India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score 1st Test 2019 Match: Get Latest Scorecard and Ball-By-Ball Commentary Details for Day 2 of IND vs WI Opening Test
India were asked to bat first after West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field first. And his decision proved perfect when Kemar Roach struck twice in four deliveries in the fifth over. But KL Rahul (44) and Ajinkya Rahane (81) rescued ship with a vital 68-run partnership.
Rishabh Pant will hope to continue his superior Test form when he and Ravindra Jadeja walks out to bat on Day 2 of India vs West Indies first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The opening India vs West Indies Test started on August 22, 2019 (Thursday) with India finishing on 203/ 6 at the end of play on Day 1. Day 2 (August 23, Friday) of the 1st Test will start at 6:30 pm IST or 9:00 am local time after irregular rain prevented a full day’s play (90 overs) from being completed. Meanwhile, fans searching for details regarding the live scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary for the IND vs WI 1st Test, should follow this page for all the latest information. India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score 1st Test.
India were asked to bat first after Windies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and elected to field first. And his decision proved perfect when Kemar Roach struck twice in four deliveries in the fifth over. Mayank Agarwal and Cheteshwar Puajara were both removed on single-digit scores after nicking back to wicket-keeper Shai Hope. Shannon Gabriel then dismissed Kohli for nine runs leaving India at 25/3 in the first session. Live Cricket Streaming of India vs West Indies 2019, 1st Test Match Day 2 on DD Sports and SonyLiv.
But KL Rahul (44) and Ajinkya Rahane (81) rescued ship with a vital 68-run partnership. Rahane then added 82-more with Hanuma Vihari (32) before both were sent back by Roach and Gabriel to leave India still tottering at 189/6. Pant and Jadeja carried on steadily before play had to be called off due to bad light. Roach finished with figures of 34/3, while Gabriel the next best West Indies bowler with2/49. Spinner Roston Chase picked the only other wicket that fell.
Meanwhile, fans can enjoy the live-action of the India vs West Indies game on Sony Ten channels. Sony Network will be broadcasting both the IND vs WI Test matches. For those not able to watch the game live on television, they can always switch to online media platform. Sonyliv is the official online outlet that will be live streaming Day 2 of India vs West Indies game. The two-match India vs West Indies Test series also kickstarted both India and West Indies’ campaign in the ICC World Test Championship. You can check the playing XI of both India and West Indies below.
India Playing XI: Mayank Agarwal, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah.
West Indies Playing XI: Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Jason Holder (c), Miguel Cummins, Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach.
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