backward point for a run and will keep the stike.
88.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Angles this into the stumps on a fullish length. Virat Kohli clips this towards the mid on fielder.
88.4
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja punches this through cover for a single.
88.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Shannon Gabriel changes the angle and come 'round the wicket to the left-hander. Serves this one full and into the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it out into the off side.
88.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Wide outside the off stump on a fullish length. Ravindra Jadeja does not offer a shot and allows the ball to go though to the keeper.
88.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja looks to work this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.
88
over
88 | 7 Runs |
HH: 305/4
87.6
4
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat Kohli is now one hit away from reaching his century! Kemar Roach bowls this full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this with exquisite timing towards deep square leg for four runs.
87.5
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja dabs this towards cover-point and rushes for a run.
87.4
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Good length ball again on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja blocks it well on the front foot this time.
87.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Play and a miss, second time in 2 overs for Ravindra Jadeja. The bowler hits the good length again outside off stump calling the batter for a shot. Jadeja pokes and gets beaten on the outside edge.
87.2
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Angling the ball on the pads, allows Virat Kohli to flick the ball with ease to pick up another single for his team.
87.1
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Hits the good length outside off stump this time allowing the ball to swing. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it well on the front foot for a single at covers.
87
over
87 | 2 Runs |
HH: 298/4
86.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Angling down leg on a fuller length. Virat Kohli looks to flick this fine but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper.
86.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets on his toes and blocks the ball out.
86.4
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this one back of a length and just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja rides the bounce and dabs this towards mid off with soft hands. They set off for a quick single.
86.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Wide outside the off pole this time and on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja is content in leaving this one alone.
86.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Angles this one in from outside the off stump on a fuller length. Virat Kohli clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
86.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel bowls this full and just outside the off stump. Virat Kohli punches this straight down the pitch and uproots the middle stump at the non-striker's end.
86
over
86 | 6 Runs |
HH: 296/4
85.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Very well bowled by Kemar Roach! Sets up the batter well with the short balls and then follows it up with a good-length ball on the off stump channel. Ravindra Jadeja gets his outside edge beaten outside off stump.
85.5
2
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Continuous his short-pitch bowling, outside off. Ravindra Jadeja punches this towards deep cover-point for a brace once again.
85.4
2
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another ball on the hips from the length to Ravindra Jadeja . He flicks it towards the deep square leg and picks up another couple.
85.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Another good length ball outside off stump. The batter lets it go.
85.2
2
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Hits the short length hard this time outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja pushes it well between cover and point on the back foot for a couple.
85.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Kemar Roach comes round the wicket and hits a good length outside the off stump, Ravindra Jadeja pushes it to covers with soft hands.
Kemar Roach will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
85
over
85 | 2 Runs |
HH: 290/4
84.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli looks comfortable out there as he dabs this into the off side.
84.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, On a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli defends this solidly towards cover.
84.4
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards cover and sets off for a quick run. Kraigg Brathwaite has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. Would have been close has he hit.
84.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Delivers this on a good length and angling away outside off to the left-hander. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this solidly towards the fielder at cover.
84.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli rides this bounce and punches this through cover-point for a single to get the first runs for India on Day 2.
84.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel starts off with a good-length delivery served outside the off pole. Virat Kohli is watchful to begin and leaves this one alone.
The sun is shining in its full glory and we are all in readiness for the action on Day 2 to commence. Out come the two umpires followed by the West Indies players. They are joined by the two overnight batters of India, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. The second new ball is available but will West Indies take it straight away? Yes, they do. Shannon Gabriel has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
PITCH REPORT - Daren Ganga is pitchside to tell us how the strip looks on Day 2 of this second Test match. He is joined by Stacy-Ann King as he tells us there is a bit of grass coming out of the surface. King agrees with him and says that the wicket will be quicker. Adds that it was a bit slow early on Day 1 but then the ball started skidding through and coming onto the bat. Claims that it is a wonderful batting track though and runs will from freely. Mentions that they saw Jomel Warrican nagging the batters with his length and got a number of balls to turn away from the bat which means there is definitely some spin on offer. Ganga ends by saying that on the whole it is still a batting paradise but there could be some help for the spinners and the pacers could come into play on Day 2 due to the grass.
On the other hand, after Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and opted to bowl first, the West Indies failed to get any success in the first session. The decision to bowl first in good batting conditions seemed to have backfired, but the bowling unit stepped up in the second session to put their side on top. The West Indies bowlers toiled hard in the post-Tea session without much luck. All is not lost for the hosts, though, as the second new ball is due and they would want to make use of the early movement on offer. Can the West Indies fight their way back into the game? We shall find out soon, as the first ball on Day 2 is not far away.
After being put into bat under sunny conditions, the two Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, picked up where they left off in the first Test and laid a solid foundation by notching their respective fifties. India stuttered a bit in the second session, where they lost four wickets and, for the first time in the series, found themselves on the back foot. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja then got together and started a repair job for India in the third session, ensuring there were no more hiccups in the day. In his 500th international game, Kohli is now just 13 runs away from his 29th Test hundred and what a stage it will be to achieve it.
Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 2 of the second Test between the West Indies and India at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. It was an absorbing day of red-ball cricket, which saw India dominate the first and third sessions on the opening day of this historic Test to take the ascendancy at the end. The visitors went into Stumps with the score of 288 on the board having lost 4 wickets in 84 overs courtesy of an unbeaten 106-run stand between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja who are batting on 87 and 36 respectively. Loads of cricket still left in this Test match and we expect every minute of it to be enthralling.
... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...
Right then, the game has ebbed and flowed in sessions but Day 1 has belonged to the visitors as they dominated through chunks of the game. The wicket looked good for batting and despite the stumble in the afternoon session, India will be hoping to post a massive first-inning total. West Indies will want to start well in the morning session and try and restrict the Indians to under 350. There is more action coming out way on Friday 21st July for Day 2 of this second Test match between India and West Indies. 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!
Shannon Gabriel is up for a chat. He says that it was a tough day for them. Mentions that apart from the first session, the bowlers did well and put the ball in the right areas. Shares that they expected the ball to bounce more but it did not happen. Reckons that they were all over the place in the first session. Adds that they went back and assessed the lengths. Feels that it was all about being patient. Ends by saying that the new ball is due and they will look to be patient on Day 2 for as long as possible.
India were put into bat by Kraigg Brathwaite after winning the toss and it seemed like the move would backfire as India did not lose a single wicket in the first session. Both the Indian openers had got to their half-centuries as they went into Lunch with 121 runs on the board in just 26 overs. West Indies bowlers did toil hard but were unable to execute their plans to perfection. Things did not go as per plan post Lunch for India as they lose Yashasvi Jaiswal early off the bowling of Jason Holder and Shubman Gill's poor run in the series continued as he was dismissed by Kemar Roach soon after. Rohit Sharma looked good for his 80 till he received a peach of a delivery from Jomel Warrican and found his off pole pegged back. Shannon Gabriel's return to the side turned fruitful as he dismissed Ajinkya Rahane at the stroke of Tea to make it the first session the hosts have won in this series. It was one-way traffic thereafter as normalcy was restored.
SESSION SUMMARY - 106 runs and no wickets in 33.2 overs. India have overcome the disappointment of the afternoon session where they lost four wickets with a commanding display in the final session of Day 1. Virat Kohli was joined by Ravindra Jadeja after Tea with Ajinkya Rahane being dismissed just before the break. The two of them started slow looking to get a read on the pitch and soaked in the pressure. Their patience paid rich dividends as the runs began to flow and the partnership began to build. The two of them played out the entire session and added a 106-run unbeaten partnership for the fifth wicket and India to help their side get back on top in this game. The West Indies bowlers tried really hard but could not find a way to get rid of India's batting pair as the visitors finished on 288 for the loss of four wickets in 84 overs. Virat Kohli is 13 runs short of his century with Ravindra Jadeja closing in on his half-century as well and they will look to press the advantage further on Day 2.
84
over
84 | 1 Runs |
HH: 288/4
83.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Another loopy delivery, full around off, Ravindra Jadeja shimmies down the track and clips it to mid-wicket. That will be Stumps on Day 1!
83.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Keeps it full, on off, Ravindra Jadeja gets an inside edge onto the front pad as he tried to defend.
83.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Full and turning away, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja steps out of the crease and dead bats the ball on the off side.
The ball has hit Tagenarine Chanderpaul straight on the wrist and he looks to be in quite a lot of pain here. The icepack is out but it seems like he will leave the field for further treatment. West Indies will be hoping that this is not too serious. Could be the last over before Stumps now.
83.3
1
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Continues to give the ball air and bowls it at the stumps, Virat Kohli gets down on one knee and sweeps hard. The ball goes on the bounce and hits Tagenarine Chanderpaul on the hands as he was trying to take evasive action at short leg. The ball ricochets off his hands behind square on the leg side for one.
83.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Floated again, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli works it to mid on.
83.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on leg, Virat Kohli presses forward and defends it on the leg side.
83
over
83 | 3 Runs |
HH: 287/4
82.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loopy delivery, full, around off, Virat Kohli drives it sweetly towards mid off for a single.
82.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short this time, on off, kept out on the off side.
82.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted again, on off, Virat Kohli smothers the ball on the off side.
82.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Gives the ball air and bowls it, around off, Virat Kohli times the drive off the front foot. Hits it through extra cover for a couple of runs.
82.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floated up, on middle, Virat Kohli drives with a straight bat down the wicket. Jomel Warrican makes a good stop to his left.
82.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Darted in, short on middle, Virat Kohli goes on the back foot and clips it to mid-wicket.
82
over
82 | 0 Runs |
HH: 284/4
81.6
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Short this time and wide outside off. Ravindra Jadeja misses out as he cuts this straight to the cover-point fielder. A maiden over to start off for Kraigg Brathwaite.
81.5
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja decides to leave this one alone.
81.4
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja pushes at this and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
81.3
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and chops it to point.
81.2
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Drops it short, around off, Ravindra Jadeja pushes it to cover.
81.1
0
Kraigg Brathwaite to Ravindra Jadeja, Loopy delivery, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja dead bats the ball to silly mid off.
Will they take the new ball now? Does not look like Kraigg Brathwaite is interested and will carry on with spin as he brings himself into the attack.
81
over
81 | 0 Runs |
HH: 284/4
80.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, On middle and leg, full in length, Virat Kohli blocks it out off the front foot.
80.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, On middle, short as well, Virat Kohli defends it solidly.
80.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Pitched up, on middle, Virat Kohli pushes it back to the bowler.
80.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short and on middle and leg, Virat Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.
80.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short on off, kept out on the off side.
80.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Beaten! Full and turning away, outside off, Virat Kohli gets forward to defend but gets beaten by the away turn.
80
over
80 | 2 Runs |
HH: 284/4
79.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and a bit wide outside off, left alone by Ravindra Jadeja. The new ball is available for West Indies now.
79.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Short and around leg this time, Virat Kohli nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one more run.
79.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and wide outside off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts this one to deep backward point for a single.
79.3
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Full again, around off, Ravindra Jadeja defends it from the crease.
79.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Darted in, on off, Ravindra Jadeja keeps it out off the front foot.
79.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it full, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja looks to defend. The ball spins away and goes past the outside edge.
79
over
79 | 4 Runs |
HH: 282/4
78.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Drops it short, on off, Virat Kohli dabs it off the back foot to point.
78.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up again, around off, Virat Kohli drives and finds cover.
78.4
4
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Crunched by Virat Kohli! Flighted delivery, wide outside off, Virat Kohli does not miss out as he creams the drive through covers for a boundary. 100-run stand comes up between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
78.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Angled in, just outside off, Virat Kohli steers it off the front foot to point.
78.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Shortens his length and serves it on off, Virat Kohli rocks back and pushes it to mid on.
78.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Gives the ball air and bowls it full, on off, Virat Kohli is solid in defence yet again.
78
over
78 | 3 Runs |
HH: 278/4
77.6
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Just outside off, on a short length, Ravindra Jadeja whips it to mid-wicket.
77.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Short again, on off, Ravindra Jadeja punches it off the back foot to cover.
77.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and quicker, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja cuts it to backward point.
77.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Keeps it full, on middle, Virat Kohli pushes it to long on for one more.
77.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja knocks it down to long off and rotates the strike.
77.1
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Sliding on the pads, Virat Kohli clips it along the ground to deep square leg for one.
77
over
77 | 2 Runs |
HH: 275/4
76.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller, on off, Ravindra Jadeja pats it back to Jomel Warrican.
76.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short again, on the pads, Virat Kohli clips it to deep square leg for a run.
76.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A bit short, on leg, Virat Kohli creates room and pushes it to cover.
76.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Drifts on the pads, Virat Kohli takes a good stride forward to smother the spin.
76.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted delivery, on leg, Virat Kohli gets forward to defend it past short leg.
76.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, On middle and leg, turned away wide of mid-wicket for a single.
76
over
76 | 3 Runs |
HH: 273/4
75.6
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Fraction short, on off, Ravindra Jadeja taps it in front of mid on and takes a quick single.
75.5
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Fuller and outside off, Ravindra Jadeja prods forward and blocks it to cover.
75.4
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Short and around leg, Virat Kohli nudges it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for one.
75.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja works it off the front foot to deep cover for a single.
75.2
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja pushes it back to Alick Athanaze.
75.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Floated up, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja covers his off stump and leaves the ball alone.
75
over
75 | 6 Runs |
HH: 270/4
74.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Faster one from over the wicket on the rough by Jomel Warrican. Virat Kohli defends it well off the front foot.
74.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full and turning away, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli smothers the ball without much fuss on the off side.
74.4
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Dropped short on this occasion and into the pads which allows Virat Kohli to use the crease and play the flick towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.
74.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Strays on the pads, on a short length, Virat Kohli allows the ball to come to him and nudges it wide of deep backward square leg for two runs more.
74.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Tossed up full on the off stump by Jomel Warrican. Ravindra Jadeja flicks it with the spin towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single.
74.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, on middle and leg, from over the wicket, Virat Kohli makes room and knocks it down to long off for a single.
74
over
74 | 4 Runs |
HH: 264/4
73.6
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Dropped short by the bowler, Virat Kohli goes back inside the crease and flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
73.5
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Drops it short and around off, Ravindra Jadeja taps it off the back foot towards mid on. Scampers across for a quick single.
73.4
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Flighted delivery by the bowler on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja plays it straight to mid off on the front foot.
73.3
1
Alick Athanaze to Virat Kohli, Short and at the pads, Virat Kohli turns this one off the back foot to deep square leg for a single.
73.2
1
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, On a shortish length and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards point and takes a quick single.
73.1
0
Alick Athanaze to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles it in, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja keeps it out on the off side.
Alick Athanaze has been brought into the attack for the first time in this match.
73
over
73 | 1 Runs |
HH: 260/4
72.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Finishing the over with another full length ball around the off stump channel. Virat Kohli plays the front foot defence and blocks it.
72.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Fired in quicker, on middle, Virat Kohli is solid in defence as he gets forward yet again.
72.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Another tossed-up delivery outside the off stump. Gets some extra bounce off the surface. Virat Kohli looks to block and the ball goes off the outside part of his bat towards point.
72.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli blocks it off the front foot to silly point.
72.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Bowls this one slightly short and outside off. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the point fielder.
72.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Short and on off, Ravindra Jadeja goes back in his crease and punches it down to long on for a single.
Virat Kohli is getting some treatment on his finger as he seems to have skimmed it while diving. He gets some refreshments as well and has his finger taped up. We are all set to resume now...
72
over
72 | 10 Runs |
HH: 259/4
71.6
2
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Another short ball by Alzarri Joseph but outside the line of the off stump on this occasion. Virat Kohli guides it off the back foot towards the deep point region and picks up another brace. He puts in a dive this time but the throw was wayward and he would have been back home with ease.
71.5
2
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Good running! Another delivery into the wicket, around leg, Virat Kohli tucks it off his hips with soft hands. Places it to the right of deep square leg and comes back with ease for the second run.
71.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Fine placement by Virat Kohli! Banged in short, down leg, Virat Kohli gets inside the line and pulls it well wide of fine leg for a boundary.
71.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Good-length delivery, on middle and leg, Virat Kohli uses his wrists and flicks it to square leg.
71.2
2
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Drops this short at the body of Virat Kohli who manages to play the pull shot and finds the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg to get two more runs.
71.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Comes from 'round the wicket and angles it across, on a hard length, on middle, Virat Kohli gets behind the line and blocks it to mid off.
71
over
71 | 1 Runs |
HH: 249/4
70.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, A faster one dropped short of length and into the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja goes back inside the crease to block it towards mid-wicket.
70.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Flatter this time, outside off, Ravindra Jadeja shuffles in the crease and pushes it to cover off the back foot.
70.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this full and into the pads of Virat Kohli. He clips it towards the fine leg region for a single
70.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Gives the ball air and bowls it outside off, Virat Kohli plants his foot forward and defends it to cover-point.
70.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed-up delivery on the pads of Virat Kohli who flicks this straight to mid-wicket.
70.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Closer to off stump, on a full length, Virat Kohli smothers the ball on the off side.
DRINKS! We will have our last refreshment break of Day 1. Kevin Sinclair is also receiving some treatment near the boundary. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have settled any nerves that may have been building in the dressing room as they started slow but have now begun to accumulate runs at a steady rate. Virat has scored his half-century and looks really comfortable out in the middle finding a perfect partner in Jadeja. India will be hoping these two can bat through to Stumps while the hosts will be eager for some quick wickets to get them back into the tie once again.
70
over
70 | 6 Runs |
HH: 248/4
69.6
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Well-controlled by Ravindra Jadeja! Joseph goes short again, on middle, Ravindra Jadeja rises and gets on top of the bounce. Pulls it towards deep backward square leg. Kevin Sinclair there sprints and dives to his right but in vain. Seems to have hurt himself in the process.
69.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, On a shortish length, around middle and leg, Ravindra Jadeja is in two minds and gets himself into a tangle. Wears the ball near his waist.
69.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, A rain of bouncers by Alzarri Joseph on the Indian batters, this time going way too high. Ravindra Jadeja leaves alone.
69.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Short again and angled in, on middle, Virat Kohli controls the pull towards fine leg and takes a single.
69.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangs one short of a length at the body of Ravindra Jadeja who manages to play the pull shot towards deep backward square leg and runs down the wicket to complete a single for his team.
69.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bends his back and bangs it in at the batter, Ravindra Jadeja gets into an awkward position. Luckily for him, the ball does not lob off his gloves to short leg.
69
over
69 | 0 Runs |
HH: 242/4
68.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Another flighted ball to end the over served outside off. Virat Kohli plays the front foot defence to block it.
68.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Darted in, on off, Virat Kohli is quick to prod forward and keeps it out on the off side.
68.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted ball pitched up to the batter. Virat Kohli pushes it gently straight to the cover fielder.
68.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted again, around off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and guides it to backward point.
68.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Just short and a little quick on the off stump. Virat Kohli goes back inside the crese and blocks it.
68.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, outside off, Virat Kohli takes a stride forward and defends it to cover.
68
over
68 | 6 Runs |
HH: 242/4
67.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Into the wicket again, on off and middle, Ravindra Jadeja sways away yet again.
67.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Another short ball and continues to bowl outside the line of the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja has no problem letting the ball go.
67.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Short ball again by Alzarri Joseph and he hits the deck hard outside off. Ravindra Jadeja lets the ball fly away to the wicketkeeper.
67.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Switches to 'round the wicket and bangs it in, on middle, Virat Kohli shapes to pull. Gets it off the inner half of the bat to fine leg for a single.
67.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangs one short at the body of Ravindra Jadeja on this occassion. The batter miscues his pull shot towards square leg and takes a single with ease.
67.1
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Nicely done! Back of a length, on off, Ravindra Jadeja gets on top of the bounce and deliberately steers it wide of gully. The ball races to the third man fence for a boundary.
67
over
67 | 6 Runs |
HH: 236/4
66.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Another full-length ball by Jomel Warrican outside off. Virat Kohli pushes it towards cover but cannot pierce the gap on this occasion.
66.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Keeps it full, on off and middle, Virat Kohli uses his feet and knocks it to mid on.
66.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Another tossed-up ball full outside the off pole. Virat Kohli negotiates it well on the front foot into the off side.
66.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flighted delivery, outside off, Virat Kohli presses forward and drives it through cover for a couple of runs more.
66.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed-up delivery bowled full and on the off stump. Virat Kohli blocks it well on the front foot.
66.1
4
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, FIFTY for King Kohli in his 500th international game! Warrican goes wide of the crease and angles it wide outside off, Virat Kohli gets on the front foot and reaches out to the delivery. Drives it a bit uppishly but in the gap. Gets it through extra cover for a boundary. Back-to-back fifties for Kohli on this West Indies tour.
66
over
66 | 3 Runs |
HH: 230/4
65.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Just short outside off stump to Ravindra Jadeja who lets it go straight to the wicketkeeper.
65.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl into the wicket, on middle, Virat Kohli swivels but gets hurried on the pull. Gets it off his gloves to fine leg for a single.
65.4
2
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Pitched short by Alzarri Joseph at the body of Virat Kohli who pulls it well towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.
65.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Back of a length, outside off, Virat Kohli reaches out and punches it towards point. Jomel Warrican makes a good diving stop to his right and keeps it to a dot.
65.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Pitched full outside off stump, Virat Kohli plays the front foot cover drive that looks like a certain boundary but is very well fielded by the fielder at covers saving four runs for his team.
65.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph bangs this in short but way down leg. Virat Kohli lets it go through to the keeper.
65
over
65 | 1 Runs |
HH: 227/4
64.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short this time and angled into the pads. Virat Kohli clips this towards backward square leg and collects a single to keep strike.
64.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli drills this hard but straight to the cover fielder.
64.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl at the stumps on a fuller length. Virat Kohli defends this back towards the bowler.
64.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli clips this towards mid-wicket.
64.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Quicker this time and outside off on a fuller length. Virat Kohli blocks this into the short leg fielder.
64.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli dabs this towards silly point.
64
over
64 | 4 Runs |
HH: 226/4
63.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bangs in a surprise short ball but strays down leg. Ravindra Jadeja initially shapes up for a pull shot but decides against it and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
63.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Back to bowl full and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja dabs this towards cover and looks for a single but is sent back by Virat Kohli.
63.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this one on a good length and angled in from outside off. Ravindra Jadeja defends this with a straight bat into the off side.
63.3
4
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja opens the face of his bat at the right moment and is able to find the gap! This is bowled on a fullish length as well and outside off. Ravindra Jadeja drives this towards deep cover and collects four runs.
63.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Continues to bowl full and at the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards the fielder at mid on.
63.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ravindra Jadeja, Alzarri Joseph starts his spell from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this full, into the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
63
over
63 | 0 Runs |
HH: 222/4
62.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A maiden over from Jomel Warrican as he keeps it tight. Flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Virat Kohli taps this towards backward point.
62.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets right to the pitch of the ball with his stride and smothers this into the off side.
62.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Floats this one full and on an off-stump line. Virat Kohli knocks this back towards the bowler.
62.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Fires this one into the stumps on a fuller length. Virat Kohli keeps this one out confidently.
62.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and outside off. Virat Kohli gets forward and defends this solidly towards short cover.
62.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the point fielder.
62
over
62 | 2 Runs |
HH: 222/4
61.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Delivers this outside off on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja does not offer a shot and allows the keeper to collect the ball.
61.5
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli pushes this through the vacant point region for an easy run.
61.4
1
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Slightly short and just outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja tries to tuck this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his body. The ball rolls into the off side and they steal a single.
61.3
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja gets his front foot forward and knocks this towards cover-point.
61.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this back down the pitch with a straight bat.
61.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Ravindra Jadeja opts to leave this one alone.
61
over
61 | 2 Runs |
HH: 220/4
60.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Slightly short this time and at the stumps. Virat Kohli rocks back and pushes this towards the bowler.
60.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and blocks this ball.
60.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Virat Kohli whips this towards mid on.
60.3
2
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Fires this one full and into the stumps. Virat Kohli threads the gap with precision and hits this towards deep point for a couple of runs.
60.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this one full and on an off-stump line. Gets the ball to grip the wicket and turn sharply as it beats the outside edge of Virat Kohli's bat.
60.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards cover-point.
Drinks Break! This has been a cautious start by India in the first hour after Tea. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have added 36 runs in this passage of play but are slowly starting to get into the groove. On the other hand, West Indies have continued their disciplined bowling even after Tea and will look to continue the good work in this final passage of play on Day 1. If West Indies manage to get a couple of wickets more before the close of play, the day will well and truly belong to them.
60
over
60 | 14 Runs |
HH: 218/4
59.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, What a beauty from Kemar Roach angling the ball in from around the wicket into Ravindra Jadeja on a good length. The batter lets this go as it goes past the off stump.
59.5
4
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR! Ravindra Jadeja gets his first boundary and he finds the gap to perfection! Kemar Roach bowls this really full and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.
59.4
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli guides this towards deep backward point for a run.
59.4
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! Pitches the ball full on the stumps this time around Kemar Roach. Virat Kohli plays an on drive but is not able to find the gap, plays it straight to mid on. Kemar Roach has overstepped and it is called a no ball.
59.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, A bit too wide outside off, fuller in length. Left alone by Virat Kohli.
59.2
4
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row though this one was a bit streaky! Kemar Roach bowls this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli throws his bat at this one and hits this uppishly through backward point for four more runs. Much less control on this one.
59.1
4
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Brilliant piece of timing from Virat Kohli as the ball races away to the fence! Kemar Roach bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli stands tall and punches this towards deep point for four runs.
59
over
59 | 3 Runs |
HH: 204/4
58.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Nicely tossed up ball on the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja takes the front foot out for a full length defence, not allowing the ball to turn much from the length.
58.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Short this time and angled into the pads. Virat Kohli pushes this towards mid on.
58.4
1
Jomel Warrican to Ravindra Jadeja, Just short on the off stump channel, turns a bit which helps Ravindra Jadeja to play a push towards long on for a single.
58.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli eases this down to long off for a run.
58.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Tossed up, around off, Virat Kohli takes a stride forward and knocks it to cover.
58.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Right on the money first ball, bowls full on the off stump. Virat Kohli plays a front-foot drive towards covers.
58
over
58 | 3 Runs |
HH: 201/4
57.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja dabs this towards teh fielder at point.
57.5
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and angled into the batter. Virat Kohli tucks this down to fine leg and taes another run.
57.4
1
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Goes full and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards mid off and sets off for a quick single.
57.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this away from the off stump on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja decides to leave this one alone.
57.2
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Delivers this in line with the stumps on a good length. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg for one.
57.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli defends this firmly towards the fielder at cover.
57
over
57 | 7 Runs |
HH: 198/4
56.6
0
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Very good delivery on the good length around the off stump channel by Kemar Roach. Ravindra Jadeja gets beaten outside off stump.
56.5
2
Kemar Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja tucks this to the right of deep square leg and collects a couple of runs.
56.4
1
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Bowls the good length on the off stump. Virat Kohli pushes the ball on the front foot towards the covers region to pick up a single for his team.
56.3
4
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR! That is an exquisite drive from Virat Kohli and he continues to show his immense talent! This is served full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs.
56.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a fuller length and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja clips this uppsihly towards the mid on fielder.
56.1
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Kemar Roach bowls this wide outside the off stump and delivers this one full. Virat Kohli knocks this firmly towards extra cover.
56
over
56 | 1 Runs |
HH: 191/4
55.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Another ball way outside offstump on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja not interested in playing that, lets it go to the wicketkeeper.
55.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, On a fuller length once again and just outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja dabs this towards the fielder at point.
55.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowled way outside off stump on a fuller length, Jason Holder wants the batter to play a rash shot. Ravindra Jadeja lets the ball go to the wicketkeeper.
55.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Ravindra Jadeja blocks this towards cover.
Another halt! Out comes the fourth umpire again with a box of balls for the on-field umpires to choose from. We are all good to go now.
55.2
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Short of length ball by Jason Holder at the hips of the batter. Virat Kohli goes back in his crease and flicks it away to deep square leg for a single.
Halt! The umpires are unhappy with the condition of the ball and pass it through the ball gauge. The ball fails the test and the umpires have asked for a replacement. Kraigg Brathwaite does not seem too happy with the replacement but the umpire asks him to get on with it.
55.1
0
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Virat Kohli tucks this towards mid-wicket.
55
over
55 | 1 Runs |
HH: 190/4
54.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Hitting the good length hard on this occassion around the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja getting the front foot stride in to defend it.
54.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Delivers this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce nicely and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
54.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Short of a length outside off stump, asking the batter to hit. Virat Kohli struggling to find the right timing on the ball this time around, cuts it off the backfoot straight to cover.
54.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Bowls this short and going down leg. Virat Kohli looks to pull this away but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper. 65 deliveries since the last boundary for India.
54.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Bowls the ball on the good length around off stump, wanting the batter to drive. Virat Kohli pushes it straight to the mid off fielder.
54.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and outside off. Virat Kohli defends this off the middle off his bat towards cover as he looks really comfortable at the crease.
54
over
54 | 0 Runs |
HH: 189/4
53.6
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls another outside off stump on a full length. Ravindra Jadeja lets it go to end a maiden over.
53.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Back to bowling on a good length and just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja reads the line of the ball well and blocks this out solidly into the off side.
53.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Jason Holder bowls one way outside off stump, trying to get Ravindra Jadeja to flash at one. But Ravindra Jadeja lets it go in style on the front foot.
53.3
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Nails a yorker wide outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja digs this out towards the cover fielder.
53.2
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Hits the good length hard again does Jason Holder. Ravindra Jadeja plays a front foot defence to perfection.
53.1
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Shannon Gabriel angles this away from the left-hander outside the off stump and on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja is happy to leave this one alone.
53
over
53 | 3 Runs |
HH: 189/4
52.6
2
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel bowls this short and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli helps it towards point and runs a single. The fielder throws it far from the keeper and the ball goes towards deep square leg resulting in an overthrow for another run.
52.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Gets closer to the off stump on a good length. Virat Kohli pushes this towards mid on with a straight bat.
52.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel bowls one outside off hitting the length hard. Virat Kohli lets the ball go.
52.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Delivers this one a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli has looked really solid so far as he defends this towards cover.
52.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowled on a good length and in the off-stump channel. Ravindra Jadeja pushes the ball on the front foot towards mid off and takes another run.
52.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Shannon Gabriel bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Ravindra Jadeja covers the line of the ball and blocks this towards cover.
52
over
52 | 4 Runs |
HH: 186/4
51.6
1
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowled full and outside the off stump, driven on the front foot by Jadeja. He is off like a flash to steal a single as the ball goes to the mid-off fielder.
51.5
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, On a good length this time and angling away after pitching in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and blocks this solidly towards the mid off fielder.
51.4
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Again a pitched-up delivery from Jason Holder on the off stump. Jadeja leans into the drive on the front foot but is unable to find the gap.
51.3
2
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Delivers this one full and wide outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja reaches for this one and knocks this towards deep point for a couple of runs to get off the mark.
51.2
0
Jason Holder to Ravindra Jadeja, Pitched up by Jason Holder outside off stump. Ravindra Jadeja plays a cover drive off the front foot but straight to the fielder at covers.
51.1
1
Jason Holder to Virat Kohli, Jason Holder bowls this full and into the pads. Virat Kohli clips this down to deep backward square leg and collects a single.
It will be Jason Holder to operate from the other end.
51
over
51 | 3 Runs |
HH: 182/4
50.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Bowls on a good length around the off stump. Jadeja pushes the ball towards the cover fielder.
50.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ravindra Jadeja, Shannon Gabriel starts with a slightly fuller delivery bowled just outside off. Ravindra Jadeja defends this solidly towards cover.
Welcome back for the third and final session of Day 1. Out come the West Indies players and so do, the two Indian batters. Ravindra Jadeja is the new batter and he joins Virat Kohli out in the middle. Shannon Gabriel has the ball in hand and he will complete his over. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 3 ...
Having been in a strong position at the Lunch interval, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were watchful in their approach at the start of the second session. Jaiswal, in particular, found it tough to score runs and eventually ran out of both patience and luck to be dismissed on 57. Coming in at number 3, Shubman Gill did employ a positive approach, but he poked away from the body and paid the price. Rohit Sharma fell soon after and missed out on what would have been his third Test hundred away from home. Out of nowhere, India found themselves in a spot of bother at 155-3. Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane then got together and applied themselves well to provide calmness to the Indian innings. Just when it seemed that India were rebuilding nicely, Ajinkya Rahane chopped one back onto the stumps to peg India back once again. Indian fans will be hoping that Virat Kohli bats and bats well to take India to a challenging first-innings total. Who will be in the ascendancy at the end of day's play? We will have all the answers as the players return for the third session at 12.30 am IST (7.00 pm GMT, the previous day).
SESSION SUMMARY: 61 runs, 24.4 overs, and 4 wickets. It was all India in the first session, and the visitors were expected to dominate the second session as well. But the West Indies have come roaring back to win their first session of the series. Having struggled to make a mark with the ball for the entirety of the first session, the West Indies needed to start well in the second session. It was Jason Holder who led the way with probing lines and lengths against Yashasvi Jaiswal. He was rewarded for his persistence as Jaiswal edged one to deep gully. Once the opening stand was broken, it looked like the West Indies had found a spring in their step. The move to bring Kemar Roach back into the attack paid off straight away for Kraigg Brathwaite, as the former got rid of Shubman Gill. Playing as the frontline spinner in the side, Jomel Warrican came to the party as well and got the big wicket of Rohit Sharma. The West Indies bowlers stuck at it and did not allow the Indian batters to release the pressure. In the last over before Tea, Shannon Gabriel went through the defence of Ajinkya Rahane to put his side in a strong position. Kraigg Brathwaite will be hoping for more of the same from his bowling group in the third session.
50.4
W
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Shannon Gabriel gets his first wicket and what a session this has turned out to be for West Indies! Ajinkya Rahane is the latest casualty as he plays a really lazy shot before the break. This is bowled on a good length as well and in the channel outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pokes at the ball with no real intent and gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter his stumps. Rahane looks stunned as India have lost their fourth wicket and have stumbled slightly after the strong start that they had. The hosts have come back really strong in this game and will be going into the dressing room with their tails up as it will be TEA of DAY 1!
50.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Goes full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli knocks this towards point and a good half-stop by the fielder keeps the batters down to one run.
50.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, NO BALL! Bowls this outside the off pole and on a good length. Virat Kohli leaves this one alone but Shannon Gabriel has overstepped and it will be a no ball.
50.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane gets his bat down late and gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a run.
50.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Ajinkya Rahane, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane shoulders his arms to this one.
50
over
50 | 1 Runs |
HH: 179/3
49.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Short ball once again and into the batter. Ajinkya Rahane pulls this towards deep backwards square eg and takes a run to retain strike.
49.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this back towards the bowler who parries it towards mid off.
49.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane is content in leaving this one alone.
49.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Ajinkya Rahane gets evasive action and ducks under this one. The short ball gets the crowd alive and there is a massive cheer.
49.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Pulls his length back this time and serves this outside off. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards the point fielder and shouts NO!
49.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Alzarri Joseph bowls a full delivery on an off-stump line. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this towards mid on.
49
over
49 | 2 Runs |
HH: 178/3
48.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Decides to bowl this on a good length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli blocks this confidently towards the cover fielder.
48.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, On a fuller length this time and wide outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
48.4
2
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli gets on top of the bounce and guides this past gully for a couple of runs.
48.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Goes slightly fuller this time and wider outside off. Virat Kohli gets a confident stride forward and pushes this towards cover-point.
48.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli keeps his eye on the ball and watches it go through to the keeper.
With just under 10 mins to go for Tea, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane will look to see off this tricky phase.
48.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Virat Kohli, Shannon Gabriel starts with a good-length delivery bowled outside the off stump. Virat Kohli is solid in defence as he knocks this towards cover.
48
over
48 | 2 Runs |
HH: 176/3
47.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards the fielder at gully.
47.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes full and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane knocks this solidly towards mid off.
47.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, On a good length and in line with the stumps. Virat Kohli flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a run.
47.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets up on his toes and dabs this into the off side.
47.2
1
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ajinkya Rahane clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
47.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane punches this towards cover.
47
over
47 | 2 Runs |
HH: 174/3
46.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Wider outside the off stump and on a fuller length. Virat Kohli hits this firmly towards the cover fielder.
46.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Virat Kohli nocks this straight to the fielder at cover.
46.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Flights this full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli gets forward and pushes this into the off side.
46.3
1
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this slightly short and into the pads. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards deep square leg for a run.
46.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Tosses this full and into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder.
46.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli eases this down to long off for a single.
46
over
46 | 5 Runs |
HH: 172/3
45.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, On a fuller length this time and just outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane mistimes his shot towards mid off.
45.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Ajinkya Rahane, Back of a length once again and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane pushes this towards the fielder at point.
45.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Virat Kohli gets on his toes and dabs this into the leg side for a quick single.
45.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Virat Kohli times this sweetly but straight to the cover fielder.
45.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Simply glorious from Virat Kohli as he plays a vintage shot to collect his second boundary! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli strokes this towards deep point and collects four runs.
45.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli raises his arms high and leaves this one alone.
45
over
45 | 3 Runs |
HH: 167/3
44.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Gives the ball a bit of air and serves this outside off on a fuller length. Ajinkya Rahane taps this towards point.
44.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Tosses this full as well and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane hits this firmly towards cover.
44.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane defends this towards mid-wicket.
44.3
3
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Bowls this full and into the pads. Virat Kohli uses his wrists and flicks this towards deep backward square leg. He calls Ajinkya Rahane to run quick and they complete three runs.
44.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli remains watchful and dabs this past silly point.
44.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pushes this towards the cover fielder.
44
over
44 | 5 Runs |
HH: 164/3
43.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli rides the bounce and dabs this towards square leg for a single to keep strike.
43.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Delivers this wider outside off on a good length. Virat Kohli defends this into the off side.
43.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, FOUR! Virat Kohli is off the mark finally and it is a lovely controlled shot to get him his first runs! This is bowled full and outside off. Virat Kohli punches this straight back past the bowler towards long off for four runs.
43.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the cover fielder.
43.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and just outside off. Virat Kohli hits this firmly towards the mid off fielder.
43.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Virat Kohli, Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and going way down leg side. Virat Kohli looks to pay at this but does not connect.
43
over
43 | 0 Runs |
HH: 159/3
42.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Flights this one full and at the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane drives this firmly but straight to the man at cover-point.
42.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Tosses this full and persists with the line outside off. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards the point fielder.
42.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Continues to bowl full and outside off. Ajinkya Rahane looks solid as he blocks this towards short cover.
42.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane gets forward and dabs this to the left of the bowler.
42.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Floats this one full and just outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
42.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Jomel Warrican bowls this quick and at the stumps on a shorter length. Ajinkya Rahane goes onto the backfoot and dabs this towards point.
42
over
42 | 1 Runs |
HH: 159/3
41.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a fuller length once again and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli looks to be really content in blocking this one out towards cover.
41.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Slightly short this time and outside off. Virat Kohli knocks this towards point. He is yet to get off the mark.
41.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli drills this towards the mid off fielder.
41.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Bowls this slightly back of a length and continues to probe outside the off stump. Virat Kohli remains watchful and allows the ball to go through to the keeper.
41.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Well outside the off stump and on a good length. Virat Kohli gets forward and does not offer a shot.
41.1
1
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Kemar Roach delivers this on a fuller length and into the pads. Ajinkya Rahane flicks this towards deep square leg and takes one.
41
over
41 | 1 Runs |
HH: 158/3
40.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli remains watchful as he takes a huge stride forward and defends the ball back to the bowler.
40.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane pushes forward and gets this off the outside part of his bat towards third man for a single.
40.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this to the left of short leg.
40.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Loops this one full and into the pads. Ajinkya Rahane clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
40.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Slightly short this time and in line with the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane uses the depth of the crease and keeps this ball out.
40.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and just outside off. Ajinkya Rahane defends this towards cover.
40
over
40 | 1 Runs |
HH: 157/3
39.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a fuller length this time and outside off. Virat Kohli gets a good stride forward and blocks this towards cover.
39.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Wider this time outside off and on a good length. Virat Kohli gets his bat out of the way and leaves the ball alone.
39.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli pushes at this and gets beaten once again.
39.3
1
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Goes really full this time and angles this into the stumps. Ajinkya Rahane clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
39.2
0
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowl this a fraction fuller and outside the off stump. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards cover.
39.1
0
Kemar Roach to Ajinkya Rahane, Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane dabs this towards the gully fielder.
39
over
39 | 1 Runs |
HH: 156/3
38.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Ajinkya Rahane, Bowls this short and outside the off pole. Ajinkya Rahane goes deep in the crease and punches this to deep cover-point for a single to open his account. He will keep strike as well.
Ajinkya Rahane walks in at number 5.
38.5
W
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, OUT! TIMBER! What an absolute beauty from Jomel Warrican! He has completely flummoxed the Indian skipper with a peach of a delivery! He flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma gets forward to play at this but gets deceived by the turn away from the bat. The ball beats the outside edge and goes on to peg the off pole back. Jomel Warrican is absolutely thrilled as he screams in delight and begins his victory runs. Rohit Sharma on the other hand looks furious with himself and will feel like he has missed out on a century. India are now three wickets down and have two new batters at the crease.
38.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Continues to serve this full and outside off. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the off side.
38.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full as well and on an off-stump line. Rohit Sharma blocks this solidly towards cover.
38.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and into the pads. Rohit Sharma makes room and knocks this towards cover.
38.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
38
over
38 | 1 Runs |
HH: 155/2
37.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, On a good length once again and outside the off stump. Virat Kohli feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up.
37.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Wider outside the off pole and on a good length. Virat Kohli raises his arms in the air and leaves this one alone.
37.4
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Delivers this just outside off and on a fullish length. Virat Kohli knocks this uppishly towards mid off.
37.3
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Virat Kohli dabs this towards the point fielder.
37.2
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump Virat Kohli blocks this towards the fielder at mid off.
37.1
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma looks to work this leg side but gets this off the outside part of his bat towards deep point for a single.
DRINKS! We will take some refreshments as the first hour of the afternoon session has come to an end. West Indies finally managed to draw first blood and Jason Holder's persistence finally bore fruit as he got Yashasvi Jaiswal playing at one outside his off pole. One brought two and Shubman Gill’s poor run in the competition continued as he edged one off the bowling of Kemar Roach. Just what the hosts needed after a difficult first session and will want to keep the momentum going. India will want their two established batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to build another good partnership. An interesting period of play before Tea is coming our way.
37
over
37 | 1 Runs |
HH: 154/2
36.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Virat Kohli, A bit short, outside off, Virat Kohli defends this one from the crease.
36.5
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Keeps it full and on off, Rohit Sharma knocks it down to long off for a single.
36.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Slower this time, at the stumps, Rohit Sharma clips it to mid on.
36.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flatter and quicker, on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to defend. Gets an inside edge that drops well wide of short leg.
36.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floats it up, on off, Rohit Sharma drives it straight to mid off.
36.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, around off, Rohit Sharma presses half forward and defends.
36
over
36 | 4 Runs |
HH: 153/2
35.6
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Virat Kohli shoulders arms yet again.
35.5
0
Kemar Roach to Virat Kohli, In the channel, outside off, left alone by Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli makes his way out to the middle.
35.4
W
Kemar Roach to Shubman Gill, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Kemar Roach joins in on the act now and removes Shubman Gill! Comes from over the wicket and angles it in, on a good length, just outside off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and has a feel for the delivery. Pokes at the delivery and pays the price. Gets a feather on it and Joshua Da Silva behind the wicket makes no mistake. The umpire raises the finger without much hesitation. Shubman Gill has a word with Rohit Sharma but decides not to review. Two wickets in quick succession for West Indies.
35.3
4
Kemar Roach to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Not in control but they all count! On a length and outside off, Shubman Gill pushes hard at the delivery away from the body. Gets an outside edge that goes through gully for a boundary.
35.2
0
Kemar Roach to Shubman Gill, Full and angled in, outside off, Shubman Gill prods forward and times the drive to cover.
35.1
0
Kemar Roach to Shubman Gill, Starts on a back of a length, around off, Shubman Gill punches it off the back foot to cover.
35
over
35 | 1 Runs |
HH: 149/1
34.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floated this time, on off, Rohit Sharma is solid in defence yet again.
34.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Darted in, around leg, Rohit Sharma blocks it out off the front foot.
34.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Short and quicker, at the stumps, Rohit Sharma keeps it out back to the bowler.
34.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flighted delivery, on off and middle, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and defends it to cover.
34.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Angled in, on middle, Rohit Sharma is half forward in defence.
34.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Shubman Gill, Short and around off, Shubman Gill goes back in his crease and taps it in front of cover. Calls Rohit Sharma for a quick single.
34
over
34 | 5 Runs |
HH: 148/1
33.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Goes short and on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and defends it on the off side.
33.5
1
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Sliding down leg, on a length, Shubman Gill helps it down to fine leg for a single.
33.4
0
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Another in dipper, on a good length, on middle, Shubman Gill tries to clip it away but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
33.3
0
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Length delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill plants his foot forward and punches it to cover.
33.2
0
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Shaping in, on a length, Shubman Gill defends it back to the bowler.
33.1
4
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Shubman Gill is up and running! Fraction short and outside off, Shubman Gill stays in the crease and cashes in on the width. Cuts it late and through the slip cordon for a boundary.
33
over
33 | 4 Runs |
HH: 143/1
32.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, A loud, loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Shannon Gabriel comes from over the wicket and angles it on a good length, at the stumps, Rohit Sharma gets beaten by the inward movement and wears it on the front pad. West Indies go up in appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Kraigg Brathwaite is convinced enough and sends it upstairs for a review. The UltraEdge shows spike as the ball is next to the bat. The on-field stand will stand and West Indies lose their review.
32.5
4
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Wristy by Rohit Sharma! Pitched up, angling in, on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma brings his wrists into play and clips it sweetly off his pads. Beats the deep square leg fielder to his left for a boundary.
32.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, At 138 kph, on a good length, around off, Rohit Sharma defends it from the crease to mid off.
32.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Hurls it full and wide outside off, Rohit Sharma does not go chasing at the delivery and leaves it alone.
32.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and outside off, Rohit Sharma checks his shot and pushes it down the wicket.
32.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Serves it a bit wide outside off, on a good length, Rohit Sharma is in no mood to play at those.
32
over
32 | 4 Runs |
HH: 139/1
31.6
0
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, On a good length and outside the off pole. Shubman Gill gets a confident stride forward and blocks this towards cover. End of a successful over by Jason Holder.
31.5
0
Jason Holder to Shubman Gill, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Shubman Gill gets onto his toes and dabs this towards the fielder at covers.
Shubman Gill walks out to the middle at number 3.
31.4
W
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, OUT! CAUGHT! Jason Holder has been rewarded for some good bowling and for keeping his patience! Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally succumbed to one outside the off pole and he has edged quite a few in his innings. This is bowled outside the off pole and on a fullish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for the expansive cover drive and slices this towards the gully fielder. Kirk Mckenzie gets low to his left and takes a good first Test catch to help West Indies draw first blood. The 139-run partnership comes to an end and Yashasvi Jaiswal has to make the long walk back to the shed.
31.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes over the wicket now and serves this on a good length angling away outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his arms and leaves this one alone.
31.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this a fraction fuller and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal knocks this one solidly but straight to the cover fielder.
31.1
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! First boundary for Yashasvi Jaiswal in this session but not very convincing! Jason Holder bowls from 'round the wicket and outside off on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and gets an outside edge through slips towards third man for four runs.
31
over
31 | 3 Runs |
HH: 135/0
30.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Goes full and outside off, Rohit Sharma dead bats the ball down the wicket.
30.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal is finally underway in the second session! Around leg, on a back of a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal rises and tucks it to deep square for one.
30.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, NO BALL! Shortish delivery, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and dabs with soft hands to point. Shannon Gabriel has overstepped yet again.
30.4
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Full and sliding on the pads, Rohit Sharma uses his wrists and clips it to deep square leg for a single.
30.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Edged but safe! Back of a length this time, on off, Rohit Sharma looks to punch it on the off side without much foot movement. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce to Kirk Mckenzie at gully.
30.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Persists with full length, just outside off, kept out solidly off the front foot by Rohit Sharma.
30.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Hurls it outside off, on a full length, Rohit Sharma prods forward and defends it to cover.
30
over
30 | 1 Runs |
HH: 132/0
29.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another tempter, full and outside off by Jason Holder. Left alone yet again by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
29.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angling away, full outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets it go.
29.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller this time, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and steers it to point.
29.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a back of a length, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal is solid in defence this time on the back foot.
29.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves it full and just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his foot forward and defends it to mid off.
29.1
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it full and on middle, Rohit Sharma clips it off his pads to deep square leg. Gets across for a single.
29
over
29 | 6 Runs |
HH: 131/0
28.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to bowl on a hard length, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it out from the crease on the leg side.
28.6
2
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL! Angled in at the hips, on a back of a length, Rohit Sharma nudges it to deep square leg for a single. Shannon Gabriel has overstepped and it is called as a no ball.
28.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Shortish delivery, on off, Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and taps it back to Gabriel.
28.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma presses forward and guides it towards point.
28.3
4
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Good use of the pace again by Rohit Sharma! Continues to bowl on a back of a length, just outside off, Rohit Sharma opts to stay on the back foot and runs it through gully for four more runs.
28.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Around off, on a hard length, Rohit Sharma hangs back and dabs it to cover.
28.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, at 142 kph, outside off, Rohit Sharma cuts it hard off the back foot but straight to Tagenarine Chanderpaul at backward point. It was there to be hit for the Indian skipper.
28
over
28 | 0 Runs |
HH: 125/0
27.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to test Jaiswal outside off, on a good length, left alone this time.
27.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Beaten! Again in the corridor of uncertainty, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal has a feel for the delivery and is lucky to not edge it behind.
27.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tempts Jaiswal with a full delivery, outside off, the southpaw does not fall for the trap and leaves the ball alone.
27.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller this time, at the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal defends with a straight bat to mid off.
27.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Brings his length back and bowls it in the channel on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal offers no shot.
27.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Hurls it full and angled across, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets the ball go.
Jason Holder (5-1-12-0) will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
27
over
27 | 4 Runs |
HH: 125/0
26.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Angling in, on a back of a length, around leg, Rohit Sharma gets cramped for room and wears it on the thigh pad.
26.5
4
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Smart batting by the Indian skipper! Gabriel bowls it on a back of a length, just outside off, Rohit Sharma allows the ball to come to him and uses the pace of the delivery. Opens the bat face and steers it wide of backward point for a boundary.
26.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Serves it on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms to the delivery.
26.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Fuller this time, at 142 kph, outside off, Rohit Sharma presses forward and blocks it to cover.
26.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, A bit too wide outside off, on a good length, Rohit Sharma is happy to leave the ball alone.
26.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Begins on a good length, around off, Rohit Sharma is forward in defence and keeps it out on the off side.
We are all set for the afternoon session of Day 1 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. Rohit Sharma and Rohit Sharma will continue their opening partnership for India here. Shannon Gabriel has the ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...
... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...
West Indies, on the other hand, have been all over the place and never looked like troubling the Indian batters. The pacers toiled hard but the wicket seemed pretty flat and Kraigg Brathwaite may have made a massive mistake electing to bowl first on this surface. Jason Holder and Jomel Warrican were economical and helped bring some control which almost resulted in a wicket but Alick Athanaze dropped a tough opportunity at slip just before the break. Windies are yet to draw the first blood and it seems like they have 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. While the players take Lunch, you can switch tabs for the 4th Ashes Test where 'Bazball' is in full throttle and Zak Crawley is nearing a fantastic double hundred. Do join us back here at 10.10 pm IST (4.40 pm GMT) for the start of the second session on Day 1.
SESSION SUMMARY - 121 runs and no wickets in 26 overs. A session that has belonged well and truly to the visitors and the hosts have had no response to the early onslaught by India! An excellent couple of hours for Indian openers means that they have posted an unbeaten stand of 121 runs in 26 overs. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been aggressive from the word go and look settled at the wicket having cashed in on the loose balls. They have both gone past their fifties and will be looking to convert this into a big one. The skipper has scored 63 runs in 102 balls and Jaiswal has been really impressive racing to his half-century in just 49 deliveries. India have stamped their authority on this game and will hope to carry on in a similar manner throughout the day as they look to post a substantial first-inning total.
26
over
26 | 2 Runs |
HH: 121/0
25.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes full this time does Holder, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully keeps it out to backward point. That will be Lunch on Day 1!
25.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Was that a chance? Yes, a tough one though. Holder comes from over the wicket and lands it on a good length, angling across, Yashasvi Jaiswal defends away from the body. Gets an outside edge that goes low to first slip. Alick Athanaze stationed there gets down but fails to get his fingers underneath the ball to grab it. Yashasvi Jaiswal and India breathe a sigh of relief.
25.4
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, At 131 kph, on a length, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his foot forward and defends it to cover.
25.3
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Fullish delivery, on middle, Rohit Sharma takes it on the full and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
25.2
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Slightly back of a length, on off, Rohit Sharma stays back and dabs it in front of cover.
25.1
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves it full, just outside off, from over the wicket, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives to the left of mid off with a straight bat. Calls Rohit Sharma for a quick single.
25
over
25 | 1 Runs |
HH: 119/0
24.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Consecutive maidens by West Indies! Keeps it short and turning away, outside off, Rohit Sharma knocks it off the back foot to mid on.
24.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Shortens his length and bowls it on middle, Rohit Sharma goes back in his crease and whips it to mid-wicket.
24.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Pushed through, just outside off, Rohit Sharma is half forward and defends it on the off side.
24.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floated up, outside off, Rohit Sharma smothers the ball on the off side.
24.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Darted in, on middle, Rohit Sharma leans forward and solidly keeps it out.
24.1
1
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short and turning into the pads, Yashasvi Jaiswal clips it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for a single.
24
over
24 | 0 Runs |
HH: 118/0
23.6
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Maiden by Jason Holder! In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, Rohit Sharma works this length delivery towards cover.
23.5
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Rohit Sharma clips it to mid-wicket.
23.4
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Bowls it on a length, Rohit Sharma pats this one back to Holder.
23.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Another full delivery, at the stumps, Rohit Sharma blocks it out down the wicket.
23.2
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Full and shaping in, on middle, Rohit Sharma drives it straight to mid on.
23.1
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on off, Rohit Sharma stays in the crease and pushes it to cover.
23
over
23 | 11 Runs |
HH: 118/0
22.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Agression from Joseph! Bangs it in, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal ducks underneath and lets the ball go.
22.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shorter, on off, kept out solidly down the wicket by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
22.4
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FIFTY for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Back-to-back boundaries by the southpaw to reach his half century! Joseph pitches it up, a bit wide outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal plants his foot forward and creams the drive. Hits it wide of mid off for four more runs. Raises his bat and acknowledges the applause from his teammates.
22.3
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Width offered and Yashasvi Jaiswal cashes in! Joseph bowls it on a length, wide outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal frees his arms and smacks it between backward point and point for a boundary.
22.2
2
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal stays on the back foot and pulls it to the right of mid on. The ball plugs in the outfield and the batters run two.
22.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, just outside off, Rohit Sharma punches it nicely off the back foot. Hits it to the left of mid off for a quick single.
22
over
22 | 6 Runs |
HH: 107/0
21.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shortish delivery, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on his toes and cuts well but finds backward point.
21.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lands it on a length, outside off, left alone by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
21.4
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Leg bye! Back of a length and at the hips, Rohit Sharma looks to help it fine but misses. The ball comes off his thigh pad and rolls to fine leg for a leg bye.
21.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on off, Rohit Sharma defends it solidly back to Holder.
21.2
1
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Fuller this time, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal guides it wide of point. The initial call was for two but the batters settle for a single.
21.1
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Sloppy by the debutant Kirk Mckenzie! Holder serves it on a good length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to defend with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that goes on the bounce towards gully. Kirk Mckenzie there, does not manage to get body behind the ball and concedes a boundary.
21
over
21 | 2 Runs |
HH: 101/0
20.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shorter in length, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls it from the crease to deep square leg. Keeps the strike with a single.
20.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, 100 comes up for India! Full delivery, just outside off, Rohit Sharma presents a straight bat and drives it to the right of mid off. Shannon Gabriel dives and keeps it to a single. Second consecutive 100-run stand between Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
20.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Length delivery, shaping in, on middle, Rohit Sharma shuffles and drives it to mid on.
20.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on a hard length, on off, Rohit Sharma hangs on the back foot and pushes it to mid off.
20.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up, around leg, Rohit Sharma looks to clip it away. Ends up chipping it a bit uppishly towards Kemar Roach at mid on.
20.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Hurls it in the channel on off, on a length, Rohit Sharma gets forward and blocks it back to the bowler.
West Indies have had a difficult first session and will be desperate for a wicket before Lunch to lift them up.
20
over
20 | 1 Runs |
HH: 99/0
19.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angled away again, on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to let the ball go.
19.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves it on a good length, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal steps out of the crease and knocks it to mid on.
19.4
1
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Pulls his length back and bowls on middle, Rohit Sharma pulls this waist-high delivery to fine leg for a single.
19.3
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Fuller and shaping in, on middle, Rohit Sharma clips it nicely to mid on.
19.2
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, Keeps it on a good length, on middle, Rohit Sharma defends it down the wicket.
19.1
0
Jason Holder to Rohit Sharma, On a hard length, on off, Rohit Sharma is solid in defence as he blocks it out down the wicket.
19
over
19 | 11 Runs |
HH: 98/0
18.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Good-length delivery, on off, from 'round the wicket, Yashasvi Jaiswal pats it back to Kemar Roach.
18.5
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fuller this time, on off, Rohit Sharma gets forward to defend. Gets it off the inner half of the bat to deep backward square leg for a run.
18.4
4
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Easy pickings! Roach strays down leg, on a back of length, Rohit Sharma allows the ball to come to him and tickles it to the fine leg fence for a boundary.
18.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, On a good length, on off, Rohit Sharma defends it solidly with a straight bat.
18.2
6
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FIFTY for Rohit Sharma! The Indian skipper reaches fifty in some style! Kemar Roach bends his back and bangs it in, on middle, Rohit Sharma swivels in the crease and latches onto the pull shot. Dispatches it over deep backward square leg for a maximum. Rohit is picking up where he left off in the last game.
18.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Tailing in, at the stumps, on a length, Rohit Sharma clips it straight to mid-wicket.
18
over
18 | 4 Runs |
HH: 87/0
17.6
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Another delivery on a hard length, in the channel on off, Yashasvi Jaiswal watchfully lets the ball pass.
17.5
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length, just outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on top of the bounce and dabs it to point.
17.4
4
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to ride his luck! Angling away, on a good length, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal sees the width and throws his hands at it. Gets an outside edge that flies through gully for a boundary.
17.3
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, In the corridor of uncertainty, on off, on a length, Yashasvi Jaiswal leans forward and leaves the ball alone.
17.2
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Serves it full, around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal drives with a straight bat but finds mid off.
17.1
0
Jason Holder to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Starts from over the wicket and angles it across, outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal lets it go through to the keeper.
17
over
17 | 8 Runs |
HH: 83/0
16.6
4
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Nonchalant by the Indian skipper! Kemar Roach comes from over the wicket and bowls it on length, on off, Rohit Sharma gets on the front foot and goes inside out. Gets it well over cover for yet another boundary. Moves to 48 with this shot.
16.5
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Hurls it on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma shuffles and watchfully defends it to mid on.
16.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Fuller in length, outside off, Rohit Sharma presses forward and dead bats it on the off side.
16.3
2
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length again, outside off, Rohit Sharma gets on his toes and punches it sweetly through cover for two runs more.
16.2
2
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Drops it short and on middle, Rohit Sharma looks to pull this one off the front foot. Does not time it well but gets it the vacant wide mid on region for a couple of runs.
16.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, In the channel, on off, a hint of inward movement, Rohit Sharma hangs on the back foot and leaves the ball alone.
16
over
16 | 9 Runs |
HH: 75/0
15.6
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, On the pads this time, Rohit Sharma nudges this one towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
15.5
4
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! This time he gets it away! Floated up, on off, Rohit Sharma gets down on one knee and executes the sweep to perfection. Gets it from the middle of the bat and it almost went the distance.
15.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Fraction short and turning away, Rohit Sharma shoulders arms and leaves the ball alone.
15.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up, on off and middle, Rohit Sharma gets down to sweep. Toe ends this one back to the bowler.
15.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Fuller, around off, Rohit Sharma smothers the ball down the wicket.
15.1
4
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Short and punished! Offers width outside off, short as well, Rohit Sharma does not miss out. Gets into the position quickly and cuts it through point for a boundary.
15
over
15 | 4 Runs |
HH: 66/0
14.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Outside off, on a good length, Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy to let the ball pass.
14.5
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length and outside off, Rohit Sharma cuts without much timing. Gets it wide of point for a single.
14.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Length delivery this time, around off, Rohit Sharma stays in the crease and works it to cover.
14.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Goes full and on off, Rohit Sharma pushes it off the inner half of the bat to mid on.
14.3
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL! Serves it on a good length, outside off, Rohit Sharma lets it go. Kemar Roach has overstepped and the umpire signals a no ball.
14.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Shaping in, on a good length, on middle, Rohit Sharma gets behind the line and defends it to mid on.
14.1
2
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Lands it on length, in the channel, Rohit Sharma goes for a drive away from the body. Gets an outside edge that rolls through backward point. The ball plugs in the outfield and Rohit collects two.
14
over
14 | 5 Runs |
HH: 62/0
13.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes back in his crease and taps it down the wicket.
13.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Much straighter this time, on middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal prods forward and defends solidly.
13.4
4
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Nicely swept! Drifts down leg, loopy delivery, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line and sweeps it past backward square leg for four more runs.
13.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Keeps it full, on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets forward and blocks it out.
13.2
1
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up again, on middle, Rohit Sharma uses his wrist and whips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
13.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Floated up, outside off, left alone by Rohit Sharma.
Drinks Break! The first hour of this centennial Test has gone India's way. After being inserted in, both openers have come out with positive intent. Neither Rohit Sharma nor Yashasvi Jaiswal have shied away from pouncing on loose deliveries. West Indies' pacers have lacked aggression in their bowling and have been guilty of dropping it harmlessly short. Jomel Warrican has asked questions in his two overs and will hold the key in this next passage of play.
13
over
13 | 6 Runs |
HH: 57/0
12.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, On a good length this time and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal drives this beautifully on the up but straight to the short cover fielder.
12.5
4
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal is going at run-a-ball in this inning! This is bowled short and width is offered outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets on his toes and slaps this towards deep backward point for four runs.
12.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length and outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and punches this towards cover.
12.3
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Just outside the off pole this time and on a good length. Rohit Sharma clips this towards deep square leg for a single.
12.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this on a good length outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma shoulders his arms to this one.
12.1
1
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shannon Gabriel strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away but misses and the ball rolls towards square leg off the pads for a leg bye.
12
over
12 | 0 Runs |
HH: 51/0
11.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, On a fuller length once again and outside off. Rohit Sharma keeps this one out solidly to play out a maiden over.
11.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards cover.
11.4
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Rohit Sharma blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
11.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Fires this one full and into the off stump. Rohit Sharma knocks this towards cover.
11.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma judges the line well and leaves this one alone.
11.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and into the stumps. Rohit Sharma gets forward and blocks this out into the off side.
11
over
11 | 10 Runs |
HH: 51/0
10.6
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal punches this towards the cover fielder.
10.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Goes full this time and angles this into the stumps. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg and collects a run.
10.4
4
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and the Indian skipper is on the charge here! Shannon Gabriel bowls this short and outside off. Rohit Sharma rocks back and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs. Brings up the 50-run partnership between the Indian openers.
10.3
4
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! This is pure elegance from Rohit Sharma and no matter how slow the outfield is, the ball was headed only for the fence! Shannon Gabriel bowls this full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma strokes this towards deep cover and collects four runs.
10.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Delivers this onto the pads on a fuller length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
10.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shannon Gabriel strays down leg on a fullish length. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this fine but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper.
10
over
10 | 2 Runs |
HH: 41/0
9.6
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, On a shorter length this time and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma punches this towards the cover fielder. Two runs from the first over of Jomel Warrican.
9.5
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Allows to go on straight with the arm on a fuller length and outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. May put some doubt in the batter's head.
9.4
2
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Loops this oen full as well and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma charges down the wicket and lofts this past mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
9.3
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Flights this one full and just outside off. Rohit Sharma knocks this back towards the bowler.
9.2
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma pushes this towards the fielder at cover.
9.1
0
Jomel Warrican to Rohit Sharma, Jomel Warrican floats this one full and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma is happy to leave this one alone and have a look.
Spin for the first time as Jomel Warrican is introduced into the attack. He will start with a slip and a short leg in place.
9
over
9 | 7 Runs |
HH: 39/0
8.6
4
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Yashasvi Jaiswal has started this game in a completely opposite manner as he did in his debut! This is short and wide outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets under this one and uppercuts the ball over the gully fielder towards deep backward point for four runs.
8.5
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Angles this into the pads on a good length. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards the fielder at deep backward square leg for one.
8.4
2
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a fuller length and outside off. Rohit Sharma strokes this towards deep cover and the wet outfield slows the ball down. The batters take two runs.
8.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller in length this time and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma pushes this towards the fielder at mid on.
8.2
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this wide outside the off stump and on a good length. Rohit Sharma decides to leave this one alone.
8.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.
8
over
8 | 3 Runs |
HH: 32/0
7.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Persists with the good-length delivery served outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes through with his shot but watches the ball zip past his outside edge.
7.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Angles this into the stumps and on a good length. Rohit Sharma flicks this towards deep square leg for one more.
7.4
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Continues to pull his length back and pitches this outside the leg stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal clips this through mid-wicket for a run.
7.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this back of a length as well and just outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets on his toes and tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single.
7.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this short and outside off. Rohit Sharma looks to play the pull shot with no real conviction and is unable to connect.
7.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets forward and defends this solidly towards cover.
7
over
7 | 2 Runs |
HH: 29/0
6.6
1
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller this time and persists with bowling outside off. Rohit Sharma dabs this into the gap at covers and takes a run to keep strike.
6.5
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Outside the off stump once again and on a good length. Rohit Sharma pokes at this one and gets an outside edge short of the second slip fielder.
6.4
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Rohit Sharma goes for the expansive drive with very little foot movement and gets beaten all ends up.
6.3
0
Shannon Gabriel to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this on a good length and in the channel outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma has a tentative prod at this one and gets beaten on the outside edge.
6.2
1
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce and punches this through covers for a single.
6.1
0
Shannon Gabriel to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shannon Gabriel bowls this on a good length and angling away outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal opts to leave this one alone.
An early change in the bowling by West Indies. Shannon Gabriel comes into the attack now, replacing Kemar Roach.
6
over
6 | 11 Runs |
HH: 27/0
5.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this a fraction short and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma gets behind the line of the ball and dabs this down the pitch.
5.5
1
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Goes over the wicket now and bowls this full, outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets an outside edge through the slip cordon for a single.
5.4
6
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Yashasvi Jaiswal has responded to the nervy shots he has played in a stunningly confident manner! Alzarri Joseph bowls this short and angled into the batter from outside off. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a hold of this one and pulls this way over deep mid-wicket for six runs.
5.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off stump. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to dig this one out but misses.
5.2
4
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! A streaky boundary from Yashasvi Jaiswal and he will be thanking his stars here! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets onto his toes and pushes at this but only manages to get an outside edge over the gully fielders head for four runs to deep backward point. A close call!
5.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Gets the ball to nip back into the left-hander. Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to flick this away and gets an inside edge onto his pads.
5
over
5 | 8 Runs |
HH: 16/0
4.6
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, A good comeback by Kemar Roach! He delivers this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.
4.5
6
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Rohit Sharma gets India's first boundary and it is a maximum! He has dismissed this out of sight with absolute disdain! Kemar Roach bowls a short ball directed at the batter. Bread and butter stuff for Rohit Sharma as he pulls this over deep square leg for six runs.
4.4
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this a fraction full and outside off. Rohit Sharma pushes it back down the pitch and the ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.
4.3
1
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this in from outside the off pole and on a good length from 'round the wicket. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes at this and gets it off the inside part of his bat towards deep backward square leg for one more.
4.2
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Attacks the stumps and delivers this on a good length. Rohit Sharma clips this to the right of mid-wicket and takes a single.
4.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Kemar Roach gets the ball to nip back in from outside off and on a good length. Rohit Sharma gets beaten on the inside edge and hit on the pads.
4
over
4 | 1 Runs |
HH: 8/0
3.6
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, On a shortish length this time and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma rolls his wrists and whips this towards deep square leg for a run and will keep strike.
3.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Goes fuller this time and outside off. Rohit Sharma gets his front foot forward but does not offer a shot.
3.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma stands tall and raises his arms high into the air to let the ball through.
3.3
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Goes outside the off stump on a good length. Rohit Sharma continues to leave the ball alone.
3.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Gets this to nip back in off the surface for a shortish length. Rohit Sharma looks to work this leg side but misses and gets high on the pads.
3.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph bowls this a tad bit short and outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma remains patient and shoulders his arms to this one.
3
over
3 | 1 Runs |
HH: 7/0
2.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gets this to shape away from the left-hander outside the off stump and on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to leave well outside off.
2.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this into the pads and continues to bowl on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal flicks this towards mid-wicket.
2.4
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Delivers this outside the off stump and on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal opts to leave this one alone.
2.3
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Bangs this in short and going down leg. Rohit Sharma looks to pull but does not get ball on it and the ball lobs off his body towards backward square leg for a leg bye.
2.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Gets closer to the off pole but continues to bowl on a good length. Rohit Sharma dabs this towards the cover fielder.
2.1
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Rohit Sharma gets forward and blocks this towards cover.
2
over
2 | 2 Runs |
HH: 6/0
1.6
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Back of a length once again and on a leg-stump line. Yashasvi Jaiswal rides the bounce and tucks this towards mid-wicket.
1.5
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal pushes this towards the fielder at mid off.
1.4
0
Alzarri Joseph to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bowls this slightly short but going down leg. Yashasvi Jaiswal gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through.
1.3
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, A full toss this time bowled on an off-stump line. Rohit Sharma knocks this into the gap through cover-point and takes a single to open his account.
1.2
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Alzarri Joseph does not have his line right here as this is wide outside off on a good length. Rohit Sharma watches it go through to the keeper.
1.1
0
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, Further outside the off stump and on a good length. Rohit Sharma is not interested in playing at this one.
1.1
1
Alzarri Joseph to Rohit Sharma, NO BALL! Alzarri Joseph bowls this slightly short and well outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma is watchful as he shoulders his arms to this one. Alzarri Joseph oversteps and it will be a no ball.
Alzarri Joseph will share the attack and bowl from the other end.
1
over
1 | 4 Runs |
HH: 4/0
0.6
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angles this down leg on a good length. Yashasvi Jaiswal tries to flick this away but misses and the ball goes off the pads into the keeper's gloves.
0.5
0
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Around the wicket to the left-hander once again and bowls this wide outside off, slightly back of a length. Yashasvi Jaiswal raises his arms high and allows this to go through to the keeper.
0.4
1
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Delivers this onto the pads as well and continues to bowl on a good length. Rohit Sharma misses and the ball goes down to fine leg off the pads for a leg bye.
0.3
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, Strays down leg side this time on a good length. Rohit Sharma looks to play this fine but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper.
0.2
0
Kemar Roach to Rohit Sharma, This is on a good length and just outside the off pole. Rohit Sharma tucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.
0.1
3
Kemar Roach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yashasvi Jaiswal shows his intent straightaway! Kemar Roach bowls this short from 'round the wicket and outside the off pole. Yashasvi Jaiswal goes onto the backfoot and cuts this towards deep point. The ball does not reach the ropes but the batters take three runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and India are up and running.
We are done with pre-game formalities as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players are in a huddle near the ropes before they disperse. They are joined by the two Indian openers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India. Kemar Roach has the new ball in hand and will start the proceedings for the West Indies. Off we go...
We are moments away from the start of the 100th Test between India and West Indies, but before that, it's time for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Trinidad and Tobago first, followed by the national anthem of India and then the West Indies. The two captains Kraigg Brathwaite and Rohit Sharma are now presented with memorabilia on the occasion of the 100th Test between India and the West Indies.
PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree is pitchside and he says that the wicket looks firm and the ball will come onto the bat nicely early in the game. Reckons that as the Test match progresses the spinners will come into play. Adds that there may be a bit for the pace bowlers but it will suit the slower bowlers more.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India, says that they were looking to bat first anyway. Adds that it is a decent pitch and the weather is nice and sunny as well. Reckons that the wicket will get slower as the game progresses. Informs that Shardul Thakur misses out due to a niggle. Adds that he will be replaced by Mukesh Kumar who will make his Test debut. Mentions that he is a talented guy and has worked really hard. On the 100th Test between India and West Indies, he says that there are a lot of memories and it has been a good rivalry. Shares that batters have always been required to work hard to get the result here. Ends by saying that there have been a lot of positives from the last game and hopes to continue.
Kraigg Brathwaite, the captain of West Indies, says that they will bowl first and with Shannon Gabriel back, they have a good set of fast bowlers to exploit the conditions. Adds that Kirk Mckenzie makes his debut today and replaces Raymon Reifer. Mentions that bowling wise they were okay and will have to continue the discipline that they showed. Claims that when it comes to the batting, they want to forget the first game and start afresh. Admits that India have some world-class spinners and young fast bowlers but they need to believe in themselves. Feels that it is an honour to play in the 100th Test match and recent years they have not won a match in a while and they want to change that but in the past with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, the encounters were unbelievable.
India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar (On Test debut) (In for Shardul Thakur).
West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Jermaine Blackwood, Jason Holder, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Kirk Mckenzie (In for Rahkeem Cornwall), Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Shannon Gabriel (In for Raymon Reifer).
TOSS - The two captains are out in the middle. The coin toss lands in the favour of Kraigg Brathwaite and the West Indies have opted to BOWL first.
As far as India are concerned, it was a perfect game for Rohit Sharma's men, and they will be hoping to put in a similar performance in this game as well. In favourable conditions, the spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja weaved their magic to bowl the West Indies out twice in three days. With the bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma notched respective centuries, but Virat Kohli fell 24 runs short of a hundred. Playing in his 500th international game, Kohli would want to make this occasion even more special by reaching the three-figure mark. Will India's dominance help them make it 2-0? Or will we see the West Indies fight back in this historic Test? Let's find out. Toss and team news coming up shortly...
At Windsor Park, the West Indies failed to show up in both departments and as a result, they suffered an innings defeat at the hands of India. If they are to make a comeback in this series, Kraigg Brathwaite and Co. will need to start afresh by putting that loss behind them. The hosts were let down by their batting unit and will be required to put their hands up in this game. Having failed to make a mark in the first Test, the Caribbean pacers might come into play this time around.
After India's dominant win inside three days at Dominica, the two teams have now made the trip to Port of Spain for the second Test. Queen's Park Oval is all decked up to host what is going to be the 100th Test between the two sides. Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of Day 1 of the second Test between the West Indies and India at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.
... DAY 1, SESSION 1 ...
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite
CAP/Bat/Bow
Tagenarine Chanderpaul
Bat/Bow
Kirk Mckenzie
Bat/Bow
Jermaine Blackwood
Bat/Bow
Alick Athanaze
Bat/Bow
Joshua Da Silva
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Jason Holder
Bat/Bow
Alzarri Joseph
Bat/Bow
Kemar Roach
Bat/Bow
Jomel Warrican
Bat/Bow
Shannon Gabriel
Bat/Bow
India
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Bat/Bow
Rohit Sharma
CAP/Bat/Bow
Shubman Gill
Bat/Bow
Virat Kohli
Bat/Bow
Ajinkya Rahane
Bat/Bow
Ravindra Jadeja
Bat/Bow
Ishan Kishan
KEEPER/Bat/Bow
Ravichandran Ashwin
Bat/Bow
Jaydev Unadkat
Bat/Bow
Mohammed Siraj
Bat/Bow
Mukesh Kumar
Bat/Bow