Christchurch [New Zealand], December 4 (ANI): Very good centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra have put New Zealand in a commanding place after the hosts remodeled a modest 64-run benefit right into a towering lead after the stumps on Day 3 of the continuing first Take a look at at Hagley Oval.
At stumps on Day 3, New Zealand had been at 417/4 in 95 overs and are main by 481 runs. Michael Bracewell (6) and Will Younger (21) are unbeaten.
Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra stitched a large 279-run partnership for the third-wicket within the second innings of New Zealand. West Indies merely went by means of their defence, and each Kiwi batters appeared strong on the crease.
Their partnership was additionally New Zealand’s highest partnership towards West Indies since 1987 – surpassing Martin Crowe and John Wright’s 241-run stand.
Ravindra began his innings beneath a cloud of uncertainty. On eight runs, the left-handed batter was fortunate after Kemar Roach virtually took a one-handed blinder on the mid-wicket area. The New Zealand batter Ravindra had luck with himself after Kavem Hodge put down a easy catch, when he was batting on 14 runs. Ravindra’s luck continues when a thick edge flew over the slips.
However as soon as Rachin survived, the southpaw raced away to 176 off 185 deliveries, together with 27 fours and one six. Rachin was knocked over late within the day by an Ojay Shields yorker. Captain Tom Latham performed a incredible knock of 145 runs off 250 deliveries, with the assistance of 12 fours.
Devon Conway (37 off 48 balls, together with seven fours) didn’t convert his begin. Kane Williams (9) received out cheaply within the second innings.
By stumps on Day 3, New Zealand had added 395 to guide by 481. For the report, the West Indies must obtain the best profitable chase to win at Hagley Oval. Beforehand, 285 was the best fourth-innings rating chased down at this venue.
After being requested to bat first, A half-century from Williamson was the spotlight of New Zealand’s first innings; the hosts had been bundled out for 231 after a complete bowling efficiency by the West Indies.
Kemar Roach (2/47), Jayden Seales (2/44), Johann Layne (1/47), Ojay Shields (2/34), Justin Greaves (2/35), and captain Roston Chase (1/13) had been among the many wicket-takers for West Indies within the first innings.
In response, the Guests had been all out for 167. Tagenarine Chanderpaul (52) and Shai Hope (56) scored preventing half-centuries for West Indies within the first innings.
For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy (5/34) picked up a five-wicket haul. Matt Henry (3/43) and Zakary Foulkes (2/32) took wickets that helped the hosts acquire a 64-run lead. (ANI)
