Rahul hits 158 as India take big lead on Day 2
August 01, 2016  04:05
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STUMPS - DAY 2

India 358-5 (125 ovs) vs WI 196 | Scorecard


Six overs left in the day as West Indies bring back pacer Gabriel to replace off-spinner Chase, who took two for 91 in 29 overs.

The pacer drops short as Rahane slashes it over point for a boundary as he continues to bat fluently followed by a single in Gabriel's next over to raise India's 350-run mark.

Bishoo gifts Saha a full toss which he drives down the ground for a boundary as the total continues to grow for the Indians.

Part-timer Brathwaite to bowl the final over of the day. He nearly strikes with the last ball of the day as Saha gets an edge but it goes over the two fielder in the slips.

At stumps on Day 2, India are comfortably placed on 358 for five in 125 overs to stretch their lead to 162 runs.

Rahane has batted quite fluently to score 42 not out from 87 balls, having hit six fours and a six, while Saha is unbeaten on 17.

In the post-tea session, India scored 99 runs from 34 overs, while losing three wickets.

Overall, India were made to work hard for their runs as they made 232 runs in 88 overs for the loss of four wickets.
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