Rahane century helps India declare 304 ahead

Tue, Aug 2, '16

Ajinkya Rahane’s seventh Test century extended India’s dominance over West Indies on the third day of the second Test at Sabina Park in Kingston on Monday (August 1). During a rain-hit post-lunch session, India declared its first innings on 500 for 9, stretching its overall lead to 304, with Rahane unbeaten on 108 off 237 balls.

The rain arrived for a second time in the afternoon not long after Virat Kohli called his men in, forcing early tea to be taken.

Rahane, who had survived a searching examination from Jason Holder in the morning session when India resumed on 358 for 5, looked at ease against the West Indies captain soon after the break, even hammering a short ball to the point boundary.

Meanwhile, Amit Mishra freed his arms against Devendra Bishoo to fetch a huge six over long-on. While Rahane played his natural game, Mishra hurried through the runs with dark clouds gathering ominously. Continuing from where he had left in the last Test, Mishra further signalled his intent with a late-cut four off Miguel Cummins, but the skies opened up soon after, forcing the players off the ground.