Brathwaite double ton drives slow West Indies

Sat, Sep 6, '14

Kraigg Brathwaite raised his maiden double-century - the third youngest West Indian to the mark at 21 years and 279 days - but his watchfulness contributed to a slow second day at Arnos Vale. Their run rate slid from 3.03 from the first day to 2.85, allowing Bangladesh some breathing space despite them not picking up any wickets.

Persistent overnight rain ate three hours and 45 minutes away from the second day but West Indies managed 407 for three after 56 overs. Brathwaite and his hero Shivnarine Chanderpaul added 146 runs at a run-rate of 2.49 per over, having come together with 2.3 overs remaining on the first evening.