India vs West Indies, 2nd Test Day 1, Highlights: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Shine As India Reach 288/4 At Stumps vs WI | Cricket News

WI vs IND Live: End of Day 1!

Stumps on Day 1 and India are 288 for the loss of four wickets. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are unbeaten for the visitors and this partnership has been crucial for their cause. Day 2 will be crucial for both sides and if West Indies fail to strike early, it has been yet another tough day.

WI vs IND Live: Tagenarine Chanderpaul injury!

Virat Kohli went for a shot but the ball hit Tagenarine Chanderpaul on his shin. The fielder was positioned at forward short leg and he looked in a spot of bother.

India are 288 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Jadeja Provides Perfect Support!

36 off 76 balls – Ravindra Jadeja has provided the support that Virat Kohli needed. The all-rounder started slow but he has played the bowlers well and even came up with a few superb shots. 

India are 284 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Gritty Kohli!

78 off 139 balls with the help of 7 boundaries – a truly gritty knock by Virat Kohli. He stepped up when the team needed him and this can be the innings that can decide the result of this match.

India 278 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Sixth bowler for WI!

West Indies have come up with a sixth bowler in Alick Athanaze. The hosts fought back but this partnership between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja has steadied the India innings. Still no breakthrough for the visitors with less than 30 minutes to play.

India 273 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Little over 30 minutes to go!

A little over 30 minutes to go in the match! Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have stitched together a solid partnership and as of now, India will end the day on top. 

India 260 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Slow over rate!

The over rate has been quite slow today. The 90 overs will not get completed within the stipulated time and it can be a problem for West Indies.

India 251 for the loss of four wickets.

IND vs WI Live: Jadeja on song!

A short ball from Alzarri Joseph but Ravindra Jadeja quickly dispatched it to the boundary. It is a mature innings from Ravindra Jadeja as he moves on to 27.

India 248 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: 22 overs to go!

22 overs to go in the day but just one hour left in the day. Does not feel like the entire quota will be done today. However, India will totally look to end the day without losing any more wickets.

India 242 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Special 50 on special Test!

It is the 500th international match for Virat Kohli and it is truly fitting that the Indian cricket team star got a gritty half-century. The situation demanded a good innings from him and Kohli has truly delivered.

India 241 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Fifty for Kohli!

30th Test half-century for Virat Kohli! What an innings from the Indian cricket team star!

India 236 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Match Recap!

Following the start of the session, Rohit and Jaiswal looked to complete a 150-run partnership and perhaps record back-to-back centuries each. 

But the experienced Jason Holder put an end to Jaiswal’s innings at 57 runs in 74 balls, consisting of nine fours and a six. The debutant Kirk McKenzie took the catch. India was 139/1. 

With the help of a boundary from Shubman Gill, India reached the 150-run mark in 35.3 overs. But on the very next ball, Kemar Roach dismissed Gill for 10 off 12 balls, continuing his disappointing series. India was 153/2. 

India lost another quick wicket as skipper Rohit was dismissed by Jomel Warrican after being bowled. He was dismissed for 80 in 143 balls, consisting of nine fours and two sixes. India was 155/3.

Virat Kohli and vice-captain Ajinka Rahane looked to carry the innings forward. Virat on his 500th international match got off the mark with a boundary in his 21st ball. 

But on the final ball before tea, Rahane was clean bowled by Shannon Gabriel for eight runs. India was 182/4 at the end of the second session.

WI vs IND Live: Kohli Steady!

Just five boundaries in this innings but Virat Kohli has not looked in trouble at all. This innings has been quite impressive from his part and this fifty will surely be well-deserved.

India 222 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Kohli Nears 50!

This has been a great innings from Virat Kohli who has taken his chances quite effectively and now, he is just 9 runs away from a half-century. 

India 218 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: 200 up for India!

200 comes up for India and this has been a good period for Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Both batters have taken the cautious approach since Rahane lost his wicket and they will be looking to stitch together a good partnership.

India 201 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Different Jadeja!

It is not often that Ravindra Jadeja takes a defensive route but considering how much India need this pair to rebuild the innings, this seems to be the right approach. Along with Kohli, Jadeja holds an important position in the batting order and this session can decide how the match goes for India.

India 198 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Ball change!

Jason Holder hands the ball to the umpire and it seems like the ball will need to be replaced. Can it hand the advantage to West Indies?

India 191 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Slow run rate

India’s run rate has fallen to 3.48 after West Indies were able to take some quick wickets. They were scoring over 4 runs per over but with batters not being able to capitlaise on the foundation provided by the openers, this can get tough for the visitors.

India 189 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: West Indies fightback!

West Indies have fought back well with three quick wickets after India were off to a solid start. The Rahane wicket was also crucial as they came into the final session of the match with a lot of confidence. If Virat Kohli loses his wicket right now, the comeback will truly be complete for the hosts.

WI 186/4

WI vs IND Live: Third session!

Start of the third innings and Ravindra Jadeja has joined Virat Kohli out in the middle. It will be interesting to see how they approach the innings now.

India 182 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Rahane departs!

Ajinkya Rahane is castled by Shannon Gabriel for 8 and West Indies have taken the fourth wicket. At tea, India are still on top but the hosts have fought back well.

India 182 for the loss of four wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Too many no-balls!

Five no-balls till now! West Indies bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough for quite some time and five no-balls have certainly not helped their case.

India 180 for the loss of three wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Cautious Kohli!

Not a single time that Kohli has chased a ball outside the off stump. Really good show from the India star as he is taking it slow. 15 off 36 balls but he has seemed very solid till now.

India 176 for the loss of three wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Slow rebuild!

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are out in the middle and the rebuild is on for India. Two new batters are there after three quick wickets and it will take a good show from them to get India back to a dominant position.

India 164 for the loss of three wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Huge wicket!

Jomel Warrican strikes! Rohit Sharma is clean bowled for 80 and what a comeback for West Indies. They have done well in the second session!

India 157 for the loss of three wickets.

WI vs IND Live: Gill fails once again!

Not again! Shubman Gill departs and it is a good catch by Joshua Da Silva. The youngster had a slow start and Kemar Roach was able to induce the mistake early. Bad news for Gill!

India 154 for the loss of two wickets. 

WI vs IND Live: Big chance for Gill!

Shubman Gill is the new batter for India and this is a huge chance for him. The youngster missed out in the first Test and this will be a good chance for him to consolidate his place in the No. 3 position.

India 147 for the loss of one wicket.

WI vs IND Live: Jaiswal departs!

First wicket for West Indies and it is Yashasvi Jaiswal! A huge outside edge and it flew straight to Kirk McKenzie in a wide-ish gully. Finally the breakthrough that the hosts were looking for!

India 139 for the loss of one wicket.

WI vs IND Live: Gabriel is back!

Some good news for West Indies as Shannon Gabriel is not looking in any discomfort. However, no success for him as he was slammed for a four by Rohit Sharma.

India 132 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Second session!

The action resumes and Rohit Sharma has started with another boundary. Right now, it is just too easy for the India openers. West Indies need to come up with a solution fast!

India 125 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Lunch!

India are 121 for no loss at lunch. A session that belonged completely to the visitors and the goal for Jaiswal and Rohit will be to add another hundred to their name!

WI vs IND Live: Dropped chance!

Finally a mistake from Yashasvi Jaiswal as the ball flew off his edge but Alick Athanaze was not able to complete a catch! What a miss for West Indies! 

India 121 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Jaiswal express continues!

There is no stopping Yashasvi Jaiswal! Another fifty to his name and this is the first Test all over again. India in no danger and it is already looking very bad for West Indies.

India 119 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: No stopping Rohit!

Brian Lara is in attendance and he will be very proud with how Rohit Sharma has played. Confident batting from the India skipper and he is looking in mighty good touch.

India 105 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Fifty for Rohit!

What an innings from the Indian cricket team skipper and another half century for Rohit Sharma. Complete domination from the start of the day and he will once again be looking to add another century to his name.

India 98 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Rohit on the offensive!

Two fours in the same over – Rohit has taken a special liking to Warrican and he is taking him to the cleaners. Not much turn off the pitch and he had no problems in dispatching the deliveries for two boundaries. Great batting.

India 75 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Gabriel injured!

Big blow for West Indies as Shannon Gabriel has left the field for some injury it seems. He was looking dangerous in the first hour and it will be interesting to see how fast he can return. 

India 61 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Time for drinks!

13 overs gone and India are 57 for no loss. Time for drinks and till now, it has been all India. Yashasvi Jaiswal did provide a glimmer of hope for West Indies but it was a tough chance for the fielder. Other than that, it has been impressive batting by both him and Rohit.

WI vs IND Live: Spin vs Pure form!

Jomel Warrican is introduced into the attack and although the India openers are not taking any unnecessary risks, the run rate is quite comfortable for India. Both Rohit and Yashasvi look completely in control and it remains to be seen how much spin will trouble them.

India 51 for no loss.

WI vs IND Live: Shannon Gabriel!

Shannon Gabriel has been the only bowler who has looked dangerous for West Indies till now. A constant line just outside the off stump has forced Rohit Sharma to go hunting more than once and it looks like he can turn out to be a problem for the Indian openers.

India 32 for no loss.