NEW DELHI: West Indies constructed a commanding 175-run first innings lead in opposition to Zimbabwe regardless of rain interruptions on the second day of the second Test on Monday. The guests nonetheless have two first innings wickets left to push their lead additional on day three.
Roston Chase scored 70, off 132 balls, to be the top-scorer of the West Indies innings, whereas Joshua Da Silva contributed 44 because the duo added 85 runs for the sixth wicket.
Play resumed after a protracted 150-minute stoppage quickly after lunch, however the pay was quickly deserted for the day after the rain returned.
A severely depleted house facet have been dismissed for 115 on the opening day and the vacationers reached 133 for the lack of 4 wickets by the shut.
The partnership between Chase and Da Silva helped the West Indies attain 290 for the lack of eight wickets with three days remaining.
Further interruptions are attainable, nonetheless, with rain forecast for the remainder of the week within the southwestern metropolis.
Chase confronted 131 balls, hitting one six and 4 fours, earlier than a full-length Vincent Nyauchi supply squeezed between bat and pad and uprooted the center stump.
“I was looking for a century so it was disappointing, but that was a very good ball by the bowler. So credit goes to him,” Chase instructed reporters.
“I am happy with the position we are in. If we can create a lead of up to 250 runs, that will be enough for us.”
Wicketkeeper Da Silva struck 5 fours in his 44 earlier than turning into one other sufferer of quickie Nyauchi, who clear bowled him.
Nyauchi and leg spinner Brandon Mavuta shared the bowling honours with three wickets every on the Queens Sports Club.
“It has been a bit difficult, but it is changing. It is now nipping a bit. We are happy to see that the ball is swinging now,” mentioned Nyauchi.
“I have always been a hard worker, always trying to take wickets. That is my job.
“The recreation isn’t on our facet in the meanwhile, it’s on the West Indies’ facet. We simply should bat effectively the second time spherical and put runs on the board.”
Migraine headaches ruled out star Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance and injuries sidelined captain and all-rounder Sean Williams and fast bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara.
The home team are also without prolific run-getter Sikandar Raza and all-rounder Ryan Burl, who were released to play franchise cricket in the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh respectively.
Zimbabwe and the West Indies drew the rain-affected first of two Tests in the fourth series between them in southern Africa with the visitors winning the previous three.
(With inputs from AFP)
Roston Chase scored 70, off 132 balls, to be the top-scorer of the West Indies innings, whereas Joshua Da Silva contributed 44 because the duo added 85 runs for the sixth wicket.
Play resumed after a protracted 150-minute stoppage quickly after lunch, however the pay was quickly deserted for the day after the rain returned.
A severely depleted house facet have been dismissed for 115 on the opening day and the vacationers reached 133 for the lack of 4 wickets by the shut.
The partnership between Chase and Da Silva helped the West Indies attain 290 for the lack of eight wickets with three days remaining.
Further interruptions are attainable, nonetheless, with rain forecast for the remainder of the week within the southwestern metropolis.
Chase confronted 131 balls, hitting one six and 4 fours, earlier than a full-length Vincent Nyauchi supply squeezed between bat and pad and uprooted the center stump.
“I was looking for a century so it was disappointing, but that was a very good ball by the bowler. So credit goes to him,” Chase instructed reporters.
“I am happy with the position we are in. If we can create a lead of up to 250 runs, that will be enough for us.”
Wicketkeeper Da Silva struck 5 fours in his 44 earlier than turning into one other sufferer of quickie Nyauchi, who clear bowled him.
Nyauchi and leg spinner Brandon Mavuta shared the bowling honours with three wickets every on the Queens Sports Club.
“It has been a bit difficult, but it is changing. It is now nipping a bit. We are happy to see that the ball is swinging now,” mentioned Nyauchi.
“I have always been a hard worker, always trying to take wickets. That is my job.
“The recreation isn’t on our facet in the meanwhile, it’s on the West Indies’ facet. We simply should bat effectively the second time spherical and put runs on the board.”
Migraine headaches ruled out star Zimbabwe batter Gary Ballance and injuries sidelined captain and all-rounder Sean Williams and fast bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara.
The home team are also without prolific run-getter Sikandar Raza and all-rounder Ryan Burl, who were released to play franchise cricket in the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh respectively.
Zimbabwe and the West Indies drew the rain-affected first of two Tests in the fourth series between them in southern Africa with the visitors winning the previous three.
(With inputs from AFP)
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