Published: Aug 13, 2016, 06:30 PM (IST)
Edited: Aug 30, 2016, 07:06 PM (IST)
Hello and welcome to CricketCountry’s live cricket blog and live cricket updates’ post of the fifth and final day’s play between India and West Indies, in the third Test, at the Darren Sammy International Stadium. Day Four, saw West Indies bundled out for 225 in their fist innings. India were led marvelously by Bhuveshwar Kumar,who in his return match picked up a 5-for, his third in Tests. India in their second innings were 157 for 3 with Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma striking a 85-run stand for the 4th wicket. With only a days play remaining, India will look to put up early runs and make West Indies chase something around 350. Full Cricket Scorecard: India vs West Indies, 3rd Test match
Rohit and Rahane are the two unbeaten batsmen for India. The duo have added over 85 runs for the fourth wicket, which was crucial considering India lost wickets at regular intervals. West Indies resumed at 107 for 1 on Day Four. After some resistance in the first session, they lost seven wickets in the second session for just 31 runs and were eventually bowled out for 225. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the star bowler for India, finishing with 5 for 33 – all five wickets coming in the second session of the day.
At the end of Day 4, India were 157 for 3, leading by 285 runs. All in all, Virat Kohli and India would be hoping the rain doesn’t ruin Day 5′s play. On Day One, West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. India were bowled out for 353 in their first innings after excellent centuries from Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha. India lead the four-match series 1-0.
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