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Zimbabwe vs West Indies Ball by Ball Commentary

04 Feb, 2023 13:30 (IST)

Result

West Indies in Zimbabwe, 2 Test Series, 2023- Match

West Indies

447/6

143.0 overs

203/5

60.0 overs
vs

Zimbabwe

379/9

125.0 overs

134/6

54.0 overs

Zimbabwe drew with West Indies

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

Right then, that is it from this exciting Test match which ultimately ends in a draw, but both teams put up a decent fight to force a result. However, both these sides will have another chance to win the series in the second and final Test. That game will start on 12th February at 1.30 pm IST(8 am GMT). You can join us early for the build-up though. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Tagenarine Chanderpaul is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for scoring an unbeaten 207 in the first inning. He says that it was good to go out there and get some runs. Adds that the pitch was spinning a bit and that playing in the practice game helped him a lot. Mentions his double hundred and the record-opening partnership with Kraigg Brathwaite is something to cherish and they will try it go from strength to strength.

Craig Ervine the captain of Zimbabwe says that the last over felt like forever but says it was an exciting Test. Adds that there was a lot of fight from his boys after getting no wickets on Day 1. Credits Gary Ballance and Brandon Mavuta for their partnership and says that got them back in the game. Mentions that he has given the freedom to his team to express themselves on the field and is proud of his boys. Ends by saying that the squad will be the same for the Second Test.

Kraigg Brathwaite the skipper of West Indies says that after losing almost a day due to rain it was a commendable effort from them to push for the win. Adds that after the first innings, they had a feeling that they could bowl the hosts out twice and praises his bowlers for trying hard but also credits Gary Ballance and other Zimbabwe batters. Mentions that early wickets could have been crucial, but is happy with their performance. Ends by saying that he was not surprised with the performance of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and says that he is a fighter and this is just the start of great things to come for him.

Time for the presentations...

Zimbabwe started their first inning well but lost three wickets just before Stumps on Day 3 and were in a precarious position. The morning session on Day 4 did not go too well for them as they lost four wickets and were looking at following on which would have made this game go completely in West Indies' favor. The turning point in the game arrived when Jason Holder dropped Brandon Mavuta when he had just arrived at the wicket and he went on to score a half-century adding 135 runs with Gary Ballance for the eighth wicket. The latter reached his century on debut for Zimbabwe and remained unbeaten as Craig Ervine opted to declare with them still trailing by 68 runs. This was the move that changed the course of the game as it got both teams believing that they can get the better of their opponent. We hope this game is just the trailer and we experience a blockbuster in the series decider provided the rain gods do not spoil the party.

The game did not get off to a great start as there were just 51 overs bowled on Day 1 due to rain interruptions and West Indies looked to be watchful scoring 112 runs without losing any wickets. Both opening batters were unbeaten on 55 and they continued from where they left off on Day 2. Rain once again had a massive role to play as the game resumed only for the final session in which West Indies remained wicketless once again and took the opening partnership to 221 with both batters scoring their hundreds in the process. The opening partnership ended on Day 3 with 336 on the board after which West Indies lost quick wickets in the bid to accelerate the scoring. Kraigg Brathwaite made a remarkable 182 while Tagenarine Chanderpaul remained unbeaten on 207 as the visitors declared with 447 runs on the board and having lost 6 wickets. Brandon Mavuta claimed a five-wicket haul but his main contribution came with the bat.

West Indies wanted to get in as many overs as possible before Stumps with them turning mainly to spin and even Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers decided to turn into spinners in a quest for wickets. Gudakesh Motie did the bulk of the damage taking four wickets while Roston Chase chipped in with two as well. Earlier in the day, the openers were dismissed early but half-centuries from Raymon Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood helped them set a target of 272 for the hosts. Wellington Masakadza and Brad Evans claimed three and two wickets respectively as Zimbabwe hunted for a win themselves but the target set for them was too steep and it did not look likely that they would be able to chase it down. Both teams tried their best though and it bodes well for the next game as we know that both teams will be looking for a win to seal the series.

This game was headed for a draw but we had some exciting action in the final session as West Indies claimed six wickets in the Zimbabwe second innings and were four wickets away from registering an unlikely win. Zimbabwe played just three balls before rain halted play and the umpires decided to take early Tea. The openers came out looking to be positive but lost Tanunurwa Makoni early after which Chamu Chibhabha got together with Innocent Kaia and put together a 47-run partnership. They looked like they were building towards an exciting run chase but they lost both set batters along with the skipper Craig Ervine for 22 runs. Gary Ballance and Tafadzwa Tsiga decided to play for time thereafter and once again the game looked like it was heading for a draw but the wickets of the former and Brad Evans gave West Indies hope once again. Wellington Masakadza faced 36 deliveries without scoring a run and along with Tafadzwa Tsiga closed the game out.

Despite the rain intervals, full credit must be given to both teams as they looked to push for a result in this game. With the first three innings being declared, it is fair to say that both teams fancied their chances in this game and a drawn game is a fair result for the effort they have put into this match. West Indies believed that they could win this game right till the end and tried really hard but Zimbabwe managed to block them out for several overs.

Score after 54 overs : 134/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (36)

T Tsiga

24 (84)

G Motie

24-6-50-4

53.6 0

Floated, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza prdos forward to defend, but gets beaten by the turn inside as the keeper collects it. All the eyes on the umpire to see if there is any signal, but there isn't any. However, Kraigg Brathwaite decides to shake hand now and it is all over for thie Test match. IT ENDS AS A DRAW!

53.5 0

Fires this one full, on middle, Wellington Masakadza is solid in his defence again.

53.4 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends it on the front foot.

53.3 0

Slower through the air, on middle, Wellington Masakadza leans on to defend, but misses as the ball loops up of his pads and the short leg fielder pouches it. There is an appeal, but turned down.

53.2 0

Quicker, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza defends it again.

53.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza blocks it out.

Score after 53 overs : 134/6

Runs Scored

6 Runs

T Tsiga

24 (84)

W Masakadza

0 (30)

K Mayers

1-0-6-0

52.6 4

FOUR! Easy pickings! A low full toss, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga drives it through covers for a boundary. Tafadzwa Tsiga is feeling a bit uneasy now and both the batters are havinig some drinks on the field. This may also be a tactic from Zimbabwe to waste time.

52.5 0

Darts this one full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga looks to play at it, but misses.

52.4 0

Flighted, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga takes his front leg and pads it away. There is a huge appeal, but the finger stays down.

52.3 0

Flighted, short and on middle, turning in to the leg side, Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves it alone.

52.2 0

Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out.

52.1 2

Kyle Mayers is bowling spin here! He tosses this up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga nudges it towards fine leg for a brace.

Kyle Mayers comes into the attack now.

Score after 52 overs : 128/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (30)

T Tsiga

18 (78)

G Motie

23-5-50-4

51.6 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza is solid in his defence again.

51.5 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza defends it on the front foot.

51.4 0

Quicker, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza knocks it towards mid off.

51.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out.

51.2 0

Floated, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza leans on and blocks it out.

51.1 1

Tossed up, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga tickles it past leg slip for a single.

Score after 51 overs : 127/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (25)

T Tsiga

17 (77)

K Brathwaite

4-0-10-0

50.6 0

Bowls this quick and outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets a good stride forward and the ball hits the pads. Huge appeal but turned down as the impact is clearly outside the off stump.

50.5 0

Fires this one full and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza smothers this into the pitch.

50.4 0

Another tossed-up delivery bowled outside off. Wellington Masakadza dabs this into the off side.

50.3 0

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza pushes at the ball.

50.2 1

Short this time and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga rocks back and tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

50.1 0

Kraigg Brathwaite flights this full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward and smothers the ball into the pitch.

Score after 50 overs : 126/6

Runs Scored

4 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (21)

T Tsiga

16 (75)

G Motie

22-5-49-4

49.6 0

Loopy delivery full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza leans forward and pushes at the ball.

49.5 0

Flights this full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets an inside edge to the left of the bowler.

49.4 0

Short and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza rocks back and defends this into the off side.

49.3 0

Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets forward and blocks this out.

49.2 b 4

FOUR BYES! Sharp turn from a fuller length and beats the outside edge bat. The keeper is unable to collect and goes to the fence for four extra runs.

49.1 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza defends this solidly off the front foot.

Score after 49 overs : 122/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Tsiga

16 (75)

W Masakadza

0 (15)

R Chase

12-6-9-2

48.6 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga goes back to cover the line of the ball and keeps it out.

48.5 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward and defends this into the off side.

48.4 0

Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga pushes this towards point.

48.3 0

Short as well and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards mid-wicket.

48.2 0

Gets the ball to spin into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga tucks this towards square leg.

48.1 0

Roston Chase bowls this short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga goes deep into the crease and defends.

Score after 48 overs : 122/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (15)

T Tsiga

16 (69)

G Motie

21-4-49-4

47.6 0

Bowls this quick and down leg stump. Wellington Masakadza leaves once again.

47.5 0

Fires this one full and down leg side. Wellington Masakadza leaves this one alone.

47.4 0

Bowls this short and outside off. Wellington Masakadza rocks back and defends this.

47.3 0

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets forward and smothers this into the pitch.

47.2 1

Goes full and just outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga pushes at it and gets it towards point from the outside edge for a single.

47.1 0

Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and on a leg stump line. Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks this to the right of the bowler.

Score after 47 overs : 121/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (11)

T Tsiga

15 (67)

R Chase

11-5-9-2

46.6 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza knocks it towards mid on. Maiden over!

46.5 0

Quicker, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza pushes it towards covers.

46.4 0

Fires in full and on middle, Wellington Masakadza negotiates it well.

46.3 0

Flighted, full and on leg, Wellington Masakadza prods forward and defends it to the leg side.

46.2 0

Flatter, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out to the off side.

46.1 0

Floated, full and on leg, Wellington Masakadza blocks it out.

Score after 46 overs : 121/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Tsiga

15 (67)

W Masakadza

0 (5)

G Motie

20-4-48-4

45.6 0

Slower through the air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga negotiates it well. Another maiden from Motie.

45.5 0

On middle, blocked out.

45.4 0

Quicker one, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and blocks it out.

45.3 0

Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out.

45.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga drives it towards mid off.

45.1 0

On off, kept out.

Score after 45 overs : 121/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (5)

T Tsiga

15 (61)

R Chase

10-4-9-2

44.6 0

Short and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends off the back foot.

44.5 0

Flighted, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza drives it towards covers.

44.4 0

A low full toss, on off, Wellington Masakadza drills it back to the bowler.

44.3 1

Quicker, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga works it off the inner half towards square leg for a single.

44.2 0

Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.

44.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, turning in sharply, Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves it alone.

43.7 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends it towards point.

43.6 0

On middle, blocked out.

43.5 W 0

OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Gudakesh Motie strikes! He bowls this quicker, on middle, goes in with the arm, Brad Evans moves back to defend, but plays down the wrong line and is also beaten by the pace. He gets rapped around the pads and there is a huge appeal. The umpire raises his finger and West Indies players are delighted.

43.4 0

On off, kept out.

Wellington Masakadza is the new batter out in the middle.

43.3 0

BEAUTY! Gudakesh Motie flights this up, on middle, turning away sharply, Brad Evans leans on to defend, but gets beaten on the outisde edge as Joshua Da Silva pouches it. There is a huge appeal for caught behind, but the finger stays down.

43.2 lb 1

Fires this one full and on the pads, Tafadzwa Tsiga misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards fine leg. A leg bye is taken!

43.1 0

Floated, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.

Score after 43 overs : 119/5

Runs Scored

0 Runs

B Evans

0 (4)

T Tsiga

14 (56)

R Chase

9-4-8-2

42.6 0

Slower through the air, on off, Brad Evans negotiates it well.

42.5 0

Looped up, full and on off, Brad Evans takes a huge stride forward and defends again.

42.4 0

A bit short and around off, Brad Evans keeps it out.

42.3 0

Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Brad Evans blocks it out.

Brad Evans is the new batter out in the middle.

42.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Roston Chase strikes now! Gary Ballance has to walk back to the hut now. Chase bowls this short and around leg, turning further to the leg side, Gary Ballance tries to flick it away, but gets the slightest of edges and Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps takes another sharp catch moving to his right. Zimbabwe lose half their side now.

42.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance opens the face of his bat and guides it towards point.

Score after 42 overs : 119/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

14 (56)

G Ballance

18 (61)

K Brathwaite

3-0-9-0

41.6 0

Gives this one some air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in his defence again.

41.5 0

Quicker, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga steers it towards point.

41.4 0

Looped up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and keeps it out.

41.3 1

A bit short and around leg, Gary Ballance flicks it through backward square leg for a single.

41.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance defends it on the front foot.

41.1 0

Short and around off, Gary Ballance moves back and blocks it out.

Kraigg Brathwaite is back on.

Score after 41 overs : 118/4

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Tsiga

14 (53)

G Ballance

17 (58)

R Chase

8-3-8-1

40.6 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out again.

40.5 0

On middle, blocked out.

40.4 0

Looped up, full and around leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it on the front foot.

40.3 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and blocks it out.

40.2 2

Tossed up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga sweeps it uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

40.1 1

Floated, full and on middle, Gary Ballance tucks it towards square leg for a single.

Score after 40 overs : 115/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

12 (48)

G Ballance

16 (57)

G Motie

18-2-48-3

39.6 0

Short once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga happy to leave this one alone.

39.5 0

Flights full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward to defend.

39.4 0

Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga rocks back and defends.

39.3 0

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves this one alone.

39.2 1

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Gary Ballance clocks this one out.

39.1 0

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Gary Ballance blocks this one out.

Score after 39 overs : 114/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Tsiga

12 (44)

G Ballance

15 (55)

R Chase

7-3-5-1

38.6 0

Roston Chase flights this full and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in defense and anotehr maiden.

38.5 0

Bowls this short and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga uses the depth of the crease and defends this.

38.4 0

Bowls this quick and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward and smothers it into the pitch.

38.3 0

Floated full and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets forward to block this into the off side.

38.2 0

Goes full once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga clocks this back down the pitch.

38.1 0

Roston Chase floats this one full and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards short leg.

Score after 38 overs : 114/4

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

15 (55)

T Tsiga

12 (38)

G Motie

17-2-47-3

37.6 0

Angles this one down leg on a shorter length. Gary Ballance misses his flick.

37.5 0

Bowls this one full and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance defends this to the left of the bowler.

37.4 0

Flighted full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance tucks this towards mid-wicket.

37.3 0

Fiires this one full and on the pads. Gary Ballance rocks back and keeps it out.

37.2 b 4

FOUR BYES! More turn on offer here! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off stump. Gary Ballance misses the block and the ball goes down leg side for four byes as the keeper is unable to collect this.

37.1 2

Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance drives this towards deep cover-point and picks up two runs.

Score after 37 overs : 108/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

12 (38)

G Ballance

13 (49)

R Chase

6-2-5-1

36.6 0

Gets some sharp turn as he bowls this short and in line with the stumps. Goes down leg side as Tafadzwa Tsiga misses his flick.

36.5 0

Gets the ball to spin into the pads on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards short leg.

36.4 0

Goes full and into the pads. Tafadzwa Tsiga defends this from deep in the crease onto the pitch.

36.3 1

Slightly short and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance punches this to deep point for a single.

36.2 0

Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance blocks this towards silly point.

36.1 0

Roston Chase flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance pushes this towards cover.

Score after 36 overs : 107/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

12 (35)

G Ballance

12 (46)

G Motie

16-2-45-3

35.6 0

Full once again and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga keeps it out into the off side.

35.5 0

Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this back down the pitch.

35.4 1

Strays onto the pads once again. Gary Ballance clips this into the square leg region for a single.

35.3 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance blocks this into the off side.

35.2 0

Onto the pads once again on a fuller length. Gary Ballance dabs this towards short leg.

35.1 0

Gudakesh Motie fires this full and into the pads. Gary Ballance tucks this into the leg side.

Score after 35 overs : 106/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Tsiga

12 (33)

G Ballance

11 (42)

R Chase

5-2-4-1

34.6 0

Goes full again and outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga leans forward and blocks this into the off side.

34.5 1

Flights this one full and on an off stump line. Gary Ballance gets this to deep-cover point for a single.

34.4 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance drives straight onto the silly point fielder.

34.3 0

Tosses this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this towards the short-leg fielder.

34.2 1

This is full as well and into the pads. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

34.1 0

Roston Chase floats this one full and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga clips this towrds mid-wicket.

Drinks! Zimbabwe need 168 runs to win in 90 balls now! However, they have not shown any intent to chase this target especially after the fourth wicket. Both, Gary Ballance and Tafadzwa Tsiga are looking to block everything to save this game. West Indies, on the other hand are trying hard to break them down. They need six wickets to win, but this game is going more towards a draw now. Let's see if anything extra ordinary happens in the last phase of this Test. Also, Roston Chase to bowl after the break.

Score after 34 overs : 104/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

10 (39)

T Tsiga

11 (30)

J Holder

5-1-13-0

33.6 0

Fires this on full and angles this in from outside off. Gary Ballance leans forward and blocks this out solidly.

33.5 0

Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance knocks this wide of mid off and takes a run.

33.4 1

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this towards square leg and they take one.

33.3 1

Floats this into the pads on a fuller length. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

33.2 0

Bowls this full as well and outside off. Gary Ballance dabs this down to silly point.

33.1 0

Jason Holder flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance gets a stride forward and leaves this one alone.

Score after 33 overs : 102/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

10 (29)

G Ballance

9 (34)

A Joseph

5-0-19-0

32.6 0

Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Tafadzwa Tsiga drops his bat out of the way of the ball and lets it through to the keeper.

32.5 0

Bangs this in short and into the batter. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets on his toes and dabs this into the leg side.

32.4 0

On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Tafadzwa Tsiga leaves this one alone.

32.3 0

Bowls this full as well and into the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga miscues his flick towards mid-wicket.

32.2 1

Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance dabs this into the vacant cover region and takes an easy single.

32.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and angling down leg stump. Gary Ballance looks to flick this fine but misses.

Score after 32 overs : 101/4

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Tsiga

10 (25)

G Ballance

8 (32)

J Holder

4-1-11-0

31.6 0

Full once again and attacks the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga knocks this to the right of the bowler.

31.5 0

A loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga whips it towards mid-wicket.

31.4 1

Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance punches this towards deep cover-point and takes a single.

31.3 0

Tosses this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this back towards the bowler.

31.2 2

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance knocks this towards mid off and a misfield allows them to take two runs.

31.1 1

Jason Holder will bowl spin as he fires this one short and into the batter. Tafadzwa Tsiga tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single.

Jason Holder is bowling some off-breaks here.

Score after 31 overs : 97/4

Runs Scored

9 Runs

G Ballance

5 (29)

T Tsiga

9 (22)

A Joseph

4-0-18-0

30.6 0

Bowls this back of a length and just outside the off pole. Gary Ballance goes on his back foot and blocks this towards cover.

30.5 0

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards the point fielder.

30.4 0

Bangs this in short but well down leg side. Gary Ballance just sways out of its way and lets the keeper collect the ball.

30.3 1

Onto the pads once again and on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks this towards deep square leg and takes a single.

30.2 4

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Tafadzwa Tsiga and he is up and running! Alzarri Joseph bowls a poor delivery as he strays onto the pads on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga glances this down to fine leg for four more runs.

30.1 4

FOUR! Tafadzwa Tsiga is finally off the mark and he will feel much better after this shot! Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga clips this towards deep square leg for four runs.

Alzarri Joseph comes back into the attack now.

Score after 30 overs : 88/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

5 (26)

T Tsiga

0 (19)

G Motie

15-2-44-3

29.6 0

Gives this one air, on middle, Gary Ballance is solid in his defence again.

29.5 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Gary Ballance negotiates it well.

29.4 0

Flatter, full and on middle, Gary Ballance gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

29.3 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.

29.2 2

Short again and around leg, Gary Ballance clips it towards deep square leg for a brace.

29.1 0

Floated, short and on middle, Gary Ballance turns it to the leg side.

Score after 29 overs : 86/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

0 (19)

G Ballance

3 (20)

R Chase

4-2-2-1

28.6 0

Looped up, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga sweeps it straight to sqaure. He is yet to get off the mark here and has faced 19 deliveries already.

28.5 0

Slower through the air, on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga steers it towards point.

28.4 0

Quicker one, short and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it off the outer half towards silly point.

28.3 1

Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.

28.2 0

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance leans on and defends it to the off side

28.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

Score after 28 overs : 85/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

0 (16)

G Ballance

2 (17)

G Motie

14-2-42-3

27.6 0

Bowls this outside leg on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this into the leg side.

27.5 1

Fires this one full and on the pads. Gary Ballance flicks this towards square leg for a single.

27.4 0

Flatter, full and on midde, Gary Ballance nudges it towards square leg.

27.3 0

Tossed up, full and on off, keeps very low, Gary Ballance prods forward to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. The impact was clearly outside off.

27.2 0

Short again and on middle, Gary Ballance pats it down to the leg side.

27.1 0

Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Gary Ballance looks to block it, but does so with the bottom half.

Score after 27 overs : 84/4

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Tsiga

0 (15)

G Ballance

1 (12)

R Chase

3-2-1-1

26.6 0

A bit short and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it well.

26.5 0

Goes short again and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga flicks it towards square leg.

26.4 0

Pushed through quicker, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga turns it towards short mid-wicket.

26.3 0

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga moves back and bunts it onto the pitch.

26.2 0

Floated, full and on off, turning in, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.

26.1 1

Shortish and outisde off, Gary Ballance guides it through point for a single.

Score after 26 overs : 83/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Tsiga

0 (10)

G Ballance

0 (11)

G Motie

13-2-41-3

25.6 0

Maiden over! This is floated, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga defends it on the front foot.

25.5 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga is solid in his defence.

25.4 0

Flatter, short and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga moves back and blocks it again.

25.3 0

Flighted, full and on leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga negotiates it well again.

25.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga leans on and defends it towards silly point.

25.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks it out.

Score after 25 overs : 83/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

0 (11)

T Tsiga

0 (4)

R Chase

2-2-0-1

24.6 0

Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

24.5 0

RIPPER! This is flighted, full and on off, turning away sharply with some extra bounce, Gary Ballance leans on to block, but gets beaten as Joshua Da Silva pouches it near his chest.

24.4 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Gary Ballance prods forward, but lets it go to the keeper where Joshua Da Silva fails to collect it cleanly and it parries and disturb the stumps.

24.3 0

Another short delivery, on leg this time, Gary Ballance moves back and keeps it out to the leg side.

24.2 0

Short again and around off, Gary Ballance moves across and taps it down.

24.1 0

Short and outside off, Gary Ballance cuts it straight to point.

Score after 24 overs : 83/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Tsiga

0 (4)

G Ballance

0 (5)

G Motie

12-1-41-3

23.6 0

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga taps this back towards the bowler.

23.5 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga prods forward and defends it.

23.4 0

Loopy delivery bowled outside the off stump on a fuller length. Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs this towards silly point.

23.3 0

Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Tafadzwa Tsiga blocks this back towards the bowler.

Tafadzwa Tsiga makes his way out to the crease with Zimbabwe stuttering a bit.

23.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Ervine is gone this time! An unlucky dismissal, but he has to go back to the hut. Gudakesh Motie floats this up, short and down the leg again, Craig Ervine tries to flick it away, but gets a thin edge and Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps takes a very sharp catch behind the stumps moving to his right. Craig Ervine stands there in disappointment as Zimbabwe lose their fourth wicket.

23.1 0

Almost another wicket! Gudakesh Motie fires this full and down the leg, keeps very low, Craig Ervine tries to work it away, but gets a leading edge and the ball falls safely between the bowler and short mid-wicket.

Score after 23 overs : 83/3

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

0 (5)

C Ervine

17 (15)

R Chase

1-1-0-1

22.6 0

Flighted delivery, short and on off, Gary Ballance rocks back and defends it again.

22.5 0

On off, kept out.

22.4 0

Quicker one, full and on middle, Gary Ballance pushes it back to the bowler.

22.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.

22.2 0

Tossed up, full and around off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

Gary Ballance the centurion from the first game strides out to the middle.

22.1 W 0

OUT! TAKEN! Jermaine Blackwood with a brilliant catch at slips! Roston Chase gets wicket on his very first delivery of this inning and the bowling change has worked wonders for the Windies. Chase floats this up, short and around off, Chamu Chibhabha goes on the front foot at first, but then moves back and just leaves his bat there without any footwork. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards slip where Jermaine Blackwood shows great reflexes and dives to his right to take the catch. Zimbabwe three down now!

Score after 22 overs : 83/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

C Chibhabha

31 (59)

C Ervine

17 (15)

G Motie

11-0-41-2

21.6 1

Looped up, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha forces it towards long off for one more. Zimbabwe have shown intent in the last couple of overs.

21.5 2

Pushed through quicker, full and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

21.4 1

Flatter, full and on middle, Craig Ervine tucks it towards mid-wicket for one.

21.3 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha pushes it towards long off for a run.

21.2 0

Fires this one full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha moves back and keeps it out to the leg side.

21.1 0

Floated, full and on leg, Chamu Chibhabha leans on and blocks it out.

Score after 21 overs : 78/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

C Ervine

16 (14)

C Chibhabha

27 (54)

K Brathwaite

2-0-8-0

20.6 4

FOUR! Up and over! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Craig Ervine stays there and slogs it over the mid on fielder for a boundary.

20.5 2

Darts this one full and around leg, Craig Ervine goes down and paddles it towards the fine leg region. Roston Chase from slips chase it down and puts in a dive to keep it inside. Two runs taken!

20.4 0

Flighted and around middle, Craig Ervine skips down the track and keep it out towards short mid-wicket.

20.3 0

Floated, full and on off, angling in, Craig Ervine defends it to the leg side.

20.2 1

Flatter, full and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha flicks it towards square leg for a single.

20.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha works it towards short mid-wicket.

Score after 20 overs : 71/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

C Ervine

10 (10)

C Chibhabha

26 (52)

G Motie

10-0-36-2

19.6 0

Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Craig Ervine knocks this towards mid off.

19.5 4

FOUR! Craig Ervine looking to play his shots against the spinner! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off. Craig Ervine sweeps this fine towards the fine leg fence for four runs.

19.4 0

Bowls this full and on the pads. Craig Ervine clips this towards mid-wicket.

19.3 0

Bowls this quicker as he sees the batter come down the wicket. Craig Ervine is hurried into the shot and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

19.2 4

FOUR! Easy pickings for the Zimbabwe skipper and he obliges! A low full toss outside off. Craig Ervine whips this towards deep mid-wicket for his first boundary.

19.1 0

Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside the off stump. Craig Ervine gets well across and attempts to reverse sweep this but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Score after 19 overs : 63/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

C Chibhabha

26 (52)

C Ervine

2 (4)

K Brathwaite

1-0-1-0

18.6 0

Quicker again, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha blocks it towards short mid-wicket.

18.5 0

Darts this one full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha defends it to the leg side.

18.4 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha nudges it towards square leg.

18.3 1

Floated, full and on off, Craig Ervine drives it past the cover fielder for a single.

18.2 0

Quicker, full and on off again, Craig Ervine keeps it out to the off side.

18.1 0

Kraigg Brathwaite starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Craig Ervine pushes it towards covers.

Score after 18 overs : 62/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

C Chibhabha

26 (49)

C Ervine

1 (1)

G Motie

9-0-28-2

17.6 0

Flights this on full and outside leg. Chamu Chibhabha gets forward and defends this back towards the bowler.

17.5 1

Bowls this full and on the pads. Craig Ervine clips this towards square leg to open his account with a single.

17.4 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! Gudakesh Motie bowling on a leg-stump line has worked for West Indies as they have broken this partnership and Innocent Kaia has to make the long walk back to the shed! This is floated really full and Innocent Kaia looks to clip this away but there is too much bottom hand in his shot. He ends up lobbing the ball into the hands of the mid-wicket fielder where Kraigg Brathwaite has the easiest of the catches to take. Do West Indies have an opening here with both the Zimbabwe openers back in the dressing room?

Drinks! Zimbabwe were building a good partnership, but they lost Innocent Kaia just at the wrong time. Now, they have to rebuild again and avoid losing wickets too. West Indies, on the other hand will feel like this is their opening and they will go hard at the hosts to a get a few quick wickets. The last phase of the last day of this Test match should be very enthralling. Also, Craig Ervine walks out to bat now.

17.3 1

This is short and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha rocks back and flicks this towards mid-wicket.

17.2 4

FOUR! Chamu Chibhabha gets a hold of this one and collects a boundary! Gudakesh Motie serves this short and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha pulls this wide of deep square leg and gets four runs.

17.1 1

Gudakesh Motie floats this full and outside the leg stump. Innocent Kaia clears his front foot and looks to slog sweep this. Does not connect well and gets the ball to deep square leg for a single.

Score after 17 overs : 55/1

Runs Scored

0 Runs

C Chibhabha

21 (46)

I Kaia

23 (44)

J Holder

3-1-7-0

16.6 0

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards the mid-wicket fielder. Jason Holder bowls a maiden here.

16.5 0

Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha stands tall and dabs this down into the leg side.

16.4 0

Nails the yorker this time and serves this in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets his bat down in time and keeps the ball out.

16.3 0

Bowls this one on a good length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards square leg as well.

16.2 0

Back of a length once again and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha is unable to get this past square leg.

16.1 0

Jason Holder starts the over with a shot ball outside off. Chamu Chibhabha pulls this straight to the square-leg fielder.

Score after 16 overs : 55/1

Runs Scored

5 Runs

C Chibhabha

21 (40)

I Kaia

23 (44)

G Motie

8-0-21-1

15.6 1

Continues to attack the pads on a shorter length. Chamu Chibhabha whips this towards deep backward square leg and takes a single to retain strike.

15.5 2

Fires this one full and outside the leg stump. Chamu Chibhabha tries to flick it leg side but gets a leading edge towards third man. They pick up a couple of runs.

15.4 0

Floats this one full and on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards mid-wicket.

15.3 0

Tosses this one outside the off stump on a fuller length. Chamu Chibhabha blocks this towards silly point.

15.2 2

Continues to flight this full and into the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards deep mid-wicket and they complete two runs.

15.1 0

Gudakesh Motie flights this one full and into the pads. Chamu Chibhabha dabs this to the right of the bowler.

Score after 15 overs : 50/1

Runs Scored

5 Runs

I Kaia

23 (44)

C Chibhabha

16 (34)

J Holder

2-0-7-0

14.6 0

Continues with the short ball and outside off. Innocent Kaia gets behind the line of the ball and punches this towards mid on.

14.5 4

FOUR! SMACK! Innocent Kaia dispatches this out of sight! Jason Holder bangs this in short and outside off. Innocent Kaia gets on top of the bounce and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

14.4 1

Gets this one to nip back in from outside off and on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

14.3 0

On a good length this time and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha stands tall and punches this back towards the bowler.

14.2 0

Bowls this one slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Chamu Chibhabha rocks back and punches this towards cover.

14.1 0

Jason Holder bowls this short and well outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha gets on his toes and slaps this straight to point.

Score after 14 overs : 45/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

19 (42)

C Chibhabha

15 (30)

G Motie

7-0-16-1

13.6 0

Another flighted delivery served outside the off pole. Innocent Kaia pushes at this and gets it off the outside edge towards backward point.

13.5 2

A loopy delivery bowled wide outside off on a fuller length. Innocent Kaia reaches for it and thumps it towards deep cover for a single.

13.4 0

Fires this one full and angles this into the stumps. Innocent Kaia digs this one out back towards the bowler.

13.3 0

Tosses this one full as well and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia defends this to the short cover fielder.

13.2 0

Flighted full and outside off. Innocent Kaia blocks this towards cover.

13.1 0

Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and angling down leg. Innocent Kaia shapes up for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. The appeal is turned down by the umpire.

Score after 13 overs : 43/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

C Chibhabha

15 (30)

I Kaia

17 (36)

J Holder

1-0-2-0

12.6 0

Keeps bowling in line with the stumps on a good length. Chamu Chibhabha flicks this towards mid-wicket.

12.5 0

This is on a good length as well but stays low and is heading for the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

12.4 0

Continues to bowl on a hood length and attacks the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha dabs this into the leg side.

12.3 0

On a good length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha clips this towards square leg.

12.2 1

Attacks the pads once again with a good-length delivery. Innocent Kaia tucks this to the right of the square-leg fielder and sets off for a quick single.

12.1 1

Jason Holder starts off with a back-of-a-length delivery on a leg stump line. Chamu Chibhabha flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 12 overs : 41/1

Runs Scored

6 Runs

I Kaia

16 (35)

C Chibhabha

14 (25)

G Motie

6-0-14-1

11.6 0

Back to bowling short and outside off. Innocent Kaia dabs this to backward point and ends the over with a dot ball.

11.5 0

Flights this full and just outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia taps this to the left of the bowler.

11.4 1

Short this time and outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha punches this wide of cover for a run.

11.3 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Chamu Chibhabha blocks this towards cover.

11.2 1

Continues to bowl full and in line with the stumps. Innocent Kaia punches this down to long on for a single.

11.1 4

FOUR! Great use of the feet! Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and into the pads. Innocent Kaia shimmied down the wicket and lofts this towards wide long on for four runs. Zimbabwe showing positive intent here.

Score after 11 overs : 35/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

11 (31)

C Chibhabha

13 (23)

A Joseph

3-0-9-0

10.6 1

Bangs this one in short and going down leg side. Innocent Kaia swivels and gets into position quickly as he pulls this towards fine leg for a run.

10.5 1

Continues to bowl full and this time outside off. Chamu Chibhabha looks to drive this through the off side but miscues his shot towards mid-wicket for a single.

10.4 0

Decides to bowl full but strays down leg. Chamu Chibhabha is unable to glance this fine and the keeper collects this one.

10.3 0

Bowls this slightly back of a length and straight. Chamu Chibhabha taps this down into the pitch towards short leg.

10.2 0

Goes full this time and angles this down leg. Chamu Chibhabha misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg.

10.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and in line with the stumps. Chamu Chibhabha gets on his toes and dabs this into the pitch.

Score after 10 overs : 33/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

10 (30)

C Chibhabha

12 (18)

G Motie

5-0-8-1

9.6 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia dives it towards short covers where the fielder dives to his left to stop it.

9.5 0

Floated, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia keeps it out towards short leg.

9.4 0

Quicker, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia works it with the inner half towards square leg.

9.3 1

Short and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha moves back and cuts it towards deep point for a run.

9.2 1

Flighted, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

9.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia blocks it out.

Score after 9 overs : 31/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

C Chibhabha

11 (17)

I Kaia

9 (25)

A Joseph

2-0-7-0

8.6 0

Fuller one and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha mistimes his drive towards mid on.

8.5 4

EDGED AND FOUR! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and around off, Chamu Chibhabha looks to drive it on the up, but gets an outside edge towards the right of the keeper where Kyle Mayers at first slip dives to his left, but fails to get to it as the ball races to the third man fence for a boundary. Joshua Da Silva should have done better there as it was a keeper's catch.

8.4 0

Oh..that is close! Alzarri Joseph serves this full again and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha slashes at it, but gets a bottom edge as the ball just goes past the stumps.

8.3 0

Goes fuller and around leg, Chamu Chibhabha misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards the keeper.

8.2 0

Back of a length and and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha works it towards square leg.

8.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs in a short delivery, on middle and leg, Chamu Chibhabha ducks under it.

Score after 8 overs : 27/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

9 (25)

C Chibhabha

7 (11)

G Motie

4-0-6-1

7.6 0

Gives this one some air, on off, Innocent Kaia is solid in his defence again.

7.5 0

Pushed through quicker, on middle, Innocent Kaia turns it to the right of the bowler.

7.4 1

Flighted, full and on middle, Chamu Chibhabha drills it towards mid on and scampers across for a run.

7.3 0

Floated, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha defends it on the front foot.

7.2 1

Flatter, full and on leg, Innocent Kaia eases it towards long on for a single.

7.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia leans on and tries to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads. There is an appeal for LBW but turned down.

Score after 7 overs : 25/1

Runs Scored

3 Runs

C Chibhabha

6 (9)

I Kaia

8 (21)

A Joseph

1-0-3-0

6.6 0

What happened there? Alzarri Joseph tries to bang in a short ball, on off, but it keeps really low and does not bounce at all, Chamu Chibhabha sways away from it as the ball goes just over the off pole.

6.5 1

Alzarri Joseph serves this full and on thepads, Innocent Kaia whips it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

6.4 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Innocent Kaia flicks it towards square leg.

6.3 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Innocent Kaia ducks underneath it.

6.2 0

Touch fuller and on middle, Innocent Kaia turns it towards short mif-wicket.

6.1 2

Alzarri Joseph begins with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, and leg, Innocent Kaia tucks it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

Alzarri Joseph has been brought into the attack now.

Score after 6 overs : 22/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

C Chibhabha

6 (8)

I Kaia

5 (16)

G Motie

3-0-4-1

5.6 0

Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Chamu Chibhabha knocks this back towards the bowler.

5.5 0

Fires this full and into the pads. Chamu Chibhabha looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Loud appeal from the players but the umpire remains unmoved.

5.4 1

Flatter, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

5.3 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia digs it back to the bowler.

5.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middel, Innocent Kaia looks to defend it, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

5.1 0

TURN AND BOUNCE! Gudakesh Motie gives this one some air, on off, turning away sharply, Innocent Kaia gets beaten on the outside edge as he leans on to defend.

Score after 5 overs : 21/1

Runs Scored

7 Runs

C Chibhabha

6 (6)

I Kaia

4 (12)

K Roach

3-0-16-0

4.6 0

Full again and on off, Chamu Chibhabha defends it towards mid off.

4.5 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Chamu Chibhabha knocks it towards mid on.

4.4 4

FOUR! Chamu Chibhabha finds the fence this time! Kemar Roach bowls another short delivery, on off, Chamu Chibhabha stays there and just pushes it gently at it. The timing is so good that it races to the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.

4.3 2

Back of a length and around off, Chamu Chibhabha punches it through cover-point for a brace.

4.2 1

Length again and on off, Innocent Kaia steers it towards point for a quick single.

4.1 0

Kemar Roach is struggling with his line! He bowls this on a hard length but way down the leg side, Innocent Kaia leaves it alone.

Score after 4 overs : 14/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

C Chibhabha

0 (2)

I Kaia

3 (10)

G Motie

2-0-3-1

3.6 0

Quicker one, on off, Chamu Chibhabha gets forward and keeps it out towards slip.

3.5 0

Floated, full and on off, Chamu Chibhabha blocks it out.

Chamu Chibhabha makes his way out to the crease at number 3.

3.4 W 0

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Gudakesh Motie draws first blood! Tanunurwa Makoni goes back to the hut for a low score this time. Gudakesh Motie flights this one up, full and on off, turning away sharply, Tanunurwa Makoni tries to drive it away, but well away from his body. The turn away takes the outside edge and Joshua Da Silva takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Zimbabwe lose their first wicket.

3.3 0

Floated, full and on off, Tanunurwa Makoni drills it hard, but it hits Raymon Reifer at silly point and goes nowhere. That must have hurt him as it was powerfully hit.

3.2 0

Short and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni cuts it but straight to point.

3.1 1

Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.

Score after 3 overs : 13/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Makoni

9 (9)

I Kaia

2 (9)

K Roach

2-0-9-0

2.6 0

Fullish one and on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni works it towards short mid-wicket.

2.5 0

Kemar Roach bowls this on a hard length and on off, shaping in, Tanunurwa Makoni looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

2.4 lb 1

Length again and on the pads, Innocent Kaia misses his flick as the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

2.3 0

This is on a good length and around leg, angling in, Innocent Kaia heaves across the line, but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down.

2.2 1

Full again and on the pads, Tanunurwa Makoni flicks it through square leg for a single.

2.1 0

Fuller one and on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni knocks it towards mid on.

Score after 2 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

2 (7)

T Makoni

8 (5)

G Motie

1-0-2-0

1.6 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Innocent Kaia blocks this towards silly point.

1.5 0

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia pushes this towards point.

1.4 2

Slightly shorter and outside off, Innocent Kaia cuts it towards deep point where a fumble allows the second run.

1.3 0

Flatter, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia pushes it towards mid on.

1.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Innocent Kaia prods forward and blocks it out.

1.1 0

Gudakesh Motie begins with a floated delivery, short and outsid eoff, Innocent Kaia chops it onto the keeper's pads.

Gudakesh Motie will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Score after 1 overs : 9/0

Runs Scored

9 Runs

T Makoni

8 (5)

I Kaia

0 (1)

K Roach

1-0-8-0

0.6 4

FOUR! SMASHED! Kemar Roach bowls this short and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni accepts the width on offer and crunches it through point for a boundary.

0.5 0

Fullish one and on middle, shaping in, Tanunurwa Makoni drives it towards mid on.

0.4 4

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! Kemar Roach bangs this short and but down the leg side, Tanunurwa Makoni pulls it with the bottom half towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

We are back for the final session of the Test match and the clouds have cleared away as the umpires and the West Indies players stride out to the middle. Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni will resume their opening stand which was interrupted after just 3 balls. Kemar Roach will finish the first over and the good news is no overs have been lost with this break. Let's go...

... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...

Update - 5.41 pm IST (12.09 pm GMT) - Good news folks! The covers are being taken off now! Also, the umpires decided to take Tea at 5.40 pm IST (12.10 pm GMT) to make up the time lost due to the rain-stoppage. The match is at an interesting phase at the moment and it will test the patience of both teams. The news from the middle is that the game will restart at 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT).

0.3 0

Goes full this time, on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni blocks it down the pitch.

There comes the rain! The umpires immediately call for the ground staff to bring the covers on and get them on the main patch. The players are not running off the field so the rain does not appear to be very heavy and we hope that this will not be a delayed interruption. Stay tuned for further updates.

0.2 0

This is on a hard length and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni leaves it alone.

0.1 lb 1

Zimbabwe are underway straightaway! Kemar Roach starts with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in sharply, Innocent Kaia gets hurried as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

We are back for the final run chase as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players jog out onto the field and take their respective fielding positions. Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni will open the innings for Zimbabwe and it is to be seen if they look to chase down this mammoth total. Kemar Roach has the new ball and will begin proceedings. Let's play...

... FOURTH INNINGS ...

Zimbabwe were looking for wickets early and Brad Evans dismissed the double-centurion from the first inning early. Wellington Masakadza had an extended spell of bowling and sent the other opener back to the shed. He returned to dismiss both the half-centurions and ended with a three-wicket haul with Brad Evans chipping in with two in total. Zimbabwe have an opportunty here as well if they are ambitiuos to go for the win. They have enough overs to make a game out of this one but will know that they can not lose wickets early. Will they be able to pull of a remarkable run chase? Or will West Indies set up this win with a stunning bowling performance? Let us not forget that rain could play spoilsport as well. We shall return shortly for the final innings of this Test match.

West Indies will hunt for a win here! They declare at 203 for the loss of five wickets and have set Zimbabwe a target of 272 runs to win. With the chances of rain around the horizon, they are in a comfortable position and should not lose the game from here. They came into Day 5 with all 10 wickets intact but lost their openers early with both Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul initially looking to preserve their wickets. Raymon Reifer and Jermaine Blackwood put on a 107-run partnership with the former playing the role of an anchor and Jermaine Blackwood looking to be slightly aggressive. They both perished after getting to their half-centuries and Roston Chase was dismissed early as well. However, they have enough runs on the board and will look to put some pressure on the hosts.

Score after 60 overs : 203/5

Runs Scored

12 Runs

K Mayers

17 (13)

Da Silva

9 (4)

B Evans

12-2-41-2

59.6 2

A couple of runs to end the over! Brad Evans bowls this short and on off, Kyle Mayers swats away towards wide of long on for two runs.

59.5 0

This is pitched up, on off, Kyle Mayers drives it towards covers.

59.4 4

FOUR! Good shot! Brad Evans lands this short and on middle, sticks to the surface a bit, Kyle Mayers goes for the pull shot, but is early into his shot. However, he still manages to generate enough power from the toe-end of his bat and gets a boundary at the deep mid-wicket fence.

The wind is picking up here and the dark clouds are collecting over the ground. There is some movement on the boundary line as well as the ground staff are out of their shed.

59.3 1

A slower one now, full and on middle, Joshua Da Silva works it off the inner half towards square leg for a run.

59.2 4

FOUR! Powered away! This is full and on middle, angling in, Joshua Da Silva gets his front leg out of the way and heaves it towards the vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

59.1 1

Brad Evans loses his line and serves this full and down the leg side, Kyle Mayers goes after it and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score after 59 overs : 191/5

Runs Scored

11 Runs

Da Silva

4 (2)

K Mayers

10 (9)

W Masakadza

23-5-71-3

58.6 4

FOUR! Paddles this one fine! Wellington Masakadza continues to bowl quick and strays down leg. Joshua Da Silva sweeps this towards fine leg for four more runs.

58.5 0

Floats this one full and into the stumps. Joshua Da Silva dabs this down to mid-wicket.

58.4 1

Bowls this short as well and spins into the pads. Kyle Mayers clips this towards deep square leg for a single.

58.3 2

Bowls this one short as well and outside off. Kyle Mayers punches this to deep cover-point and takes a couple of runs.

58.2 4

FOUR! Poor delivery and gets the treatment! Wellington Masakadza fires this one full and angles this down leg. Kyle Mayers sweeps and helps it along its way towards wide fine leg for four runs.

58.1 0

Wellington Masakadza bowls this short and outside off, Kyle Mayers rocks back and punches this towards cover.

Joshua Da Silva strides out to the middle.

Score after 58 overs : 180/5

Runs Scored

4 Runs

R Chase

14 (14)

K Mayers

3 (5)

B Evans

11-2-29-2

57.6 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Brad Evans gets a breakthrough now! Zimbabwe with couple of quick blows to make things interesting here. Brad Evans serves this full and outside off, Roston Chase stays there and just throws his bat at it without any footwork. The ball takes the outside edge just after his bat hits the ground and goes towards the keeper where Tafadzwa Tsiga makes no mistake. Zimbabwe players are already celebrating but the two umpires have a chat and sends it upstairs to check and the soft singal is 'Not Out'. However, the replays confirms that there is an edge and the third umpire signals the red light. Roston Chase stays there in disbelief, but has to make that long walk back. West Indies lose half their side now.

57.5 1

Overpitched and outside off, Kyle Mayers drives it towards sweeper cover for one more.

57.4 1

Brad Evans continues bowling full here, on middle, Roston Chase clips it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

57.3 1

Another pitched-up delivery, on off, Kyle Mayers guides it towards point for a quick run.

57.2 1

Full again and on middle, Roston Chase drives it towards long on for a single.

57.1 0

Full and on middle, keeps low, Roston Chase puts his bat down in time and blocks it out.

Score after 57 overs : 176/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Mayers

1 (3)

R Chase

12 (10)

W Masakadza

22-5-60-3

56.6 0

Flatter and around off, turning in quickly, Kyle Mayers gets hurried, but manages to keep it out.

56.5 1

Slower through the air, on off, Roston Chase gets a bit surprised by the bounce, but taps it towards long off for a run.

56.4 1

A low full toss, on middle, Kyle Mayers drills it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

56.3 0

Flighted, short and on middle, Kyle Mayers defends it on the back foot.

Kyle Mayers makes his way out to the middle.

56.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Wellington Masakadza strikes again! Jermaine Blackwood goes back to the hut after playing a good knock. Wellington Masakadza lands this short and outside off, turning away a bit, Jermaine Blackwood goes on his back foot and tries to cut it away, but gets a thin outside edge and Tafadzwa Tsiga behind the stumps takes a sharp catch to his right. West Indies four down now!

56.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood pushes it to the right of the bowler.

Score after 56 overs : 174/3

Runs Scored

8 Runs

J Blackwood

57 (82)

R Chase

11 (9)

B Evans

10-2-25-1

55.6 1

Back-of-the-hand slower delivery this time, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood looks to work it away, but does so uppishly and wide of short mid-wicket. A single is taken.

55.5 0

Brad Evans bangs in a slower bouncer now, on middle, Jermaine Blackwood ducks under it as the ball goes on two bounces to the keeper.

55.4 1

On a length and on around leg, slower too, Roston Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

55.3 1

Goes fuller again and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood whips it towards deep square leg for a run.

55.2 1

This is on a good length and on middle, shaping in, Roston Chase waits for it and bunts it towards long on for a single.

55.1 4

FOUR! Roston Chase greets Brad Evans with a boundary! This is full and around off, Roston Chase leans onto his drive and puts it through covers for four runs.

Brad Evans replaces Victor Nyauchi.

Score after 55 overs : 166/3

Runs Scored

4 Runs

R Chase

5 (6)

J Blackwood

55 (79)

W Masakadza

21-5-58-2

54.6 1

Tosses this one full and outside off. Roston Chase punches this down to long off and takes a single to retain strike.

54.5 1

Slightly short once again and outside off, gets stuck in the wicket once again. Jermaine Blackwood hits this uppishly to the left of the bowler and gets a single to long off.

54.4 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and wide outside off. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this towards point.

54.3 1

Bowls this one short and outside the off stump. Roston Chase dabs this into the leg side and sets off for a quick single.

54.2 1

Floated delivery bowled full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood charges down the wicket and looks to heave this leg side but miscues his shot to long on for one.

54.1 0

Wellington Masakadza flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this back toward the bowler.

Score after 54 overs : 162/3

Runs Scored

4 Runs

J Blackwood

53 (75)

R Chase

3 (4)

V Nyauchi

16-5-38-0

53.6 1

On a good length this time and straying onto the pads. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

53.5 0

Continues to bowl full and angles this one down leg. Jermaine Blackwood shimmies down the wicket and makes room for himself but finds the cover fielder with his shot.

53.4 1

Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Roston Chase eases this down to long on for a single.

53.3 1

Goes a touch fuller this time but continues to serve this outside off. Jermaine Blackwood thumps this down to long off for another run.

53.2 1

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Roston Chase strokes this towards deep point and collects one.

53.1 0

Victor Nyauchi delivers this on a fuller length and outside the off stump. Roston Chase knocks this firmly towards mid off.

Score after 53 overs : 158/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

J Blackwood

51 (72)

R Chase

1 (1)

W Masakadza

20-5-54-2

52.6 0

Loopy delivery once again and on an off-stump line. Jermaine Blackwood pushes this back towards the bowler.

52.5 0

Continues to toss this full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this towards mid on.

52.4 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back towards the bowler.

52.3 1

Wellington Masakadza bowls this slower in the air but short and outside the off stump. Roston Chase dabs this towards backward point and Jermaine Blackwood calls him through for a single to help him open his account.

Roston Chase walks out to bat now.

52.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! The partnership has finally been broken and Wellington Masakadza gets his second wicket! He flights this one full and outside the off stump. The ball gets stuck in the wicket and there is a puff of dust that comes out. Raymon Reifer shimmies down the wicket to clip this leg side but is early into the shot. Ends up lobbing it into the air over the bowler's head and Wellington Masakadza times his jump to perfection to hold onto the ball. Zimbabwe have got their third wicket but it is a little too late for them to hope for a win from here.

52.1 0

Wellington Masakadza floats this one full and into the stumps. Raymon Reifer clips this towards mid-wicket.

Score after 52 overs : 157/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

R Reifer

58 (104)

J Blackwood

51 (69)

V Nyauchi

15-5-34-0

51.6 1

Attacks the stumps this time with the angle in from outside off on a good length. Raymon Reifer clips this to wide deep mid-wicket but they have to settle for a single.

51.5 0

Bowls this slightly fuller and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer chooses to leave this one alone.

51.4 1

On a good length once again and just outside the off pole. Gets stuck in the wicket a bit and Jermaine Blackwood hits this uppishly towards long on for a run.

51.3 0

Bowls this on a good length and gets it to nip back into the stumps from outside off. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this into the leg side.

51.2 1

Bowls this one full and as well and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer strokes this to the right of cover and takes a single.

51.1 1

That is FIFTY for Jermaine Blackwood and West Indies getting a move on now! Victor Nyauchi bowls this full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood strokes this to wide long off and takes a single to reach his landmark.

Score after 51 overs : 153/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Reifer

56 (101)

J Blackwood

49 (66)

W Masakadza

19-5-53-1

50.6 0

Gives this one some air again, on middle, Raymon Reifer gets forward and turns it to the leg side.

50.5 0

Looped up, full and on off, Raymon Reifer defends it on the front foot.

50.4 1

Quicker one, full and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood eases it towards long on for a run. He moves to 49 now!

50.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Jermaine Blackwood prods forward and blocks it out.

50.2 1

Tossed up, full and on middle, Raymon Reifer tucks it in front of short mid-wicket for a single.

50.1 4

FOUR! The intent is pretty clear from West Indies! This is floated, ful and on middle, Raymon Reifer moves across, goes down and paddle sweeps it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary. With that, the 100-run partnership comes up between the batters.

Score after 50 overs : 147/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

J Blackwood

48 (64)

R Reifer

51 (97)

V Nyauchi

14-5-30-0

49.6 2

Bowls this onto the pads on a good length. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another brace.

49.5 4

FOUR! Jermaine Blackwood has been the aggressor through this partnership! Victor Nyauchi bowls this full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood lofts this towards long off for four runs.

49.4 2

A tad bit fuller this time and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood punches this straight towards long on and they take two runs comfortably.

49.3 0

Goes back to bowling over the wicket and serves this one a good length just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards mid-wicket.

49.2 1

Bowls from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this slightly short, wide outside off. Raymon Reifer reaches for it and slaps this towards deep point for one.

49.1 1

Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a good length and gets it to angle in from outside off. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this down to long on for an easy single.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Victor Nyauchi.

Score after 49 overs : 137/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Reifer

50 (96)

J Blackwood

39 (59)

W Masakadza

18-5-47-1

48.6 4

FOUR! That is the maiden FIFTY for Raymon Reifer and he gets there with a boundary! Wellington Masakadza bowls this short and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer uses the depth of the crease and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

48.5 1

Slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood thumps this off his back foot towards long on for a run.

48.4 1

Flighted delivery once again and outside off. Raymon Reifer eases this down to long on for one.

48.3 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Raymon Reifer shimmies down the wicket and hits it back to the bowler.

48.2 0

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer goes deep in the crease and knocks this back to the bowler.

48.1 0

Wellington Masakadza bowls this slightly short and outside off. Raymon Reifer goes back and punches this towards mid-wicket.

We are back for the second session! The Zimbabwe are in a huddle just near the boundary ropes. Now they are spreading out and taking their respective field positions. Jermaine Blackwood and Raymon Reifer are already out in the middle to continue the West Indies innings. Wellington Masakadza to start proceedings with the ball in this session.

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

West Indies were in trouble after losing both of their openers, who combined for more than half of the runs scored in their first innings. They needed someone to step up, and they found not one, but two batters who took the responsibility on themselves. Although, Jermaine Blackwood and Raymon Reifer struggled a bit initially, they remained patient and found their rhythm. Also, they picked their bowlers perfectly and showed intent to score runs at a brisk rate. They decided to attack Brandon Mavuta and did not let him settle down. Both of them have added 81 runs for the third wicket and will look to continue the momentum. It will be interesting to see if and when the Windies decide to declare their innings to have a go at the hosts and force a result. Join us for the second session at 4.10 pm IST (10.40 am GMT) to see how things pan out.

A session of two halves! West Indies currently lead by 199 runs, but they had to work hard to be in this position. Zimbabwe started well, getting rid of both the openers quite early on. They were in a good position to put more pressure on the middle order by picking up a few more wickets, but that was not the case, as they were not able to enjoy much success after that. They created a couple of chances here and there, but were not able to take it. Brad Evans was their best bowler this session, while Wellington Masakadza also supported him well. However, their best bowler from the first inning, Brandon Mavuta could not make any impact. They will need to come up with some different ideas in the second session to make a game out of this.

Score after 48 overs : 131/2

Runs Scored

10 Runs

J Blackwood

38 (58)

R Reifer

45 (91)

V Nyauchi

13-5-20-0

47.6 0

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood gets across the line and tucks this towards mid-wicket.

47.5 0

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood gets his front foot forward and defends the ball into the off side.

47.4 0

Goes full this time and angles this into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards mid-wicket.

47.3 4

FOUR! An even better-looking shot by Jermaine Blackwood! Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a length and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood plays it on the up and punches this down to long on for four more runs.

47.2 6

SIX! Jermaine Blackwood not looking to be watchful before Victor Nyauchi serves this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood has room to swing his arms and lofts this over long on for a maximum.

47.1 0

Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards mid-wicket.

Score after 47 overs : 121/2

Runs Scored

3 Runs

R Reifer

45 (91)

J Blackwood

28 (52)

W Masakadza

17-5-41-1

46.6 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Raymon Reifer comes forward and blocks this out solidly.

46.5 0

Bowls this short and outside off. Raymon Reifer goes deep in the crease and dans this down into the pitch.

46.4 1

Goes full and on an off stump line. Jermaine Blackwood eases this down to long on for a single.

46.3 1

Massive chance! Wellington Masakadza bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. Raymon Reifer goes deep in the crease to flick this into the leg side but hits it straight at the short-leg fielder. He is unable to get his hands around the ball and it goes off him towards mid-wicket. They take a run.

46.2 1

Goes full once again and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards mid on for a single.

46.1 0

Wellington Masakadza flights this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this straight to mid off.

Score after 46 overs : 118/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Reifer

44 (88)

J Blackwood

26 (49)

V Nyauchi

12-5-10-0

45.6 0

Brings the ball closer to the off pole and on a good length. Raymon Reifer is solidly behind this one as he defends it towards cover.

45.5 0

Keeps serving this wide outside off but this time goes a touch fuller. Raymon Reifer knocks this towards point.

45.4 0

Goes 'round the wicket now to the southpaw and serves this wide outside off on a good length. Raymon Reifer looks to slap this away but does not connect.

45.3 0

Continues bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer blocks this towards mid-wicket.

45.2 0

Strays down leg side on a good length. Raymon Reifer misses his flick and the ball is collected by the wicket-keeper.

45.1 1

Victor Nyauchi bangs this in short and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 45 overs : 117/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Reifer

44 (83)

J Blackwood

25 (48)

W Masakadza

16-5-38-1

44.6 0

Another flighted delivery bowled full and on an off-stump line. Raymon Reifer gets forward and smothers the ball into the pitch.

44.5 4

FOUR! Finds the gap to perfection! Wellington Masakadza bowls a loopy delivery full and wide outside off. Raymon Reifer gets forward and strokes the ball to wide long off for four runs.

44.4 0

Short this time and spinning in from outside off. Raymon Reifer goes on the backfoot to cover the line of the ball and blocks it back to the bowler.

44.3 0

Bowls this full as well and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer goes back in the crease and keeps this out.

44.2 0

Floats this one full and just outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer gets forward and pushes at this but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

44.1 1

Tossed up, full and on leg, Jermaine Blackwood nudges it towards square leg for a single.

Wellington Masakadza is back on.

Score after 44 overs : 112/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Reifer

40 (78)

J Blackwood

24 (47)

V Nyauchi

11-5-9-0

43.6 0

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this to the left of the bowler.

43.5 1

Delivers this one back of a length and going down leg, with the keeper standing up to the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood tucks this towards deep backward square leg and they take a single.

43.4 0

Goes full this time and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Jermaine Blackwood looks to clip this leg side but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

43.3 0

On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short mid-wicket.

43.2 0

Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump, takes pace off the ball. Jermaine Blackwood looks to pull this away but gets beaten by the lack of pace and bounce.

43.1 1

Victor Nyauchi bowls this full and into the pads. Raymon Reifer flicks this towards short mid-wicket and a misfield by Gary Ballance allows them to rush across for a single.

Score after 43 overs : 110/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

J Blackwood

23 (43)

R Reifer

39 (76)

B Mavuta

6-0-30-0

42.6 0

Bowls this one short and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood rocks back and cuts this straight to cover.

42.5 0

Fires this one full and into the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood knocks this to the bowler's right who stops the ball with a dive.

42.4 2

Flights this one as well and bowls this full, in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood gets forward and pushes at it into the mid-wicket region. They run well to complete a couple of runs.

42.3 1

A loopy full toss bowled on the pads. Raymon Reifer clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

42.2 1

Flighted full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood punches this down to long off for one.

42.1 0

Brandon Mavuta bowls this slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood punches this towards point.

Score after 42 overs : 106/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

R Reifer

38 (75)

J Blackwood

20 (38)

V Nyauchi

10-5-7-0

41.6 0

On a good length once again and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer pushes this towards cover and Victor Nyauchi bowls a maiden to start off this spell.

41.5 0

Bowls this on a good length and outside off, Raymon Reifer goes deep in the crease and defends this to the right of the bowler.

41.4 0

Full once again and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer gets his front foot forward and knocks this towards cover.

41.3 0

Continues to bowl full and just outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer gets behind the line of the ball and defends this solidly.

41.2 0

Goes full once again and serves this outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer knocks this to the left of cover.

41.1 0

Victor Nyauchi bowls from 'round the wicket and fires this down leg on a fuller length. Raymon Reifer misses his flick and the ball goes off the pads towards the keeper.

Victor Nyauchi comes back into the attack now.

Score after 41 overs : 106/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

J Blackwood

20 (38)

R Reifer

38 (69)

B Mavuta

5-0-26-0

40.6 4

FOUR! That just manages to clear the fielder but some aggressive intent from Jermaine Blackwood! This is bowled full and outside off, Jermaine Blackwood gets down on one knee and slogs this towards long on for four runs.

40.5 0

Flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood opts to leave this one alone.

40.4 1

Short this time and turning into the pads. Raymon Reifer rocks back and flicks this down to deep backward square leg for a single.

40.3 0

Tosses this one full as well and just outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer clips this towards the short leg fielder.

40.2 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Raymon Reifer blocks this back down the pitch.

40.1 1

Brandon Mavuta flights this one full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood strokes this to deep cover for a single.

Score after 40 overs : 100/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

R Reifer

37 (66)

J Blackwood

15 (35)

R Ngarava

3-0-19-0

39.6 0

Pulls his length back a bit and around off, Raymon Reifer defends it to the off side.

39.5 0

Overpitched and on the pads, Raymon Reifer works it towards square leg.

39.5 nb 1

Richard Ngarava tries for the yorker, but bowls this full, Raymon Reifer tucks it towards short mid-wicker. Guess what, it is another No Ball from Richard Ngarava. 100 up for West Indies! That also brings up the 50-run partenrship between these two batters.

39.4 0

Another full delivery, on middle, Raymon Reifer keeps it out again.

39.3 0

Pitched up, on middle, Raymon Reifer blocks it down the pitch.

39.2 4

FOUR! Powerful shot! Richard Ngarava bowls this short of a length and outside off, Raymon Reifer frees his arms and punches it past point for a boundary.

39.1 2

Richard Ngarava serves this full and outside off, Raymon Reifer reaches for it a bit and drives it. It is in the air for some time, but goes well past covers. Two more runs added to the total.

Score after 39 overs : 93/2

Runs Scored

8 Runs

J Blackwood

15 (35)

R Reifer

31 (59)

B Mavuta

4-0-20-0

38.6 0

Flatter, full and on off, Jermaine Blackwood drives it towards covers.

38.5 b 2

That missed everything! Brandon Mavuta flights this up, on off, turning away a lot, Jermaine Blackwood swings through the line, but misses and the bounce takes it over the slip fielder as well. Two byes taken!

38.4 4

FOUR! Just wide! Jermaine Blackwood takes a chance here. This is floated, full and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood goes down and slogs it, and it goes just wide of the diving mid on fielder for a boundary.

38.3 1

Short again and on middle, Raymon Reifer flicks it towards backward square leg for a run.

38.2 1

Shortish and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood moves back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

38.1 0

Oh..turn! This is tossed up, full and on off, spinning away sharply, Jermaine Blackwood leans on to block it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Score after 38 overs : 85/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Reifer

30 (58)

J Blackwood

10 (30)

R Ngarava

2-0-12-0

37.6 4

FOUR! Shot of the Day! Richard Ngarava serves this full and on middle, Raymon Reifer shows the full face of the bat and drives it past the bowler for a beautiful boundary.

37.6 nb 1

Richard Ngarava bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Raymon Reifer ducks under. Oh..no! It is called a No Ball for overstepping. Richard Ngarava is struggling with his run-up here.

37.5 0

Full again and on off, keeps low too, Raymon Reifer does well to get his bat down and defends it back to the bowler.

37.4 0

Touch fuller and outside off, Raymon Reifer lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

37.3 1

Richard Ngarava bangs this onto the pitch and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

37.2 0

Back of a length and just around off, angling in, Jermaine Blackwood leaves it alone as Tafadzwa Tsiga behind the stumps takes it near his chest.

37.1 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood knocks it towards short mid-wicket.

Score after 37 overs : 79/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Reifer

26 (54)

J Blackwood

9 (27)

B Mavuta

3-0-14-0

36.6 4

FOUR! Fine shot! Brandon Mavuta lands this short and outside off, Raymon Reifer makes room and cuts it past point for a boundary.

36.5 0

A bit short and on middle, Raymon Reifer hangs back and keeps it out.

36.4 0

Fires this one full and on off, Raymon Reifer defends it on the front foot.

36.3 0

Flatter, short and on middle, Raymon Reifer blocks it to on the back foot.

36.2 0

Floated, short and on off, turning in, Raymon Reifer looks to work it away, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball loops up and hits his bat again and goes nowhere.

36.1 1

Short and outside off, Jermaine Blackwood cuts it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Score after 36 overs : 74/2

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Reifer

22 (49)

J Blackwood

8 (26)

R Ngarava

1-0-6-0

35.6 0

Overpitched and on middle, Raymon Reifer drills it towards mid on. He wants the run, but his partner denies.

35.5 0

Length again and on middle, Raymon Reifer turns it towards short mid-wicket.

35.4 0

This is on a good length and around off, Raymon Reifer lets it go to the keeper.

35.3 0

Full again and on off, Raymon Reifer pushes it towards covers.

35.2 4

FOUR! A streaky boundary! Richard Ngarava serves this full and down the leg, Raymon Reifer tickles it past the diving keeper towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

35.2 nb 2

Short and outside off, Jermaine Blackwood cuts it towards point where the fielder puts in a good dives to his left to stop it. They cross. It is also called a No ball for overstepping.

35.1 0

Richard Ngarava starts with a short-of-a-length delivery, on off, Jermaine Blackwood works it towards mid on.

Richard Ngarava replaces Brad Evans.

Score after 35 overs : 68/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Reifer

18 (44)

J Blackwood

7 (24)

B Mavuta

2-0-9-0

34.6 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer knocks this back towards the bowler.

34.5 0

Tosses this one full as well, outside off. Raymon Reifer is being watchful and he plays this deep in the crease back down the pitch.

34.4 0

Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer goes on the back foot and blocks this into the off side.

34.3 1

Bowls this short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood goes deep in the crease and whips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

34.2 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards short leg.

34.1 1

Brandon Mavuta starts with a low full toss on the pads. Raymon Reifer whips this towards deep mid-wicket and they look for two. They have to settle for a single though.

Score after 34 overs : 66/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

J Blackwood

6 (22)

R Reifer

17 (40)

B Evans

9-2-17-1

33.6 0

Bowls this one back of a length and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood gets on his toes and fends this into the leg side.

33.5 1

Angles this into the pads on a good length. Raymon Reifer glances this down to fine leg for a single.

33.4 0

Keeps pitching it up and outside off. Raymon Reifer knocks this straight to the mid off fielder.

33.3 0

Continues to bowl full and this time closer to the off pole. Raymon Reifer defends this one solidly.

33.2 4

FOUR! This has been absolutely crunched! Brad Evans goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer gets his front foot forward into the drive and strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.

33.1 0

Brad Evans bowls this on a good length and angles it in from outside off. Raymon Reifer blocks this out watchfully.

Score after 33 overs : 61/2

Runs Scored

7 Runs

J Blackwood

6 (21)

R Reifer

12 (35)

B Mavuta

1-0-7-0

32.6 0

Jermaine Blackwood misses out on another full toss. This is served outside the off stump and Jermaine Blackwood looks to slap it away but mistimes his shot towards square leg.

32.5 4

FOUR! A bit of luck going the way of the West Indies! This is short and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood looks to rock back and cut this away but gets an under edge that goes between the keeper's legs for four runs.

32.4 1

A full toss this time bowled outside off. Raymon Reifer punches this down to long on for a run.

32.3 1

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood eases this down to long off for a run.

32.2 1

Continues to bowl full and into the pads. Raymon Reifer clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

32.1 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and spinning into the stumps as he bowls from 'round the wicket. Raymon Reifer dabs this into the leg side.

Brandon Mavuta has been introduced into the attack for the first time in this inning.

Score after 32 overs : 54/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

J Blackwood

1 (18)

R Reifer

10 (32)

B Evans

8-2-12-1

31.6 0

Bowls this on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood punches this towards mid on.

31.5 1

In line with the stumps this time on a good length. Raymon Reifer clips this to deep square leg for a single.

31.4 0

Beaten! Bowls this outside the off pole on a good length. Raymon Reifer feels for it and gets beaten all ends up.

31.3 0

Goes full this time and continues to bowl outside off. Raymon Reifer blocks this towards cover.

31.2 0

Delivers this one on a fuller length and wide outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer shoulders his arms to this one.

31.1 0

Brad Evans comes from 'round the wicket and bowls this on a good length outside off. Raymon Reifer dabs this towards point.

Drinks! Zimbabwe have been very disciplined and sticked to the basics and that is why they got the crucial wickets of both the West Indies openers. They know that they can test this middle order and put more pressure on them. Although West Indies currently lead by 121 runs, they require a partnership to get back on top. An excting phase of play awaits us.

Score after 31 overs : 53/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

J Blackwood

1 (17)

R Reifer

9 (27)

W Masakadza

15-5-33-1

30.6 0

Flights this one full and outside the off pole. Jermaine Blackwood gets a good stride forward and dabs this back towards the bowler.

30.5 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood leaves this one alone.

30.4 0

Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood is unable to find the gap as hits this straight to cover-point once again.

30.3 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood gets forward and blocks this back to the bowler.

30.2 0

This is short as well and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood rocks back and cuts this straight to the fielder at cover-point.

30.1 0

Poor delivery but Jermaine Blackwood misses out! This is short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood mistimes his pull shot straight to mid on.

Score after 30 overs : 53/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Reifer

9 (27)

J Blackwood

1 (11)

B Evans

7-2-11-1

29.6 0

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Raymon Reifer lets this one go through to the keeper.

29.6 nb 1

NO BALL! Brad Evans is well over the popping crease and the umpire lets him know he has overstepped. This is on a fuller length and just outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer punches this to mid off. Brad Evans will have to bowl the last ball again.

29.5 0

Goes full this time and continues to bowl outside off. Raymon Reifer knocks this straight to the point fielder.

29.4 0

Delivers this wide outside off on a good length. Raymon Reifer is happy to leave this one alone.

29.3 0

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer gets low to cut this away but gets beaten.

29.2 0

Goes wider outside off on a fuller length. Raymon Reifer leans into the shot but strokes this straight to point.

29.1 0

Brad Evans bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer shoulders his arms to this one.

Score after 29 overs : 52/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

J Blackwood

1 (11)

R Reifer

9 (20)

W Masakadza

14-4-33-1

28.6 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood strokes this straight to the mid on fielder. A maiden from Wellington Masakadza.

28.5 0

Short once again and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood rocks back deep in the crease and punches this towards mid off.

28.4 0

Flights this one full and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood gets his front foot forward and blocks this towards cover.

28.3 0

Slightly short and outside off. Jermaine Blackwood goes on the back foot and dabs this towards short leg.

28.2 0

Loopy delivery bowled into the stumps on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood clips this towards mid on.

28.1 0

Wellington Masakadza floats this one full and just outside off. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back to the bowler.

Score after 28 overs : 52/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Reifer

9 (20)

J Blackwood

1 (5)

B Evans

6-2-10-1

27.6 0

Continues bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Raymon Reifer gets squared up a bit but manages to get the ball towards point.

27.5 1

Goes full this time and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood eases this down to long on.

27.4 0

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Jermaine Blackwood dabs this towards cover.

27.3 1

Bowls this back of a length and into the body. Raymon Reifer tucks this to deep square leg and takes a single.

27.2 0

Goes fuller and around off, Raymon Reifer leans on and drives it towards mid off.

27.1 0

This is on a good length and on off, angling in, Raymon Reifer knocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 27 overs : 50/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

J Blackwood

0 (3)

R Reifer

8 (16)

W Masakadza

13-3-33-1

26.6 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Jermaine Blackwood clips it towards mid-wicket.

26.5 0

Loopy delivery bowled outside the off stump on a fuller length. Jermaine Blackwood is happy to leave this one alone.

26.4 0

Flights this one full and in line with the stumps. Jermaine Blackwood blocks this back towards the bowler.

Jermaine Blackwood comes out to the middle now.

26.3 W 0

OUT! PLUMB! The skipper of the West Indies departs and Wellington Masakadza's extended spell works for Zimbabwe as they have another breakthrough! This is fired in full and into the stumps. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to clip the ball leg side but misses the line of the ball and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the Zimbabwe players and the umpire raises his finger. West Indies have lost both their openers and is there a twist in the tale?

26.2 1

Flighted delivery bowled full and outside off. Raymon Reifer pushes at this and gets a thickish edge towards backward point for a run.

26.1 1

Wellington Masakadza floats this one full and outside the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite taps this with soft hands towards cover-point and sets off for a single.

Score after 26 overs : 48/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Reifer

7 (15)

K Brathwaite

24 (75)

B Evans

5-2-8-1

25.6 0

Attacks the stumps once again and continues to bowl full. Raymon Reifer keeps this out towards cover.

25.5 0

Outside the off stump on a fuller length. Raymon Reifer dabs this towards point.

25.4 0

Gets this closer to the off pole on a fuller length. Raymon Reifer blocks this towards short cover.

25.3 0

Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Raymon Reifer knocks this straight to cover.

25.2 0

Comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this on a good length outside off. Raymon Reifer leaves this one alone.

25.1 1

Brad Evans bowls this full and into the stumps, the ball stays slightly low. Kraigg Brathwaite manages to clip this away towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 25 overs : 47/1

Runs Scored

6 Runs

R Reifer

7 (10)

K Brathwaite

23 (74)

W Masakadza

12-3-31-0

24.6 0

Another arm-ball, on off, skids through, Raymon Reifer moves across and looks to play at it, but gets an outside edge towards point.

24.5 0

Pushed through quicker, full and around off, Raymon Reifer tries to poke at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

24.4 4

FOUR! Nice shot! This is flighted, full and outside off, Raymon Reifer drives it uppishly, but through covers for his first boundary of the inning.

24.3 2

A bit short and on middle, Raymon Reifer rocks back and flicks it through the leg of the short leg fielder towards deep square leg. Two runs taken!

24.2 0

Floated, full and on middle, Raymon Reifer turns it towards mid-wicket.

24.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Raymon Reifer prods forward and blocks it out.

Score after 24 overs : 41/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

23 (74)

R Reifer

1 (4)

B Evans

4-2-7-1

23.6 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it towards mid-wicket.

23.5 0

Brad Evans comes from 'over the wicket now and bowls this fuller and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite works it towards mid on.

23.4 1

Brad Evans attempts a yorker but serves this full, on middle, Raymon Reifer jams it out towards mid on for a single and gets off the mark.

23.3 0

Length again, on middle, angling in, Raymon Reifer looks to defend, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls towards square leg.

23.2 0

On a length and on middle, Raymon Reifer blocks it down the pitch.

23.1 0

Sharp bouncer! Brad Evans bangs this short and on middle, Raymon Reifer is caught in two mind, but in the end manages to duck under it.

Score after 23 overs : 40/1

Runs Scored

8 Runs

K Brathwaite

23 (72)

R Reifer

0 (0)

W Masakadza

11-3-25-0

22.6 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out.

22.5 0

Another short delivery, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite cuts it but straight to covers. He is not happy with himself as it was there to put away again. The umpire calls it an over with one ball left and they will have to return to position to bowl the last ball.

22.4 4

FOUR! Two in a row! Wellington Masakadza lands this short again and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite this time makes some room and slaps it through covers for another boundary,

22.3 4

FOUR! Good shot! This is short again and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite quickly moves back and pulls it past mid on for a boundary.

22.2 0

Flatter and quicker, short too, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets hurried and chops it towards point.

22.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it on the front foot.

Raymon Reifer walks out at number 3.

Score after 22 overs : 32/1

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

15 (66)

K Brathwaite

15 (66)

B Evans

3-2-6-1

21.6 W 0

OUT! DRAGGED ON! Brad Evans draws first blood! He gets the huge wicket of the double-centurion from the first innings, Tagenarine Chanderpaul. This is also his maiden Test wicket! Evans lands this on a hard length and around off, nips back in a off the surface, keeps low to, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to cover the line to push it away, but only manages to get an inside edge back onto his stumps. Zimbabwe players are delighted as Windies lose their first wicket.

21.5 0

Length again and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it back to the bowler.

21.4 0

This is on a good length, on the fifth stump line, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it off the inner half down the pitch. This is the line that will cause problems.

21.3 0

Fuller again and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it towards covers.

21.2 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul turns it towards short mid-wicket.

21.1 0

Brad Evans starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul punches it towards point.

Brad Evans (2-1-6-0) has been brought into the attack now.

Score after 21 overs : 32/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

15 (66)

T Chanderpaul

15 (60)

W Masakadza

10-3-17-0

20.6 2

Slightly shorter in length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite goes on his back foot and clips it through mid-wicket and comes back for the second. West Indies lead by 100 runs now!

20.5 0

Quicker one, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite leans on and guides it with the outer half towards backward point.

20.4 0

Shortish and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite waits for it and late cuts it towards point.

20.3 0

Slower through the air, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite prods forward and defends it on the front foot.

20.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

20.1 0

Flatter, short and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler.

Score after 20 overs : 30/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

15 (60)

K Brathwaite

13 (60)

V Nyauchi

9-4-7-0

19.6 0

Victor Nyauchi ends the over with one more fullish delivery, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and knocks it towards mid off.

19.5 0

Another full delivery, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it down the pitch.

19.4 0

Fullish and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul works it towards short mid-wicket.

Slight halt! There is a blue car parked right behind the sight screen which seems to be bothering the batter. They have covered the car with a sheet for now till they get the owner to move it. We are all set to resume...

19.3 1

Pitched up, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it wide of mid on where the fielder runs to his left and dives to stop it. They cross.

19.2 0

Back of a length around off, with some extra bounce, Kraigg Brathwaite watches it through and taps it down to towards short covers.

19.1 0

Full and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it towards covers.

Score after 19 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

15 (57)

K Brathwaite

12 (57)

W Masakadza

9-3-15-0

18.6 0

Maiden over! This is looped up, full and on of, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets forward and deals with it well.

18.5 0

On off, kept out.

18.4 0

Slightly shorter and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves back and pats it towards mid on.

18.3 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it out.

18.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it on the front foot.

18.1 0

Floated, short and on middle, turning in, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves back and flicks it past short leg towards square leg.

Score after 18 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

12 (57)

T Chanderpaul

15 (51)

V Nyauchi

8-4-6-0

17.6 0

On a length and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it towards mid off.

17.5 0

Another fuller delivery, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite once again pushes it towards mid on.

17.4 0

Goes fuller and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite check drives it towards mid on.

17.3 1

Victor Nyauchi lands this short and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

17.2 0

Fuller one and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul opens the face of his bat and steers it towards point.

17.1 0

Victor Nyauchi comes around the wicker and bowls this back of a length, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it past the bowler.

Score after 17 overs : 28/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

12 (54)

T Chanderpaul

14 (48)

W Masakadza

8-2-15-0

16.6 0

Flatter, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite is happy to defend again.

16.5 0

Quicker through the air, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it towards covers.

16.4 0

Gives this one some air, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite watches it and pushes it back to the bowler.

16.3 1

Flighted delivery, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives it firmly towards mid off where a fumble allows a run.

16.2 1

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite drills it towards mid on and sacamper across for a single.

16.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite prods forward and blocks it out.

Score after 16 overs : 26/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

13 (47)

K Brathwaite

11 (49)

V Nyauchi

7-4-5-0

15.6 0

Fullish once more, around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it towards square leg.

15.5 0

Overpitched and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it to the left of the bowler.

15.4 lb 1

Victor Nyauchi continues with his fuller length, on the pads this time, Kraigg Brathwaite misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards backward square leg. A leg bye is taken.

15.3 0

Pitched up, on off, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it to the off side.

15.2 0

Fuller again and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it towards mid on.

15.1 0

Half chance! This is full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it uppishly towards short leg where the fielder fails to get his hands under it quickly. It came at him really hard, but it was a chance.

Score after 15 overs : 25/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

13 (45)

K Brathwaite

11 (45)

W Masakadza

7-2-13-0

14.6 0

Quicker one, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul is solid in his defence again.

14.5 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it on the front foot.

14.4 0

Flatter, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets hurried as he moves back, but keeps it out in the end.

14.3 2

In the air....safe! This is floated and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul skips down the track and tries to heave it away, but hits it with the inner half of his bat. It goes in the air but falls safely in the deep mid-wicket region. Two runs taken!

14.2 0

Looped up, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives it wide of mid off.

14.1 0

Wellington Masakadza begins with a tossed up delivery, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leans on and blocks it out.

It will spin from the other end as Wellington Masakadza will share the attack.

Score after 14 overs : 23/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

11 (45)

T Chanderpaul

11 (39)

V Nyauchi

6-3-5-0

13.6 0

Another pitched-up delivery, on middle, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it straight to sqaure leg.

13.5 0

Fuller in length and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out to the off side.

13.4 1

On a length and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul nudges it through square leg for a single.

13.3 0

Goes a touch fuller this time, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go to the keeper.

13.2 b 1

Victor Nyauchi sways away from his line and serves well outside leg, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it and Tafadzwa Tsiga behind the stumps dives to his left only to parry it away. A bye is taken.

13.1 0

Victor Nyauchi starts with a good-length delivery around off, nips back in a bit, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it towards mid off.

We are all set for the final day to begin as the umpires are out in the middle. The Zimbabwe players are in a huddle before they disperse to their respective fielding positions. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul will resume their opening partnership. Victor Nyauchi has been handed the ball and will begin proceedings in this morning session. Let's go...

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, would be high on confidence after their fightback on Day 4. Craig Ervine also took a brave decision to declare when they were trailing, but that also makes a huge statement about the team. Their main goal will be to use the conditions and get through the Windies' batting line-up as soon as possible. This Test match is in the balance at the moment, and if any of the teams suffers a major slip it could affect the result massively. Both teams will want to go for the win but at the back of their minds, they know they need to approach this carefully too. Stay tuned to catch all the updates about this game.

West Indies are currently leading by 89 runs with their openers still at the crease. However, if they are focusing on forcing a result they will need to treat this as an ODI match. They need to add runs quickly but also play sensibly so that there is no collapse. It will be tough to decide how many overs to bat as there are chances of rain too, but they need to give their bowlers a cushion to come in and try to get the result here.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! We are not far away from the start of the fifth and final Day of this right on the edge Test match between Zimbabwe and West Indies. Till now, we have seen everything, maiden Test fifties, centuries,  double-hundreds, rain-stoppages, record-breaking partnerships, surprising declarations, and much more. Although the most likely result is a draw, we have seen that in cricket anything is possible and that is why we can expect a thrilling day of Test cricket.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, a thrilling day of Test cricket comes to a close. The odds are heavily stacked towards this game ending as a draw but could we have a twist in the tale on the final day of this Test match? The forecast for the weather indicates that we may not have a full day of cricket but we expect it to still be exciting. Join us on Wednesday 8th July at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT) for all the action but our build-up as usual will begin in advance. Cheers!

Gary Ballance will have a few words to share as well. He admits that he was not aware of the fact that he is one of the three batters to make a hundred on debut for Zimbabwe. Mentions that it is a great start and he just wanted to contribute in order to get the team to a good position. Claims that there was a little bit of extra pressure but as he spent some time at the wicket, he felt confident and the ball was coming onto the bat better. Explains that it is a different challenge facing the different bowlers in the West Indies side as the pacers would bowl wicket to wicket and the ball would stay a bit low while there was spin on offer for the spinners as well.  Reckons that he did not have to give Brandon Mavuta any lessons as the shots he was playing were outstanding. Adds that he was timing the ball well and it is good to see him get to his fifty. Ends by saying the his preferred batting position is at number 5.

Brandon Mavuta is up for a chat. He says that he is over the moon and happy that his hard work is paying off. Adds that playing domestic cricket has helped him very much. Mentions that plan was to play the supporting role to Gary Ballance and to put away the loose balls. Tells that this was a big challenge for him to face the Windies bowlers and is satisfied with his performance.

The first session of Day 4 did not go as planned for Zimbabwe as they lost 4 wickets and looked in all sorts of trouble. Alzarri Joseph picked up a couple of wickets early including the set Innocent Kaia for 67 runs with Kemar Roach chipping in with one more. Gudakesh Motie broke a stubborn 45-run partnership between Gary Ballance and Wellington Masakadza as the latter played a rash shot just before Lunch. The middle session is when the recovery began for the hosts as they played through the whole period without losing a wicket. West Indies seemed to lack ideas and the turning point of the game arrived when Jason Holder dropped an absolute sitter to give Brandon Mavuta a life early in his inning. It will be interesting to see if West Indies will adopt an aggressive mentality on Day 5 and look for an unlikely win.

Zimbabwe went into the final session trailing by 134 runs with just three wickets in hand but they continued to chip away at the runs with the tail wagging. Gary Ballance held up one end and was unbeaten on 137 runs on his debut for the hosts when Craig Ervine decided to declare and have a go at the West Indies batters. Brandon Mavuta followed up his 5-wicket haul with a crucial half-century and added 135 runs with Gary before being dismissed by Jason Holder. Victor Nyauchi and Richard Ngarava played some hefty blows to bring the deficit down to 68. The West Indies openers managed to play out 13 overs without losing the wicket and will look to pick up the scoring in the final morning session of the Test match.

A day that well and truly belongs to Zimbabwe as they have fought hard to claw themselves out of a precarious position. Both teams will head into Day 5 knowing that they will need to play really badly to lose this game as a draw seems like the most likely result. The hosts entered Day 4 with their backs against the wall but have shown remarkable grit to bring this game on level footing. We have now had two full days of cricket but with the pitch playing well, there may not be enough time to get a result. West Indies have a lead of 89 runs and will still feel like they may be able to steal a win here if they start well on the last day.

Score after 13 overs : 21/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

10 (37)

K Brathwaite

11 (41)

W Masakadza

6-2-11-0

12.6 0

Quicker one, full and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul prods forward and dead bats it. THAT WILL BE STUMPS ON DAY 4!

12.5 0

Flatter, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets to the pitch of it and drills it towards mid on.

12.4 0

Gives this one some air, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves back and defends it to the leg side.

12.3 2

Slightly shorter and around leg, with some extra bounce, Tagenarine Chanderpaul does well to dab it down through square leg for a brace.

12.2 0

Floated, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it out.

12.1 2

Quicker one and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul waits for it and cuts it late towards the third man region for a couple of runs.

Score after 12 overs : 17/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

K Brathwaite

11 (41)

T Chanderpaul

6 (31)

B Evans

2-1-6-0

11.6 0

On a length and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays it towards covers.

11.5 0

Full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it towards the bowler.

11.4 2

Length again, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite stays there and tucks it through square leg for a brace.

11.3 0

On a length and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it towards mid on.

11.2 4

FOUR! Nice shot! This is on a good length and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it with fine timing towards the deep square leg fence for the first boundary of this innings.

11.1 0

Brad Evans lands this short and on midle, Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the pull shot, but is early into it. He gets a thick outside edge as the ball dies down on the pitch.

Score after 11 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

6 (31)

K Brathwaite

5 (35)

W Masakadza

5-2-7-0

10.6 0

Shortish and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it to the bowler again.

10.5 0

Quicker, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it back to the bowler.

10.4 0

Is that a catch? Zimbabwe players think so, but the umpire denies it. This is slower through the air, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul uses his feet to play at it, but misses as the ball goes off his pads and loops up near the leg slip region where the Craig Ervine takes the catch running from slips. There is a huge appeal. However, the umpire shakes his head.

10.3 0

Flatter, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to defend it, but gets an inside edge towards short leg.

10.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul goes down and sweeps it towards square leg.

10.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul shuffles across and drills it towards mid on where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.

Score after 10 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

5 (35)

T Chanderpaul

6 (25)

B Evans

1-1-0-0

9.6 0

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it to the off side. We have not seen that many bouncers till now. That may be useful on this pitch.

9.5 0

Fuller one and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it towards mid on.

9.4 0

Length again and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it down the pitch.

9.3 0

This is on a good length and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite taps it in front of covers.

9.2 0

Full again and around leg, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it towards square leg.

9.1 0

Brad Evans starts with a full delivery, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

Brad Evans is into the attack now.

Score after 9 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

6 (25)

K Brathwaite

5 (29)

V Nyauchi

5-3-4-0

8.6 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, angling in a bit, Tagenarine Chanderpaul is solid in his defence again.

8.5 0

On a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul watches it carefully and keeps it out.

8.4 0

Back of a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets behind the line of it and dead bats it.

8.3 0

Length again and on off, takes off of the surface, Tagenarine Chanderpaul does well to block it out.

8.2 0

Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a hard length and on the fifth stump line, angling in a bit, Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays inside the line, and gets hit on the hand as the ball rolls to the off side.

8.1 0

This is on a good length and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go to the keeper.

Score after 8 overs : 11/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

6 (19)

K Brathwaite

5 (29)

W Masakadza

4-1-7-0

7.6 3

Some intent! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul goes down and slogs it towards the deep mid-wicket region where the ball lands and dies out. Three runs taken!

7.5 1

Flatter and quicker, short as well, on off, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite gets hurried a bit and cuts it close from his body towards backward point for a single.

7.4 0

Looped up, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite leans on and defends it back to the bowler.

7.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it powerfully, but it hits the silly point fielder and deflects towards covers.

7.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

7.1 0

Floated, short and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite moves back and punches it towards covers.

Score after 7 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

3 (18)

K Brathwaite

4 (24)

V Nyauchi

4-2-4-0

6.6 0

Another length-delivery outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leaves it alone. Both the batters are showing patience and good concentration here.

6.5 0

This is on a good length and just outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul has no intention to play at it.

6.4 0

Victor Nyauchi serves this fuller this time, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it down the pitch.

6.3 0

Carbon copy of the previous delivery, Tagenarine Chanderpaul lets it go again.

6.2 0

Length again and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul offers no shot at it.

6.1 0

On a length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it towards mid off.

Score after 6 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

4 (24)

T Chanderpaul

3 (12)

W Masakadza

3-1-3-0

5.6 0

Quicker one, full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite turns it towards mid-wicket.

5.5 0

A bit short and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out.

5.4 0

On off, kept out.

5.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite prods forward and defends it on the front foot.

5.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it back to the bowler.

5.1 0

Almost for Wellington Masakadza! This is floated, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite leans on and tries to block it out, but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball loops up in the air towards silly mid on where there is no fielder and the keeper cannot reach it as well.

Score after 5 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

3 (12)

K Brathwaite

4 (18)

V Nyauchi

3-1-4-0

4.6 0

Another pitched-up delivery, on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul withdraws his bat again and leaves it alone.

4.5 0

Fullish and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves across and dead bats it.

4.4 0

Victor Nyauchi pitches it up, on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to play at it, but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

4.3 0

This is on a hard length and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays inside the line and lets it go to the keeper.

4.2 0

Fuller one and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul knocks it towards mid on.

4.1 1

On a length and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Score after 4 overs : 6/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

3 (7)

K Brathwaite

3 (17)

W Masakadza

2-0-3-0

3.6 0

Short again and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul works it towards mid on.

3.5 1

Short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite cuts it towards sweeper cover for one.

3.4 1

Quicker one, on leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul skips down the track and drives it towards long on for a single.

3.3 0

A bit short and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul turns it towards short mid-wicket.

3.2 0

On middle, blocked out.

3.1 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leans on and blocks it out.

Score after 3 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

2 (16)

T Chanderpaul

2 (2)

V Nyauchi

2-1-3-0

2.6 0

Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a hard length and outside off, shaping away, Kraigg Brathwaite lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

2.5 0

Victor Nyauchi continues with the fuller length, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite taps it back to the bowler.

2.4 0

Overpitched and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets his front foot forward and defends it to the off side.

2.3 0

Fuller again and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it towards mid off.

2.2 0

Goes a touch fuller and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite opens the face of his bat and steers it towards point.

2.1 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it towards square leg.

Score after 2 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

2 (10)

T Chanderpaul

2 (2)

W Masakadza

1-0-1-0

1.6 1

Short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite moves back and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

1.5 0

Looped up, on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite watches it through and keeps it out.

1.4 0

Slower through the air, on off, turning away, Kraigg Brathwaite offers no shot at it.

1.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.

1.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out onto the pitch.

1.1 0

Wellington Masakadza begins with a floated delivery, on off, turns away with some bounce, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

It will be spin from the other end as Wellington Masakadza will share the attack.

Score after 1 overs : 3/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

2 (2)

K Brathwaite

1 (4)

V Nyauchi

1-0-3-0

0.6 2

On a length and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul flicks it through square leg for a brace and gets off the mark.

0.5 0

Victor Nyauchi bowls this on a hard length and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul withdraws his bat away at the last moment.

0.4 1

Victor Nyauchi continues to bowl full here, on middle again, Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it wide of mid on. There is some hesitation between the batters, but they complete the run in the end. West Indies gets underway!

0.3 0

Full again and on middle, angling in, Kraigg Brathwaite knocks it towards mid on.

0.2 0

Full and way outside off, this time, keeps low, Kraigg Brathwaite lets it go to the keeper.

0.1 0

Victor Nyauchi starts with a good-length delivery, outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

The umpires and the players are back on the field. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul will open the innings for West Indies. Victor Nyauchi has been given the new ball and will begin proceedings. Let's play...

... THIRD INNINGS ...

Right then, Zimbabwe took a brave decision here. West Indies will come out to bat with a 68-run lead. It will be interesting to see their approach and how they manage the to get through the Day's play. Zimbabwe have an opportunity to put the visitors under pressure by taking a few wickets before Stumps. Will either team be able to make a game out of this match? We will find out as West Indies come out to bat for the second time.

West Indies will be disappointed with their bowling effort here. They struggled a bit at the start but finished Day 3 on top with three wickets and started Day 4 in the same fashion picking up four wickets in the first session. They were in pole position to force the follow-on. However it went downhill after that as they had now answers to the Ballance-Mavuta partnership in the second session. They were able to break that stand after a lot of work, but then the tail-enders also added some crucial runs for Zimbabwe. Alzarri Joseph was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets while Gudakesh Motie and Jason Holder got a couple each. Kemar Roach and Kraigg Brathwaite also got into the wickets column.

Zimbabwe have done exceptionally well with the blade here. They still trail by, but they had to work hard to reach this point. The star of the show for them was the debutant, Gary Ballance who scored a special century to give his team a chance to save this game. At the start of their innings Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni built up a good partnership of 63 runs, but then they lost their way a little bit. However, Kaia racked up his fifty and kept hold of one end while losing partners at the other. He too was dismissed and the middle order could not contribute that much. The fightback was led by Ballance who was well supported by Brandon Mavuta who himself got to his maiden Test half-century. Both of them added 135-runs for the seventh wicket. This not only saved the follow-on, but took the hosts well past that score and reduced the lead massively. Some quick-fire runs from Victor Nyauchi and Richard Ngarava also helped them. They will try to now restrict the Windies batter to not extend the lead hugely that could put pressure on them when they come out to bat again.

Hang on! Zimbabwe have declared their innings here! This may come as a surprise to many, but it looks like a good decision from Craig Ervine. They still trail by 68 runs and now they will look to get through West Indies batting line-up quickly. This is surely a brave decision from them and shows that they believe in themseleves.

Score after 125 overs : 379/9

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Ngarava

19 (20)

G Ballance

137 (231)

K Brathwaite

5-1-12-1

124.6 2

Flights this full as well and outside the off pole. Richard Ngarava looks to hoick this into the leg side and mistimes it towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. Craig Ervine has called his batters back into the dressing room and Zimbabwe have declared here! They are going to have a crack at the visitors before Stumps. Some positive cricket is being demonstrated by the hosts.

124.5 1

Goes full once again outside off. Gary Ballance eases this down to long on for one.

124.4 1

This is floated high into the air and bowled on a shorter length. Richard Ngarava waits on it and slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

124.3 0

Flights this one full and on a leg stump line. Richard Ngarava dabs this back to the bowler's left.

124.2 1

Loopy delivery bowled wide outside off. Gary Ballance charges down the wicket and slices this towards backward point. A misfield allows this to take a single.

124.1 0

Kraigg Brathwaite floats this one full and outside off. Gary Ballance pushes this towards cover.

Score after 124 overs : 374/9

Runs Scored

13 Runs

R Ngarava

16 (17)

G Ballance

135 (228)

G Motie

33-10-110-2

123.6 0

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Richard Ngarava goes on his back foot and blocks the ball out.

Richard Ngarava has sent the previous ball out of the stadium. The umpires get together and takes out another ball form the box.

123.5 6

SIX! The ball is out of the stadium! What a wonderful hit by Richard Ngarava and he is no mug with the bat! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off. Richard Ngarava gets the stride forward and dispatches it high and handsome over the bowler's head for a maximum.

123.4 0

Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Richard Ngarava dabs this back to the bowler's left.

123.3 1

Continues to bowl short and wide outside off. Gary Ballance rocks back and cuts this to deep cover for a single.

123.2 2

Short once again and outside off. Gary Ballance pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.

123.1 4

DROPPED AND FOUR! Gary Ballance showing attacking signs here! Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside off. Gary Ballance pulls this towards deep square leg and Kyle Mayers comes forward to grab the catch. He does not judge it well and it hits him and goes for four.

Drinks! West Indies are struggling to take that final wicket. Gary Ballance is standing strong at one end and he is playing with Richard Ngarava well here and frustating the Windies bowlers. This is exactly what the hosts want, but West Indies needs to find something to quickly wrap this innings up to give them a realistic chance of winning this Test match. Let's see how the final session goes after this break.

Score after 123 overs : 361/9

Runs Scored

2 Runs

R Ngarava

10 (14)

G Ballance

128 (225)

K Roach

15-4-35-1

122.6 0

Nails the yorker this time and serves this in line with the stumps. Richard Ngarava gets his bat down in time and digs this out back down the pitch.

Kraigg Brathwaite need to change something here as his plans are clearly not working at the moment.

122.5 0

Bowls this really full and at the stumps. Richard Ngarava knocks this hard towards mid on.

122.4 1

Goes full and just outside the off stump. Gary Ballance eases this down to long on for a single.

122.3 1

Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Richard Ngarava pulls this towards deep backward square leg and collects one.

122.2 0

Bowls this one back of a length and outside off. Richard Ngarava drops his hands and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

122.1 0

Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and outside off. Richard Ngarava knocks this towards cover.

Kemar Roach comes back into the attack now.

Score after 122 overs : 359/9

Runs Scored

3 Runs

G Ballance

127 (224)

R Ngarava

9 (9)

R Chase

14-1-45-0

121.6 0

Roston Chase pulls his length back outside off as he sees the batter give him the charge. Gary Ballance adjusts his shot and slaps this towards cover.

121.5 0

Tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance goes deep in the crease and manages to keep the ball out.

121.4 0

Goes full once again and angling down leg. Gary Ballance looks to sweep this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Huge appeal from the players but the umpire remains unmoved.

121.3 2

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance goes hard at the ball and slices this towards deep backward point for a brace.

121.2 0

Bowls this slightly short and just outside off. Gary Ballance gets across the line of the stumps and blocks this back towards the bowler.

121.1 1

Roston Chase floats this one full and outside off. Richard Ngarava goes hard at the ball and gets an inside edge onto the wicket-keeper's pads. The ball rolls to fine leg and they take one.

Score after 121 overs : 356/9

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

125 (219)

R Ngarava

8 (8)

J Holder

17-2-55-2

120.6 0

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards the gully fielder.

120.5 2

Strays onto the pads once again on a good length. Gary Ballance glances this down to fine leg for a couple of runs.

120.4 0

Fires this down leg side on a fuller length. Gary Ballance misses his flick and the wicket-keeper does well to collect the ball diving to his right.

120.3 0

Another slower delivery bowled back of a length and outside off. Gary Ballance looks to cut this late but gets beaten.

120.2 3

Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Richard Ngarava plays at it with soft hands and the ball goes towards deep backward point for three runs.

120.1 1

A slower delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance waits on it and guides this past gully for a single.

Score after 120 overs : 350/9

Runs Scored

9 Runs

R Ngarava

5 (7)

G Ballance

122 (214)

R Chase

13-1-42-0

119.6 4

FOUR! Nice and straight! Roston Chase loops this full and in line with the stumps. Richard Ngarava lofts this over the bowler's head and gets his first boundary.

119.5 1

Floats this one full and into the pads. Gary Ballance flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

119.4 2

Goes full and angles this down leg. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep backward square leg and they take two runs.

119.3 1

Flights this one full and outside off. Richard Ngarava knocks this over mid off and the ball lands on the turf and does not go far. They take a single.

119.2 0

Floats this one full and into the stumps. Richard Ngarava gets forward and blocks this into the off side.

119.1 1

Roston Chase bowls this short and into the pads. Gary Ballance flicks this uppishly towards deep mid-wicket for a single. He gives the number 11 batter the strike.

Roston Chase is back on.

Score after 119 overs : 341/9

Runs Scored

0 Runs

R Ngarava

0 (4)

G Ballance

118 (211)

J Holder

16-2-49-2

118.6 0

Solid defense from Richard Ngarava! This is on a good length and on an off-stump line. Richard Ngarava keeps this out towards short mid off.

118.5 0

Slower delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off pole. Richard Ngarava defends this towards cover.

118.4 0

Goes full and attacks the stumps. Richard Ngarava gets his bat well behind the line of the ball and blocks this back towards the bowler.

118.3 0

Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Richard Ngarava dabs this into the off side watchfully.

Richard Ngarava is the last man in for Zimbabwe.

118.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! Victor Nyauchi's entertaining cameo comes to an end! Jason Holder gets his man as he bangs this in short and just outside the off stump. Victor Nyauchi continues on his aggressive path and looks to pull this into the leg side. He only manages to top edge this into the backward square leg region. Joshua Da Silva runs to his left from behind the wicket and settles under the ball to take a comfortable catch. Zimbabwe are nine wickets down now and Gary Ballance needs to keep most of the strike.

118.1 0

Jason Holder bowls this short and outside off. Victor Nyauchi looks to make room but ends up dabbing it towards point.

Score after 118 overs : 341/8

Runs Scored

10 Runs

G Ballance

118 (211)

V Nyauchi

13 (8)

A Joseph

26-2-75-3

117.6 0

Nails the yorker in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance digs this out back towards the bowler.

117.5 1

Goes full this time and onto the pads. Victor Nyauchi shimmies down the wicket and makes room. He goes hard at the ball once again but this time slices it towards third man for a run.

117.4 4

FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and the crowd is loving this! Alzarri Joseph bowls this short and outside the off stump. Victor Nyauchi backs away and makes room for himself to slap this towards deep point for four more runs.

117.3 4

FOUR! Victor Nyauchi has come out with some positive intent here and he is being rewarded for his bravery! Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and outside the off stump. Victor Nyauchi smacks this towards deep cover for four runs.

117.2 0

Bowls this on a yorker length and angling down leg. Victor Nyauchi charges down the wicket and looks to hoick it away but gets beaten. Alzarri Joseph gives him the stare.

117.1 1

Alzarri Joseph bowls this full and wide outside off. Gary Ballance reaches for it and eases this down to long off for one.

Score after 117 overs : 331/8

Runs Scored

4 Runs

V Nyauchi

4 (4)

G Ballance

117 (209)

J Holder

15-1-49-1

116.6 0

Delivers this on a shorter length and outside the off stump. Victor Nyauchi gets on his toes and dabs this towards point.

116.5 0

Goes full this time and angles this into the pads. Victor Nyauchi clips this towards mid-wicket. He is looking really comfortable here.

116.4 0

Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off pole. Victor Nyauchi goes on the back foot and fends this towards point.

116.3 4

FOUR! That is a cracking shot to get off the mark! Jason Holder bowls this full and outside the off stump. Victor Nyauchi swings his blade at the ball and thumps this towards deep cover for four runs.

Victor Nyauchi is the next man in.

116.2 W 0

OUT! TIMBER! The 135-run partnership comes to an end and Brandon Mavuta departs after playing a fighting knock! Jason Holder bowls this back of a length and angles this into the stumps. Brandon Mavuta shapes up to pull the ball away but it stays really low and goes on to shatter the stumps. The batter loses his balance and is on the floor as he looks distraught by the dismissal. West Indies have finally got the eighth wicket and will now be hoping to wrap this inning up.

116.1 0

Jason Holder delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta blocks this back towards the bowler.

Score after 116 overs : 327/7

Runs Scored

3 Runs

G Ballance

117 (209)

B Mavuta

56 (130)

A Joseph

25-2-65-3

115.6 0

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards point and ends the over with a dot ball.

115.5 1

Goes full and attacks the stumps but Brandon Mavuta is up to the task. He clips this to the left of mid-wicket and takes one.

115.4 1

Continues to bowl short and this is outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this into the leg side with total control and collects a run.

115.3 1

Bowls this one back of a length and on a leg stump line. Brandon Mavuta tucks this towards deep backward square leg and collects a single.

115.2 0

Bangs this one short as well and angling down leg. Brandon Mavuta ducks well under this one and leaves it alone.

115.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this short and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta sways out of the way and lets this go through to the keeper.

Score after 115 overs : 324/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

G Ballance

116 (207)

B Mavuta

54 (126)

J Holder

14-1-45-0

114.6 4

FOUR! A good end to the over for Zimbabwe! This is a touch fuller and outside off, Gary Ballance likes the room and opens the face of his bat at the last moment to guide ot through backward point for a boundary.

114.5 1

Jason Holder serves this full and on off, Brandon Mavuta times his drive perfectly wide of mid off where Roston Chase dives to his left to stop it. They cross.

114.4 0

Length again and on off, Brandon Mavuta pushes it towards short covers.

114.3 0

This is on a good length and on middle, keeps low, Brandon Mavuta manages well to dab it to the leg side at the last moment.

114.2 0

Full again and on off, Brandon Mavuta mistimes his drive towards mid on this time.

114.1 0

Full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta blocks it out towards mid off.

Score after 114 overs : 319/7

Runs Scored

6 Runs

B Mavuta

53 (121)

G Ballance

112 (206)

A Joseph

24-2-62-3

113.6 1

Full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta works it with the inner half towards deep backward square leg for a run.

113.5 0

Short of a length and around off, Brandon Mavuta punches it towards point confidently.

113.4 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer, on middle, Brandon Mavuta ducks under it well.

113.3 1

Back of a length and outside off, Gary Ballance cuts it towards deep point for a single.

113.2 4

FOUR! Just over! Alzarri Joseph serves this full and outside off, Gary Ballance goes after it, and gets a thick outside edge which goes over the slip cordon for a boundary.

113.1 0

Short of a length and on off, Gary Ballance taps it back to the bowler.

This game seems to be heading for a draw the longer Zimbabwe bat out in the middle. West Indies will need to make a last push to try and wrestle the advantage back in their favor.

Score after 113 overs : 313/7

Runs Scored

0 Runs

B Mavuta

52 (118)

G Ballance

107 (203)

J Holder

13-1-40-0

112.6 0

Jason Holder tries the yorker, bu serves this full, on middle, angling in, Brandon Mavuta does well it dig it back to the bowler.

112.5 0

A low full toss, on off, Brandon Mavuta drives it straight to mid off.

112.4 0

Full again and on middle, Brandon Mavuta looks to work it away, but misuces his shot towards mid on.

112.3 0

Fuller one now, on middle, Brandon Mavuta blocks it towards mid on.

112.2 0

This is on a hard length and on middle, nips back in, Brandon Mavuta once again gets hurried and the ball hits him on the pads and rolls to the off side.

112.1 0

Oh..that is so close! Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and around middle, shaping in sharply, Brandon Mavuta gets cut in half and misses as the ball just goes over the stumps.

West Indies will need their pace bowlers to get them the breakthrough as the spinners do not seem to be getting enough turn with the new ball as of yet.

Jason Holder to bowl from the other end.

Score after 112 overs : 313/7

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

107 (203)

B Mavuta

52 (112)

A Joseph

23-2-56-3

111.6 0

Alzarri Joseph ends the over with another bouncer, on middle, this is way above head height and Gary Ballance just moves his head away from the ball.

111.5 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Gary Ballance keeps it out to the off side.

111.4 0

Another good bouncer, outside off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone this time.

111.3 0

Back of a length and on off, Gary Ballance gets behind it and defends.

111.2 0

Ouch, that must have hurt! Alzarri Joseph bangs in a fiery bouncer, on middle, Gary Ballance gets surprised by it and fails to get out of the way as he tries to duck under it. The ball hits his arm and loops up as the slip fielder takes the catch. There is an appeal, but turned down.

111.1 0

Full and on off, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

We are back for the third session as the umpire come out to the center. Gary Ballance and Brandon Mavuta are set to continue their remarkable partnership for Zimbabwe. Alzarri Joseph has been given the ball and will begin proceedings in the final session of Day 4. Let's go...

... DAY 4, SESSION 3 ...

Going into this session, the visitors has their tails up as they needed just three wickets to make their opponents bat again in their quest for a win. Their bowling attack was completely blunted by the batters and they also have themselves to blame for the situation of this game. Jason Holder dropped an absolute sitter when Brandon Mavuta just arrived at the crease and it seemed to cost them massively. They lost their discipline as the deficit began to reduce and they allowed the batters to score freely with the new ball not being effective as well. Will they be able to wrap up the innings soon? Or will Zimbabwe continue to rack up the runs? We will find out shortly when we return for the final session of Day 4 at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT).

A massive smile on the faces of the Zimbabwe players! This has been a remarkable session for the hosts as they have given themselves a good chance of drawing this game by avoiding the follow-on. Gary Ballance has been the hero for Zimbabwe as he notched up a Test century on his debut for this nation and helped drag his team out of deep trouble. He was ably supported by Brandon Mavuta who initially struggled at the wicket but gained confidence and scored his maiden Test half-century. They have put together an unbeaten 121-run partnership in 201 deliveries and they now trail the West Indies by 134 runs making this now their game to lose with just one day left in the match.

Score after 111 overs : 313/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

G Ballance

107 (197)

B Mavuta

52 (112)

R Chase

12-1-33-0

110.6 1

A single to end the over as this full delivery is driven towards long off by Ballance. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4!

110.5 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Gary Ballance defends it towards covers.

110.4 0

On off, kept out.

110.3 0

Short and on off, Gary Ballance tucks it towards mid-wicket.

110.2 0

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance pushes it towards covers.

110.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance prods forward and blocks it out.

Score after 110 overs : 312/7

Runs Scored

8 Runs

B Mavuta

52 (112)

G Ballance

106 (191)

G Motie

32-10-97-2

109.6 0

Looped up, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta uses his feet and pushes it towards covers.

109.5 0

Quicker through the air, on on off, Brandon Mavuta works it with the inner half to the leg side.

109.4 0

Flatter, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta turns it towards short leg.

109.3 1

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it towards sweeper cover for a single.

109.2 6

SIX! HUNDRED FOR BALLANCE! Yes, he will and that too in some style! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance goes down and slog-sweeps it towards the deep mid-wicket fence. The ball lands on the ropes and the replays confirms the same. This has been a special innings from him, and that too on his debut for Zimbabwe.

109.1 1

Shortish and outside off, Brandon Mavuta moves back and punches it towards sweeper cover for a single. Will Gary Ballance get to his century now?

Score after 109 overs : 304/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

G Ballance

99 (189)

B Mavuta

51 (108)

R Chase

11-1-32-0

108.6 0

Short and on middle, Gary Ballance nudges it towards mid-wicket. He will stay on 99 for now!

108.5 0

Quicker one now, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it but straight to covers.

108.4 0

Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance pushes it in front of covers.

108.3 0

Slightly shorter and on off, Gary Ballance mistimes his cut towards covers.

108.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

108.1 1

Floated, full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta lofts it towards long on for a single.

Score after 108 overs : 303/7

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

99 (184)

B Mavuta

50 (107)

G Motie

31-10-89-2

107.6 0

Quicker one, full and around off, Gary Ballance leans on and pads it away.

107.5 0

Short and on middle, Gary Ballance moves back and flicks it towards square leg.

107.4 1

FIFTY FOR MAVUTA! This is his maiden Test half-century and this has come in a crucial time. Gudakesh Motie fires this full and around off, Brandon Mavuta drills it through covers for a run. This has been an excellent innings from him, and he has got his side back in this game.

107.3 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta pushes it towards covers.

107.2 1

Shortish and on middle, Gary Ballance flicks it through square leg for one. He moves to 99!

107.1 4

FOUR! Fine shot! This is floated, full and outside off, Gary Ballance throws his bat away and steers it past the diving short third man fielder for a boundary.

Score after 107 overs : 297/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

B Mavuta

49 (105)

G Ballance

94 (180)

J Blackwood

2-0-11-0

106.6 4

FOUR! A poor delivery and rightly punished! This is short and on middle, Brandon Mavuta has all the time in the world and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary. He is two runs away from his hundred now.

106.5 0

Gives this one some air, on off, Brandon Mavuta dead bats it.

106.4 0

On middle, blocked out.

106.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta drives it towards mid off.

106.2 1

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance eases it towards long off for a single.

106.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance knocks it towards mid on.

Score after 106 overs : 292/7

Runs Scored

0 Runs

B Mavuta

45 (101)

G Ballance

93 (178)

G Motie

30-10-83-2

105.6 0

A bit short and on leg again, Brandon Mavuta nudges it towards square leg. Another maiden over!

105.5 0

Slower through the air, on leg, Brandon Mavuta knocks it back to the bowler.

105.4 0

Darts this one full and around leg, Brandon Mavuta tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

105.3 0

Flighted delivery, full and on leg, turning away again, Brandon Mavuta watches it through and defends it onto the pitch.

105.2 0

Tossed up, full and on leg, Brandon Mavuta blocks it out.

105.1 0

Floated, short and on leg, turning away, Brandon Mavuta pushes it towards short covers.

Score after 105 overs : 292/7

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

93 (178)

B Mavuta

45 (95)

J Blackwood

1-0-6-0

104.6 0

Continues to bowl short and outside off. Gary Ballance dabs this towards point.

104.5 1

A single brings up the 100-run partnership between there two! Jermaine Blackwood bowls this quick and on the pads from a shorter length. Brandon Mavuta clips this towards deep square leg for one.

104.4 1

This is short as well and outside off. Gary Ballance rocks back and punches this towards deep cover for a single.

104.3 0

Short and outside off. Gary Ballance pushes this towards the point fielder.

104.2 0

Flighted full and outside off. Gary Ballance blocks this away solidly towards the bowler.

104.1 4

FOUR! An absolute gift on offer for Gary Ballance and he accepts it gladly! A low full toss outside off. Gary Ballance slaps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

Score after 104 overs : 286/7

Runs Scored

3 Runs

B Mavuta

44 (94)

G Ballance

88 (173)

G Motie

29-9-83-2

103.6 0

Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Brandon Mavuta blocks this back towards the bowler.

103.5 0

Flights this one full and on the pads. Brandon Mavuta clips this towards mid on.

103.4 0

This is short as well and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta cuts this straight to the cover fielder.

103.3 1

Slightly short and spinning into the stumps. Gary Ballance gets across and tucks this towards square leg for a single.

103.2 0

Flights this full and just outside off. Gary Ballance looks to reverse sweep this one but does not connect cleanly.

103.1 2

Gudakesh Motie bowls a full toss outside the off stump. Gary Ballance strokes this towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

Score after 103 overs : 283/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

G Ballance

85 (170)

B Mavuta

44 (91)

K Mayers

10-4-22-0

102.6 1

Strays onto the pads on a good length. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep square leg and takes one to keep strike.

102.5 0

Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Gary Ballance taps this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

102.4 4

FOUR! Just a gentle push this time by Gary Ballance and he gets rewarded with a boundary! Kyle Mayers bowls this just outside off on a fuller length. Gary Ballance knocks this with a straight bat towards long on for four runs.

102.3 0

Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards cover.

102.2 0

Goes fuller this time and attacks the pads. Gary Ballance gets his front foot out of the way and defends this watchfully.

102.1 0

Kyle Mayers bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps. Gary Ballance blocks this towards mid on.

Score after 102 overs : 278/7

Runs Scored

7 Runs

G Ballance

80 (164)

B Mavuta

44 (91)

G Motie

28-9-80-2

101.6 1

A full toss this time on the pads. Gary Ballance works this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a single to retain strike.

101.5 1

This is full and into the pads. Brandon Mavuta clips this towards long on and takes a single.

101.4 4

FOUR Poor delivery and gets the treatment! Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and wide outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta smacks this aerially towards deep cover and collects an easy boundary.

101.3 0

A tad bit shorter and outside off. Brandon Mavuta goes back int he crease and dabs this to the left of the bowler.

101.2 0

Flighted full and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta blocks this towards cover.

101.1 1

Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score after 101 overs : 271/7

Runs Scored

4 Runs

B Mavuta

39 (87)

G Ballance

78 (162)

K Mayers

9-4-17-0

100.6 0

Bowls this one slightly short and angling down leg. Brandon Mavuta looks to pull this away but misses and gets hit on his body.

100.5 0

Goes slightly fuller this time and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta knocks this towards cover.

100.4 0

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Brandon Mavuta pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards point.

100.3 0

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length with the wicket-keeper up to the stumps. Brandon Mavuta defends this back towards the bowler.

100.2 0

Kyle Mayers bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps. Brandon Mavuta blocks this towards mid on.

100.1 4

FOUR! Brandon Mavuta has grown in confidence as his innings has progressed! Kyle Mayers starts with a loose delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta smacks this towards wide long off and collects four runs.

Kyle Mayers comes back into the attack now.

Score after 100 overs : 267/7

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

78 (162)

B Mavuta

35 (81)

G Motie

27-9-73-2

99.6 0

Flighted full and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance dabs this towards cover.

99.5 1

A low full toss on the pads. Brandon Mavuta whips this towards deep square leg for a single.

99.4 0

This is short as well and outside off. Brandon Mavuta looks to knock this away but misses.

99.3 1

Short this time and wide outside off. Gary Ballance cuts this to deep cover-point and collects a single.

99.2 0

Flights this one outside off on a fuller length. Gary Ballance pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards point.

99.1 0

Gudakesh Motie bowls this full and straight. Gary Ballance blocks this back into the pitch.

Score after 99 overs : 265/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

34 (79)

G Ballance

77 (158)

R Chase

10-1-31-0

98.6 0

Slightly short this time and in line with the stumps. Brandon Mavuta rocks back and dabs this towards short leg.

98.5 0

Flighted full and outside off. Brandon Mavuta defends this solidly towards cover.

98.4 1

Tosses this full and outside off. Gary Ballance strokes this to long off and takes a single.

98.3 0

Goes full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance defends this back to the bowler.

98.2 0

Short and angled into the stumps. Gary Ballance tucks this into the leg side.

98.1 0

Roston Chase tosses this full and outside off. Gary Ballance blocks this back into the pitch.

Score after 98 overs : 264/7

Runs Scored

7 Runs

G Ballance

76 (154)

B Mavuta

34 (77)

G Motie

26-9-71-2

97.6 1

Bowls this full and into the pads. Gary Ballance dabs this towards mid on for a single.

97.5 6

SIX! Clears the fence this time! Gudakesh Motie loops this full and outside off. Gary Ballance slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

97.4 0

Attacks the foot marks outside off on a fuller length. Gary Ballance blocks this into the off side.

97.3 0

Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Gary Ballance taps this into the leg side at short leg.

97.2 0

Floats this full and into the pads. Gary Ballance dabs this towards short leg.

97.1 0

Bowls this short and into the stumps. Gudakesh Motie knocks this towards mid on.

Score after 97 overs : 257/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

B Mavuta

34 (77)

G Ballance

69 (148)

R Chase

9-1-30-0

96.6 0

Fires this one full and into the stumps. Brandon Mavuta well behind this one as he clocks this away.

96.5 0

Flights this as well and bowls it full, outside off. Brandon Mavuta blocks this back to the bowler.

96.4 0

Loops this one full and into the stumps. Brandon Mavuta tucks this towards mid-wicket.

96.3 4

FOUR! Great use of the feet by Brandon Mavuta! Roston Chase floats this full and in line with the stumps. Brandon Mavuta shimmies down the wicket and clips this to wide long on for four runs.

96.2 1

Flights this one full and outside off. Gary Ballance strokes this to deep cover for a single.

96.1 0

Roston Chase bowls this full and outside off. Gary Ballance leaves this one alone.

Score after 96 overs : 252/7

Runs Scored

9 Runs

B Mavuta

30 (73)

G Ballance

68 (146)

G Motie

25-9-64-2

95.6 0

Short and outside off stump. Brandon Mavuta just about manages to keep this out.

95.5 1

This is short and turning into the pads. Gary Ballance clips this to square leg and collects a sinhgle.

95.4 0

Flights this full and on a leg sumps line. Gary Ballance dabs this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler.

95.3 4

FOUR! Zimbabwe have managed to avoid follow-on! Gudakesh Motie loops this full and outside off, Gary Ballance reverse sweeps this towards deep backward point and collects another boundary.

95.2 0

Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance knocks this back to the bowler's left.

95.1 4

FOUR! That has veen beautifully played! Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and outside off. Gary Ballance strokes this towards deep point for four runs.

Score after 95 overs : 243/7

Runs Scored

3 Runs

B Mavuta

30 (72)

G Ballance

59 (141)

R Chase

8-1-25-0

94.6 0

Flatter and outside off, Brandon Mavuta takes his front leg towards it, but lets it go the keeper.

94.5 0

Slighlty shorter and on leg, Brandon Mavuta flicks it towards square leg.

94.4 1

Flighted, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it past covers for one.

94.3 1

A bit short and around leg, Brandon Mavuta nudges it towards backward square leg for a run. With that, the 50-run partnership comes up between these two batters.

94.2 0

Floated and around off, Brandon Mavuta leans on and blocks it out to the off side.

94.1 1

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance tucks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Score after 94 overs : 240/7

Runs Scored

0 Runs

B Mavuta

29 (68)

G Ballance

57 (139)

K Brathwaite

4-1-7-1

93.6 0

Slows it up again, on middle, Brandon Mavuta kncoks it back to the bowler.

93.5 0

Lots of loop in this one, on middle, Brandon Mavuta uses his feet and digs it back to the bowler.

93.4 0

Quicker one now, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta steers it towards short third man.

93.3 0

Gives this one some air, on middle again, Brandon Mavuta is solid in his defence.

93.2 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta leans on and blocks it out.

93.1 0

Kraigg Brathwaite begins with a flighted delivery, on off, Brandon Mavuta defends it to the off side.

Score after 93 overs : 240/7

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

57 (139)

B Mavuta

29 (62)

G Motie

24-9-55-2

92.6 0

Floated, short and on leg, Gary Ballance flicks it towards short leg.

Drinks! This has been a remarkable fight back from Zimbabwe as they have managed to not lose a single wicket in this session so far. They are now just 8 runs away from avoiding a follow-on and will be glad that they can get the West Indies to bat again. The visitors seem to have been ineffective in this second session as the new ball has also not provided much help. They are still ahead in this game but you can see the shoulders drop with the lack of wickets. A crucial period of play awaits us before the Tea break.

92.5 1

Risky single! This is looped up, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta drills it towards mid off and sets off for a run. Kemar Roach there picks up and has a shy at the bowler's end, but misses where Mavuta puts in desperate dive to save himself. If that was a direct hit, Mavuta would have been a goner. However, it looks like Brandon Mavuta has done some damage to himself with that dive.

92.4 0

Slower through the air, on middle, Brandon Mavuta winds up for a big shot, but ends up defending it back to the bowler.

92.3 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta blocks it out.

92.2 1

A bit short and on middle, Gary Ballance flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

92.1 0

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it straight to short covers.

Score after 92 overs : 238/7

Runs Scored

4 Runs

B Mavuta

28 (59)

G Ballance

56 (136)

R Chase

7-1-22-0

91.6 0

Flighted, full and on off, Brandon Mavuta leans on and keeps it out again.

91.5 0

Darts this one full, on middle, Brandon Mavuta defends it off the front foot.

91.4 4

FOUR! Lovely shot! This is flatter, short and on off, Brandon Mavuta makes some room and thrashes it through covers for a boundary.

91.3 0

Floated, short and on middle, Brandon Mavuta looks to pull it away, but misses and gets hit high on his body.

91.2 0

Quicker, full and on leg, Brandon Mavuta turns it to the left of short leg.

91.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta pushes it back to the bowler.

Score after 91 overs : 234/7

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

56 (136)

B Mavuta

24 (53)

J Holder

12-0-40-0

90.6 0

Short and on middle, Gary Ballance mistimes his pull shot towards square leg.

90.5 1

Short of a length and on middle, Brandon Mavuta tucks it towards square leg for a single.

90.4 0

Jason Holder bangs this onto the pitch, on off, Brandon Mavuta sways away from it.

90.3 0

This is on a good length and outside off, Brandon Mavuta lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

90.2 0

Full and on middle, angling in, Brandon Mavuta knocks it back to the bowler.

90.1 1

Jason Holder lands this short and on middle, Gary Ballance pulls it uppishly, but it falls way short of the deep mid-wicket fielder. A single is taken.

Score after 90 overs : 232/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

23 (49)

G Ballance

55 (134)

K Roach

14-4-33-1

89.6 0

Pitched up, on off, Brandon Mavuta pushes it towards covers.

89.5 0

On a length and around off, Brandon Mavuta gets behind it and defends it,

89.4 0

Kemar Roach fires in a yorker, on middle, angling in, Brandon Mavuta digs it down the pitch as the ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.

89.3 1

A single as this full delivery is driven towards deep point by Ballance.

89.2 0

Fullish and on middle, angling in, Gary Ballance blocks it out to the off side.

89.1 0

This is on a hard length and outside off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

Zimbabwe are just 16 runs away from avoiding the follow-on. A nice partnership building here and West Indies seem to be a trying a bit too hard for wickets without any success.

Score after 89 overs : 231/7

Runs Scored

7 Runs

B Mavuta

23 (46)

G Ballance

54 (131)

J Holder

11-0-38-0

88.6 4

FOUR! Well timed! Jason Holder serves this full again and around leg, Brandon Mavuta uses his wrists and clips it wide of mid on for a boundary.

88.5 0

Goes fuller and on middle, Brandon Mavuta pushes it back towards the bowler.

88.4 0

Jason Holder switches and serves a good-length delivery from 'over the wicket', Brandon Mavuta blocks it out.

West Indies have not been able to get much out of the new ball yet.

88.3 1

Overpitched and outside off, Gary Ballance drills it through cover-point for a run.

88.2 2

Full again and on off, Gary Ballance drives it wide of deep point where Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers his ground and dives to the left to stop it. For a moment, he could not find the ball, but ultimately did and throws it towards the keeper. Two runs taken.

88.1 0

Jason Holder comes around the wicket and serves this full, on middle, Gary Ballance defends it down the pitch.

Score after 88 overs : 224/7

Runs Scored

0 Runs

B Mavuta

19 (43)

G Ballance

51 (128)

K Roach

13-4-32-1

87.6 0

Maiden over! This is pitched up, on middle, angling in, Brandon Mavuta taps it to the off side.

87.5 0

Goes back to the fuller length, attacking the stumps, Brandon Mavuta steers it towards covers.

87.4 0

Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Brandon Mavuta pushes it towards mid off.

87.3 0

Kemar Roach continues with the fuller length, on middle, Brandon Mavuta is solid in his defence.

87.2 0

Fuller again and on middle, Brandon Mavuta blocks it out again.

87.1 0

Full and on off, Brandon Mavuta keeps it out to the off side.

Score after 87 overs : 224/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

B Mavuta

19 (37)

G Ballance

51 (128)

A Joseph

22-1-56-3

86.6 1

Alzarri Joseph replies with a yorker, on leg, Brandon Mavuta digs it out towards deep square leg for a single. Zimbabwe need 23 runs to avoid the follow-on now!

86.5 4

FOUR! Brilliant shot! Alzarri Joseph serves this back of a length and on off, Brandon Mavuta stays there and punches it through covers for a glorious boundary.

86.4 0

Goes fuller but down the leg side, Brandon Mavuta lets it go to the keeper.

86.3 0

Back of a length and on off, Brandon Mavuta steers it towards point with an angled bat.

86.2 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs in a bouncer, on off, Brandon Mavuta sways away from it.

86.1 0

Full and on middle, Brandon Mavuta knocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 86 overs : 219/7

Runs Scored

12 Runs

G Ballance

51 (128)

B Mavuta

14 (31)

G Motie

23-9-53-2

85.6 0

Flights this one full and way outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets his front foot forward and pads this one away.

85.5 0

Bowls this short and gets it to turn sharpy. Gary Ballance looks to block and it lobs off his pads into the leg gully region.

85.4 4

FOUR! That will put the bowler off! The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps him away for yet another boundary. Brings up the FIFTY for Gary Ballance on his debut and he is fighting a lone battle for Zimbabwe here.

85.3 1

Pushes this away for a single.

85.2 4

FOUR! Gudakesh Motie bowls full and outside off, Brandon Mavuta strokes this to deep cover and gets four runs.

85.1 3

Tossed up, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it through covers and collects three runs.

Score after 85 overs : 207/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

9 (29)

G Ballance

44 (124)

A Joseph

21-1-51-3

84.6 0

Sharp bouncer! Brandon Mavuta ducks under this one and lets it go through to the keeper.

84.5 0

Brandon Mavuta has just blocked this from his crease.

84.4 0

Brandon Mavuta pushes this away and is still on strike.

84.3 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this outside the off stump and Brandon Mavuta opts to leave this one alone.

84.2 0

Brandon Mavuta continues to play out Alzarri Joseph.

84.1 1

Short delivery, Gary Ballance plays the pull shot and collects a run.

Score after 84 overs : 206/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

9 (24)

G Ballance

43 (123)

G Motie

22-9-41-2

83.6 0

Brandon Mavuta defends this solidly off the front foot.

83.5 0

Brandon Mavuta plays this towards covers.

83.4 0

Looped up delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Brandon Mavuta gets forward and blocks this towards cover.

83.3 1

Flatter, full and on middle, Gary Ballance eases it towards long on for a single.

83.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

83.1 0

Slightly short and turning into the batter from outside off. Gary Ballance dabs this towards short leg.

Score after 83 overs : 205/7

Runs Scored

3 Runs

B Mavuta

9 (21)

G Ballance

42 (120)

A Joseph

20-1-50-3

82.6 0

Slightly back of a length and into the body of the batter. Brandon Mavuta looks to defend this awkwardly and the ball just lands short of the short leg fielder.

82.5 0

Goes full and attacks the stumps. Brandon Mavuta dabs this towards the mid on fielder.

82.4 0

Short ball outside the line of the off stump. Brandon Mavuta does not take any chances and ducks under this one.

82.3 2

Angles this into the stumps from outside off on a good length. Brandon Mavuta gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge towards deep square leg. They run well once again to complete a brace.

82.2 1

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance dabs this towards cover with soft hands for a single.

82.1 0

Alzarri Joseph begins with a short ball aimed at the batter. Gary Ballance is watchful as he ducks under this one.

Score after 82 overs : 202/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

7 (17)

G Ballance

41 (118)

G Motie

21-9-40-2

81.6 0

Slower in the air and in line with the stumps. Brandon Mavuta gets on his front foot and defends this solidly.

81.5 0

Tosses this one full and into the pads. Brandon Mavuta taps this towards mid on.

81.4 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Brandon Mavuta strokes this confidently towards cover.

81.3 1

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance slogs this towards deep square leg for a single.

81.2 0

Bowls this short and turning down leg. Gary Ballance misses his flick.

81.1 0

Gudakesh Motie floats this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets a stride forward and leaves the ball alone.

Score after 81 overs : 201/7

Runs Scored

2 Runs

B Mavuta

7 (14)

G Ballance

40 (115)

A Joseph

19-1-47-3

80.6 2

Continues to bowl full and angling down leg. Brandon Mavuta clips this towards deep square leg and they run well to compete two runs.

80.5 0

Full once again and angled into the stumps from outside off. Brandon Mavuta knocks this back towards the bowler.

80.4 0

Oh my! Another close call! Brandon Mavuta either judging the line really well or he is living a charmed life at the moment! This is on a good length and shaves the off pole as Brandon Mavuta shoulders his arms to this one.

80.3 0

Goes really full this time but fires it down leg. Brandon Mavuta looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads.

80.2 0

Bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Brandon Mavuta raises his bat and leaves this alone but the ball is really close to the off pole.

80.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and angling down leg. Brandon Mavuta looks to work it leg side but misses and it goes off the pads into the hands of slip. They appeal but the umpire remains unmoved.

Second New Ball is available now. However, West Indies are going with the old one for now.

Score after 80 overs : 199/7

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

40 (115)

B Mavuta

5 (8)

G Motie

20-9-39-2

79.6 0

Shortish and on off, quicker too, Gary Ballance knocks it back to the bowler.

79.5 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.

79.4 0

Floated, short and on middle, Gary Ballance turns it towards forward short leg.

79.3 1

DROPPED! Jason Holder has dropped an absolute sitter! This is flighted full and outside off Brandon Mavuta looks to drive uppishly and hits it straight to mid off. Jason Holder gets on his knee to take it but it goes through his hands for a single.

79.2 0

This is short as well and outside off. Brandon Mavuta cuts this towards short third man and there is some misunderstanding between the batters. A fumble by the fielder allows Brandon Mavuta to get back.

79.1 1

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and turn this into the stumps. Gary Ballance tucks this towards square leg for a run.

Score after 79 overs : 197/7

Runs Scored

5 Runs

B Mavuta

4 (6)

G Ballance

39 (111)

A Joseph

18-1-45-3

78.6 0

Goes full and angles this down leg Brandon Mavuta looks to clip this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A stifled appeal from the players around.

78.5 4

FOUR! A lucky boundary to get Brandon Mavuta going and he looks nervous at the wicket! This is bowled on a good length and just outside off. Brandon Mavuta gets his bat down and it takes the inside edge towards fine leg for four runs.

78.4 0

A short ball directed at the batter. Brandon Mavuta is unable to get on top of this and fends this awkwardly into the off side.

78.3 1

Bowls this one full and angling down leg. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

78.2 0

Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance ducks under this and lets it go through to the keeper.

78.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls from 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside off. Gary Ballance strokes this straight to cover.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Alzarri Joseph.

West Indies will have the opportunity to take the second new ball after a couple of overs, but it will be interesting to see if they decide to take it or not.

Score after 78 overs : 192/7

Runs Scored

1 Runs

B Mavuta

0 (3)

G Ballance

38 (108)

G Motie

19-9-37-2

77.6 0

Gudakesh Motie tosses this full and just outside off. Brandon Mavuta defends this back towards the bowler.

77.5 0

Floats this one full and into the pads. Brandon Mavuta looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.

77.4 0

Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off. Brandon Mavuta pushes at this and gets beaten.

We are back for the second session of Day 4 and the umpires are out in the middle. West Indies have the advantage in this game as they make their way onto the field and take their respective fielding positions. Brandon Mavuta joins Gary Ballance out at the crease and they will need to build another good partnership to get Zimbabwe beyond the follow-on. Gudakesh Motie has the ball in hand and will finish his over. Let's go...

... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...

West Indies came out with a plan and they executed it very well. Alzarri Joseph looked lethal with his spell of bowling and provided two early breakthroughs. Kemar Roach then followed it up with another wicket. Their pacers continued to put the pressure on the batters, but could not get any more rewards. Gudakesh Motie too troubled the batters a bit with his off-breaks at the fag end of the session. and finally got his reward just before the end of the session which shifts the momentum again towards the Windies. Now, they will look to quickly get rid of the tail of Zimbabwe and make their grip more stronger in this match. Join us for the second session to catch all the exciting action at 4.10 pm IST (10.40 am GMT).

Lunch Break! A disastrous end for Zimbabwe in this session! They were looking good with the seventh wicket partnership between Gary Ballance and Wellington Masakadza, but the latter lost his patience just before the Lunch break and threw his wicket away. The hosts got off to a shaky start at the beginning of the session as they lost Innocent Kaia quite early. Tafadzwa Tsiga and Brad Evans followed suit. However, Gary Ballance used all his experience to recover the situation alongside Wellington Masakadza with a 55-runs stand, but now the whole responsibilty will be on Ballance to take Zimbabwe past the follow-on total.

77.3 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies finally have a breakthrough and Zimbabwe lose their seventh wicket just on the brink of the Lunch! Wellington Masakadza seems to have lost his cool here as he plays a rash shot to undo all the good work they did over the last hour. Gudakesh Motie flights this one full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza looks to drive it into the off side but is early into the shot as the ball seems to have held up slightly on the pitch. He lobs the ball to the left of mid off where Kyle Mayers moves quickly and grabs onto the catch. Zimbabwe will need to rebuild once again and West Indies will be hoping that they can take the last three wickets quickly to enforce the follow-on. That will be Lunch on Day 4!

77.2 0

Another flighted delivery bowled full and outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza leans forwards and blocks this solidly.

77.1 1

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets across and tucks this towards deep square leg for a run.

Score after 77 overs : 191/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

37 (107)

W Masakadza

15 (74)

R Chase

6-1-18-0

76.6 1

Bowls this quick and full outside the off stump. Gary Ballance pushes at the ball and gets it past slip for a single.

76.5 1

Flights this one full and into the pads. Wellington Masakadza clips this down to fine leg for a single.

76.4 0

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza blocks this into the off side.

76.3 0

Fires this one full and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza knocks this back towards the bowler.

76.2 0

Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza looks to cut but the ball is not short enough and gets beaten.

76.1 0

Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza leaves this one alone.

Score after 76 overs : 189/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

36 (106)

W Masakadza

14 (69)

G Motie

18-9-36-1

75.6 0

Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to the right of the bowler.

75.5 0

Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance looks to sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

75.4 0

Goes full once again and delivers this outside the off stump. Gary Ballance is unable to find the gap as he hits this straight to the cover fielder.

75.3 0

Flights this one full and outside off. Gary Ballance knocks this straight to cover.

75.2 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Gary Ballance smothers this into the pitch.

75.1 0

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and angling down leg. Gary Ballance clips this towards short fine leg.

Score after 75 overs : 189/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

W Masakadza

14 (69)

G Ballance

36 (100)

R Chase

5-1-16-0

74.6 0

Tosses this one full and just outside off. Wellington Masakadza defends this back down the pitch towards Roston Chase.

74.5 0

This is bowled quick and short at the batter. Wellington Masakadza rocks back and defends it back to the bowler.

74.4 0

Flighted once again and served outside off. Wellington Masakadza pushes at this and gets t from the outside edge towards point.

74.3 0

Loopy delivery bowled outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza knocks this towards cover.

74.2 0

Bowls this slightly short and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza defends this back to the bowler's left.

74.1 0

Roston Chase starts with a flighted delivery bowled outside off. Wellington Masakadza knocks this towards mid off.

Roston Chase replaces Alzarri Joseph.

Score after 74 overs : 189/6

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

36 (100)

W Masakadza

14 (63)

G Motie

17-8-36-1

73.6 0

This is full as well and angled into the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this towards short leg.

73.5 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance defends this back towards the bowler.

73.4 4

FOUR! This has been creamed to the fence and that is a much-better cricketing shot from Gary Ballance! Gudakesh Motie flights this full and outside off. The batter strokes this toward deep cover and collects four runs.

73.3 0

Floats this one full and angling down leg. Gary Ballance shapes up for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. The West Indies players appeal but this is probably going down leg.

73.2 b 2

Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance hangs his bat out but gets beaten. The wicket-keeper is unable to collect as well and they take a couple of byes.

73.1 0

Gudakesh Motie flights this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance reaches for it and hits this to the left of cover.

Score after 73 overs : 183/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

W Masakadza

14 (63)

G Ballance

32 (94)

A Joseph

17-1-40-3

72.6 0

This is slightly short and straight at the batter.  Wellington Masakadza gets behind the line of the ball well and blocks it into the off side.

72.5 0

Another well-directed short ball bowled in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza bends down and lets it go through to the keeper.

72.4 0

Goes full and wide outside off. Wellington Masakadza goes hard at the ball and gets an outside edge which bounces into the hands of slip.

72.3 1

Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance rides the bounce well this time and tucks this to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

72.2 0

Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance is surprised by the extra bounce but manages to duck awkwardly.

72.1 lb 1

Alzarri Joseph bowls from 'round the wicket and attacks the stums on a good length. Wellington Masakadza looks to flick this away but misses and the ball goes off the pads towards square leg. They take a leg bye.

Score after 72 overs : 181/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

31 (92)

W Masakadza

14 (59)

G Motie

16-8-32-1

71.6 0

Fires this one full and into the stumps. Gary Ballance clips this straight to short leg.

71.5 0

Gives the ball air and angles this into the stumps from outside off. Gary Ballance pushes this towards cover.

71.4 0

Loopy delivery bowled full and closer to the stumps. Gary Ballance dabs this towards point.

71.3 1

Flighted delivery served full and outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza pushes at this and gets it off his outside edge towards backward point for a single.

71.2 0

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza blocks this towards short leg.

71.1 1

Gudakesh Motie bowls this short and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets across and flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Score after 71 overs : 179/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

13 (57)

G Ballance

30 (88)

A Joseph

16-1-39-3

70.6 0

Goes really full this time and outside off. Wellington Masakadza is late into his shot and gets beaten on the outside edge.

70.5 0

That was really close but good judgment by Wellington Masakadza! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and just outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza reads the line well and raises his arms. The ball is close to the off stump as it goes  through to the keeper.

70.4 0

Delivers this one full and in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza gets his bat down in time and defends this towards mid off.

70.3 0

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets behind the line of the ball and blocks this away solidly.

70.2 0

Goes over the wicket now and delivers this on a good length outside off. Wellington Masakadza dabs this towards backward point.

70.1 1

Alzarri Joseph begins this spell from 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside off. Gary Ballance pushes at it and gets an outside edge past gully for a single.

Alzarri Joseph (15-1-38-3) is back on.

Score after 70 overs : 178/6

Runs Scored

5 Runs

W Masakadza

13 (52)

G Ballance

29 (87)

G Motie

15-8-30-1

69.6 0

Flatter, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out once again.

69.5 0

Quicker one, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza leans on and blocks it out.

69.4 4

FOUR! Wellington Masakadza finds the fence! This is tossed up, a little but too full, on off, Wellington Masakadza stays there and drives it towards the sweeper cover fence for a boundary.

69.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza uses his feet and pushes it towards short covers.

69.2 1

Floated, full and on middle, Gary Ballance sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.

69.1 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance turns it to the leg side.

Score after 69 overs : 173/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

W Masakadza

9 (48)

G Ballance

28 (85)

R Reifer

3-0-7-0

68.6 0

Full and on off, Wellington Masakadza defends it off the front foot.

68.5 0

Raymon Reifer lands this on a hard length and on middle, shaping in, Wellington Masakadza gets behind and blocks it to the leg side.

68.4 2

Full again and around off, Wellington Masakadza this time gets the outside edge as the ball flies between slip cordon and backward point. Two runs taken!

68.3 0

Touch fuller, on off, shaping away, keeps low too, Wellington Masakadza looks to play at it, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

68.2 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Wellington Masakadza forces it towards mid on.

68.1 1

Raymon Reifer bowls this back of a length and outside off. Gary Ballance dabs this into the vacant point region and takes a run.

Score after 68 overs : 170/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

W Masakadza

7 (43)

G Ballance

27 (84)

G Motie

14-8-25-1

67.6 0

Flights this one full and just outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

67.5 0

Floats this one full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza looks to push at this but gets beaten and the ball lobs up off the keeper's pad to the right of leg slip. Some excitement from the West Indies players but the umpire remains unmoved.

67.4 0

Flatter, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza gets to the pitch and pushes it towards covers.

67.3 0

Just wide! This is floated, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza prods forward to defend, but gets an insdie edge onto his pads as the ball loops up and falls well wide of forward short leg.

67.2 0

Slower through the air, on off, Wellington Masakadza looks to defend it, but does so uppishly. However, it falls just short of short covers.

67.1 0

Gudakesh Motie starts off with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Wellington Masakadza keeps it out to the off side.

Time for some spin as Gudakesh Motie (13-7-25-1) has been brought into the attack

Score after 67 overs : 170/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

27 (84)

W Masakadza

7 (37)

R Reifer

2-0-4-0

66.6 0

Much fuller and on middle, Gary Ballance knocks it down the pitch.

66.5 0

On a length and on off, Gary Ballance taps it out to the leg side.

66.4 0

Raymon Reifer sways away from his line and serves this full, but down the leg side, Gary Ballance misses his flick and the keeper gathers it behind the stumps.

66.3 2

Raymon Reifer bowls this on a good length and outside off, Gary Ballance reaches for it and steers wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

66.2 0

Another full delivery, on middle, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it back towards the bowler.

66.1 0

Raymon Reifer serves this full and on middle, Gary Ballance defends it to the off side.

Score after 66 overs : 168/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

W Masakadza

7 (37)

G Ballance

25 (78)

K Mayers

8-4-13-0

65.6 0

Kyle Mayers continues to bowl full and on middle, attacking the stumps, Wellington Masakadza blocks it down the pitch this time.

65.5 0

Full again and on middle, Wellington Masakadza drills it back to the bowler.

65.4 1

Goes fuller and down the leg, Gary Ballance tucks it through square leg for a single.

65.3 2

Back of a length and outside off, Gary Ballance cuts it through point for a couple of runs.

65.2 0

Full and on middle, Gary Ballance pushes it towards mid on.

65.1 0

This is on a good length and on middle, angling in, Gary Ballance keeps it out to the leg side.

Score after 65 overs : 165/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

22 (74)

W Masakadza

7 (35)

R Reifer

1-0-2-0

64.6 1

Goes full and strays onto the pads. Gary Ballance glances this down to deep backward square leg and takes a single to keep strike.

64.5 0

Just short! That got the West Indies players really excited! This is bowled on a good length and angled into the stumps. The ball gets stuck in the wicket and Gary Ballance is early into his block. The ball lobs up towards mid-wicket but falls just short of Roston Chase. Gary Ballance would have been nervous there for a moment.

64.4 0

On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder.

64.3 0

Raymon Reifer has got his line wrong here as he fires this one down leg as well on a fuller length. Gary Ballance is happy to let this go through to the keeper.

64.2 0

Goes full once again but sprays this one way down leg side, Gary Ballance leaves this one alone.

64.1 1

Raymon Reifer starts off with a full delivery angled into the pads from 'round the wicket. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Raymon Reifer comes into the attack now.

Score after 64 overs : 163/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

21 (69)

W Masakadza

6 (34)

K Mayers

7-4-10-0

63.6 0

A good-length delivery to end the over, served outside the off stump. Gary Ballance clocks this to the left of the bowler.

63.5 0

Bowls this one slightly back of a length and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance steps across the stumps and tucks this towards mid-wicket.

63.4 0

A tad bit fuller this time but wider outside off. Gary Ballance opts to leave this one alone.

63.3 0

This is on a good length as well and outside off. Gary Ballance shuffles forward and taps this towards cover.

63.2 0

On a good length this time and outside off. Gary Ballance blocks this solidly towards cover-point.

63.1 0

Kyle Mayers bowls this on a fuller length and just outside off. Gary Ballance defends this back towards the bowler.

Score after 63 overs : 163/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

6 (34)

G Ballance

21 (63)

J Holder

10-0-31-0

62.6 0

Goes 'round the wicket for the last delivery and serves this on a good length, in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza gets behind the line of the ball and defends this to mid on.

62.5 0

Continues bowling on a good length and outside off. Wellington Masakadza is happy to leave this one alone as well.

62.5 nb 1

NO BALL! Jason Holder looking for a bit more as he oversteps by a big margin. He serves this outside off on a good length. Wellington Masakadza shoulders his arms to this one.

62.4 0

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets bat to ball this time but it goes off the outside edge towards backward point.

62.3 0

Wellington Masakadza is having trouble with the angle away! This is full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza pushes at this tentatively and gets beaten once again.

62.2 0

Goes fuller this time and there is some movement in the air which takes the ball away, outside off. Wellington Masakadza looks to go for the expansive drive but is beaten.

62.1 0

Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza leaves this one alone.

Score after 62 overs : 162/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

W Masakadza

6 (27)

G Ballance

21 (63)

K Mayers

6-3-10-0

61.6 1

On a good length this time and angling down leg. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards square leg and will retain strike with a run.

61.5 0

Aims for the stumps and serves this one full as well. Wellington Masakadza defends this towards mid on.

61.4 0

Delivers this outside off on a fuller length. Wellington Masakadza taps this towards the short cover fielder.

61.3 0

Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Wellington Masakadza looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

61.2 0

Full this time and outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza blocks this into the off side.

61.1 1

Kyle Mayers continues from 'round the wicket and angles this into the pads. on a good length. Gary Ballance flicks this down to deep backward square leg and takes a run.

Score after 61 overs : 160/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

W Masakadza

5 (22)

G Ballance

20 (62)

J Holder

9-0-30-0

60.6 0

Back to bowling full and outside off. Wellington Masakadza looks to drive but gets a outside edge that lands short of the slip fielder.

60.5 0

Pulls his length back once again and serves this outside off. Wellington Masakadza pushes this towards cover.

60.4 0

Goes full once again and attacks the stumps. Wellington Masakadza blocks this towards the cover fielder.

60.3 0

On a good length and angling away from the bat outside off. Wellington Masakadza feels for this one and gets beaten all ends up.

60.2 2

Goes full this time and wide outside off. Wellington Masakadza reaches for the ball and mistimes his shot through the gap at covers for a couple of runs.

60.1 0

Jason Holder decides to bowl from over the wicket and serves this on a good length. in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza blocks this back to the bowler.

Score after 60 overs : 158/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

20 (62)

W Masakadza

3 (16)

K Mayers

5-3-8-0

59.6 0

Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Gary Ballance flicks this to the mid-wicket fielder.

59.5 0

Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Gary Ballance plays this late towards point.

59.4 0

A touch fuller this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance blocks this towards cover-point.

59.3 0

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets across and covers the line of the ball as he taps it back towards the bowler.

59.2 0

Angles this into the pads on a good length. Gary Ballance clips this straight to the square-leg fielder.

59.1 0

Kyle Mayers starts from 'round the wicket and serves this full, outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets his front foot forward and defends this solidly.

Drinks! West Indies pacers have dominated proceedings till now. They have bowled in good areas and did not let the batters settle in. Zimbabwe, on the other hand will be dependent on Gary Ballance as he is looking solid out there in the middle, but he will also need some support at the other end to avoid the follow-on. Another exciting phase of cricket awaits us. Kyle Mayers to bowl after the break.

Score after 59 overs : 158/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

W Masakadza

3 (16)

G Ballance

20 (56)

J Holder

8-0-28-0

58.6 0

Pulls his length back a fraction and attacks the stumps with the angle in from outside off. Wellington Masakadza defends this solidly towards mid on.

58.5 0

Delivers this one really full and wide outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza swings his bat hard at the ball but does not connect. The bat grazes the pitch as it passes the bat and there is a stifled appeal but the umpire remains unmoved.

58.4 1

A slower delivery this time bowled full and outside off. Gary Ballance plays at this with soft hands and it goes off the outside edge towards deep point for a single.

58.3 0

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets a good stride forward and blocks this towards mid off.

58.2 1

On a good length once again but straying down leg side. Wellington Masakadza glances this towards deep backward square leg and collects a run.

58.1 1

Jason Holder bowls this on a good length and angles this into the stumps. Gary Ballance clips this towards deep square leg for an easy single.

Score after 58 overs : 155/6

Runs Scored

1 Runs

W Masakadza

2 (13)

G Ballance

18 (53)

K Roach

12-3-32-1

57.6 0

Persists with the fuller length but attacks this stumps this time. Wellington Masakadza pushes this towards the mid-wicket fielder.

57.5 0

Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza knocks this firmly but straight to the mid off fielder.

57.4 1

Slower delivery bowled full and outside off. Gary Ballance waits on the ball and taps it towards point for a run.

57.3 0

Fuller this time and on an outside off-stump line. Gary Ballance gets his front foot forward and defends this towards short mid on.

57.2 0

Wider outside off on a good length. Gary Ballance keeps his bat away and leaves the ball alone.

57.1 0

Kemar Roach bowls this on a good length and angles this into the batter. Gary Ballance blocks this solidly towards short mid on.

Score after 57 overs : 154/6

Runs Scored

3 Runs

W Masakadza

2 (11)

G Ballance

17 (49)

J Holder

7-0-25-0

56.6 0

Slightly wide outside off on a good length. Wellington Masakadza raises his bat and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

56.5 2

Continues to serve this on a good length and outside off. Wellington Masakadza dabs this towards third man with soft hands and takes a couple of runs to get off the mark.

56.4 0

On a good length once again and just outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza gets squared up a bit but manages to block this into the off side.

56.3 0

A great delivery from Jason Holder! Bowls this one a good length and angles this in from outside off. Wellington Masakadza plays for the line but gets beaten by the lateral movement after pitching.

56.2 1

Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Gary Ballance strokes this to deep cover-point and collects a single.

56.1 0

Jason Holder bowls this a fraction short and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance looks to leave it late and the ball goes off the toe end of the bat on the bounce to the slip fielder.

Score after 56 overs : 151/6

Runs Scored

0 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (7)

G Ballance

16 (47)

K Roach

11-3-31-1

55.6 0

On a good length and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza is not interested to play at this one. A maiden over for Kemar Roach.

55.5 0

Really full this time and outside off. Wellington Masakadza gets his bat down in time and digs this out towards mid off.

55.4 0

Bowls this one back of a length and angles this into the batter. Wellington Masakadza goes onto the backfoot and tucks it into the leg side.

55.3 0

Goes full this time and closer to the off pole. Wellington Masakadza looks to block and gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls into the off side.

55.2 0

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza raises his arms and leaves this one alone as well.

55.1 0

Kemar Roach persists with bowling from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this slightly full, outside off. Wellington Masakadza shoulders his arms to this one.

Score after 55 overs : 151/6

Runs Scored

4 Runs

G Ballance

16 (47)

W Masakadza

0 (1)

J Holder

6-0-22-0

54.6 0

On off, kept out.

54.5 0

This is on a good length and on off, Gary Ballance pushes it towards covers.

54.4 0

Jason Holder continues to bowl fuller, on off, Gary Ballance is solid in his defence again.

54.3 0

Another full delivery, on off, angling in, Gary Ballance defends it towards point.

54.2 4

FOUR! Good shot! This is full again and outside off, Gary Ballance leans on and drills it towards the vacant deep point fence for a boundary.

54.1 0

Jason Holder begins with a full delivery, on off, Gary Ballance steers it towards slip cordon.

Jason Holder (5-0-18-0) is brought into the attack now.

Score after 54 overs : 147/6

Runs Scored

4 Runs

W Masakadza

0 (1)

G Ballance

12 (41)

K Roach

10-2-31-1

53.6 0

Bowls from 'round the wicket to the southpaw and serves this on a good length, outside. Wellington Masakadza is watchful and lets the keeper collect this one.

Wellington Masakadza makes his way out to the middle.

53.5 W 0

OUT! CAUGH BEHIND! Kemar Roach gets a breakthrough now! He bowls this much quicker, short of a length and around off, Brad Evans gets surprised by the bounce and tries to push it away without much footwork. The ball takes the slightest of the edges and goes towards the keeper where Joshua Da Silva makes no mistake. Zimbabwe lose their sixth wicket.

53.4 0

EDGED BUT FALLS SHORT! This is on a hard length and on off, Brad Evans looks to defend it with soft hands, but gets an outside edge. However, the ball falls short of the first slip fielder.

53.3 0

Goes fuller this time, on middle, Brad Evans blocks it back to the bowler.

53.2 4

FOUR! Attacking shot that! Kemar Roach bangs this short and on middle, sits up nicely, Brad Evans swivels and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

53.1 0

Kemar Roach comes 'over the wicket' now and bowls this on a good length, on off, Brad Evans taps it to the off side.

Score after 53 overs : 143/5

Runs Scored

7 Runs

G Ballance

12 (41)

B Evans

3 (4)

A Joseph

15-1-38-3

52.6 0

On a length and on off, Gary Ballance knocks it towards covers.

52.5 0

Pitched up, on off, Gary Ballance pushes it towards short mid-wicket.

52.4 1

Pulls his length back a bit and around leg, Brad Evans flicks it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

52.3 lb 4

FOUR LEG BYES! Alzarri Joseph serves this full, but down the leg side, Brad Evans misses his flick as the ball brushed off against the pads and runs towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

52.2 0

Good leave! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and on off, shaping in, Brad Evans judges it well and lets it go to the keeper.

52.1 2

Fuller one and on the pads, Brad Evans tickles it towards fine leg for a brace and gets off the mark.

Score after 52 overs : 136/5

Runs Scored

4 Runs

G Ballance

12 (39)

B Evans

0 (0)

K Roach

9-2-27-0

51.6 0

Overpitched and outside off, keeps low too, Gary Ballance offers no shot at it.

51.5 0

Full again and on off, Gary Ballance defens it off the front foot.

51.4 4

FOUR! Nice shot! Kemar Roach serves this full and around off, Gary Ballance carves it through covers. The ball travels a long way, but it did not have enough legs to cross the boundary line. The fielder chases it down, but the batters run four runs.

51.3 0

Pitched up and outside off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

51.2 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Gary Ballance knocks it off the inner half towards mid on.

51.1 0

Full and on off, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

Brad Evans comes out to the middle now.

Score after 51 overs : 132/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Tsiga

2 (6)

G Ballance

8 (33)

A Joseph

14-1-35-3

50.6 W 0

OUT! PLUMB IN FRONT! Alzarri Joseph with a double strike! West Indies are right on top here. Alzarri Joseph sets up with bowling a short delivery on the previous ball, but this time serves this much fuller and on middle, Tafadzwa Tsiga prods forward and tries to work defend it, but misses and gets hit on the back pad. There is a huge shout for LBW, and the finger is raised. Zimbabwe lose half their side now.

50.5 0

Back of a length and on off, Tafadzwa Tsiga dabs it towards point.

50.4 1

On a length and on off, Gary Ballance taps it in front of point for a run.

50.3 0

Full but down the leg side, Gary Ballance misses his flick and the ball goes through to the keeper.

50.2 1

This is on a good length and around leg, Tafadzwa Tsiga nudges it past the diving square leg fielder for a single.

50.1 0

Alzarri Joseph nails another brilliant yorker, on leg, angling in, Tafadzwa Tsiga gets hurried and the ball hits him on the pads as he tries to dig it out.

Score after 50 overs : 130/4

Runs Scored

0 Runs

G Ballance

7 (31)

T Tsiga

1 (2)

K Roach

8-2-23-0

49.6 0

Maiden over! Kemar Roach bowls another good-length delivery, on off without much bounce, Gary Ballance offers not shot at it.

49.5 0

On a length and on middle, angling in, Gary Ballance leans on and defends it to the off side.

49.4 0

Goes fuller this time, on off, Gary Ballance drives it, but finds the fielder at short covers.

49.3 0

This is on a good length and outside off, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

49.2 0

Pulls his length back a bit, on middle, keeps low too, Gary Ballance looks to defend but gets a bottom edge as the ball bounces towards the keeper.

49.1 0

Kemar Roach begins with a full delivery, on middle, Gary Ballance blocks it out.

Kemar Roach (7-1-23-0) has been handed the ball now.

Score after 49 overs : 130/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

G Ballance

7 (25)

T Tsiga

1 (2)

A Joseph

13-1-33-2

48.6 1

Bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Gary Ballance tucks this towards deep square leg for a run and will keep strike.

48.5 1

Nails the yorker this time, outside the off stump. Tafadzwa Tsiga gets his bat down in time and gets an inside edge towards deep backward square leg for a single. His first run in Test cricket.

48.4 0

Another huge shout for LBW! Alzarri Joseph bowls this on a good length and on middle, angling in again, Tafadzwa Tsiga tries to play across the line, but gets hit on the pads. However, this time the finger stays down.

Tafadzwa Tsiga is the new batter out in the middle.

48.3 W 0

OUT! LBW! Alzarri Joseph strikes early on Day 4! It is a huge wicket as the set, Innocent Kaia goes back to the hut now. Alzarri Joseph almost got him in the previous over with a similar kind of delivery, but this time he gets his reward. He serves this on a good length and on middle, shaping in sharply, Innocent Kaia plays down the worng line and is also late to put his bat down in time. The ball zips past and hits the pads in front of the stumps. There is a huge appeal, and up goes the finger. Innocent Kaia looks surprised, but he has to go back now.

48.2 0

Overpitched and around off, Innocent Kaia drives it straight to short covers.

48.1 0

This is on a hard length and on middle, Innocent Kaia knocks it towards short mid-wicket.

Score after 48 overs : 128/3

Runs Scored

6 Runs

G Ballance

6 (24)

I Kaia

67 (129)

R Chase

4-0-16-0

47.6 0

Looped up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance prods forward and blocks it down the pitch.

47.5 4

FOUR! That has been put away well! Roston Chase floats this one full and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance gets on his knee as he makes the ball a full toss and sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

47.4 0

Bowls this short and wide outside off. Gary Ballance chooses to leave this one alone.

47.3 0

Shortish and on off, Gary Ballance guides it towards point.

47.2 2

Gary Ballance finally gets off the mark on the 19th delivery! This is short and on middle, Gary Ballance moves back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

47.1 0

Roston Chase starts with a tossed up delivery, full and on off, Gary Ballance drives it towards covers.

Roston Chase (3-0-10-0) has been brought into the attack.

Score after 47 overs : 122/3

Runs Scored

2 Runs

I Kaia

67 (129)

G Ballance

0 (18)

A Joseph

12-1-31-1

46.6 0

A huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire remains unmoved. Alzarri Joseph serves this full again and on middle, shaping in sharply, Innocent Kaia misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. This is sliding down the leg side and that is why the finger stayed down.

46.5 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs this onto the pitch and on off, Innocent Kaia dabs it towards point.

46.4 0

Fuller one and on off, Innocent Kaia drives it firmly, but straight to short covers.

46.3 0

Alzarri Joseph bowls this a touch fuller and on off, angling in sharply, Innocent Kaia does well to cover the line and pushes it towards mid off.

46.2 0

This is on a good length and on leg, angling in, Innocent Kaia clips it towards square leg.

46.1 2

Back of a length and outside off, Innocent Kaia transfers his weight on the back foot and punches it through covers for a couple of runs.

Score after 46 overs : 120/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

G Ballance

0 (18)

I Kaia

65 (123)

K Brathwaite

3-0-7-1

45.6 0

A bit short and on off, Gary Ballance drives it towards covers.

45.5 0

Flatter, full and on off, Gary Ballance blocks it out again.

45.4 0

Floated, full and on off, Gary Ballance defends it off the front foot.

45.3 1

Darts this one full and on the pads, Innocent Kaia flicks it through square leg for a single.

45.2 0

Tossed up, full and on off, Innocent Kaia blocks it to the off side.

45.1 0

Flighted delivery, full and on off, Innocent Kaia knocks it back to the bowler.

Score after 45 overs : 119/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

G Ballance

0 (15)

I Kaia

64 (120)

A Joseph

11-1-29-1

44.6 0

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Gary Ballance raises his arms and leaves this one alone.

44.5 0

On a good length and angled into the stumps from outside off. Gary Ballance tucks this towards the short mid on fielder.

44.4 0

Decides to bowl 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this full, outside off. Gary Ballance gets forward and pushes this towards cover.

44.3 1

Goes full this time and angles this into the pads. Innocent Kaia clips this towards deep square leg and gets one.

44.2 0

This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia goes on the back foot and blocks it out into the leg side.

44.1 0

Alzarri Joseph bangs this in back of a length and outside off. Innocent Kaia stands tall and punches this towards cover.

Score after 44 overs : 118/3

Runs Scored

1 Runs

G Ballance

0 (12)

I Kaia

63 (117)

K Brathwaite

2-0-6-1

43.6 0

Quicker one, full and on midde, Gary Ballance is solid in his defence again.

43.5 0

Nicely tossed up, on a yorker length and on middle, Gary Ballance digs it out towards mid off.

43.4 0

Looped up, full and on off, Gary Ballance prods forward and blocks it out.

43.3 0

Flighted, full and on off, Gary Ballance drills it but straight to cover-point.

43.2 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, Gary Ballance keeps it out to the leg side.

43.1 1

Floated, full and on off, Innocent Kaia steers it off the outer half towards point for a single.

Score after 43 overs : 117/3

Runs Scored

3 Runs

G Ballance

0 (7)

I Kaia

62 (116)

A Joseph

10-1-28-1

42.6 0

Length again and outside off this time, Gary Ballance lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

42.5 0

This is on a good length and on middle, Gary Ballance looks to block it, but gets a thick outside edge along the ground towards the slip cordon.

42.4 0

Alzarri Joseph pulls his length back a bit and on off, Gary Ballance gets behind the line of it and defends it on to the pitch.

42.3 0

Alzarri Joseph continues with the fuller length and outside off, Gary Ballance offers no shot at it.

42.2 0

Goes a touch fuller and outside off, angling further away, Gary Ballance leaves it alone.

42.1 3

Innocent Kaia starts with a controlled shot! Alzarri Joseph bowls this back of a length and on off, Innocent Kaia stays there and punches it past point for three runs.

Alzarri Joseph will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Score after 42 overs : 114/3

Runs Scored

5 Runs

G Ballance

0 (2)

I Kaia

59 (115)

K Brathwaite

1-0-5-1

41.6 0

Tossed up, full and on middle, angling in, Gary Ballance leans on and blocks it out.

41.5 0

Kraigg Brathwaite begins with a flatter delivery, full and around off, Gary Ballance pushes it towards covers.

We are all set for the game Day 4 to begin as the umpires make their way out to the middle. The West Indies players get onto the field and spread across to take their respective fielding positions. Innocent Kaia will continue his knock and is joined by Gary Ballance at the crease. Kraigg Brathwaite has the ball in his hand and will complete his over. Let's go...

Pitch Report - Darlington Matambanadzo is out at the center patch. He says that they had a full day's play and with the sun shining throughout it has dried the pitch up. Mentions that there are foot marks outside the off stump and a massive crack in the middle of the pitch. However, he reckons that it is still a good batting pitch as there is even pace and bounce so if the batters get it then can make the most of it.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, could not be blamed that much, but their bowlers still needed to do a better job. The only positive for them was Brandon Mavuta, who picked up a five-fer which should give him a lot of confidence. However, after a good start to their batting innings, they lost their way a bit at the end. Now, it is up to the already half-centurion, Innocent Kaia, to hold one end and convert it into a big one, while Gary Ballance will try to use all his experience to get the host back in the game. This promises to be the Day where we get a clearer picture of the outcome of this game.

West Indies are on top at the moment thanks to a brilliant double hundred from Tagenarine Chanderpaul and a record-breaking opening partnership between him and Kraigg Brathwaite. This is a flat batting surface, and they took full advantage of that to put up a huge first-inning score. However, they were also able to take three wickets, the last being in the final over of Day 3, and they will be looking to pick up where they left off.

Hello and welcome to our coverage of Day 4 of the first Test match between Zimbabwe and West Indies. The first two days were a bit quiet and rain washed out a lot of overs too, but on Day 3 it picked up and we saw some exciting cricket and records being broken. We can expect that to continue and entertain us all.

... DAY 4, SESSION 1...

Right then, an engrossing day of Test cricket comes to a close where a few records tumbled and as many as 9 wickets fell. West Indies are easily ahead of the home team as they still lead by 333 runs. Day 4 looks to be the one where this game will firmly swing in one direction and with the forecast being clear for almost the whole day, it will be a good watch. Join us on Tuesday at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT) for all the action but our build-up as usual will begin a lot earlier. Cheers!

Innocent Kaia also comes up for a quick word. The Zimbabwean opener says that it's an amazing feeling to score his maiden Test fifty and he is still hungry to get a big one. Shares that the bowlers were bowling full and his plan was to play straight. Adds that the opening partnership was all about the basic stuff and he enjoyed his time in the middle.

Jason Holder comes up for a quick chat. Says that the boys really played well and praises the knocks of Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Adds that the opening stand not just laid the foundation for them but took it really deep. Feels that it's not easy to bat for the new batters. Mentions that everyone who has played the ball in the V has succeeded. Tells that they have to stay patient on this pitch and keep believing in their abilities.

Earlier, West Indies knew that the pitch was flat when they decided to declare on 447/6 and it showed as their experienced front-line pacers weren't able to trouble the Zimbabwe openers. Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph bowled good lines and lengths but were largely ineffective. Kyle Mayers and Gudakesh Motie operated at the start of the final session but it was when Joseph was brought back into the attack, things started to happen. He got rid of Makoni and Motie came back into the attack to get rid of Chamu Chibhabha as well. After that, there were a few half-chances created but West Indies failed to pick up a wicket. The breakthrough did come via a smart move by their skipper Kraigg Brathwaite who decided to bowl the final over of the day. The visitors will now look to make early inroads on Day 4 and press the advantage home.

Zimbabwe went into the final session at 21/0 in 10 overs and finished the day at 114/3 in 41.4 overs. They will be a touch disappointed with that effort in the end. The debutant openers, Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni started steadily and were able to put away the bad balls. They put on a 63-run stand for the first wicket before Makoni was dismissed. Chamu Chibhabha came out with positive intent but was dismissed soon after and then it was the pair of Kaia and skipper Craig Ervine who looked to be doing extremely well until the very last over of the day in which the skipper was removed by his counterpart. Kaia though notched up a half century on debut and will be key for the hosts if they are to put up a fight with the bat on Day 4.

A dramatic end to the day's play and it is West Indies who will head into Day 4 with all the advantage they wanted thanks to that late wicket courtesy of their skipper. Day 3 is generally known as the moving day in Test cricket and the game surely moved at a brisk pace. The sun was out throughout the day and we were finally able to get a full day's worth of play.

41.4 W 0

OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Kraigg Brathwaite was at his best with the bowling changes and this one to bring himself into the attack has also earned his team a wicket. Serves a well-disguised slider, landing a touch short and close to off. Craig Ervine stays back to defend but misses and finds his stumps shattered. The West Indian players are running in celebration. Kraigg Brathwaite has removed his opposite number in the last over of the day's play. It will be Stumps on Day 3.

41.3 1

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Kaia lunges to defend and edges it wide of first slip. It speeds down to third man and they get a run.

41.2 4

FOUR! Brathwaite tempts the batter with a nicely tossed-up delivery, very full and around off, Kaia takes the challenge and hammers it wide of mid on for a boundary.

41.1 0

Loopy and full, around off, Kaia drives it to covers.

Kraigg Brathwaite brings himself on to bowl the final over of the day.

Score after 41 overs : 109/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

C Ervine

13 (31)

I Kaia

54 (112)

R Chase

3-0-10-0

40.6 0

Serves it full and on off, Ervine leans forward and offers a copybook defensive shot.

40.5 2

A touch too straight and short, Ervine goes on the back foot and tucks it through backward square leg. He picks up a couple of runs.

40.4 0

Floated and full, around off, it's defended to short cover.

40.3 0

Flighted and just outside off, going straight on, Ervine offers no shot.

40.2 0

Quicker and fuller, on middle, defended back.

40.1 0

Loopy and outside off, Ervine pushes at it and edges it wide of first slip. The fielder stops it on one bounce to his left.

Score after 40 overs : 107/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

54 (112)

C Ervine

11 (25)

G Motie

13-7-25-1

39.6 0

Too full and on off, driven back to the bowler.

39.5 0

Tossed up around off, Kaia blocks it off the front foot.

39.4 0

Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot.

39.3 0

Appeal for an lbw! Flighted and close to off, full in length, Innocent Kaia defends it close to his front pad. The keeper appeals but to no avail.

39.2 0

That's very close. Motie spears in a yorker, around off, Kaia shapes up for the slog sweep but the length is not ideal. He somehow has his bat down in time to dig it out.

39.1 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kaia presses forward and defends it down.

Score after 39 overs : 107/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

C Ervine

11 (25)

I Kaia

54 (106)

R Chase

2-0-8-0

38.6 0

Tossed up, around off and skidding in with extra bounce, Ervine stands back to cover his stumps and allows it through.

38.5 0

Almost chops it on. Short and on off, Ervine goes back to cut but it takes the inner edge and goes very closely past the stumps.

38.4 0

Floated and full, around off, Ervine drives but finds the cover fielder.

38.3 4

FOUR! Put away! Short in length and on off, Ervine goes deep inside the crease and cracks it through the gap between point and cover-point. It races away to the fence.

38.2 0

Slider around middle, Ervine defends it to the off side.

38.1 0

Shortish and on off, Ervine punches from the back foot but not in the gap. Straight to cover-point.

Score after 38 overs : 103/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

I Kaia

54 (106)

C Ervine

7 (19)

G Motie

12-6-25-1

37.6 0

Loopy and on middle, Kaia flicks a bit aerially but it goes safely to mid-wicket.

37.5 0

Floated delivery, full and on off, Kaia drives but finds mid off.

37.4 0

Short and on top of off, Kaia stands back and plays it towards point.

37.3 1

Goes back and turns it on the leg side, picks up a run.

37.2 0

That is defended solidly off the front foot.

37.1 0

Full and on off, driven to mid off.

Score after 37 overs : 102/2

Runs Scored

4 Runs

C Ervine

6 (16)

I Kaia

54 (103)

R Chase

1-0-4-0

36.6 3

A little too short and outside off, Ervine rocks back and whacks it past backward point. He picks up three runs. 100 comes up for Zimbabwe!

36.5 0

Leans forward to a full ball and taps it down defensively towards first slip.

36.4 0

Skidding in from around off, it's blocked off the back foot.

36.3 0

Flatter through the air, short and on off, Ervine punches it to mid off.

36.2 1

Shortish and close to off, Kaia plays late and dabs it down to backward point for a single.

36.1 0

Tossed up outside off, spinning in, Kaia goes on the back foot and defends it down.

Score after 36 overs : 98/2

Runs Scored

11 Runs

I Kaia

53 (101)

C Ervine

3 (12)

G Motie

11-6-24-1

35.6 1

Quicker and fuller, on middle, it's worked towards mid-wicket for one.

35.5 1

Turning down the leg side, Ervine nudges it behind square leg and picks up a single.

35.4 1

Skidding in from middle, Kaia defends it off the inner edge to square leg. They cross.

35.3 0

Loopy and full, around off, Kaia defends it off the front foot.

35.2 4

FOUR! Fine, fine shot! Quicker one, full and on off, Kaia goes down on one knee and sweeps it sweetly to the deep mid-wicket fence. Maiden fifty in Tests!

35.1 4

EDGY FOUR! Very risky from the batter. A touch short and close to off, Kaia goes back to cut but it takes the outer edge and runs wide of the first slip fielder for a boundary.

Score after 35 overs : 87/2

Runs Scored

2 Runs

C Ervine

2 (11)

I Kaia

43 (96)

A Joseph

9-1-25-1

34.6 0

Beaten! Full and on off, angling away, Ervine tries to defend inside the line but misses.

34.5 0

Shortish and outside off, left alone.

34.4 0

Back of a length outside off, Craig punches off the back foot to point where the fielder makes a diving stop.

34.3 0

On a length and around off, tapped down to point.

34.2 0

Slower one, full and on off, it's defended.

34.1 2

Chance of a run out, missed! Slightly short and on off, angling in, Ervine stays back to defend and it takes the inner edge. It rolls on the leg side and his partner calls him through for a quick run. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end and they go for an overthrow. Another attempt to knock down the stumps at the bowler's end is missed, otherwise, Innocent Kaia would have been a goner.

Score after 34 overs : 85/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

43 (96)

C Ervine

0 (5)

G Motie

10-6-13-1

33.6 0

Very full and on middle, it's eased down the ground but straight to mid on.

33.5 0

Loopy one, full and drifting around leg, Kaia works it off his pads to mid-wicket.

33.4 0

Shout for a return catch! Motie appeals but is not sure. The two umpires meet and then refer it upstairs. The soft signal is not out. This is the second time we are checking for the bump ball. Very full and on off, Kaia drives it back to the bowler. The first appeal was for an lbw and then for a caught and bowled. The replays show that it's a clear case of a bump ball.

33.3 0

Another full ball on off, Kaia defends it near his front pad.

33.2 0

Fullish and on off, defended back watchfully.

33.1 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kaia defends it off the inner edge to short leg.

Score after 33 overs : 85/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

C Ervine

0 (5)

I Kaia

43 (90)

A Joseph

8-1-23-1

32.6 0

A stifled appeal from the bowler but he doesn't get much support from behind the stumps. Joseph lands it on a length around off, shaping in, Ervine plays close to his body and gets it away off the inner edge. The ball rolls to square leg.

32.5 0

On a good length, around off, pushing the batter deep inside the crease, Ervine defends right under his watchful eyes.

32.4 0

Spears in a very full ball on off, Ervine brings his bat down in time and blocks it safely back to the bowler.

32.3 0

Joseph comes from 'round the wicket and delivers a length ball close to off. It holds its line as Ervine pushes inside the line and misses.

32.2 1

Risky single. Joseph pitches it up and around off, Kaia bunts it down to mid on and scampers across for a run. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.

32.1 0

Angles in a full ball on middle, Kaia closes the face of his bat and helps it to short mid-wicket. He has looked very assured at the crease so far.

Score after 32 overs : 84/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

C Ervine

0 (1)

I Kaia

42 (88)

G Motie

9-5-13-1

31.6 0

Flatter one, around off, Ervine defends it down from the back foot.

Skipper, Craig Ervine walks in at number 4.

31.5 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Yet another bowling change from Kraigg Brathwaite and it brings one more wicket. Motie serves it around off, fuller in length and it spins away a bit. Chibhabha should have been forward to this delivery but decides to go back and play inside the line. He edges it to the keeper and Joshua Da Silva takes a sharp catch. They appeal and the finger goes up. Zimbabwe trail by 363 runs.

31.4 0

Lunges to a full ball and defends it safely.

31.3 0

Short and on off, Chamu goes back and cuts it to point.

31.2 0

Floated and full, around middle, it's defended down.

31.1 0

Skidding down the leg side, Chamu Chibhabha tries to flick but misses.

Gudakesh Motie is back on.

Score after 31 overs : 84/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

I Kaia

42 (88)

C Chibhabha

9 (17)

A Joseph

7-1-22-1

30.6 0

On a good length around off, Kaia taps it in front of cover-point.

30.5 0

Half an appeal for caught behind but the umpire turns it down. Alzarri Joseph serves a well-directed bumper over the leg stump. Innocent Kaia looks to duck under it but gets squared up a bit and the ball comes off the forearm. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left behind the sticks and pouches it.

30.4 0

Pitches this one up and angles it into middle and leg, Kaia manages to block it out.

30.3 0

Hard length around off, Kaia keeps it down on the off side.

30.2 4

FOUR! Short of a length and at the body, Innocent Kaia just swivels and works it away square of the wicket on the leg side. Kemar Roach tries to run around to his left from deep backward square leg but the ball beats him into the fence.

30.1 0

Back of a length around off, Kaia hops and dabs it down toward point.

Score after 30 overs : 80/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

C Chibhabha

9 (17)

I Kaia

38 (82)

K Roach

7-1-23-0

29.6 4

FOUR! Easy pickings! Roach serves a half-volley on the pads and Chamu Chibhabha is all over it in a flash. Chibhabha flicks it off the meat of the bat and the ball rockets into the square leg fence.

29.5 0

Loose from Chibhabha! Fullish length outside off and angling in, Chibhabha looks to drive away from the body but his feet go nowhere and he is well beaten.

29.4 0

Roach tries to angle one into the pads but misses his mark and spills it down the leg side.

29.3 0

This is bowled around the top of off, Chibhabha plays it with soft hands and drops it in front of covers.

29.2 0

A length ball around middle and skidding through, Chibhabha manages to keep it out.

29.1 0

This is full and angling into the off pole, Chibhabha drives it well but straight to mid off.

Score after 29 overs : 76/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

C Chibhabha

5 (11)

I Kaia

38 (82)

A Joseph

6-1-18-1

28.6 1

A low full toss outside off, Chibhabha drives it wide of mid off for a quick single.

28.5 0

On a hard length and over off stump, Chibhabha stays back and blocks it out.

28.4 0

A quick bumper now over middle and leg, Chibhabha ducks under it.

28.3 0

Half an appeal for lbw but the umpire doesn't seem interested. Fullish length, angling into middle, Chamu Chibhabha falls over a bit as he looks to flick but manages to get some bat on it.

28.2 0

This is full and around middle, Chibhabha punches it on the up and straight to mid on.

28.1 0

Nagging length, around the top of off, Chamu Chibhabha gets stuck on the crease and looks to block but gets an inside edge. Luckily for him, the ball doesn't go on to hit the stumps.

Score after 28 overs : 75/1

Runs Scored

8 Runs

I Kaia

38 (82)

C Chibhabha

4 (5)

K Roach

6-1-19-0

27.6 0

Keeps the length a bit fuller and bowls it around off, Kaia solidly defends it out.

27.5 0

Goes full now and angles it into middle, Kaia manages to keep it out.

27.4 4

FOUR! Nicely driven once again by Innocent Kaia. This is a half-volley around off, Kaia gets a big stride forward and just strokes it through the cover region for a boundary.

27.3 0

Shortish length around off, Kaia tentatively keeps it out on the off side.

27.2 0

Fullish length around middle, pushed away straight to silly mid on.

27.1 4

FOUR! Top shot! A bit too full and straight from Roach and Innocent Kaia just flicks it well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.

Score after 27 overs : 67/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

C Chibhabha

4 (5)

I Kaia

30 (76)

A Joseph

5-1-17-1

26.6 0

Good length and on a tighter line around off stump, Chamu Chibhabha shoulders arms.

26.5 0

Pitches it up in the channel around off, Chamu Chibhabha looks to play at it but decides to leave it alone.

26.4 0

Fuller and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha lets it through to the keeper and the ball stays really low.

26.3 4

FOUR! Nicely timed! Back of a length and outside off, Chamu Chibhabha gets on the back foot and on top of the bounce before caressing it through cover-point for a boundary.

26.2 0

Good length again and in that channel around off, angling in. Chamu Chibhabha stands tall and defends it.

Drinks break. A careless shot from Tanunurwa Makoni has handed West Indies their first breakthrough and now they will be aiming to capitalize. Chamu Chibhabha walks in next, at number 3.

26.1 W 0

OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The bowling change has worked wonders for West Indies. Alzarri Joseph speeds in and serves a good-length ball on the fifth stump line. Tanunurwa Makoni doesn't move his feet and just flashes hard at the ball. The outside edge is found and Kyle Mayers at first slip takes a sharp catch around his chest and to his left. Joseph gets the breakthrough for the visitors and Makoni departs after a promising maiden knock in Test cricket.

Alzarri Joseph (4-1-13-0) also returns for his second spell.

Score after 26 overs : 63/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

I Kaia

30 (76)

T Makoni

33 (80)

K Roach

5-1-11-0

25.6 0

This is full and around off, Innocent Kaia drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

25.5 0

Goes full now and tries to slide one into the pads but Kaia manages to make the block.

25.4 0

Good length, angling in from around off, Kaia strides out and pushes it onto the off side.

25.3 0

This is pitched up around the off stump, Kaia blocks it out.

25.2 3

Nicely played and good positive running once again. This is full and around middle, Tanunurwa Makoni drives it firmly to the left of mid on. Jason Holder there chases the ball down and saves a run for his side.

25.1 0

Starts off with a good-length ball around middle, Makoni stands tall and punches it to silly mid on.

Kemar Roach is back on. None for 8 from his 4 overs so far.

Score after 25 overs : 60/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

I Kaia

30 (72)

T Makoni

30 (78)

J Holder

5-0-18-0

24.6 0

On a length and around off, eased away towards covers.

24.5 3

Good length outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni pushes it away off the outer half of the bat and past backward point. The fielder there gives chase and Innocent Kaia pushes hard for the third. Kaia runs to the danger end but gets home safely. Excellent running.

24.4 0

Pitches it up now on off stump, Makoni drives it gently toward mid off.

24.3 0

Good length in that channel around off and Makoni leaves it alone.

24.2 1

Not too far away! Short ball, attacking the rib cage and Innocent Kaia gets cramped for room. Kaia ends up jarring at it and defends it uppishly in front of the diving fielder at short square leg. They do get a single though.

24.1 0

Back of a length and around off, Kaia leaves it alone.

Score after 24 overs : 56/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Makoni

27 (75)

I Kaia

29 (69)

G Motie

8-4-13-0

23.6 0

Maiden! Flights it up and bowls it around middle, Tanunurwa Makoni defends it off the front foot.

23.5 0

On middle and leg, this is pushed away to mid on.

23.4 0

Flatter one outside off, Makoni cuts it straight toward point.

23.3 0

This one is sliding into the leg stump, Makoni just nudges it leg side.

23.2 0

This is fired in fuller and on middle, Tanunurwa Makoni manages to get a bat on it.

23.1 0

Gives it a nice loop and bowls it on off stump, Makoni blocks it out.

Score after 23 overs : 56/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

T Makoni

27 (69)

I Kaia

29 (69)

J Holder

4-0-14-0

22.6 1

Good length on the pads, this is flicked away to deep square leg for a single.

22.5 4

EDGED AND FOUR! Bowled back of a length outside off and leaving the batter. Tanunurwa Makoni doesn't move his feet and has a little nibble at the ball away from his body. The outside edge is found but luckily for him, the ball goes in between first slip and gully and into the fence.

22.4 0

Back of a length and angled in from outside off, Makoni stays back and pushes it out on the off side.

22.3 0

This is banged in even shorter but angling down leg. Tanunurwa Makoni ducks under it.

22.2 1

This is short and over middle, Innocent Kaia pulls it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket and picks up a run.

22.1 0

Slower one, on a length and around off, Kaia looks to flick but ends up playing all around it and gets hit high on the pads.

Score after 22 overs : 50/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Makoni

22 (65)

I Kaia

28 (67)

G Motie

7-3-13-0

21.6 0

Pulls back the length now and bowls it outside off, Makoni plays it off the back foot toward point.

21.5 0

Flatter one on off stump, Makoni makes another block.

21.4 0

This is bowled on off stump, Makoni eases it onto the off side.

21.3 0

At the stumps, kept out by Makoni.

21.2 3

Shorter and on the pads, Innocent Kaia tucks it away through square leg and the fielder gives chase. The batters are able to get back for the third and bring up the 50-run stand as well.

21.1 0

A huge appeal for lbw and it does seem straight but the umpire says no. Gudakesh Motie slides this one onto middle and leg, Innocent Kaia looks to block but misses and gets pinged in front. There might have been an inside edge and that is what saved him.

Score after 21 overs : 47/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Makoni

22 (61)

I Kaia

25 (65)

J Holder

3-0-8-0

20.6 0

Good length around middle, Makoni blocks it onto the deck.

20.5 4

FOUR! Gloriously driven! This is full and wide, Tanunurwa Makoni just leans on and creams it through the cover region for a lovely boundary.

20.4 1

Length again and on the pads, Kaia works it away behind square leg for a single.

20.3 0

Good length, angling into the off pole, Innocent Kaia solidly keeps it out.

20.2 0

This is full and just angling down leg, Kaia looks to flick but misses. The ball goes off the pads and rolls toward backward square leg.

20.1 0

Holder pitches it up around off stump, Kaia gets on the front foot and pushes it toward covers.

Score after 20 overs : 42/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Makoni

18 (59)

I Kaia

24 (61)

G Motie

6-3-10-0

19.6 0

Short again, on off, Tanunurwa Makoni goes back to cut but finds the fielder at point.

19.5 0

Slightly short and on off, Makoni hangs back and defends it late to the off side.

19.4 0

Loopy and full, around off, defended safely off the front foot.

19.3 0

Pulls his length back and delivers it on off, Makoni goes on the back foot and blocks it to mid off.

19.2 0

Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it to covers.

19.1 2

NOT OUT! Flatter delivery, around leg, Makoni nudges it down to fine leg and returns for the second run. The throw comes to the keeper who collects the ball and breaks the stumps. They appeal. It's referred upstairs. The replays show that Makoni is safe. A direct hit would have got him.

An appeal for a run-out and the umpires have sent it upstairs. Tanunurwa Makoni was struggling a bit to get back to the keeper's end and the throw from deep backward square leg was a good one. The replays show that Makoni did make it in time.

Score after 19 overs : 40/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

I Kaia

24 (61)

T Makoni

16 (53)

J Holder

2-0-3-0

18.6 0

Pitches it up and on off, Kaia lunges and defends it strongly.

18.5 1

Full and outside off, some extra bounce, Makoni tries to drive but it takes the outer portion of his bat. The ball finds the gap at cover-point and they cross.

18.4 0

Around middle and off, on a good length, Makoni stays back and defends it towards mid on again.

18.3 0

Fullish and on off, angling in, Makoni brings his bat down and defends it to mid on.

18.2 0

Delivers it ahead of a length outside off, Makoni drives but finds the fielder at mid off.

18.1 0

Slants a length ball on off, Makoni defends it from the back foot.

Score after 18 overs : 39/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

I Kaia

24 (60)

T Makoni

15 (48)

G Motie

5-3-8-0

17.6 0

Leans forward to a full ball and blocks it to the off side.

17.5 0

Slower through the air, a touch short around off and turning away, Kaia defends it gently with an angled bat.

17.4 4

FOUR! Shot! Too full and around off, Kaia kneels down and sweeps it firmly in front of square on the leg side. It scoots away to the fence in no time.

17.3 0

Gets on the front foot and pushes a full ball to silly point.

17.2 0

Flighted and on middle, defended on the leg side.

17.1 0

Fuller around off, pushed towards mid on.

Score after 17 overs : 35/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Makoni

15 (48)

I Kaia

20 (54)

J Holder

1-0-2-0

16.6 0

Bumper around middle and leg, Tanunurwa ducks easily.

16.5 0

On a length, around middle, it's defended off the back foot to square leg.

16.4 0

Holder perhaps loses the grip and slips a full toss down the leg side. Makoni fails to get any bat behind it.

16.3 0

Fuller and on off, Makoni brings his bat down and defends it to the leg side.

16.2 0

Around middle, on a length, Makoni works it off his pads but this time straight to mid-wicket.

16.1 2

Holder starts with a full ball around middle, Makoni flicks it in front of square on the leg side and picks up a couple of runs.

Jason Holder is now introduced into the attack.

Score after 16 overs : 33/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

20 (54)

T Makoni

13 (42)

G Motie

4-3-4-0

15.6 0

Flatter through the air, around middle, Kaia goes on the back foot and defends it down safely.

15.5 0

Too full and around off, blocked to the off side.

15.4 0

Slower through the air, full and around off, Kaia presses forward and blocks it to covers.

15.3 0

A touch short and on off, Kaia gets close to the delivery and chops it down to short third man.

15.2 0

Full and floated, around off, defended to short cover.

15.1 0

Loopy and full, around middle, Kaia defends it off the inner edge to short mid-wicket.

Score after 15 overs : 33/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Makoni

13 (42)

I Kaia

20 (48)

K Mayers

4-2-8-0

14.6 0

Length around off, angling in, Makoni stays back and defends it from the shoulder of his bat.

14.5 0

Shortish and outside off, skidding off the surface, Makoni withdraws his bat at the last moment.

14.4 0

Back of a length on off, cutting back in, Makoni goes on the back foot and defends it in front of the fielder at silly mid on.

14.3 0

Angling in around middle, it's defended towards silly mid on.

14.2 4

FOUR! Classy shot! Full in length and outside off, Tanunurwa Makoni leans into the drive and thumps it through the gap at covers for a lovely boundary.

14.1 0

Muted appeal for a caught behind! Mayers delivers a length ball on middle and leg, drifting down, Makoni tries to flick but then withdraws the bat. The keeper collects it with a dive to his left and the slip cordon appeals. Nothing from the bowler.

Score after 14 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

20 (48)

T Makoni

9 (36)

G Motie

3-2-4-0

13.6 0

Tossed up, around off and fuller in length, Kaia gets forward and defends again to end the over.

13.5 0

Fuller and on middle, defended back.

13.4 0

Huge shout for an lbw! Nothing from the umpire. Flighted and around off, turning away, Innocent offers no shot and pads it away. The impact is outside off but that's not the issue. That said, it's spinning away and would have missed the stumps. Easy decision for the umpire.

13.3 0

Pushes it quicker through the air, full and on off, Kaia draws forward and defends it to silly point.

13.2 0

Too full and around leg, Kaia drives down the ground but straight to mid on.

13.1 0

Fuller and on middle, skidding in, Kaia lunges and defends it off the inner edge.

Score after 13 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Makoni

9 (36)

I Kaia

20 (42)

K Mayers

3-2-4-0

12.6 0

Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it to short mid-wicket.

12.5 0

Mayers gets a length ball to shape back into the right-hander, Makoni stays back to cover the movement and pushes it softly to mid on.

12.4 0

Serves it on a length, close to off, Makoni stays back and pushes it to short cover.

12.3 0

Movement in the air. Full and curling in around off, Makoni helps it off his pads to mid-wicket.

12.2 0

Darts a length ball on off, Makoni covers the line and blocks it towards mid on.

12.1 0

On a good length and outside off, Makoni has a lazy push at it and it comes off the bottom part of his bat.

Score after 12 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

I Kaia

20 (42)

T Makoni

9 (30)

G Motie

2-1-4-0

11.6 4

FOUR! Well played! Motie goes short and outside off, Kaia immediately goes on the back foot and cuts it firmly past backward point for a boundary.

11.5 0

Lands it full and on off, again Kaia draws forward and pushes it to short cover.

11.4 0

Fuller and on off, Kaia is forward in defense.

11.3 0

A friendly full toss, around off, Innocent Kaia doesn't pick that up and just defends it to the off side.

11.2 0

Very full and around middle, it's pushed down to mid on.

11.1 0

Floated delivery, full and on off, Kaia leans forward and defends it down.

Gudakesh Motie (1-1-0-0) to continue operating from the other end after the Tea break.

Score after 11 overs : 25/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Makoni

9 (30)

I Kaia

16 (36)

K Mayers

2-1-4-0

10.6 0

Presses forward to a full ball and pushes it gently to covers.

10.5 0

Angles in a full ball on off, Tanunurwa Makoni drives it back to the bowler this time.

10.4 0

Gets on the front foot and drives a full ball to covers.

10.3 1

The line is a bit too straight and the length is on the fuller side, Kaia nudges it down to long leg and rotates the strike.

10.2 0

This time it's full and around off, angling in, Innocent Kaia defends it back with a loose bottom hand.

10.1 3

A good start for the hosts! Mayers serves it on a length and outside off, Makoni opens the face of his bat and steers it wide of backward point. The fielder chases it down and they get three runs.

We are back for the final session on Day 3 and there are 32 overs remaining in the day's play. The two umpires are back in the middle and so are the players of West Indies. The openers for Zimbabwe, Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni are all set to resume their stay on the crease. It will be Kyle Mayers to start proceedings with the ball here and he just bowled the solo maiden pover before the interval. Let's go...

... DAY 3, SESSION 3 ...

In a short session with the bat, the Zimbabwean openers did well to absorb all the pressure. Both the Test debutants, Innocent Kaia and Tanunurwa Makoni, looked in control and didn't shy away from playing their shots. The pitch is not offering much to the pacers and the ball is coming nicely onto the bat. That said, the West Indian seamers have extra pace and bounce and they can cause issues. It remains to be seen how much support Gudakesh Motie will extract from this pitch. Just one over from him so far and it's not enough to pass the verdict. We can expect to see more of him in the final session which will get underway at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT).

Score after 10 overs : 21/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

15 (34)

T Makoni

6 (26)

G Motie

1-1-0-0

9.6 0

Too full and on middle, Kaia eases it down to mid on. That will be Tea on Day 3.

9.5 0

Flatter and a touch shorter on middle, Kaia helps it a bit aerially towards mid-wicket.

9.4 0

Flighted and full, around off, Kaia defends it off the front foot.

9.3 0

Very full again, in fact a low full toss, and Innocent Kaia just eases it back to the bowler.

9.2 0

Floated up full and on off stump, Kaia solidly blocks it out.

9.1 0

NOT OUT! Gudakesh Motie tosses it up first up and bowls it really full on middle. Innocent Kaia gets on the front foot and looks to block but hits the ball straight to the man at silly point. The fielder there pouches the ball and there is a loud appeal from Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps for a catch. It is checked by the third umpire and clearly, the ball had bounced before going to the fielder.

Appeal for a catch. Is it a bump ball? The two umpires get together and then refer it upstairs. The soft signal is not out. It will stay as not out. The replays confirm that it's bounced.

Gudakesh Motie to bowl the last over before Tea.

Score after 9 overs : 21/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Makoni

6 (26)

I Kaia

15 (28)

K Mayers

1-1-0-0

8.6 0

A maiden to start with! This is full and outside off, on the fifth stump line. Makoni leaves it alone.

8.5 0

This is pitched up around off, and Makoni punches it firmly to the man at covers.

8.4 0

On a length and pushed well wide of the off stump, Tanunurwa Makoni goes after it but fails to connect.

8.3 0

Keeps the length fuller and bowls it around off, Tanunurwa Makoni pushes it toward mid off.

8.2 0

Right in the blockhole around off and swinging back in a long way. Makoni looks to jam it out but fails to do so.

8.1 0

Kyle Mayers comes into the attack now and starts off with a fullish delivery. This one angles in from around off and Makoni firmly pushes it to mid off.

Score after 8 overs : 21/0

Runs Scored

9 Runs

I Kaia

15 (28)

T Makoni

6 (20)

A Joseph

4-1-13-0

7.6 0

A bouncer now, over middle, and Kaia just ducks under the ball.

7.5 0

Pacy delivery, on a hard length and jagging back in sharply. Innocent Kaia looks to block but gets beaten by the pace and gets hit on the thigh pad.

7.4 0

Fullish length around off stump and Kaia keeps it out on the off side.

7.3 4

FOUR! Overpitched and punsihed! This is a half-volley outside off, Innocent Kaia just leans on and creams it through extra cover for a boundary.

7.2 1

Short and wide, slapped away off the back foot with good timing but straight to the man at backward point. Gudakesh Motie there fumbles a bit and they are able to get a single.

7.1 4

FOUR! Nicely done! This is on a length and on middle and leg, Tanunurwa Makoni just punches it on the up and the ball just rolls away into the vacant long on fence. Lovely timing from Makoni!

Score after 7 overs : 12/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Makoni

1 (18)

I Kaia

11 (24)

K Roach

4-1-8-0

6.6 1

Back of a length and on the pads, Tanunurwa Makoni tucks it away to the right of deep square leg and gets off the mark in Test cricket with a single. They should have got two though.

6.5 0

Shortish length over middle, Makoni dabs it down towards mid-wicket.

6.4 0

Short of a length and angling back in from outside off, Makoni looks to drive but mistimes it onto the leg side.

6.3 0

On a good length and angling into middle, Tanunurwa Makoni looks to block but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

6.2 1

Hard length outside off, Kaia tentatively pushes the ball in front of point and gets across for an easy single.

6.1 0

This is pitched up around off and angling in, Innocent Kaia drives it on the up to mid off.

Score after 6 overs : 10/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Makoni

0 (14)

I Kaia

10 (22)

A Joseph

3-1-4-0

5.6 0

A length ball now on the fourth stump line and Makoni makes a watchful leave.

5.5 0

Hard length around middle and this one nips back in sharply. Makoni looks to tuck it away but gets hit on the body.

5.4 1

A quick bumper now at the body, Innocent Kaia gets rushed a bit but does well to get inside the line. He plays a reactive pull shot down to fine leg for a single.

5.3 0

Back of a length and outside off, Kaia looks to punch off the back foot but the ball stays low and beats the under edge.

5.2 2

Keeps it fuller and brings the ball close to the off stump, Innocent Kaia plays at it with soft hands and edges it down past the gully fielder for a couple of runs.

5.1 0

On a fullish length and on the fifth stump line, Kaia shoulders arms at it.

Score after 5 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Makoni

0 (12)

I Kaia

7 (18)

K Roach

3-1-6-0

4.6 0

Goes fuller now and tries to angle it into the off stump, Tanunurwa Makoni blocks it off the front foot.

4.5 1

Short this time and over middle, Kaia pulls it a bit aerially and toward deep square leg for a single.

4.4 0

On a hard length around off and just shaping away, Kaia leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

4.3 0

Extra bounce! Good length again, trying to swing it away from the middle and leg line. Kaia looks to block but gets a bit taken aback by the bounce.

4.2 2

A fraction shorter and on the pads, Innocent Kaia works it off his hips down to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

4.1 0

Good length, angling down the leg side and left alone by Innocent Kaia.

Score after 4 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Makoni

0 (11)

I Kaia

4 (13)

A Joseph

2-1-1-0

3.6 0

Maiden! Back of a length and on the body, Makoni keeps it down in front of short leg.

3.5 0

A quick bumper now over the stumps and Makoni ducks under it well.

3.4 0

Was there a glove on it? Doesn't look like it and the umpire says no as well. Alzarri Joseph digs it in short and at the body, Tanunurwa Makoni tries to get out of the way but the ball goes off his body and pops up around short leg. The fielder there pouches the ball and there's a stifled appeal but nothing doing.

3.3 0

Just a bit shorter and around off, Makoni leaves it alone.

3.2 0

Beaten! Keeps the length good and keeps the line tight around off stump. Tanunurwa Makoni looks to drive it through covers but gets beaten on the outside edge.

3.1 0

Good length, in the channel around off and Tanunurwa Makoni shoulders arms.

Score after 3 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

I Kaia

4 (13)

T Makoni

0 (5)

K Roach

2-1-3-0

2.6 0

Goes fuller and tries to attack the stumps, the ball skids on as well but Kaia manages to push it toward mid on. A maiden!

2.5 0

Roach goes a bit wide of the crease and angles in a fullish delivery from outside off. Kaia solidly blocks it out.

2.4 0

Good length around the top of middle, Kaia blocks it off the front foot.

2.3 0

This is full again and angling into middle and leg, Innocent Kaia gets on the front foot and drives it straight to mid on.

2.2 0

This is pitched up around off, Innocent Kaia punches it straight back to the bowler.

2.1 0

The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

Score after 2 overs : 4/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Makoni

0 (5)

I Kaia

4 (7)

A Joseph

1-0-1-0

1.6 0

Aggressive bowling this from Alzarri Joseph. Bangs in a pacy bouncer over middle and leg but Tanunurwa Makoni does well to bend his back and get out of the way of the delivery.

1.5 0

On a good length around middle and leg, Makoni nudges it onto the leg side.

1.4 0

Nicely bowled! Good length in that channel around off and just holding its line. Tanunurwa Makoni plays inside the line of the ball and the ball zips past the outside edge.

1.3 0

Loose delivery and a loose shot as well from the debutant. This is short and wide, there to be hit and Tanunurwa Makoni looks to slap it away but misses.

1.2 0

Pacy delivery, short of a length and around off, Tanunurwa Makoni shoulders arms at it.

1.1 1

Joseph starts off with a shortish delivery that is angled at the body. Innocent Kaia tucks it away toward mid-wicket and scampers through to the other end.

Alzarri Joseph to share the new ball from the opposite end. Three slips and a gully waiting...

Score after 1 overs : 3/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

I Kaia

3 (6)

T Makoni

0 (0)

K Roach

1-0-3-0

0.6 1

Full and on the pads, this is clipped away to deep backward square leg for one. Three runs come off the first over for Zimbabwe.

0.5 0

Good looking shot for no run. This is pitched up on off stump, Innocent Kaia drives it firmly but finds the man at mid off.

0.4 2

Fuller and angling into middle and leg, Innocent Kaia works it away through square leg for a couple of runs and opens his account in Test cricket. Zimbabwe are also underway!

0.3 0

Good length again around middle, Innocent Kaia punches it straight to mid on.

0.2 0

Roach looks to go a bit fuller and attack the pads but spills it down the leg side, Innocent Kaia leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

0.1 0

Starts off with a good-length delivery, angling into middle. Innocent Kaia gets a good stride forward and pushes it toward mid on.

Zimbabwe will be looking to be watchful and see off the new ball. Innocent Kaia has done well in the shorter versions of the game and let's see how his opening partner Tanunurwa Makoni does on his Test debut.

... SECOND INNINGS...

It's a very competitive total in the first innings from the touring team. The record opening stand between Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul set the tone and then West Indies decided to go for quick runs. They kept on losing wickets at regular intervals but still, the Windies' batters stuck to the plan. The pitch was looking as flat as a pancake in the early half but it has certainly started to offer a good amount of help to the bowlers, especially the spinners. Brandon Mavuta made full use of it and claimed a fifer and he was the only bowler to take some solace from an otherwise disappointing and tough outing on the field. Let's see how their batters fare against a quality bowling attack of West Indies. Stay tuned...

This was on the cards once Tagenarine Chanderpaul completed his marathon knock. He is walking back with his bat raised and is getting applauded by the Zimbabwean players as well. It's been a great inning of application and patience from the young man.

Score after 143 overs : 447/6

Runs Scored

10 Runs

Da Silva

3 (6)

T Chanderpaul

207 (467)

W Masakadza

31-8-85-1

142.6 1

Floated up full and on leg stump, Joshua Da Silva heaves it toward deep mid-wicket for a single. And, the declaration has also come! West Indies end their first innings with 447/6 on the board.

142.5 1

Flighted delivery on leg stump, Chanderpaul punches it from his crease and down to long on for one.

142.4 1

Shorter this time and around off, this is played off the back foot to sweeper cover for one.

142.3 0

Flatter delivery around off, Joshua Da Silva shuffles across the stumps and tries to pull it toward fine leg but misses.

142.2 1

This is on the pads, Chanderpaul works it through square leg for a single.

142.1 6

SIX! BANG! Take a bow, Tagenarine Chanderpaul! Chanderpaul comes down the pitch and gets to the pitch of the ball before smoking it right back over the bowler's head to bring up his maiden double ton in style. Chanderpaul punches the air in delight and soaks in the applause as well. He now becomes the 10th West Indian to convert his maiden hundred into a double and he is certainly keeping the family name flying high.

Score after 142 overs : 437/6

Runs Scored

2 Runs

Da Silva

1 (3)

T Chanderpaul

199 (464)

B Mavuta

41-5-140-5

141.6 0

Flatter delivery around middle and staying a touch low, Da Silva keeps it out.

141.5 1

Flighted once again around middle and leg, Chanderpaul looks to flick but gets beaten in the flight a bit. The ball comes off the inner half of the bat and rolls toward fine leg. They get a single and Chanderpaul moves to 199.

141.4 0

Flighted delivery around off, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

141.3 1

Shorter and sitting up for the batter around off. Joshua Da Silva hits it off the back foot to deep cover for a single.

141.2 0

Tossed up outside off, Joshua Da Silva gets a big stride in and blocks it out.

Drinks break. The highlight of the session has to be the 5-wicket haul for Brandon Mavuta. The leg spinner toiled hard and has been rewarded eventually. He has got some support from the surface and the attacking approach of the West Indian batters also assisted his cause. The tourists have lost wickets at regular wickets in their bid to score quick runs. It seems that they want to declare before the Tea break. Anyway, all eyes will be now on Tagenarine Chanderpaul who is two away from a double century. Joshua Da Silva has joined him in the middle.

141.1 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Another peach of a delivery from Brandon Mavuta and he picks up a five-wicket haul! Mavuta gives it considerably more air and flights it on a shortish length outside the off stump. Jason Holder gets drawn into the shot and gets beaten in the flight. The ball turns away a touch and takes the outside edge of Holder's blade and Tafadzwa Tsiga pouches it safely behind the stumps. Holder doesn't even wait for the umpire's finger to be raised and walks back. Mavuta is absolutely delighted and rightly so.

Score after 141 overs : 435/5

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

198 (462)

J Holder

11 (22)

W Masakadza

30-8-75-1

140.6 0

Maiden over from Wellington Masakadza and Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays stranded on 198. This is floated up on off, Chanderpaul soldily blocks it out.

140.5 0

Nicely flighted at the stumps, Chanderpaul comes down the pitch and ends up just blocking it out.

140.4 0

Very full and around middle, Chanderpaul pushes it off the front foot but straight to mid on.

140.3 0

Shortens the length and bowls it on middle and leg, Chanderpaul wrists it onto the on side.

140.2 0

A bit fuller and on off stump, Chanderpaul stays watchful and keeps it out.

140.1 0

This is flighted on a nagging length around middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul blocks it out.

Score after 140 overs : 435/5

Runs Scored

1 Runs

J Holder

11 (22)

T Chanderpaul

198 (456)

B Mavuta

40-5-138-4

139.6 0

Nicely tossed up, full and on off, Jason presses forward and defends it to covers.

139.5 0

Quicker and shorter on off, Holder goes on the back foot and blocks it to the off side.

139.4 0

Play and a miss! Loopy and full, way wide outside off, Holder throws his bat at it but fails to connect.

139.3 1

Quicker one, short and on middle, Chanderpaul goes back to punch but his bottom hand comes off the handle. Still, he places it wide of mid-wicket and it travels to long on. A single to move to 198.

139.2 0

Fuller and on off, Chanderpaul leans forward and wrists it to mid-wicket.

139.1 0

Slower through the air, dropping full and around off, Chanderpaul defends.

Score after 139 overs : 434/5

Runs Scored

3 Runs

J Holder

11 (19)

T Chanderpaul

197 (453)

W Masakadza

29-7-75-1

138.6 0

Flatter and shorter, on off, Holder defends it back from the crease.

138.5 1

Full again, outside off, this time it's driven through mid off for a single.

138.4 0

Serves it full and around off, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

138.3 0

Full and around off, Chanderpaul gets forward and flicks it with the spin to mid-wicket.

138.2 1

Fullish and around off, Holder goes down and across before paddling it wide of short fine leg. Takes a single.

138.1 1

Turning in from around middle, Chanderpaul flicks to the left of mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Score after 138 overs : 431/5

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

195 (449)

J Holder

10 (17)

B Mavuta

39-5-137-4

137.6 1

Short again, on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot again and punches it down to long off for one.

137.5 2

Drags his length short and delivers it close to off, Tagenarine camps back and cuts it through cover-point for a couple.

137.4 1

Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Holder strides forward and drives it to sweeper cover for a run.

137.3 0

Short again, close to off, Holder cuts but finds the fielder at cover-point.

137.2 0

Flatter and shorter outside off, Holder covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

137.1 1

Flighted delivery, landing full on middle, Chanderpaul knocks it down to long on for a single. Moves to 192.

Score after 137 overs : 426/5

Runs Scored

1 Runs

J Holder

9 (14)

T Chanderpaul

191 (446)

W Masakadza

28-7-72-1

136.6 0

Loopy and full, drifting in around middle, Holder again presents a straight bat after getting forward.

136.5 0

Fuller and on off, Holder prods forward and defends it down.

136.4 1

Turning in from a shorter length around off, Chanderpaul goes back and helps it in the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

136.3 0

Around off, punched to covers.

136.2 0

Presses forward to a full ball and nudges it towards mid on. The fielder makes a sliding stop.

136.1 0

Floated delivery, full and on off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and defends it back.

Score after 136 overs : 425/5

Runs Scored

8 Runs

J Holder

9 (12)

T Chanderpaul

190 (442)

B Mavuta

38-5-132-4

135.6 0

Flatter leg spinner around off, Jason goes on the back foot and defends it down to point.

135.5 0

Leans forward to a full ball and drives. But Holder picks out the fielder at extra cover.

135.4 6

SIX! Effortless from the tall man! Loopy and full, around off, Holder goes down and dispatches it over mid-wicket for a maximum.

135.3 0

Flatter one, on middle and a bit on the shorter side, Holder moves back and turns it to mid-wicket.

135.2 1

Full and around off, Chanderpaul drives it down to long off for one.

135.1 1

Serves it full and way wide outside off, Holder reaches out and strokes it to sweeper cover for one.

Score after 135 overs : 417/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

J Holder

2 (7)

T Chanderpaul

189 (441)

W Masakadza

27-7-71-1

134.6 1

The length is slightly short, around off, Holder goes back and eases it down to long off for a run.

134.5 0

Arm ball around off, skidding in, Holder tries to drive but gets an inside edge.

134.4 0

Fuller again, around off, pushed back to the bowler.

134.3 0

Presses forward and defends a full ball on the leg side.

134.2 1

Flatter and shorter around off, Chanderpaul moves back and punches it down to long on for a single.

134.1 0

Full and on off, defended.

Score after 134 overs : 415/5

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

188 (439)

J Holder

1 (3)

B Mavuta

37-5-124-4

133.6 1

Full toss around middle and leg, Chanderpaul forces it down to long on for a run.

133.5 1

Very full and outside off, Holder drives it with the spin to deep cover-point. Gets off the mark with a single.

133.4 0

Floated and on off, Holder defends it off the front foot.

133.3 0

Tossed up outside off, Holder takes a big stride to cover the line and makes a leave.

Jason Holder is the new man in.

133.2 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT AT FIRST SLIP! Fourth wicket for Mavuta and things are now happening for Zimbabwe. A lovely delivery, full and floated outside off, there is width and Chase tries for a big booming drive. But to his disappointment, the ball spins away late, at the point of contact and a thick outside edge hurries away to first slip. Craig Ervine is alert and he takes a fantastic reflex catch, stretching away to his right. The wickets continue to tumble and in no time, West Indies have lost half their side.

133.1 0

Nice flight but it's too full on off, Chase drives it to short cover.

Score after 133 overs : 413/4

Runs Scored

11 Runs

T Chanderpaul

187 (438)

R Chase

7 (6)

W Masakadza

26-7-69-1

132.6 0

Nice loop this time, around off, Chanderpaul prods forward and blocks it safely.

132.5 0

Fuller and on off, defended to the off side off the front foot.

132.4 0

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Tagenarine lunges and defends it down.

132.3 6

SIX! Dismissed! Flighted delivery, around off and fuller in length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul jumps down the track and sends it many a mile over long off. Moves to 187.

132.2 1

Even better! Loopy and full around off, Chase lofts it behind the bowler and takes a single. They are looking for quick runs, it seems that the declaration is coming soon.

132.1 4

FOUR! Fine shot! A touch short and on middle, Chase stands tall inside the crease, uses his height to get on top of the bounce and whips it to the right of the mid-on fielder for a boundary.

Score after 132 overs : 402/4

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

181 (434)

R Chase

2 (4)

B Mavuta

36-5-122-3

131.6 0

Shortish again, around off, pushed to covers.

131.5 4

FOUR! Drags his length short around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and smashes it through covers. 400 comes up for West Indies!

131.4 2

Short in length and outside off, Chanderpaul goes back and steers it wide of backward point. He returns for the second run. There is an appeal for a run out at the striker's end but nothing doing.

131.3 0

Floated and drifting around middle, Chanderpaul walks forward and tickles it towards mid-wicket.

131.2 1

Around off, fuller in length, Chase eases it to covers and rotates the strike.

131.1 0

Floated and full, around off, Chase eases it to covers.

Score after 131 overs : 395/4

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

175 (430)

R Chase

1 (2)

W Masakadza

25-7-58-1

130.6 0

Stays back to punch it through the line but not in the gap on the off side.

130.5 0

Around middle and off, defended on the off side.

130.4 0

Flighted on off, defended back to the bowler.

130.3 0

That is punched off the back foot, but not in the gap.

130.2 2

This one is forced through extra cover for a couple.

130.1 0

Loopy and full, around off, defended off the front foot.

Score after 130 overs : 393/4

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

173 (424)

R Chase

1 (2)

B Mavuta

35-5-115-3

129.6 1

A loopy full toss on off stump, this one is dipping on the batter and Chanderpaul presents the full face of the bat to drive it down to long on for a single.

129.5 0

Shorter around middle and leg, tucked away leg side.

129.4 2

Short and wide, Chanderpaul rocks back and slaps it through the cover region for a couple of runs.

129.3 1

Full and around off, this is pushed down to long off for a single. Chase is off the mark!

129.2 0

Huge appeal for lbw now but it is turned down! Brandon Mavuta bowls the googly first up to Roston Chase and this is delivered around off stump. The ball turns in sharply and seems to have beaten the defense of Chase, going on to hit him on the back leg. The umpire turns the appeal down probably because of a faint inside edge.

Roston Chase is in next. Meanwhile, Richard Ngarava is seen heading into the dressing. Hopefully, nothing serious.

129.1 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! A bit too aggressive from Jermaine Blackwood and Brandon Mavuta does get the better of him. Mavuta gives it a bit more air and tosses it up on the middle stump line. Blackwood has a big swing across the line and against the turn as well and ends up getting a top edge. The ball lobs up in front of the square leg region. The keeper, Tafadzwa Tsiga, calls it early and settles under it to take an easy catch which is also his very first catch in international cricket. West Indies self-destructing here a bit.

Score after 129 overs : 389/3

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

170 (421)

J Blackwood

5 (3)

W Masakadza

24-7-56-1

128.6 0

A bit flatter and on middle, Chanderpaul defends it out.

128.5 0

Wellington Masakadza sees Tagenarine Chanderpaul advancing down the track and gives it a bit more flight. Chanderpaul manages to push it back to the bowler.

128.4 0

A tad short and around off, Chanderpaul stays back and nudges it toward backward point.

128.3 0

Flatter delivery around off, Chanderpaul dabs it down toward backward point.

128.2 1

Holds it back a touch and floats it outside off stump. Jermaine Blackwood gets down on one knee and brooms it away to deep mid-wicket for a run.

128.1 1

Flighted delivery around off stump, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and just eases it through mid on for a single.

Score after 128 overs : 387/3

Runs Scored

7 Runs

J Blackwood

4 (2)

T Chanderpaul

169 (416)

B Mavuta

34-5-111-2

127.6 0

This is bowled full and on off stump, Jermaine Blackwood hits it firmly back to the bowler.

127.5 4

FOUR! Asserting authority right from the get-go! Tossed up on middle and leg, Jermaine Blackwood clears the front leg and slog-sweeps it into the mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Jermaine Blackwood arrives.

127.4 W 0

OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the man and Raymon Reifer is livid with himself. This is a real drag down by Brandon Mavuta as he bowls it short and on off. Reifer gets deep in his crease and shuffles across a bit in order to pull. Reifer does so and gets a good connection but fails to find the elevation. The ball goes straight down the throat of the fielder at deep mid-wicket and Innocent Kaia there makes no mistake. Reifer departs cheaply and Mavuta has his second wicket in the game.

127.3 1

Easy singles on offer at the moment for the Windies batters. Tossed up around off, Chanderpaul eases it down to long on for yet another single.

127.2 1

Floated up around off stump, this is firmly pushed down to long on for one more.

127.1 1

Very full and around middle, Chanderpaul drives it gently down to long on and turns the strike over.

Score after 127 overs : 380/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Reifer

1 (15)

T Chanderpaul

167 (414)

W Masakadza

23-7-54-1

126.6 0

Gives it a loop now and delivers it on off stump, Raymon Reifer comes forward and pushes it to the left of the bowler but Wellington Masakadza makes a good stop.

126.5 0

Nicely flighted around off stump and turning in, Reifer blocks it out.

126.4 0

Shortens the length and bowls it on leg stump, Reifer nudges it onto the on side.

126.3 0

Nicely bowled! This is flighted up on a nagging length and angling into off stump. Raymon Reifer looks to block off the back foot but the ball holds its line and beats the outside edge.

126.2 1

Bowls it a bit fuller and on off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and punches it down to long on for one.

126.1 0

This is shorter and turning onto the pads, Chanderpaul tucks it straight to mid-wicket.

Score after 126 overs : 379/2

Runs Scored

5 Runs

R Reifer

1 (11)

T Chanderpaul

166 (412)

B Mavuta

33-5-104-1

125.6 0

Flatter one around off, Raymon Reifer nudges it toward backward point and looks for a quick single but is sent back and rightly so.

125.5 1

This is floated up on the stumps, Chanderpaul pushes it down to long on for a single.

125.4 0

Flatter one on off stump, punched away onto the off side.

125.3 4

FOUR! First runs of the session and four of them. Tossed up around middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

125.2 0

A tad shorter and around off, kept out by Chanderpaul.

125.1 0

Was there an edge? This is quicker and shorter, turning in from outside off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul rocks back to cut but seems to have got a faint nick on it. The keeper, Tafadzwa Tsiga spills it though and Mavuta isn't impressed.

We are back for the post-Lunch session on Day 3! The umpires and the players are back out in the middle. It will be Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Raymon Reifer to resume their stay on the crease for West Indies. Brandon Mavuta to get the proceedings underway with the ball here.

... DAY 3, SESSION 2 ...

West Indies are in the driver's seat and expect them to bat with an even better rate in the afternoon session. A score close to 500 could be on their radar and there is a high possibility to see Zimbabwe batting this evening. The way Brandon Mavuta extracted extra bite from the surface to dismiss Kyle Mayers will encourage the West Indian bowlers. Anyway, let's not get ahead of ourselves and go with the flow. Do join us at 4.10 pm IST (10.40 am GMT) for the second session.

A couple of wickets in the second half and at last, Zimbabwe had something to smile about. That said, it was yet another fine session for West Indies and they have extended their advantage in this Test match. Their openers once again stamped their authority and Kraigg Brathwaite, in particular, batted with a lot of intent this morning. He scored runs at a brisk rate and was unfortunate to miss out on a double century. Wellington Masakadza was the bowler to get the first breakthrough but Zimbabwe let a few chances go begging. One such opportunity was against Tagenarine Chanderpaul who was dropped by Chamu Chibhabha at fine leg.

Score after 125 overs : 374/2

Runs Scored

0 Runs

R Reifer

1 (10)

T Chanderpaul

161 (407)

W Masakadza

22-7-53-1

124.6 0

Floated up on middle and leg, Raymon Reifer works it away to wide mid on. A maiden! And, that will be Lunch on Day 3!

124.5 0

Short again on off stump, blocked out.

124.4 0

Keeps the length a bit short and bowls it around off, Reifer keeps it out on the off side.

124.3 0

Shorter and around off, Raymon Reifer gets across the off stump and makes a solid block.

124.2 0

A bit flatter and quicker around off, Reifer dabs it down behind point.

124.1 0

Flighted delivery outside off, Raymon Reifer gets a big stride in and blocks it toward covers.

Score after 124 overs : 374/2

Runs Scored

1 Runs

R Reifer

1 (4)

T Chanderpaul

161 (407)

B Mavuta

32-5-99-1

123.6 1

A tad shorter and around off, Raymon Reifer looks to block with gentle hands but gets an outside edge past first slip and gets off the mark with a single.

123.5 0

Nagging length again outside off and turning in. Raymon Reifer goes deep in his crease to keep this one out.

123.4 0

Shortens the length and bowls it around off, Raymon Reifer keeps it out on the off side.

123.3 0

Drifted onto middle and leg, Raymon Reifer tentatively blocks it out.

Raymon Reifer walks in next, at number 4.

123.2 W 0

OUT! TIMBER! A ripper of a delivery from Brandon Mavuta and Kyle Mayers' defense is breached! Mavuta flights this one up on a nagging length around the off stump and gets the ball to grip. Mayers looks to plant the front foot forward and push it onto the off side but the ball turns in and beats the inside edge. The ball goes through the gap between the bat and the pad to knock over the top of the leg stump.

123.1 0

Gives it some air and bowls it full on middle, Kyle Mayers blocks it out.

Score after 123 overs : 373/1

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

161 (407)

K Mayers

20 (22)

W Masakadza

21-6-53-1

122.6 0

A bit fuller and around off, this is pushed away to the right of the bowler.

122.5 1

Shorter again and on the pads, Kyle Mayers goes deep in his crease and tucks it through square leg for a single.

122.4 1

Slower and shorter around middle and leg, Chanderpaul works it off the back foot and behind square on the leg side for one more.

122.3 0

Nagging length, turning into the legs, Chanderpaul goes back in his crease to keep it out on the leg side.

122.2 1

Fractionally short and angling down leg, Mayers pulls it down to fine leg for one.

122.1 1

Good use of the feet by Chanderpaul. Tossed up around middle, Chanderpaul gets to the pitch of the ball and pushes it down to long on for a run.

Score after 122 overs : 369/1

Runs Scored

7 Runs

K Mayers

18 (20)

T Chanderpaul

159 (403)

B Mavuta

31-5-98-0

121.6 6

SIX! Once again the final delivery of the over goes the distance. This is short and on off stump, Kyle Mayers goes on the back foot and lifts it right back over the wide long off fence for a maximum.

121.5 0

Around middle, nudged away onto the leg side.

121.4 0

Shorter again around middle and turning in a long way. Kyle Mayers goes on the back foot to pull but misses and wears it on his pads.

121.3 1

Quicker and shorter on middle and leg, Chanderpaul forces it off the back foot down to long on for a single.

121.2 0

A bit flatter this time and around middle, Chanderpaul keeps it out.

121.1 0

Flighted delivery outside off, Chanderpaul steps down the track and works it straight to short mid-wicket.

Score after 121 overs : 362/1

Runs Scored

11 Runs

K Mayers

12 (17)

T Chanderpaul

158 (400)

W Masakadza

20-6-49-1

120.6 6

SIX! Stand and deliver! Wellington Masakadza tosses this one up right in the slot around off, Kyle Mayers gets the front leg out of the way and slogs it well over the cow-corner fence for a biggie. West Indies turning on the heat here.

120.5 0

Quicker and flatter around off, Kyle Mayers punches it onto the off side.

120.4 1

Floats this one up full and around off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and turns it well in front of mid-wicket for a single.

120.3 0

Flighted delivery around off stump, Chanderpaul keeps it out.

120.2 0

Slower and shorter around the pads, this is nudged onto the leg side.

120.1 4

FOUR! Pulled away! This is short and angling down leg, Chanderpaul gets inside the line of the ball and pulls it fine of the man at short fine leg for a boundary.

Score after 120 overs : 351/1

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

153 (396)

K Mayers

6 (15)

B Mavuta

30-5-91-0

119.6 1

Skidding around leg, it's nudged towards square leg for a single.

119.5 0

The batter comes forward and plays the drive to covers.

119.4 0

Flighted and on off, Chanderpaul prods forward and blocks.

119.3 b 4

Four byes! Loopy and down the leg side, further spinning down, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tries to flick but misses. It goes wide of the keeper and races away to the fence at fine leg.

119.2 0

Floated and full, around off, Chanderpaul flicks but finds mid-wicket.

119.1 2

DROPPED! Brandon Mavuta tosses this one up on a shorter length and on the pads. Tagenarine Chanderpaul looks to sweep it behind square leg but gets a top edge that flies wide of the man at fine leg. Chamu Chibhabha there runs towards the chance but is a bit late to put in the dive and only gets fingertips on it. The batters take two.

Score after 119 overs : 344/1

Runs Scored

5 Runs

K Mayers

6 (15)

T Chanderpaul

150 (390)

W Masakadza

19-6-38-1

118.6 4

FOUR! Fantastic shot! Masakadza is on the shorter side, around off, Mayers goes on the back foot and punches it sweetly through the gap at covers for a boundary.

118.5 1

Eases a full ball through the line, wide of mid off for a single. 150 up for Tagenarine Chanderpaul! The young man is just extending his good form.

118.4 0

Around off, watchfully blocked.

118.3 0

Fuller on off, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

118.2 0

Spinning in from around off, Chanderpaul helps it with the turn to mid-wicket.

118.1 0

Tossed up outside off, punched to covers.

Score after 118 overs : 339/1

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Mayers

2 (14)

T Chanderpaul

149 (385)

B Mavuta

29-5-88-0

117.6 0

Loopy and on off, defended down on the surface.

117.5 0

Flighted and around off, Mayers helps it to short mid-wicket.

117.4 0

Too full and on off, Mayers digs it out to the cover region.

117.3 0

On middle, helped on the leg side but towards mid-wicket's right. He makes a good stop.

117.2 0

Fuller and off, pushed back to the bowler.

117.1 0

Short in length, around off, Mayers goes back and punches but without much timing to the off side.

Score after 117 overs : 339/1

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

149 (385)

K Mayers

2 (8)

W Masakadza

18-6-33-1

116.6 0

Lunges to a full ball around off and jams it down on the surface.

116.5 0

Flighted and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leans forward and defends it to the off side.

116.4 1

Loopy and full, landing around off, Mayers knocks it down to long on for one.

116.3 0

Quicker and fuller, around off, defended to covers.

116.2 0

Quicker and fuller, around off, defended to covers.

116.1 0

Fullish and on off, pushed back to the bowler.

Score after 116 overs : 338/1

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

149 (383)

K Mayers

1 (4)

B Mavuta

28-4-88-0

115.6 0

Floated again, full and around off, Chanderpaul pushes it with gentle hands to covers and looks for a run. It's not on.

115.5 0

Short and outside off, Chanderpaul goes back and cuts but finds point.

115.4 0

Spinning in from around off, Chanderpaul gets back and taps it down to mid-wicket.

115.3 0

Loopy and on off, worked to mid-wicket.

115.2 0

Full and on off, Tagenarine eases it down to mid on.

115.1 0

Slower through the air, full and floated around off, Chanderpaul flicks but finds square leg.

Score after 115 overs : 338/1

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Mayers

1 (4)

T Chanderpaul

149 (377)

W Masakadza

17-6-32-1

114.6 0

Quicker and on off, defended off the back foot.

114.5 1

Turning down the leg side, it's nudged behind square leg for a run.

114.4 1

Nearly a return catch! Tossed up around off, short and spinning in, Kyle gets back to punch but the ball stops a bit onto him. He ends up chipping it back and the ball goes just wide of the bowler to long on. They cross.

114.3 0

Fullish and around off, pushed down to mid off.

114.2 0

Loopy and full, around middle, Mayers defends it near his pads.

Kyle Mayers walks in at number 3.

114.1 W 0

OUT! STOP THE PRESS! Zimbabwe have taken a wicket. At last, we realize, it's legal to pick wickets in this Test match. Jokes apart, it's an excellent delivery from Wellington Masakadza. He gets a full ball to drift in around off and it straightens a hint after landing, Kraigg Brathwaite goes down to sweep but misses. He is rapped on the pads, it looks quite adjacent to the stumps and the finger goes up immediately after the appeal. The front foot is checked and it's fine. Kraigg Brathwaite returns after a valiant knock.

Wellington Masakadza (16-6-30-0) to bowl for the first time on Day 3.

Score after 114 overs : 336/0

Runs Scored

7 Runs

K Brathwaite

182 (311)

T Chanderpaul

148 (376)

B Mavuta

27-3-88-0

113.6 1

Quicker one, flatter and shorter around off, Kraigg moves back and tucks it behind backward square leg for one.

113.5 1

Flatter and around leg, Chanderpaul presents a dead bat to it and the ball takes the inner edge. It dribbles towards short fine leg and they change ends.

113.4 2

Loopy delivery, full and on off, Chanderpaul flicks it through square leg and takes a couple of runs. Easy going for West Indies.

113.3 1

Quicker and fuller on middle, it's worked through mid-wicket for a single.

113.2 1

A low full toss on off, it's knocked down to long on for a run.

113.1 1

Helped through mid-wicket for a single.

Score after 113 overs : 329/0

Runs Scored

9 Runs

K Brathwaite

179 (308)

T Chanderpaul

144 (373)

B Evans

24-3-74-0

112.6 3

Misfield! Fuller and on off, Brathwaite drills it down to mid off and sets off for a run. The fielder tries to attack but misfields and it races away. The mid-on fielder cuts it off near the fence and they take three runs in total.

112.5 0

Bowls it full and on middle, from 'round the wicket, Brathwaite defends it back to the bowler.

112.4 0

Slower one, full and down the leg side, Kraigg tries flicking but misses.

112.3 1

Slower one, on a length around off, Chanderpaul delays his shot and works it in the gap at mid-wicket for one.

112.2 4

FOUR! Beautiful shot! Fullish around off, angling in, Chanderpaul walks across the stumps and strokes it past mid on for a boundary. Tagenarine Chanderpaul is showing his range here.

112.1 1

Width there outside off, the batter punches it down to mid off and rushes to the other end for a single.

Score after 112 overs : 320/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

139 (371)

K Brathwaite

175 (304)

B Mavuta

26-3-81-0

111.6 0

Short and close to off, Chanderpaul goes deep inside the crease and cuts. He finds the fielder at covers.

111.5 0

Goes on the back foot and plays a short ball down to point.

111.4 0

A low full toss dipping in around off, Chanderpaul helps it down to mid on where the fielder makes a diving stop.

111.3 0

Very full and on middle, it's pushed back in the direction of the bowler.

111.2 4

FOUR! Thumped! Tossed up around off, too full in length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul leans forward and caresses it through extra cover for a boundary.

111.1 0

Loopy and full, outside off, Chanderpaul goes down to sweep but gets an inside edge and it rolls to short fine leg.

Score after 111 overs : 316/0

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

135 (365)

K Brathwaite

175 (304)

B Evans

23-3-65-0

110.6 1

On a good length, around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul punches it to covers for one.

110.5 1

Clips a full ball in the gap at mid-wicket for a single.

110.4 3

Full again, around off, this time Chanderpaul forces it past mid on. Mavuta chases and dives near the fence to pull it back. Saves three runs with his energetic effort.

110.3 0

Gets behind the line of the delivery and pushes it down to mid on.

110.2 1

Full again, around off, Kraigg uses the angle and wrists it in front of square on the leg side for one.

110.1 1

Fuller and on off, driven through covers for a single.

Score after 110 overs : 309/0

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

130 (361)

K Brathwaite

173 (302)

B Mavuta

25-3-77-0

109.6 1

Fuller one on the pads, this is worked away to deep mid-wicket for one.

109.5 0

Floated up on the pads, this is flicked straight to square leg.

109.4 4

FOUR! This is fired in on the legs, Chanderpaul looks to step out and flick but gets an inside edge past the stumps. The ball runs away into the fine-leg fence for a boundary.

109.3 1

Flighted delivery around off, Kraigg Brathwaite leans forward and wrists it 'round the corner for one.

109.2 1

Nicely tossed up, full and on off stump, Chanderpaul knocks it to wide mid on and picks up a single.

109.1 0

Around off stump, kept out by Chanderpaul.

Score after 109 overs : 302/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

124 (356)

K Brathwaite

172 (301)

B Evans

22-3-58-0

108.6 1

Back of a length around off, this is played off the back foot in front of cover-point for a single.

108.5 0

Full and around off, punched right back to the bowler. Brad Evans collects the ball and shows a bit of aggression by having a go at the batter but his throw is wide and Chanderpaul had already moved out of the way.

108.4 0

A length ball around off, Chanderpaul works it to the left of the man at mid on.

108.3 0

Fullish length outside off, Chanderpaul moves across the off stump and hits it hard toward mid off.

108.2 1

A bit slower and pushed outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite waits for it and plays it on the up to sweeper cover for a single.

108.1 0

Good length around the top of off, this is punched away to mid off.

Score after 108 overs : 300/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

123 (352)

K Brathwaite

171 (299)

B Mavuta

24-3-70-0

107.6 0

Maiden! Tossed up on middle and off, Chanderpaul puts a stride forward and makes the block.

107.5 0

Short and around off, this is punched off the back foot but straight to the cover fielder.

107.4 0

Flighted this time around off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and pushes it to mid on.

107.3 0

Shorter and down leg, Chanderpaul stays back and dabs it down to leg gully.

107.2 0

Floated up on the stumps, Chanderpaul watchfully blocks it out.

107.1 0

Fuller and around middle, pushed back past the diving bowler to mid on.

Score after 107 overs : 300/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

K Brathwaite

171 (299)

T Chanderpaul

123 (346)

B Evans

21-3-56-0

106.6 0

Back of a length at the stumps, Kraigg nudges it onto the leg side.

106.5 4

FOUR! Another record has tumbled! This is now the highest-ever opening stand for West Indies in Test cricket, beating the previous best of 298 runs set by Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes in 1990 against England. Coming to the ball, it is short and on the body, Kraigg Brathwaite gets inside the line and works it off his hips into the fine leg fence. The 300 is also up for West Indies.

106.4 0

DROPPED! Brad Evans almost gets the first breakthrough for Zimbabwe. Slower one on a good length and around off. The ball holds up in the deck a bit and Kraigg Brathwaite ends up getting a leading edge. The ball lobs up to the right of the bowler who does well to adjust and dive that side but only manages to get a right hand on it. The ball slips out at the last moment. A valiant effort nonetheless from the debutant.

106.3 0

Full and around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite jams it out on the off side.

106.2 0

This is full and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite tries to reach it but fails to do so.

106.1 4

FOUR! An agricultural heave this from Kraigg Brathwaite. Pitched up outside off, Kraigg looks to go over mid on but gets it off the inner half of the bat and well wide of the man at mid on for a boundary.

Drinks break! This has been a fruitful morning thus far for West Indies as they have scored 71 runs in just 17 overs. Kraigg Brathwaite has looked aggressive and has hit a flurry of boundaries to up the ante. The Zimbabwe pacers looked unlikely to create any chances and the one chance that was created by spin was spilled by the keeper. The visiting team will look to keep on scoring quickly whereas the home side will be desperate to break this opening stand.

Score after 106 overs : 292/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

123 (346)

K Brathwaite

163 (293)

B Mavuta

23-2-70-0

105.6 0

Short and on off stump, Chanderpaul defends it out.

105.5 2

Short and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul waits on the back foot and plays it late past the man at backward point for a couple of runs.

105.4 1

Short and wide, this is punched off the back foot towards sweeper cover for one more.

105.3 1

Short again outside off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and plays it with an angled bat toward backward point for a single.

105.2 0

Shorter and around the pads, Chanderpaul works it to square leg.

105.1 0

A bit quicker and around middle, Chanderpaul nudges it to the on-side.

Score after 105 overs : 288/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

120 (341)

K Brathwaite

162 (292)

B Evans

20-3-48-0

104.6 1

This is banged in well short and around off, Chanderpaul gets on top of the bounce and plays a controlled pull shot down to deep mid-wicket for a single.

104.5 0

A length ball, angling in from outside off, Chanderpaul shuffles across and pushes it to mid on. He looks for the run but quickly decides against it.

104.4 1

Fullish length pushed well outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite reaches out and taps it toward covers for a run.

104.3 1

Back of a length over off stump, Chanderpaul forces it off the back foot toward mid on and picks up a quick single.

104.2 0

Good length outside off, Chanderpaul pushes it towards cover.

104.1 0

A cheeky attempt out of nowhere! This is pitched up well outside off, Chanderpaul shuffles across and attempts the paddle shot but fails to get bat on ball.

Score after 104 overs : 285/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

118 (336)

K Brathwaite

161 (291)

B Mavuta

22-2-66-0

103.6 1

Nicely tossed up on the stumps, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and knocks it down to long on for a single.

103.5 0

Shortish length on the pads, Chanderpaul tucks it 'round the corner.

103.4 1

A fraction shorter and around off, Kraigg rocks back and cuts it to deep point for one more.

103.3 1

Floated up on the pads, Chanderpaul nudges it toward mid-wicket and turns the strike over.

103.2 1

Shorter and around off, slapped away in front of point for a single.

103.1 0

A chance goes begging! Brandon Mavuta drags it down around off and Kraigg Brathwaite steps out looking for the heave across the line and misses it completely. The keeper, Tafadzwa Tsiga takes a bit of time to collect the ball cleanly and Kraigg manages to get back inside the crease.

Score after 103 overs : 281/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

116 (333)

K Brathwaite

159 (288)

B Evans

19-3-45-0

102.6 0

This is pitched up well outside the off stump and Chanderpaul just leaves it alone.

102.5 0

On a hard length and a bit closer to the off pole, Chanderpaul punches it out on the off side.

102.4 0

Back of a length outside off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and punches it straight to cover-point.

102.3 0

Full and wide again, well inside the tramline this time around and Chanderpaul just lets it through to the keeper. Zimbabwe are probably just looking to curtail the flow of runs here.

102.3 wd 1

WIDE! Looks to bowl it full and wide outside off again but this time it's just a bit too wide. The umpire has had enough and exercises his arms.

102.2 0

Full and wide again, just shaping away a touch from the left-hander. Too wide though for inviting the drive from Chanderpaul.

102.1 0

Starts off with a full and wide one, hugging the tramline outside off. Chanderpaul leaves it alone.

Brad Evans (18-3-44-0) comes into the attack for the first time this morning.

Score after 102 overs : 280/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

159 (288)

T Chanderpaul

116 (327)

B Mavuta

21-2-62-0

101.6 0

Tossed up full and on off, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it gently back toward the bowler.

101.5 0

Gives it a bit of loop and bowls it on off stump, Kraigg blocks it out.

101.4 0

This is full and on the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it to mid-wicket.

101.3 1

Flatter one around off, Chanderpaul stays back and plays it late toward short third man for a single.

101.2 0

Missed opportunity! This is a juicy full toss around off stump, Tagenarine Chanderpaul only manages to drive it to the right of the bowler and Mavuta manages to make the stop.

101.1 0

Nicely looped up around off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and punches it straight back at the bowler.

Score after 101 overs : 279/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

K Brathwaite

159 (285)

T Chanderpaul

115 (324)

V Nyauchi

27-6-73-0

100.6 0

Fullish length, angling into middle, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket.

100.5 1

Risky single and the direct hit is found! Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes the fuller delivery gently toward mid off and sets off for the quick single. The fielder there attacks the ball and under-arms it onto the stumps at the bowler's end. Chanderpaul though puts in the dive and the replays show that he made it in time. The third umpire gives the green signal.

100.4 1

This is a bit shorter and outside off, Kraigg stays back and taps it in front of point for a single.

100.3 4

FOUR! This is fuller and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite comes forward and flat-bats it straight down the ground, to the left of the man at long on and for a boundary as well.

100.2 0

On a length again and on off, Kraigg looks to thrash the straight drive but mistimes it badly.

100.1 0

Good length around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it gently to the left of the bowler.

Score after 100 overs : 273/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

T Chanderpaul

114 (323)

K Brathwaite

154 (280)

B Mavuta

20-2-61-0

99.6 2

Short and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets back and plays late. He places it behind backward point and collects two runs.

99.5 1

Goes on the back foot and punches it down to long off for a run.

99.4 0

Full around off, pushed back to the bowler.

99.3 4

FOUR! 150 for Kraigg Brathwaite, his third such score in Tests! Flighted and full, around off, Kraigg Brathwaite slogs it over mid-wicket and finds the gap for a boundary. Out of the 49 runs scored by West Indies this morning, 38 has come from Kraigg's bat. Intent.

99.2 0

Loopy and full, close to off and spinning away, Brathwaite draws forward and defends it from the outside part of his bat.

99.1 1

Brandon gives it an extra loop but fails to land it. Chanderpaul eases the full toss down to long on for a run.

First bowling change of the day as Brandon Mavuta (19-2-53-0) comes on to bowl.

Score after 99 overs : 265/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

111 (321)

K Brathwaite

149 (276)

V Nyauchi

26-6-67-0

98.6 1

Fuller and on off, Tagenarine eases it with gentle hands, in front of mid off, and steals a quick run.

98.5 1

Fuller and around off, Brathwaite moves across the stumps and nudges it through wide mid on for a run.

98.4 0

Gets on the front foot to a full ball and pushes it back to the bowler.

98.3 1

Back of a length, around off, Chanderpaul whacks it to cover-point where the fielder dives across to his right and parries it behind the point fielder. They take a run.

98.2 0

Length around off, Chanderpaul shuffles across the stumps and helps it to mid-wicket.

98.1 0

On a length and outside off, angling away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul shoulders arms.

Score after 98 overs : 262/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

T Chanderpaul

109 (317)

K Brathwaite

148 (274)

R Ngarava

20-4-69-0

97.6 1

Back of a length, around middle and off, Chanderpaul drops it with soft hands to mid-wicket and pinches another quick run.

97.5 1

A direct hit at the bowler's end but the Zimbabwean players are not showing much excitement. Full and around off, Kraigg drives it to mid off and scampers to the other end. The replays show that the West Indian skipper is safely in. The third umpire flashes the green light.

Is that a run-out? The Zimbabwean players don't seem too excited about it but the umpires have gone upstairs.

97.4 0

Short in length and wide outside off, Brathwaite goes for the square cut but chops it down in front of point.

97.3 0

On a length and outside off, Kraigg gets forward and drives it to extra cover.

97.2 0

Good comeback from the bowler. Richard Ngarava pulls his length back a bit and serves it around off. The angle takes it away from the batter who attempts to cut it late but misses.

97.1 4

FOUR! Kraigg continues to attack the left-arm seamer. Full and outside off, Brathwaite fetches it from out there and whips it wide of mid on for a boundary.

Score after 97 overs : 256/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

108 (316)

K Brathwaite

143 (269)

V Nyauchi

25-6-64-0

96.6 0

A touch short and on off, it's defended off the back foot.

96.5 0

Close to off, on a length and angling away, Tagenarine pushes it from the crease, without much intent.

96.4 0

Angling away from the batter, on a length, Chanderpaul eases himself on the back foot and taps it down to cover-point.

96.3 0

Lands it on a length and outside off, Tagenarine plays it down to backward point.

96.2 b 1

Does this time. Slower one, on a shortish length and wide outside off, Brathwaite tries to heave across the line but misses. It dies down in front of the keeper who fumbles and they collect a bye.

96.1 0

Short in length and way wide outside off, Kraigg is not ready to chase it away from his body.

Score after 96 overs : 255/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

K Brathwaite

143 (267)

T Chanderpaul

108 (312)

R Ngarava

19-4-63-0

95.6 1

Goes full again, outside off, Brathwaite drives and finds the gap at covers for a single.

95.5 0

Fuller delivery, outside off, Kraigg drives square of the wicket on the off side but straight to the fielder.

95.4 3

Fuller and straighter, Chanderpaul plays late and clips it through mid-wicket for three runs.

95.3 0

Harmless delivery. On a length and wide outside off, an easy leave for the batter.

95.2 0

Bowls it full and around off, Chanderpaul drives it down to mid off and sets off for a run. He, then, realizes that he has timed it too well and it has gone quickly to the fielder. Immediately declines the run and sends his partner back.

95.1 0

Serves it on a length and outside off, Chanderpaul gets close to the line of the delivery and then makes a leave.

Score after 95 overs : 251/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

K Brathwaite

142 (265)

T Chanderpaul

105 (308)

V Nyauchi

24-5-64-0

94.6 0

In the region outside off, on a good length, Kraigg has nothing to do with it. 8 from the over, another good one for West Indies.

94.5 0

Width there outside off, Brathwaite reaches out to cut but it takes the bottom edge and rolls to point.

94.4 0

Play and a miss! This one is served on a good length outside off, holding its line, Kraigg throws his bat at it but fails to connect.

94.3 4

FOUR! Misfield and it's another boundary for West Indies this morning. Full in length and wide outside off, Brathwaite drives it crisply towards extra cover where the fielder dives over the ball and allows it through. 250 comes up for the visiting team.

94.2 0

On a good length, wide outside off, Kraigg leaves it alone.

94.1 4

FOUR! Lovely wristwork from the West Indian skipper. Full in length and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite brings his bottom hand into play and places his flick shot wide of mid on for a boundary.

Score after 94 overs : 243/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

K Brathwaite

134 (259)

T Chanderpaul

105 (308)

R Ngarava

18-4-59-0

93.6 1

In the channel outside off, on a good length, Brathwaite forces it through the line and finds the gap at covers. There is a sweeper in the deep and hence only a run. 5 from this over!

93.5 4

FOUR! Bang! Kraigg Brathwaite is batting with better intent this morning. Length delivery around off, there is room to swing his bat and Brathwaite powers it past mid on for a boundary.

93.4 0

Too full and around off, Brathwaite leans across and flicks but fails to find the gap at mid-wicket.

93.3 0

Angling across the off stump, Brathwaite plays late and wristily but still finds the fielder at point.

93.2 0

Slightly short and on off, Kraigg cuts off the back foot but finds the fielder at backward point.

93.1 0

Slants across a length ball, close to off, Kraigg wrists it across the line but towards mid on.

Score after 93 overs : 238/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

105 (308)

K Brathwaite

129 (253)

V Nyauchi

23-5-56-0

92.6 0

Just behind the good length, around off, Chanderpaul sticks back to punch but his bottom hand comes off the handle and he ends up pushing it loosely to mid off.

92.5 2

On the pads, it's worked to the left of the mid-wicket fielder for a single. The fielder there dives to stop the ball but fumbles and they pinch the second run.

92.4 0

On a length around off, Chanderpaul punches off the back foot but straight to mid off.

92.3 0

Around leg, on a length, Tagenarine helps it away to mid-wicket.

92.2 0

Back of a length, on off, Chanderpaul pushes it off the back foot to covers.

92.1 0

Lands it full around leg, angling away, Chanderpaul plays late and pushes it from the crease to the off side.

Score after 92 overs : 236/0

Runs Scored

12 Runs

K Brathwaite

129 (253)

T Chanderpaul

103 (302)

R Ngarava

17-4-54-0

91.6 0

Shortish and close to off, Brathwaite goes back and punches it to covers. An eventful over for West Indies, 12 runs from it.

91.5 0

Serves it full and wide outside off, inviting another drive, Kraigg unfurls it but finds the fielder at mid off.

91.4 4

FOUR! Three in a row from the bat of Kraigg. Back of a length, around off, Brathwaite goes on his toes and punches it sweetly down the ground. The mid-off fielder gives the chase but the outfield is quite quick this morning and the ball reaches the fence.

91.3 4

FOUR! Shot of great timing and placement! This one is on a good length, outside off, Brathwaite waits on it and crunches it through cover-point.

91.2 4

FOUR! Mistimed but a boundary! Fuller in length around off, angling away again, Brathwaite drags his attempted drive off the inner edge and it races past mid on for a boundary.

91.1 0

Full and outside off, angling away, Brathwaite pushes it off the front foot to mid off.

Score after 91 overs : 224/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

103 (302)

K Brathwaite

117 (247)

V Nyauchi

22-5-54-0

90.6 0

Angling away from the batter, around off, Chanderpaul pushes inside the line and misses.

90.5 0

Shortish and on off, too close to the batter, Chanderpaul attempts to punch but mistimes it towards mid off.

90.4 0

Fullish and outside off, Tagenarine drives it through the line but finds the cover fielder.

90.3 0

Goes fuller and serves it around middle and off, Chanderpaul pushes it defensively to mid off.

90.2 0

Brilliant delivery. Some visible swing there. Back of a length, around off and shaping away, Chanderpaul tries to play inside the line and misses.

90.1 1

Fuller in length around off, Kraigg drives it straight back and it collides with the stumps at the other end. The ball deflects wide of mid off and they cross for a run.

Victor Nyauchi (21-5-53-0) to bowl from the other end.

Score after 90 overs : 223/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

103 (297)

K Brathwaite

116 (246)

R Ngarava

16-4-42-0

89.6 2

Wrong line. Full and sliding down the leg side, Chanderpaul works it off his legs through square leg. Two runs taken.

89.5 0

Lands it on a length and close to off, this time Chanderpaul stays on the back foot in defense.

89.4 0

Pitches it up and outside off, Chanderpaul pushes it to covers.

89.3 0

Sticking to a good line and length but there is no lateral movement with the new ball. Fullish on off, defended.

89.2 0

Another full ball, around off and angling in, Chanderpaul covers the line and dead-bats it on the surface.

89.1 0

Starts with a full ball around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul is ready to block it off the front foot.

We are ready for the start of Day 3! The umpires and the Zimbabwean players are out in the middle. The overnight batters for West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul too make their way out to the middle. It will be Richard Ngarava to start proceedings with the ball on a brand new and sunny day. Let's go...

Day 1 saw the play halted for more than an entire session after the rain gods showed up and due to heavy rains on Saturday night, we didn't have play for the majority of Day 2. But as the day progressed, the sun came out and conditions looked the brightest during the final session. With 38 overs to be bowled, the Zimbabwean bowlers failed to create any wicket-taking opportunities and the Windies' openers found it pretty easy to score runs at will. There are still three days remaining in the game and it will be up to how the visiting team approaches things early on Day 3 for us to get an idea of which direction this match is headed. Will West Indies come out all guns blazing and look to score quick runs? Or will the steady approach continue? We shall find out soon.

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 3 of the first Test match between Zimbabwe and West Indies at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. After two days of play we have had only 89 overs bowled and the visiting side is well on top with the score being 221/0 and both openers, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul have scored centuries as well. There wasn't any rain on Day 2 but the outfield was soaking wet and hence, we only had one session worth of play. Luckily, the weather forecast for Day 3 and Day 4 looks promising.

... DAY 3, SESSION 1 ...

This Test match has lost plenty of overs already and the onus lies with West Indies to shape it towards a favourable result. The openers have played with caution but we can sense a change in tempo from them on Day 3. For Zimbabwe, although their bowling was disciplined, they never looked threatening to pick wickets. It's a waiting game for them as they are out of ideas. The action on Monday will begin at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT), yes there is an early start again and unlike on Day 2, there is no forecast of rain at the beginning of the day's play. Do join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!

Day 2 comes to a close and it's West Indies in a commanding position. Only 38 overs were possible on Sunday, not because of the rain but due to the wet outfield for the majority of the waiting period. Breaks like these put you off as a batter but Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul stayed focused and continued with the good work once the day resumed. Both completed a well-compiled century and Tagenarine, in particular, will be thrilled to notch up his maiden Test ton.

Score after 89 overs : 221/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

116 (246)

T Chanderpaul

101 (291)

W Masakadza

16-6-30-0

88.6 0

Floats it up now around middle, Kraigg Brathwaite solidly blocks it out. That will be Stumps on Day 2!

88.5 1

Slower and shorter around off, Chanderpaul waits on the back foot and eases it through covers for one.

88.4 0

Shortens the length and drifts it onto middle and leg, Chanderpaul nudges it leg side.

88.3 0

Floated up at the stumps, Chanderpaul presses forward and keeps it out.

88.2 0

Nicely flighted on middle and leg, Chanderpaul nudges it out on the leg side.

88.1 0

Tossed up full and on middle, Chanderpaul blocks it out.

Wellington Masakadza to bowl the final over of the day.

Score after 88 overs : 220/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

100 (286)

K Brathwaite

116 (245)

V Nyauchi

21-5-53-0

87.6 1

A maiden Test hundred for Tagenarine Chanderpaul and the 31st overall for the Chanderpaul family. What a well-composed knock this has been from the young man, reaching his first ton in just his third Test match! He is delighted and soaks in the applause from his teammates. The ball is delivered short and around the body, and Chanderpaul works it away toward square leg for a single.

87.5 0

Good length around leg stump, Chanderpaul shuffles across and looks to tuck but gets a leading edge back towards the bowler. Nerves.

87.4 0

Fuller and around off, Chanderpaul looks to cover drive but mistimes it toward mid off.

87.3 0

A bit short and wide, Chanderpaul cuts but straight to the man at point.

87.2 0

Back of a length around off, this is punched away to covers.

87.1 4

FOUR! This is short and outside off, sitting up for the batter. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets across and muscles it away in front of mid-wicket for a boundary. Chanderpaul is one run away now from his maiden Test century.

Score after 87 overs : 215/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

95 (280)

K Brathwaite

116 (245)

R Ngarava

15-4-40-0

86.6 1

Banged in short over leg stump, Chanderpaul gets inside the line and pulls it down to fine leg for a single. This is now the highest first-wicket partnership for West Indies against Zimbabwe in Test cricket, beating the previous best of 214 runs between Chris Gayle and Daren Ganga.

86.5 0

Good length around off, Chanderpaul looks to cut but the ball shoots up a bit extra and hits the higher part of the bat.

86.4 0

Goes full and straight now, Chanderpaul eases it to short mid on.

86.3 0

Good length around middle and off, Chanderpaul blocks it with a straight bat.

86.2 0

Around the top of off, Chanderpaul punches it on the up but straight to the man at covers.

86.1 0

Good length, angling into middle, Chanderpaul keeps it out.

86.1 nb 1

NO BALL! Richard Ngarava puts in a bit more effort and bowls it short at the body. Chanderpaul fails to pull it away and a no ball is called for overstepping.

Score after 86 overs : 213/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

K Brathwaite

116 (245)

T Chanderpaul

94 (273)

V Nyauchi

20-5-48-0

85.6 0

Shortish length, around off and just angling in a bit, Brathwaite blocks it onto the off side.

85.5 0

This is full and angling into leg stump, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket.

85.4 0

Good length around middle and leg, Brathwaite blocks it out from his crease.

85.3 4

FOUR! A fraction short and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite waits for it and uses the pace of the ball to just guide it wide of the gully region for a boundary.

85.2 1

Comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and digs in a short ball over off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul pulls it along the ground to deep square leg for a run.

85.1 1

Bowled from wide of the crease and angling onto the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite works it away to deep backward square leg for a single.

Score after 85 overs : 207/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

93 (272)

K Brathwaite

111 (240)

R Ngarava

14-4-38-0

84.6 0

On a good length and angling in from around off, Chanderpaul gets across and makes a solid block.

84.5 1

Back of a length around off, Brathwaite dabs it onto the off side and scampers through for a run. Excellent running.

84.4 4

FOUR! Lovely timing! Length ball around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite makes a firm push off the front foot and the ball just runs down to the long off fence for a boundary.

84.3 0

Pitched up on leg stump and swinging back into the pads a bit. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it straight to backward square leg.

84.2 0

Good length around middle, Brathwaite keeps it out.

84.1 0

Back-of-a-length delivery close to the off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to cut off the back foot but mistimes it off the inner half and back onto the deck.

Richard Ngarava to speed in from the other end. 13 overs from him so far, he has bowled the least overs out of all the seamers used by Zimbabwe.

Score after 84 overs : 202/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

93 (271)

K Brathwaite

106 (235)

V Nyauchi

19-5-42-0

83.6 0

Fuller and angling across off stump, Chanderpaul solidly keeps it out.

83.5 1

Keeps it short and bowls it on the body, Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it toward square leg for one more.

83.4 1

Short of a length around off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and punches it straight back. Richard Ngarava, at mid off, dives to his left and keeps it down to a single.

83.3 0

This is full and around off stump, Chanderpaul goes back and across to defend.

83.2 3

Back of a length around off, Kraigg Brathwaite stands tall and firmly pushes it through covers. The fielders chase and manage to pull it back in. They get three and the 200-run stand is up between the Windies' openers.

83.1 0

Starts off with a length ball on the fifth stump line. Kraigg Brathwaite lets it through to the keeper.

Zimbabwe have opted for the second new ball now. Another 6 overs left in the day's play. Can Zimbabwe get a breakthrough? Victor Nyauchi to make the first use of the new nut. Two slips and a gully in place.

Score after 83 overs : 197/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

92 (268)

K Brathwaite

102 (232)

B Mavuta

19-2-53-0

82.6 0

This is around middle, Chanderpaul blocks it out.

82.5 0

A stifled appeal for lbw but it is turned down. Shorter again on leg stump and turning in. Chanderpaul goes back and across to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads.

82.4 0

Slower through the air and a bit shorter on the pads, Chanderpaul keeps it down in front of square leg.

82.3 0

Nicely flighted on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul keeps it out.

82.2 1

Floated up, full and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite strokes it gently towards covers and gets across for a quick single.

82.1 1

A full toss on leg stump, this is flicked away to deepish mid-wicket for an easy single.

Score after 82 overs : 195/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

101 (231)

T Chanderpaul

91 (263)

W Masakadza

15-6-29-0

81.6 0

Drifted onto leg stump, looking to turn it away. Kraigg Brathwaite stays watchful and blocks it out.

81.5 0

Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot.

81.4 0

Tossed up, very full and on middle, Brathwaite keeps it out.

81.3 0

This is on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

81.2 0

Flatter one around off, eased away towards covers.

81.1 2

There it is, Kraigg Brathwaite brings up his 12th Test hundred and his first ever in Zimbabwe. Yet another classy inning from the Windies skipper. Coming to the delivery, the ball is delivered short and around off, Brathwaite stays back and dabs it past first slip for a couple of runs.

Score after 81 overs : 193/0

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

91 (263)

K Brathwaite

99 (225)

B Mavuta

18-2-51-0

80.6 2

Shorter and around off, cut away off the back foot in front of cover-point for a couple of runs. Tagenarine Chanderpaul moves into the 90s as well.

80.5 1

Lucky! A full toss around off, Kraigg Brathwaite hits it hard but to the left of mid-wicket where Chamu Chibhabha makes a good half stop. A single is taken. Brathwaite moves to 99 now.

80.4 1

Floated up full and on the pads, Tagenarine Chanderpaul works it away in front of square leg and picks up a single.

80.3 3

Quicker and shorter on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite backs away and cuts it well in front of the cover region for three runs.

80.2 0

Tossed up around the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it onto the leg side.

80.1 0

Around middle, this is pushed away to mid on.

The second new ball is now available. Will Craig Ervine take it right away? No, it will be Brandon Mavuta to continue bowling with the old ball.

Score after 80 overs : 186/0

Runs Scored

7 Runs

T Chanderpaul

88 (261)

K Brathwaite

95 (221)

W Masakadza

14-6-27-0

79.6 6

SIX! High and handsome! Enough of blocking, says the son of Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Wellington Masakadza floats it up around off, on a fuller length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul wears his skates and launches it over long off for a maximum.

79.5 0

Slower through the air, full and around off, turning in, Chanderpaul draws forward in defense.

79.4 1

Going down the leg side, it's nudged towards fine leg for one.

79.3 0

Fuller and on off, skidding in, Kraigg defends it back from the inner half of his bat.

79.2 0

Fuller and drifting around middle, Brathwaite flicks it to short mid-wicket.

79.1 0

Short and on off, Kraigg gets back inside the crease to cut but finds the fielder at point.

Score after 79 overs : 179/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

82 (259)

K Brathwaite

94 (217)

B Mavuta

17-2-44-0

78.6 0

A low full toss around leg, Chanderpaul tries to flick but doesn't close the face of his bat in time. Ends up mistiming it to silly mid on.

78.5 0

Leans forward to meet the full ball outside off and blocks it to covers.

78.4 0

Very full and on off, Chanderpaul jams it out to the off side.

78.3 1

Slow spin away from the batter, Kraigg gets forward and pushes it with an angled bat to backward point. Chanderpaul calls his partner through for a quick run.

78.2 0

Tossed up around off, defended off the front foot to silly point.

78.1 1

Fuller and on middle, it's flicked to deepish mid-wicket for one.

Score after 78 overs : 177/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

K Brathwaite

93 (215)

T Chanderpaul

81 (255)

W Masakadza

13-6-20-0

77.6 2

Deft. Outside off, Kraigg plays late and places it wide of backward point for a couple of runs.

77.5 1

A touch short and on off, Tagenarine goes back and helps it with the spin. The ball rolls in front of square on the leg side and they cross.

77.4 0

That is defended solidly off the front foot.

77.3 1

Flighted and full, around off, defended off the front foot.

77.2 0

Short and on off, cut to point where the fielder dives and makes a good half stop.

77.1 0

Floated and full around off, Brathwaite leans and defends it down.

Score after 77 overs : 173/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

80 (253)

K Brathwaite

90 (211)

B Mavuta

16-2-42-0

76.6 0

Edgy again. Fuller on off, turning in, Chanderpaul goes hard at it and flicks it off the inner edge to short mid-wicket.

76.5 0

Edgy! Slower through the air, full around off and spinning in, Chanderpaul gets forward and defends it off the inner half. It drops in front of short leg.

76.4 1

Short and on off, turning away, Brathwaite gets back and cuts it to point for a brisk single.

76.3 0

Flatter on off, that is defended solidly off the front foot.

76.2 0

Fullish and on off, Kraigg leans forward and defends.

76.1 4

FOUR! Clean hit! This is now Brathwaite's highest Test score against Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe. Loopy and full around off, Kraigg dances down the track and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

Score after 76 overs : 168/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

80 (251)

K Brathwaite

85 (207)

W Masakadza

12-6-16-0

75.6 0

Floats it up around off, Chanderpaul dances down the track and jams it down on the surface.

75.5 0

Full and outside off, driven to covers.

75.4 0

Lands it full and around off, another forward defense by Tagenarine.

75.3 0

Fuller and on middle, defended to the leg side.

75.2 0

Nicely tossed up, full around off and spinning in, Chanderpaul defends it carefully.

75.1 0

Tossed up around off, defended back.

Score after 75 overs : 168/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

85 (207)

T Chanderpaul

80 (245)

B Mavuta

15-2-37-0

74.6 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kraigg presses forward and defends it safely.

74.5 0

Quicker through the air, short and on off, Brathwaite goes back and forces it to mid on.

74.4 1

Floated and full, around leg, it's worked in front of square leg for a run.

74.3 1

Just a bit short and on off, Brathwaite moves inside the crease and steers it through cover-point for one.

74.2 0

Sliding down the leg side, Kraigg helps it off his pads to backward square leg.

74.1 0

Tossed up around off, Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.

Brandon Mavuta (14-2-35-0) to bowl from the opposite end now.

Score after 74 overs : 166/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

79 (244)

K Brathwaite

84 (202)

W Masakadza

11-5-16-0

73.6 0

Goes on the back foot and punches it to covers.

73.5 0

Flighted on off, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

73.4 0

Loopy on off, spinning in, Chanderpaul gets opened up in his stance as he defends it to the off side.

73.3 0

Fullish and on off, defended to covers.

73.2 0

Beaten! Excellent delivery. Full and flighted outside off, Chanderpaul lunges to defend with the spin but this one goes straight on to beat the outside edge.

73.1 1

Floated and full, around off, Chanderpaul defends it back.

Score after 73 overs : 165/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

79 (239)

K Brathwaite

83 (201)

B Evans

18-3-44-0

72.6 0

Serves it on a driving length outside off, Chanderpaul watches the line closely and doesn't commit himself to any shot.

72.5 0

On a good length around off, shaping in, Tagenarine defends off the back foot.

72.4 0

Shortish and on off, Chanderpaul stays back and blocks it to mid on.

72.3 0

Full and on off, angling in from wide of the crease, Chanderpaul gets behind the line and defends.

72.2 0

In the channel outside off, on a good length, it's left alone by the southpaw.

72.1 0

Angles in a length ball, around off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and pushes it to the bowler.

Score after 72 overs : 165/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

83 (201)

T Chanderpaul

79 (233)

W Masakadza

10-5-15-0

71.6 0

Extra loop on this delivery as it drifts around middle, very full in length, Kraigg flicks again but finds mid-wicket this time.

71.5 2

Fires it full and around leg, Brathwaite works it in the gap at mid-wicket for two runs.

71.4 0

Flatter and outside off, Brathwaite taps it down to covers and looks for a run. He is sent back.

71.3 0

Quicker and fuller, around leg, Kraigg defends it to mid-wicket.

71.2 0

Short and around off, Brathwaite gets back and plays it down to covers.

71.1 0

Loopy and full, around off, Kraigg defends it off the front foot.

Drinks break. After a long delay, we finally got some action here in Bulawayo but in terms of the progression of this match, West Indies have kept things in their favour firmly. Both Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kraigg Brathwaite have looked untroubled and are dealing with everything easily. Zimbabwe are lacking intensity and class with the ball. Can they succeed in taking any wicket before the Stumps? Another 18 overs left in the day's play. Wellington Masakadza to bowl after the break.

Score after 71 overs : 163/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

81 (195)

T Chanderpaul

79 (233)

B Evans

17-2-44-0

70.6 1

Lands it on a length and outside off, staying low, Kraigg pushes it towards cover-point for one.

70.5 b 1

Short and drifting down the leg side, the batter fails to flick. The keeper dives across to his right but is unable to stop the ball. They cross for a bye.

70.4 0

Goes full again, around off and angling in, Chanderpaul is strong in his defense once more.

70.3 0

Around off, on a length and angling in, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and defends it to the off side.

70.2 0

In the zone outside off, it's left alone with ease.

70.1 0

Pitches it up and outside off, drawing the batter forward, Chanderpaul defends it to short cover.

Score after 70 overs : 161/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

80 (194)

T Chanderpaul

79 (228)

B Mavuta

14-2-35-0

69.6 0

Nagging length around leg stump and turning away, Kraigg Brathwaite rocks back and looks to flick but gets himself into an awkward position. Brathwaite misses and gets hit on the pads.

69.5 0

Flatter again and around off, Brathwaite pushes it out.

69.4 0

Flatter and around the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite goes back and dabs it down toward leg slip.

69.3 1

A loopy full toss now on leg stump, Chanderpaul gets foward and works it away to wide long on for a single.

69.2 0

Flighted, full and on middle, Chanderpaul pushes it back to the bowler.

69.1 0

Floated up full and around middle, Chanderpaul pushes it to silly mid on.

Score after 69 overs : 160/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

T Chanderpaul

78 (225)

K Brathwaite

80 (191)

B Evans

16-2-43-0

68.6 3

Short of a length and outside off, Chanderpaul latches onto it in a flash and cuts it away in between point and cover. The ball plugs in the outfield and they get back for three.

68.5 1

Back of a length outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite opens the face of the blade and eases it through the point region for one.

68.4 0

A hint of reverse there as this full delivery tails back into the middle stump. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

68.3 0

A bumper now, over leg stump and angling further down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite ducks under it.

68.2 2

Short and wide, tapped away in front of the man at point for a couple of runs.

68.1 0

This is full and angled into middle, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it straight back. Brad Evans gets a hand on it and the ball goes on to hit the stumps at the bowler's end. Chanderpaul is firmly inside the crease though.

Score after 68 overs : 154/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

75 (224)

K Brathwaite

77 (186)

B Mavuta

13-2-34-0

67.6 0

Holds it back a touch and bowls it on off stump, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

67.5 0

A tad shorter and on off, Chanderpaul gets across and tucks it leg side.

67.4 0

Around middle and leg, kept out by Chanderpaul.

67.3 4

FOUR! Poor delivery and easily dealt with. This is a juicy full toss on the pads, Tagenarine Chanderpaul sweeps it away fine, past the man at short fine leg for a boundary.

67.2 1

Floated up around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite drives it to the left of the man at mid on and picks up a quick run. 150 up!

67.1 0

Nicely flighted delivery outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite advances and mistimes the big shot completely toward mid on.

Score after 67 overs : 149/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

71 (220)

K Brathwaite

76 (184)

B Evans

15-2-37-0

66.6 0

Fuller in length and around off, Chanderpaul drives it to the right of the bowler who makes a good diving stop.

66.5 0

This is pretty full and on off stump, Chanderpaul just gently pushes it toward mid off.

66.4 0

A bit of hesitation in the middle but no harm is done. Shortish delivery outside off, Chanderpaul taps it wide of cover-point and calls for the run. Kraigg Brathwaite responds but Chanderpaul sends him back late. Brathwaite manages to scamper back in time.

66.3 0

A length ball angling in from around off, Chanderpaul gets forward and defends it to the off side.

66.2 0

This is pitched up on middle and off, Chanderpaul solidly blocks it to short cover.

66.1 1

This is full and around the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it away down to fine leg and collects a run.

Score after 66 overs : 148/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

71 (215)

K Brathwaite

75 (183)

B Mavuta

12-2-29-0

65.6 0

This is floated up on middle, Chanderpaul keeps it out.

65.5 1

Risky single! This is full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it straight to mid on and sets off for the single. Richard Ngarava over there picks up the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Brathwaite survives!

65.4 0

A tad short and around off, this is punched away off the back foot to covers.

65.3 0

Tosses it up now, inviting the drive. Kraigg Brathwaite just eases it to extra cover.

65.2 0

Floated this time and around off as well. Brathwaite makes another block off the front foot.

65.1 0

Flighted delivery around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it out.

Score after 65 overs : 147/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

71 (214)

K Brathwaite

74 (178)

B Evans

14-2-36-0

64.6 0

Length again on off stump, Chanderpaul gets a good stride forward to make the block.

64.5 0

Nicely bowled! Fullish length, in that channel around off and angling in a bit. Chanderpaul plays inside the line of the ball.

64.4 0

Good length on the pads, Chanderpaul gets across and works it toward mid-wicket.

64.3 0

Pitches it up now on off stump, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

64.2 0

This is on a length outside off, Chanderpaul shoulders his arms to that one.

64.1 0

A length ball, angling into off stump and Chanderpaul keeps it out.

Score after 64 overs : 147/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

74 (178)

T Chanderpaul

71 (208)

B Mavuta

11-2-28-0

63.6 0

This is very full and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite strokes it toward extra cover.

63.5 0

This is tossed up on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite strides forward to defend.

63.4 0

Flighted delivery around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to short cover.

63.3 0

That is defended solidly off the front foot.

63.2 0

On the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to tuck off the back foot but gets an inside edge off the pads and just past the man at short leg.

63.1 0

Lucky! This is dragged down around the leg stump, Kraigg Brathwaite gets in position but pulls it straight to the man at backward square leg.

Score after 63 overs : 147/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

71 (208)

K Brathwaite

74 (172)

B Evans

13-1-36-0

62.6 0

Fuller in length and outside off, Chanderpaul eases it wide of the gully fielder but Gary Ballance there makes a sharp diving stop.

62.5 0

This is on a length outside off and Chanderpaul just shoulders arms at it.

62.4 1

This is full around middle and swinging in, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it straight to mid-wicket and scampers through for a single. The throw comes in at the striker's end but doesn't hit the stumps and Brathwaite gets the run.

62.3 0

Goes a bit fuller now and tries to angle it into middle stump, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it onto the leg side.

62.2 1

A bit short and over middle, Chanderpaul fends it away onto the leg side and picks up a quick run. Good running.

62.1 1

Good length around middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite works it away to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

Score after 62 overs : 144/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

70 (205)

K Brathwaite

72 (169)

B Mavuta

10-1-28-0

61.6 0

Nagging length around off and slower through the air as well. Chanderpaul waits on the back foot and keeps it out.

61.5 1

This is on the pads and Brathwaite just nudges it behind square leg for one more.

61.4 3

This is short and wide outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul rocks back and cuts it through the point region. Gary Ballance from inside the ring gives chase and saves a run for his side.

61.3 1

Flatter and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it 'round the corner for one.

61.2 0

This is around off, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot.

61.1 0

Floated up full around middle, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it out.

Score after 61 overs : 139/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

67 (203)

K Brathwaite

70 (165)

B Evans

12-1-33-0

60.6 0

Good length on off stump, Chanderpaul blocks it out.

60.5 0

Good length around the top of off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it onto the off side.

60.4 1

Good stop! This is short and wide, Kraigg Brathwaite slaps it away to the left of the man at cover-point who gets a hand on it. They get a single.

60.3 0

Short of a length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite taps it straight to the cover fielder.

60.2 0

Strays in line this time and bowls a fullish delivery down the leg side. Left alone by Kraigg Brathwaite.

60.1 1

Starts off with a shortish ball on the body, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Brad Evans (11-1-31-0) comes into the attack now.

Score after 60 overs : 137/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

66 (200)

K Brathwaite

69 (162)

B Mavuta

9-1-23-0

59.6 1

Fuller and around leg, Tagenarine Chanderpaul uses his feet and forces it down to long on for a run.

59.5 0

Flatter through the air, a touch short and on off, Chanderpaul defends it from the back foot.

59.4 1

A bit short and on middle, Kraigg goes back and turns it down to fine leg for one.

59.3 0

Tossed up outside off, left alone.

59.2 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, it's defended off the front foot.

59.1 1

Flighted and full outside off, Chanderpaul presses forward and eases it towards cover-point for a run.

Score after 59 overs : 134/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

T Chanderpaul

64 (197)

K Brathwaite

68 (159)

R Ngarava

13-4-33-0

58.6 1

On a length, around off, Chanderpaul stays back and plays it down to the cover region. Takes a single.

58.5 0

Darts it in, very full and on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it towards short mid-wicket.

58.4 0

Angling in from a good length around off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and defends it down.

58.3 1

Slightly short again and the line is quite straight, Brathwaite calmly nudges it through square leg and takes a single.

58.2 0

Shortish and around off, Kraigg rocks back to cut but finds point.

58.1 4

FOUR! Easy pickings! Wrong line from Ngarava. Back of a length, around leg, Kraigg Brathwaite tickles it fine and it races away down to fine leg for a boundary.

Score after 58 overs : 128/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

63 (194)

K Brathwaite

63 (156)

B Mavuta

8-1-20-0

57.6 0

A good piece of fielding. Brandon Mavuta drags his length short, delivers it on off, Chanderpaul goes back to cut it towards cover-point where the fielder dives and stops the racing ball.

57.5 0

Loopy and full, around middle, Chanderpaul wrists it towards mid-wicket.

57.4 0

Very full and outside off, it's driven back and the bowler stops it with a dive to his right.

57.3 1

Too full in length and outside off, Kraigg strokes it through covers and takes a single.

57.2 0

Fuller and on off, defended to the off side.

57.1 1

Aerial but wide of the fielder. Full and floated, around middle, Chanderpaul gets forward and flicks but fails to control his shot. It goes wide of Chamu Chibhabha at mid-wicket and rolls away to mid on. They cross.

Brandon Mavuta (7-1-18-0) to have a bowl now.

Score after 57 overs : 126/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

62 (154)

T Chanderpaul

62 (190)

R Ngarava

12-4-27-0

56.6 0

Shortish and outside off, Kraigg plays it down to the right of the point fielder and calls for a run initially. But the fielder is quick to move around and Brathwaite sends his partner back. The good thing is that the calling was loud and clear.

56.5 0

Fractionally short and on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and taps it down to covers.

56.4 0

Full and on off, once again Kraigg doesn't move forward entirely and pushes it to mid off. There is a leg gully in place so that could have been playing in the mind of the West Indian skipper.

56.3 0

Short in length and wide outside off, Kraigg slaps through the line but finds the fielder at point.

56.2 0

Fuller and around middle, Kraigg doesn't move his front foot much and tries to flick. He gets an inside edge and it strikes him on the pads.

56.1 0

Lands it on a length, around middle and off, Kraigg defends it from the crease to mid off.

Score after 56 overs : 126/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

K Brathwaite

62 (148)

T Chanderpaul

62 (190)

V Nyauchi

18-5-37-0

55.6 1

On middle, angling in, Kraigg eases it behind square leg and picks up a single.

55.5 0

Around off, full and angling in, Kraigg defends off the front foot.

55.4 4

FOUR! Here comes the first boundary of Day 2. Width is offered outside off, the length is slightly short, Kraigg Brathwaite throws his hands at it and gets it away off the bottom edge. The ball travels through the gap between first slip and gully for a boundary.

55.3 0

Back of a length, close to off, Kraigg moves back and taps it down to point.

55.2 0

Gets on the front foot to a delivery pitching full outside off and then drives it to covers. Not in the gap.

55.1 0

Full and on off, angling in, Kraigg flicks but picks out the square leg fielder.

Score after 55 overs : 121/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

62 (190)

K Brathwaite

57 (142)

R Ngarava

11-3-27-0

54.6 0

Fuller and on off, again it's defended soundly by the left-hander to the off side.

54.5 0

Length delivery around off, tailing back into the batter a hint, Chanderpau solidly gets behind the line and defends it back.

54.4 0

Slightly short and on off, Chanderpaul stands back inside the crease and helps it towards the fielder standing in front of square on the leg side.

54.3 0

A harmless delivery, on a good length outside off, Tagenarine allows it through to the keeper.

54.2 0

Goes fuller and lands it close to off, Chanderpaul presses forward and defends it to short cover.

54.1 0

Miscued! Short in length and outside off, Chanderpaul finds the room to punch but mistimes it badly towards the cover fielder.

Score after 54 overs : 121/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

K Brathwaite

57 (142)

T Chanderpaul

62 (184)

V Nyauchi

17-5-32-0

53.6 0

Fuller in length and outside off, Brathwaite stays back and pushes it to covers. Easy going yet again for the Windies openers.

53.5 0

On a length and outside off, Kraigg defends it towards mid on.

53.4 3

Shortish and on off, Chanderpaul goes back and punches it down the ground. He waits for the ball to go past mid on and then calls his partner. Three runs are taken.

53.3 0

Keeps it full and delivers it around middle and off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul nicely gets behind the line and defends it to the off side.

53.2 0

Goes back and across to a length ball around middle and defends it on the leg side.

53.1 0

Serves it on a length, around off, Tagenarine goes on the back foot and blocks it down easily. Hardly any movement. Despite all the rain, the pitch remains ripe for batting.

Score after 53 overs : 118/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

59 (180)

K Brathwaite

57 (140)

R Ngarava

10-2-27-0

52.6 1

A touch short in length, around middle and leg, Chanderpaul goes back and tucks it off his hips. The ball travels behind square leg and they get another run.

52.5 0

Angles in a full ball around off, Chanderpaul is on the front foot as he defends it to covers.

52.4 1

Back of a length, around leg, Kraigg Brathwaite works it away with ease to fine leg and rotates the strike.

52.3 1

Fuller and on off, Chanderpaul plays a high-elbow straight drive, down the ground and takes a single.

52.2 0

That is defended solidly off the front foot.

52.1 1

Begins with a good-length delivery, around leg, Kraigg nudges it down to fine leg for a run.

Richard Ngarava to operate from the other end.

Score after 52 overs : 114/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

57 (176)

K Brathwaite

55 (138)

V Nyauchi

16-5-29-0

51.6 0

Delivers it on a fuller length, around middle and off, once again Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers the line and defends it down safely.

51.5 0

Gets behind the line of the delivery and blocks it calmly to the off side.

51.4 0

Fuller around middle and leg, Tagenarine stays inside the crease and defends it back.

Also, there is a change in the umpires. Langton Rusere, who was the other umpire alongside Paul Reiffel has left the ground due to the demise of his mother. We pray that her soul rests in peace and it will be Iknow Chabi who will replace him and officiate his very first Test match.

51.3 0

Sliding down the leg side, on a length, Tagenarine Chanderpaul fails to get any bat behind this loose delivery.

51.2 2

Lands it on a length, around middle and off, Chanderpaul gets back to defend but it takes the inner edge and rolls through square leg. They get a single and a fumble from the fielder allows the second run as well.

51.1 0

Victor begins with a full ball around leg, Chanderpaul flicks it firmly across the line but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.

We are all set for the play to begin. The umpires are out in the middle as the Zimbabwean players are seen in a huddle near the boundary line. The overnight batters for West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul stride out to the middle as well. It will be Victor Nyauchi to get proceedings underway with the ball. Let's go...

... DAY 2, SESSION 3 ...

Update 6.25 pm IST (12.55 pm GMT) - We are just five minutes away from the start of play and the news is that Tea has already been taken and there will be a total of 38 overs bowled in the final session. The play can go on till 9.30 pm IST (4 pm GMT), light permitting. The good thing is that we will get to witness cricketing action.

Update 6 pm IST (12.30 pm GMT) - The sun is currently beating down on the ground and more and more groundsmen seem to be at work at the moment. The pitch is also getting ready. It looks like an official start time is just around the corner. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned. And, there it is. Play is set to resume at 6.30 pm IST (1 pm GMT).

Update 5.31 pm IST (12.01 pm GMT) - There is some hope for play after all as the groundstaff is seen sprinkling sawdust over the damp patches on the field. There are clouds around but the sun is out as well and hopefully, we get an official start time soon. So, grab a cup of coffee and stay tuned for further updates.

Update 5.15 pm IST (11.45 am GMT) - It is that time again and the umpires will be out in the middle for yet another inspection. The weather is pretty good and it all depends on how much the outfield has improved since the last inspection. Stay with us as we shall have an official update soon.

Update 4.30 pm IST (11 am GMT) - There is an official word from the umpires. They have scheduled yet another inspection for 5.15 pm IST (11.45 am GMT). The weather has been fine for a long time now but the damp outfield is the real reason for the play not yet getting underway. Stay tuned for further updates.

Update 4.11 pm IST (10.41 am GMT) - Lunch is officially over and the umpires will soon be out in the middle for the inspection. There hasn't been any further rain and a few of the Zimbabwean players were seen warming up during the break. We should have an official update soon regarding the start time. Stick around for the latest updates.

Update 2.58 pm IST (9.28 am GMT) - There is another update from the ground. It looks like the umpires have decided to take Lunch at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). There will be another inspection at 4.10 pm IST (10.40 am GMT). So, it will be a long delay and all we can do is patiently wait. It looks hopeful at the moment though as the sun is out and the groundsmen are just relaxing a bit near the playing area. Stay tuned.

Update 2.42 pm IST (9.12 am GMT) - The umpires are currently out in the middle and having a discussion. A few minutes ago, the conditions started to look brighter but once again the sun seems to have disappeared. There is no rain as of now which is a good sign. Stay tuned as we shall have an official word soon regarding the start time.

Update 2.10 pm IST (8.40 am GMT) - The live pictures from the ground show that the sun isn't out yet and the pitch is covered which seems to be a precautionary measure as there isn't any rain at the moment. Let's hope that till the next inspection, the weather stays rain free and we get a start time soon. Stay tuned. Well, the sheets on the pitch are now being taken off as well.

Update 1.51 pm IST (8.21 am GMT) - There is more news coming in from the ground. The umpires have scheduled an inspection for 2.40 pm IST (9.10 am GMT). We shall have a clear picture by then about how Day 2 is going to progress. Stay tuned.

Update 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT) - There is some good news as the covers are being peeled off. For now, only the pitch is under covers and the weather seems a bit brighter as well. Hopefully, we get some positive news soon. Stay tuned. Also, the pitch is now uncovered, so, things are looking better.

Update 1.15 pm IST (7.45 am GMT) - The news from the middle is that the start of play has been officially delayed. There is still rain around and the covers are in place. Stay tuned for further updates.

There isn't any official update as of yet from the ground regarding the start of play. Stay tuned, we will keep you posted.

Apart from the weather, there were still 51 overs bowled on Day 1 and it is the visiting side who has been able to make early inroads in the game. After opting to bat first, Kraigg Brathwaite built a steady stand with young Tagenarine Chanderpaul at the top of the order and even though it was slow going for most of the day, they did pick up the pace a few overs before the rain came in. As for Zimbabwe, they know that the wicket is a good one for batting but will be hoping to put on a more aggressive bowling display on Day 2 and try to pick up early wickets. Well, the big question is how much play will we get in on Day 2? And, will the action begin on time? Stick around as we bring you the latest updates.

Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the first Test match between Zimbabwe and West Indies at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The action on Day 1 was mostly spoiled due to the persistent rain and even though the covers were taken off a couple of times, no play was possible for almost a session and a half. The weather this morning is overcast with clouds hovering around the stadium and there's a forecast of rain early on Day 2 as well.

... DAY 2, SESSION 1 ...

Right then, more or less an eventful day of Test cricket ends with West Indies gaining the early advantage. We still have four days of cricket to come and the weather forecast for Day 2 also includes a bit of rain in the afternoon. Hopefully, we do get more play on Day 2 than we did on Day 1. Join us for the second day of the first Test between Zimbabwe and West Indies on Sunday with the play scheduled to begin half an hour early at 1 pm IST (7.30 am GMT). You can join us early though for the build-up. Cheers!

Update 7.55 pm IST (2.25 pm GMT) - The inevitable has happened and play has been abandoned on Day 1! Well, a rain-marred Day 1 of the first Test between Zimbabwe and West Indies comes to an end without any play possible for the entirety of the final session. Before rain showed up though, the Windies had just started to score a bit more freely with both openers notching up half tons. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul remained unbeaten on 55 each with the score being 112/0. Just like the first session, the second session too was a toil for the Zimbabwean bowlers but there were signs of spin playing a role later in the game. Having said that, the wicket-taking opportunities were once again negligible and it was a pretty comfortable outing for the Windies openers.

Update 7.34 pm IST (2.04 pm GMT) - What a bummer! RAIN IS BACK and so are all the covers. Our joy short-lived and now it's increasingly looking impossible to have any play today. Even if the rain seizes, the light is going to be an issue. Stay tuned and stay hopeful.

Update 7.29 pm IST (1.59 pm GMT) - There are some promising signs and we might finally get to see some cricket after all the delay. The covers are completely off and there is a roller being used to dry the outfield. The umpires continue to stay out in the middle and assess the conditions.

Update 7.17 pm IST (1.47 pm GMT) - Currently, it isn't raining in Bulawayo and the conditions have become a bit brighter but the covers are still intact. The groundsmen are out in the middle and the umpires walk out as well to have an inspection. It looks like they are once again peeling the layers off one by one after having a chat with the umpires. Stay tuned as there might be an official update regarding the fate of the day's play soon.

Update 6.47 pm IST (1.17 pm GMT) - Oh, no! Just when it seemed that the covers were fully coming off, the groundstaff bring out an extra layer of covers onto the pitch. This means that probably there's more rain on the horizon and that's not the news cricketing fans wanted to hear. The possibility of any more play on Day 1 seems unlikely if the conditions stay as it is but let's hope for the best. We will keep you posted with the latest updates.

Update 6.24 pm IST (12.54 pm GMT) - There is some good news as the rain seems to have stopped. The ground though seems to have plenty of water on it and the covers are slowly being peeled off. The full force of the groundsmen is on the field and they will now do their best to try and get the field ready for play before the end of the day. The light will be another concern for the umpires as it is still a bit gloomy out there in the middle. Fingers crossed. Stay tuned as we bring you further updates.

Update 6.08 pm IST (12.38 pm GMT) - The rain looks to have settled into a light drizzle at the moment. The sky has gotten a bit brighter as well and hopefully, we can get to see some cricketing action soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

Update 5.45 pm IST (12.15 pm GMT) - The news from the ground is that Tea has been officially taken. And, while the wait for the rain to stop continues, there is some other cricketing news as well. Perth Scorchers have defeated Brisbane Heat by 5 wickets in a gut-wrenching final over to retain their Big Bash League title and claim their fifth trophy overall. Needing 176 runs for victory, Ashton Turner played a crucial knock and then Nick Hobson and Cooper Connolly combined for a match-winning stand to send the home crowd into ecstasy. Stick around for further updates.

Update 5.39 pm IST (12.09 pm GMT) - Here comes the rain with full force! The umpires get together and have decided to take the players off the ground. The groundsmen are rushing forward with the covers. it's getting heavier and heavier now. More covers are coming on. Stay tuned, we will keep you posted.

Score after 51 overs : 112/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

55 (138)

T Chanderpaul

55 (170)

B Mavuta

7-1-18-0

50.6 0

This is pushed through a bit quicker and at the stumps, keeping a tad low. Kraigg Brathwaite manages to keep it out.

50.5 0

Nicely flighted on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it onto the leg side once more.

50.4 0

Flatter delivery around middle and off, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back and works it on the leg side.

50.3 0

Tossed up on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it on the leg side.

50.2 0

A gem of a delivery from Brandon Mavuta and Kraigg Brathwaite is completely squared up. This is drifted onto leg stump and turning away, Kraigg gets caught on the crease and misses the block. The ball pings him on the back leg and there is half a shout for lbw but it is turned down.

50.1 0

This is the googly around off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward to defend but gets an inside edge. It drops in front of short leg.

Score after 50 overs : 112/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

T Chanderpaul

55 (170)

K Brathwaite

55 (132)

R Ngarava

9-2-23-0

49.6 0

Gentle delivery, on a length and outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

49.5 0

Full toss this time, Chanderpaul shows the full face and bunts it to mid on.

And, the drizzle has started! It is just a few drops at the moment but the groundsmen are on their toes as more rain seems to be headed towards the ground.

49.4 4

FOUR! Shot! Chanderpaul loves his pull shots! The bowler drags his length short, around off, Tagenarine stands tall and pummels it through the gap at square leg.

49.3 0

On the pads, helped to square leg.

49.2 0

Lands it on a length and outside off, Chanderpaul pushes it with an angled bat to cover-point.

49.1 4

FOUR! Fine shot! Short in length and around off, Chanderpaul eases himself on the back foot and then pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. SECOND TEST FIFTY FOR TAGENARINE!

-Richard Ngarava (8-2-15-0) is brought back into the attack.

Score after 49 overs : 104/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

55 (132)

T Chanderpaul

47 (164)

B Mavuta

6-0-18-0

48.6 0

A touch flatter and shorter on middle, Brathwaite gets back and defends it down.

48.5 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, Kraigg defends it off his front foot.

48.4 0

Floated but wide outside off, an easy leave for the batter.

48.3 0

Loopy and full on off, KB presses forward in defense.

48.2 0

Flighted and outside off, Brathwaite leaves it alone.

48.1 1

Fuller and on middle, knocked down to long on for a run.

Score after 48 overs : 103/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

46 (163)

K Brathwaite

55 (127)

V Nyauchi

15-5-27-0

47.6 1

Length and on middle, worked to mid-wicket for a single.

All of a sudden, it has got a bit dark out in the middle as more and more clouds encircle the Queens Sports Club. Hopefully, the rain stays away.

47.5 0

Fuller and on middle, Chanderpaul flicks but finds one of the two fielders standing in front of square on the leg side.

47.4 0

On a length around off, defended to the off side.

47.3 0

Sliding down the leg side, on a length, Chanderpaul tickles it towards square leg.

47.2 0

Angling in from around off, Chanderpaul stays back and helps it to short mid-wicket.

47.1 1

Too straight in line, it's turned behind square leg for a single.

Score after 47 overs : 101/0

Runs Scored

9 Runs

T Chanderpaul

45 (158)

K Brathwaite

54 (126)

B Mavuta

5-0-17-0

46.6 4

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries to close the over. 100 comes up for West Indies. Fuller this time, landing around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul goes down and heaves it over mid on for a boundary.

46.5 4

FOUR! Once again Tagenarine Chanderpaul has put away the full toss. Around off and it's pumped over mid off for a boundary.

46.4 0

The batter has just watchfully blocked this out.

46.3 1

Goes on the back foot and cuts but finds the point fielder. They cross.

46.2 0

Leans forward and defends a full ball to covers.

46.1 0

Full and on middle, flicked to short mid-wicket.

Score after 46 overs : 92/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

37 (155)

K Brathwaite

53 (123)

V Nyauchi

14-5-25-0

45.6 0

On a length around off, staying low, Chanderpaul gets across and works it to mid-wicket.

45.5 0

Shortish and on off, Chanderpaul forces it off his back foot but finds the fielder at covers.

45.4 0

Around off, on a length and angling in, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stands across inside the crease and defends it down.

45.3 1

Angling down the leg side, Brathwaite works this full ball to deep square leg and picks up a single.

45.2 0

Fuller and on off, Kraigg defends it on the leg side.

45.1 0

The batter shoulders arms to let that one through.

Score after 45 overs : 91/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

37 (152)

K Brathwaite

52 (120)

B Mavuta

4-0-8-0

44.6 0

Slower through the air, full and on middle, Chanderpaul strides forward to defend but it turns and takes the inside edge. The ball rolls wide of short leg.

44.5 0

Tossed up around middle and off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and defends it square of the wicket on the off side.

44.4 1

Bunts a full ball down to mid on for a quick run.

44.3 0

Shortish and on off, Kraigg punches off the back foot and the silly point fielder jumps to avoid getting hit. The cover fielder has it covered though.

44.2 0

Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot.

44.1 0

Floated and around off, Kraigg gets squared up as he defends it down on the surface.

Drinks break! An hour into the second session on Day 1, and West Indies are firmly in the driver's seat. They haven't scored freely by any means but haven't lost a wicket yet with the skipper notching up yet another half-century. The Zimbabwean bowlers have had to work hard and did bowl well after the break but haven't managed to find the breakthrough yet. With a few dark clouds hovering around, West Indies will just look to do more of the same and the home team will be looking to push hard for a breakthrough.

Score after 44 overs : 90/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

37 (150)

K Brathwaite

51 (116)

V Nyauchi

13-5-24-0

43.6 0

Beaten! This one is served on a good length outside off, angling in along with staying low, Chanderpaul tries to get close to the delivery and carve it away but is beaten on the inside edge.

43.5 0

A touch full this time, on off, Chanderpaul shows the full face of his bat and pushes it towards short mid on.

43.4 0

Angles in a length ball on off, Chanderpaul gets behind the line and blocks it down on the surface.

43.3 0

Serves it on a length and around off, Chanderpaul stays back and dabs it down to cover-point.

43.2 3

Pitches it a fractionally up outside off, Brathwaite plays a controlled drive through covers and picks up three runs. FIFTY FOR BRATHWAITE! His 29th in Tests, the captain is again leading from the front.

43.1 0

On a length around off, Kraigg reaches out and plays it down to point.

Score after 43 overs : 87/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

37 (146)

K Brathwaite

48 (114)

B Mavuta

3-0-7-0

42.6 0

Tossed up nicely, full and on off, Tagenarine strides forward and blocks.

42.5 0

Keeps it full again, around middle and off, Chanderpaul lunges and defends it off the inner half.

42.4 0

Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it gently to cover-point.

42.3 0

Fuller again, around middle, defended down.

42.2 0

Loopy and full, around leg, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

42.1 4

FOUR! Put away! A poor delivery, full toss around middle, Chanderpaul swings his bat across the line and powers it over wide mid on for a boundary.

Score after 42 overs : 83/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

K Brathwaite

48 (114)

T Chanderpaul

33 (140)

V Nyauchi

12-5-21-0

41.6 0

Short and outside off, Kraigg rocks back and plays it down to point.

41.5 0

Around off, on a good length, defended off the back foot.

41.4 0

Fuller and on off, pushed towards extra cover.

41.3 2

Shortish and on off, Kraigg wrists it through square leg and comes back for the second run.

41.2 4

FOUR! Helps it fine! Back of a length, around middle and leg, Brathwaite shuffles across to glance and gets a fine tickle as the ball races away to the fence at fine leg.

41.1 0

Fuller in length and on off, Kraigg covers the line and defends it back safely.

Score after 41 overs : 77/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

33 (140)

K Brathwaite

42 (108)

B Mavuta

2-0-3-0

40.6 0

Loopy and full, landing around middle, Chanderpaul defends it down in front of short leg.

40.5 1

Forces a short ball in the gap at covers and rotates the strike.

40.4 0

Slightly short and on off, turning away slowly, Kraigg taps it down to cover-point.

40.3 0

Fuller in length and outside off, driven off the front foot to covers.

40.2 0

Flighted and outside off, left alone.

40.1 0

Short in length and outside off, spinning away, Kraigg punches it towards covers where the fielder dives and makes the stop.

Brandon Mavuta comes back into the attack.

Score after 40 overs : 76/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

33 (139)

K Brathwaite

41 (103)

V Nyauchi

11-5-15-0

39.6 0

Maiden! Victor Nyauchi keeps it full but bowls it outside off this time around. Chanderpaul drives it gently towards the cover region.

39.5 0

Nagging length around middle and off, Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and makes the block.

39.4 0

This is full and on off stump, Tagenarine Chanderpaul brings out the straight drive but hits it straight to mid on.

39.3 0

Another fullish delivery around middle, Chanderpaul gets across and plays it with a straight bat towards mid on.

39.2 0

And again! Fuller and skidding into the stumps, Chanderpaul makes a solid block off the front foot.

39.1 0

This is angling into the stumps, a bit fuller and Chanderpaul presses forward to defend.

Score after 39 overs : 76/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

33 (133)

K Brathwaite

41 (103)

W Masakadza

9-5-13-0

38.6 1

A tad shorter and around middle, Chanderpaul stays back and works it through square leg for one.

38.5 1

Flighted delivery on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it in front of the man at mid-wicket and gets across to the other end.

38.4 0

This is tossed up on middle and leg, Kraigg works it leg side.

38.3 0

Holds it back a touch and drifts it onto middle, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot.

38.2 1

Misfield! This is a full toss on middle and leg, Chanderpaul punches it wide of mid on and sets off for the single. The fielder there attacks the ball but fails to collect it cleanly.

38.1 1

This is tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite works it away through mid-wicket for a single and Wellington Masakadza concedes his first run after the Lunch break.

Score after 38 overs : 72/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

31 (131)

K Brathwaite

39 (99)

V Nyauchi

10-4-15-0

37.6 0

Comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and tries to angle in a fuller delivery into the off pole. Chanderpaul pushes it out towards covers.

37.5 3

This is full and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it away in front of mid-wicket. Richard Ngarava, from mid on, gives chase and manages to keep it in. The batters pick up an easy three.

37.4 0

Pitched up outside off, Kraigg gets well forward this time and punches the drive to extra cover.

37.3 0

Beaten! Perfect length, angling it in from around off, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to present a dead bat at it but the ball holds its line and zips past the outside edge.

37.2 0

On a good length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite is a bit tentative to go after it and ends up tapping it towards cover-point.

37.1 0

Starts off with a shortish delivery angling on the body, Kraigg Brathwaite moves across the off stump and shoulders arms.

Victor Nyauchi (9-4-12-0) comes back into the attack for the first time in this session.

Score after 37 overs : 69/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

31 (130)

K Brathwaite

36 (94)

W Masakadza

8-5-9-0

36.6 0

Flatter one on the stumps, this is pushed away to mid on.

36.5 0

This is short again and around middle, Chanderpaul goes back and across before working it on the leg side.

36.4 0

Flighted, around off stump and kept out by Chanderpaul.

36.3 0

This is dragged down around middle, Chanderpaul shuffles and tries to pull it hard but mistimes it toward square leg.

36.2 0

Shortens the length and bowls it on off stump, Chanderpaul looks to get on the back foot and pull but fails to do so.

36.1 0

Gives it a bit of loop and bowls it around middle, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

Score after 36 overs : 69/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

36 (94)

T Chanderpaul

31 (124)

B Evans

11-1-31-0

35.6 0

Good length around the top of off, Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it to mid-wicket.

35.5 1

Short again and directed at the body, Chanderpaul is able to pull it down to deep backward square leg for a single.

35.4 0

A bumper now from Brad Evans. This is bowled over middle and angled in, Tagenarine Chanderpaul ducks under it well.

35.3 0

A fraction shorter and around the hips, Chanderpaul nudges it in front of mid-wicket.

35.2 0

Fullish length around off, Chanderpaul tries to get on the front foot and pushes it toward mid off this time.

35.1 0

This is pitched up at the stumps, and Chanderpaul drives it straight to mid on.

Score after 35 overs : 68/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

36 (93)

T Chanderpaul

30 (119)

W Masakadza

7-4-9-0

34.6 0

This is angled into middle and leg, a bit flatter and Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it leg side. Wellington Masakadza just keeps on bowling maidens.

34.5 0

Floated up around off, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot.

34.4 0

Half a chance there! Nicely drifted onto middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it straight to short leg on the bounce and is out of his crease. Just as the fielder gathers the ball, Kraigg scampers back.

34.3 0

Tossed up on middle and leg, Kraigg Brathwaite backs away a bit and pushes it to mid on.

34.2 0

Flighted delivery, full and around the pads, Kraigg works it to mid-wicket.

34.1 0

Nicely tossed up on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite presses forward and pushes it toward mid off.

Score after 34 overs : 68/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

30 (119)

K Brathwaite

36 (87)

B Evans

10-1-30-0

33.6 0

Goes a bit wider of the crease and angles in a length ball into the off pole. Chanderpaul stays back and keeps it down on the off side.

33.5 1

This is pitched up on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite pushes it to the left of mid off and sets off for the single. Good running.

33.4 0

Back of a length and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite plays it toward mid on.

33.3 1

This is a bit short and at the pads, Chanderpaul shuffles and tucks it away through square leg for one.

33.2 0

This is full and on off stump, Chanderpaul just gets squared up a touch and edges it behind point.

33.1 1

Good length, drifted onto the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite works it to deep backward square leg for a run.

Score after 33 overs : 65/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

29 (116)

K Brathwaite

34 (84)

W Masakadza

6-3-9-0

32.6 0

On a shorter length and on the stumps, Chanderpaul keeps it out on the leg side. Yet another maiden over from Wellington Masakadza.

32.5 0

Wellington Masakadza fires this one a bit and bowls it fuller on off stump, Chanderpaul does well to get some bat on it.

32.4 0

A bit slower and on a length on off stump, Chanderpaul watchfully keeps it out.

32.3 0

Flatter delivery around middle, Chanderpaul rocks back and pulls it hard but straight to the man at mid-wicket.

32.2 0

On a good length and around middle, Chanderpaul nudges it onto the leg side.

32.1 0

Flighted on a nagging length and outside off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and edges it down toward the gully region.

Score after 32 overs : 65/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

K Brathwaite

34 (84)

T Chanderpaul

29 (110)

B Evans

9-1-27-0

31.6 0

Back of a length and around off, Kraigg keeps it down on the off side using soft hands.

31.5 2

Good work in the deep by Tanunurwa Makoni. This is shorter and down leg, Kraigg Brathwaite works it off his hips behind square on the leg side. Makoni runs to his right from deep backward square leg and puts in the dive to save a couple of runs.

31.4 0

On a hard length and over the off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back and nudges it on the leg side. The umpire has a word with Brad Evans about running onto the danger area.

31.3 1

Here comes the release! This is full and on the pads, Chanderpaul works it toward deep backward square leg for a single.

31.2 0

Short of a length around off, Chanderpaul comes forward and looks to force it through extra cover but fails to do so. The pressure of the dot balls keeps on building on the batters.

31.1 0

This is bowled back of a length and around off stump, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets behind the line and blocks it out.

Score after 31 overs : 62/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

32 (81)

T Chanderpaul

28 (107)

W Masakadza

5-2-9-0

30.6 0

Holds it back a touch and bowls it on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite watchfully keeps it out. Another maiden!

30.5 0

Just short! This is tossed up around middle and Kraigg Brathwaite has a bit of an agricultural slog at it and ends up mistiming it in front of the man at mid-wicket.

30.4 0

This is drifted onto middle, full and Kraigg keeps it out.

30.3 0

This is full and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite eases it back to the bowler.

30.2 0

Drifted onto the leg stump, Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it off the front foot.

30.1 0

This is on a length and on off stump, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back and works it to mid-wicket.

Score after 30 overs : 62/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

28 (107)

K Brathwaite

32 (75)

B Evans

8-1-24-0

29.6 0

Uses the angle of the bowler and works a length ball in front of square on the leg side. Finds mid-wicket. Two maidens in a row.

29.5 0

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Chanderpaul turns it on the leg side but finds square leg.

29.4 0

Fuller and on off, it's stroked off the front foot to cover-point.

29.3 0

Lands it on a good length, around off and angling in, Chanderpaul pushes it off the back foot to covers.

29.2 0

Spears it in, very full and on middle, Chanderpaul pushes it down to mid on.

29.1 0

Fuller and on off, angling in, Chanderpaul draws forward and defends it with an angled bat.

Score after 29 overs : 62/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

32 (75)

T Chanderpaul

28 (101)

W Masakadza

4-1-9-0

28.6 0

Wellington keeps it nice and tight around off, fuller in length, Kraigg Brathwaite is comfortable in defending off the front foot.

28.5 0

Fuller and on middle, drifting in, Brathwaite is forward as he blocks it safely.

28.4 0

Quicker and shorter outside off, Brathwaite covers the stumps and leaves it alone.

28.3 0

Loopy and full, on off, Kraigg presses forward in defense.

28.2 0

Short again, around off and skidding in, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and taps it down to the right of the point fielder.

28.1 0

Flatter and fuller on off, Kraigg stays back and eases it to point.

Wellington Masakadza (3-0-9-0) to operate from the opoosite end.

Score after 28 overs : 62/0

Runs Scored

8 Runs

T Chanderpaul

28 (101)

K Brathwaite

32 (69)

B Evans

7-0-24-0

27.6 0

Shortish on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and helps it towards mid-wicket.

27.5 0

Full in length and on off, driven off the front foot to covers.

27.4 0

Oh dear, this one stays very low. On a length and just outside off, Chanderpaul tries to push at it but it goes under the bat and towards the keeper.

27.3 4

FOUR! In full control of the shot this time! Back of a length, around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul camps back and crunches it through cover-point for a cracking boundary.

27.2 4

FOUR! There was a half chance. Brad digs it in short around off and it shoots onto the batter. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets hurried up into his pull shot and the ball flies behind off his gloves. Tafadzwa Tsiga, the keeper, jumps but it evades his gloves and races behind for a boundary.

27.1 0

Begins the session with a gentle loosener. Fuller and wider outside off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul has nothing to do with it.

We are back for the post-Lunch session on Day 1! The umpires are back out in the middle and so are the players of Zimbabwe. Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul are all set to resume their stay on the crease. It will be Brad Evans to start proceedings with the ball here.

... DAY 1, SESSION 2 ...

Right then, the sun is just starting to shine a bit brighter in Bulawayo and the overcast conditions have subsided. With the early platform laid down, West Indies will look to score a bit more freely in the afternoon session and get a good grasp on the game. Zimbabwe will hope to pick up a few wickets and there is a chance of some rain as well. Hopefully, it doesn't affect the game much and we can get a full day of action squeezed in. Join us for the post-Lunch session at 4.10 pm IST (10.40 am GMT).

Zimbabwe started the first session positively as both the new-ball bowlers, Richard Ngarava and Victor Nyauchi kept the lines tight and didn't let the West Indies openers get away. They however failed to create many (any) wicket-taking opportunities and with not much on offer from the surface, the pacers were left a bit frustrated. Both Richard and Nyauchi bowled well in their second spells but once again failed to get the breakthrough. They will be hoping that the spinners play a role in the following session and get the breakthrough they need.

A fairly evenly contested first session of Test cricket comes to an end but it will be the visiting side, West Indies who will be the happier of the two teams heading into the Lunch interval. The conditions were overcast but the pitch didn't have much in it for the seamers and both the Windies openers, Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul just kept their patience levels up and ensured that they went into the break with all 10 wickets still intact. Kraigg did play a few shots here and there but did look a little unsure at times as well.

Score after 27 overs : 54/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

20 (95)

K Brathwaite

32 (69)

B Mavuta

1-0-2-0

26.6 1

Short in length and on off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul rocks back and punches it to mid off for a quick run. Time for Lunch on Day 1.

26.5 0

Fuller and on off, it's driven down to mid on.

26.4 0

Fuller and on off, turning in, Chanderpaul lunges to defend it with firm hands and gets an inside edge. It goes wide of short leg.

26.3 0

Pulls his length back and serves it around off, Chanderpaul goes back and pushes it to mid on.

26.2 0

Floated and full, around off, Chanderpaul defends it off the front foot.

26.1 1

Starts with a short ball, on off, Kraigg moves back and eases it towards the cover region for a single.

With just a few minutes left for the Lunch break, Brandon Mavuta comes in to roll his arm.

Score after 26 overs : 52/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

19 (90)

K Brathwaite

31 (68)

W Masakadza

3-0-9-0

25.6 0

Loopy and full around off, once again Tagenarine prods forward in defense.

25.5 0

Fullish and on off, Chanderpaul draws forward and meets it with a straight defensive bat.

25.4 0

Short around off, turning in, Chanderpaul goes back and punches it to mid on.

25.3 1

A shade short and around off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and plays it late. He places it shot to the left of backward point and rotates the strike.

25.2 0

Slower through the air, full and on off, again Kraigg defends it back off the front foot.

25.1 0

Fuller and on off, defended back to the bowler.

Score after 25 overs : 51/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

19 (87)

K Brathwaite

30 (65)

V Nyauchi

9-4-12-0

24.6 0

Close to off, on a good length and angling in, Tagenarine sticks back and defends it late to the off side.

24.5 0

Fuller and on off, defended solidly.

24.4 0

Angling in around middle and off, on a length, Chanderpaul plays late and pushes it away from the inner half of his bat to mid on.

24.3 0

On a good length around off, angling in, Tagenarine defends it from the back foot to the off side.

24.2 0

Shortish and on off, punched through the line on the off side but not in the gap.

24.1 0

Excellent yorker, landing in the blockhole, Chanderpaul does well to dig it out safely.

Score after 24 overs : 51/0

Runs Scored

6 Runs

K Brathwaite

30 (65)

T Chanderpaul

19 (81)

W Masakadza

2-0-8-0

23.6 0

Quicker one, short and outside off, Brathwaite drags his pull shot towards mid on.

23.5 1

Turning into the batter from around middle, Chanderpaul helps it past short leg and picks up a single.

23.4 1

Skidding down the leg side, Kraigg works it off his pads and nudges it behind square leg. Takes a single. 50 up for West Indies!

23.3 3

Aggression shown by Chanderpaul. He steps down the track to a full ball and heaves it across the line. It's aerial but in the gap at mid-wicket for three runs.

23.2 0

Tossed up outside off, turning in with some extra bounce, Chanderpaul plays very late and defends it on the off side.

23.1 1

Flatter through the air, a touch short and on off, Kraigg gets back and forces it to mid on for a run.

Score after 23 overs : 45/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

15 (78)

K Brathwaite

28 (62)

V Nyauchi

8-3-12-0

22.6 0

Back of a length, on top of off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and punches it to mid off.

22.5 0

On a good length and just outside off, Chanderpaul keeps his bat inside the line and withdraws it late.

22.4 0

Pitches it up and on off, Chanderpaul has his bat down in time as he pushes it defensively to covers.

22.3 0

A harmless delivery, on a length and outside off, an easy leave for the batter.

22.2 0

In the channel outside off, on a length and holding its line, Chanderpaul covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

22.1 0

Angles in a length ball around off, Chanderpaul reaches out and pushes it towards cover-point.

Score after 22 overs : 45/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

28 (62)

T Chanderpaul

15 (72)

W Masakadza

1-0-2-0

21.6 0

Slower through the air, full and landing on middle, Kraigg flicks it gently to mid-wicket.

21.5 0

Fuller and on middle, defended back easily.

21.4 2

Slightly short and on middle, skidding down, Kraigg moves back and wrists it down to fine leg for a couple of runs.

21.3 0

Loopy around middle, drifting in, Kraigg lunges and blocks it down.

21.2 0

A bit short and on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and punches it to covers.

21.1 0

Starts with a flighted delivery, full and on off, Kraigg is on the front foot as he defends it back.

Time for some spin as Wellington Masakadza is brought into the attack.

Score after 21 overs : 43/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

15 (72)

K Brathwaite

26 (56)

V Nyauchi

7-2-12-0

20.6 0

Serves it on a length around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul defends it back to complete the over.

20.5 0

Very full and on off, Chanderpaul drives it back to the bowler who picks it up and has a shy at the striker's end. Signs of aggression or frustration, not sure.

20.4 3

Fuller in length and outside off, Brathwaite drives it through the gap at covers. Three fielders chase, one of them gets to the ball first and stops it from going to the fence. Three runs taken.

20.3 0

Lands it on a good length, around off, Kraigg pushes it from the outer half his blade to cover-point.

20.2 0

Bowls it full and around off, Brathwaite defends it back to the bowler.

20.1 1

A gentle loosener, short and around leg, Chanderpaul pulls it down to deep square leg for a single.

Change in bowling. Victor Nyauchi returns for his second spell. None for 8 in his 6 overs so far.

Score after 20 overs : 39/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

23 (53)

T Chanderpaul

14 (69)

R Ngarava

8-2-15-0

19.6 0

This is banged in short and over middle, Kraigg Brathwaite hops back and manages to keep the ball down.

19.5 0

On a good length and outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't play at it.

19.4 0

This is pitched up around off, Kraigg Brathwaite strokes it toward cover.

19.3 0

A huge appeal for caught behind but it is turned down. Richard Ngarava bowls it on a hard length around off and Kraigg Brathwaite just doesn't pick up the length. Kraigg looks to get forward but decides to go back at the last moment, getting caught on the crease. The ball zips past the blade and there is a sound but the replays show that it might have come off the arm. Just for the record, there is no DRS available.

19.2 0

Pitches it up in that channel around off and Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms at it.

19.1 0

Good length outside off and angling away, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

Score after 19 overs : 39/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

14 (69)

K Brathwaite

23 (47)

B Evans

6-0-16-0

18.6 2

Shorter and on the body, Chanderpaul tucks it away in front of square leg and picks up a couple of runs.

18.5 0

On a length around off, Chanderpaul presses forward and drives it toward mid off.

18.4 0

Full and angling into the stumps, Chanderpaul pushes it out on the off side.

18.4 nb 1

NO BALL! Another front foot no ball from Brad Evans and he is just over-extending himself a bit here. This is bowled fuller and around off, Chanderpaul pushes it toward mid off.

18.3 0

Back of a length and around off, played off the back foot towards cover-point.

18.3 nb 1

NO BALL! This time the umpire does penalize Brad Evans but for overstepping and the replays show that his front foot was way over the line. The ball is on a good length around off, and Chanderpaul defends it onto the off side.

18.2 0

Keeps it full and angles it into the off stump, Chanderpaul gets forward well and drives it straight to mid off. Brad Evans seems to have gone a bit too wide of the crease and planted his foot beyond the tramline while delivering the ball but he gets away with it.

18.1 0

This is pitched up on the fourth stump line and Tagenarine Chanderpaul shoulders arms at it.

Score after 18 overs : 35/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

23 (47)

T Chanderpaul

12 (61)

R Ngarava

7-1-15-0

17.6 0

Just a tad fuller and around off, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

17.5 0

Lovely delivery! This is delivered on a length around off stump and the ball zips through. Kraigg Brathwaite gets neither forward nor back and has a feel for it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

17.4 0

On a good length and pushed well wide of the off stump. No shot is offered by Kraigg this time.

17.3 2

This is pitched up outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and pushes it through the cover region for a couple of runs.

17.2 0

A touch fuller but Richard Ngarava keeps the ball in that corridor around off. Kraigg Brathwaite watchfully lets it through to the keeper.

17.1 0

Nicely bowled! Nagging length, in that channel outside off and angling across. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

Score after 17 overs : 33/0

Runs Scored

4 Runs

T Chanderpaul

12 (61)

K Brathwaite

21 (41)

B Evans

5-0-12-0

16.6 0

Around the top of off, Chanderpaul keeps it down on the off side.

16.5 0

Goes fuller now and keeps it around off, Chanderpaul drives on the up but finds the man at covers.

16.4 0

Back of a length around off and angling in, Chanderpaul stays on the back foot and taps it towards covers.

16.3 2

Length ball, angled into middle and leg, Chanderpaul shuffles a bit and works it through mid-wicket for another brace.

16.2 2

A tad short and wide, Chanderpaul cuts it off the back foot and in front of cover-point for a couple of runs.

16.1 0

Back of a length and over middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets behind the line and keeps it down on the deck.

Score after 16 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

21 (41)

T Chanderpaul

8 (55)

R Ngarava

6-1-13-0

15.6 0

A beauty to end a maiden over. This is a bit fuller and closer to the off pole, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

15.5 0

This is very full and wide outside off, Kraigg Brathwaite looks to drive it square but only manages to jam it out on the off side.

15.4 0

Good length, outside off and angling across, Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone and the ball dies on its way to the keeper.

15.3 0

And again! Pitches it a bit further up and bowls it on the fifth stump line, Kraigg makes yet another leave.

15.2 0

Good line! This is on a length and around off, angling across the right-hander. Kraigg Brathwaite lets it through to the keeper.

15.1 0

Sort of a floater from Richard Ngarava as he bowls it in the blockhole around off stump. Kraigg Brathwaite digs it out towards extra cover.

Score after 15 overs : 29/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

8 (55)

K Brathwaite

21 (35)

B Evans

4-0-8-0

14.6 0

This is full and straight, Tagenarine Chanderpaul drills the straight drive back at the bowler and Brad Evans does well to get down low to his left and make the stop.

14.5 0

Back of a length and around middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul tucks it 'round the corner.

14.4 0

Fullish length, angling in from around off, Chanderpaul tentatively pushes it onto the off side.

14.3 0

A tad short and around the body, Chanderpaul dabs it down in front of mid-wicket.

14.2 1

Good, positive running. Around the top of off, Kraigg just drops it with gentle hands in front of extra cover and scampers through to the other end.

14.1 0

On a hard length around the top of off, Kraigg Brathwaite defends it back onto the deck.

Drinks break. As expected, it's been a slow start to this Test match. West Indies have adopted a cautious approach against the new ball. To be honest, the new nut has not done much and credit to the Zimbabwean seamers for bowling disciplined lines. It's looking like a good batting strip but a few balls have stayed low already. The tourists would have seen that and will aim to bat long and bat big to bat the hosts out of this Test. That said, let's not get ahead of ourselves and see what happens in the next hour.

Score after 14 overs : 28/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

8 (51)

K Brathwaite

20 (33)

R Ngarava

5-0-13-0

13.6 0

Nagging length around middle and angling in, Chanderpaul nudges it onto the on-side.

13.5 0

Full again, on middle and leg, Chanderpaul flicks it straight to mid-wicket.

13.4 0

This is pitched up on middle, and Chanderpaul drives it towards mid on.

13.3 0

This is full and in that channel around the off stump, Chanderpaul shoulders arms at it.

13.2 1

Short of a length and on the body, Kraigg Brathwaite hops and tucks it away behind square leg for a single.

13.1 0

On a length well outside off with the natural angle taking it away from the right-hander as well. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

Richard Ngarava has a change of ends. None for 12 from his 4 overs so far.

Score after 13 overs : 27/0

Runs Scored

3 Runs

T Chanderpaul

8 (47)

K Brathwaite

19 (31)

B Evans

3-0-7-0

12.6 0

Bowls it a bit wider of the off stump, trying to angle it in, Chanderpaul looks to drive but tries to pull out of the shot late and ends up easing it onto the off side.

12.5 0

Good length around middle, Chanderpaul tucks it away to mid-wicket.

12.4 0

Full and straight, Tagenarine Chanderpaul bunts it back to the bowler who has a shy at the batter's end, just trying to keep Chanderpaul in check.

12.3 1

This is pitched up around middle, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it away wide of mid on and Richard Ngarava over there makes a good diving effort to his right to keep it down to a single.

12.2 2

Fuller and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite clips it to the left of the man at deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. The umpires are also checking for a short run but everything seems fine.

12.1 0

On a length around the off-stump line and just straightening a touch. Kraigg Brathwaite watchfully keeps it out.

Score after 12 overs : 24/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

8 (44)

K Brathwaite

16 (28)

V Nyauchi

6-2-8-0

11.6 0

Back of a length and on a tight line around off, Chanderpaul looks to punch off the back foot but mistimes it towards cover.

11.5 0

Switches to 'round the wicket now and bowls it in the channel around off. Chanderpaul plays inside the line of the ball.

11.4 1

This is full again and on the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it toward square leg and gets across for an easy single.

11.3 4

FOUR! Overpitched and punished! This is around middle, Kraigg Brathwaite uses his wrists to pierce the gap around mid-wicket and pick up a boundary.

11.2 0

A touch fuller and angling at the stumps, Kraigg Brathwaite shuffles across and tucks it toward square leg.

11.1 0

This is on a length around the off stump and nipping back in, Kraigg Brathwaite keeps it out off the front foot.

The bowler is not happy with the ball. Perhaps the seam has come out. Victor Nyauchi tosses it to one of the umpires and gets it fixed. The game resumes...

Score after 11 overs : 19/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

T Chanderpaul

8 (42)

K Brathwaite

11 (24)

B Evans

2-0-4-0

10.6 0

Bowls it on a hard length this time and outside off, Chanderpaul goes back and across before cutting it straight to point.

10.5 0

Fullish length, angling into middle and leg, Chanderpaul firmly defends it to covers.

10.4 0

On a length, trying to swing it away from the middle and leg stump line but Chanderpaul keeps it out.

10.3 1

Keeps it full but strays onto the pads, Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it to fine leg and rotates the strike.

10.2 1

This is full again and at the stumps, Chanderpaul pushes it out in front of cover-point and picks up a single.

10.1 0

Evans comes from around the wicket to the left-hander and angles in a fuller delivery into the off stump. Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and blocks it onto the off side.

Score after 10 overs : 17/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

7 (37)

K Brathwaite

10 (23)

V Nyauchi

5-2-3-0

9.6 1

Fuller and around middle, angling down, Chanderpaul flicks it down to long leg for a single.

9.5 0

This one is served on a good length, close to off and holding its line, Chanderpaul pushes inside the line and misses.

9.4 0

Pitches it up and around off, Tagenarine plays a handsome drive off the front foot but finds the cover fielder.

9.3 0

Around off, on a good length, Chanderpaul blocks it from the back foot.

9.2 0

Goes fuller and on off, angling in, the batter defends it towards silly mid on.

9.1 0

With a silly mid on in place, Victor runs in from 'round the wicket and bowls it short on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and pushes it to cover-point.

Score after 9 overs : 16/0

Runs Scored

2 Runs

K Brathwaite

10 (23)

T Chanderpaul

6 (31)

B Evans

1-0-2-0

8.6 0

Fuller and on off, rather than getting forward, the West Indian skipper pushes it from the back foot, towards the cover region.

8.5 0

Darts a length ball on off, Brathwaite defends it back from the crease.

8.4 0

That's the line. Full in length and outside off, nipping away a bit, Kraigg initially looks to push inside the line but then pulls his bat back.

8.3 1

Short in length around off, Chanderpaul stands tall to ride the bounce and pulls it towards long leg for a single.

8.2 1

Fuller and on off, a hint of movement in the air, Kraigg clips it to square leg and pinches a single.

8.1 0

Begins with a shortish ball on off, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back and defends it down to the leg side.

The debutant, Brad Evans comes on as first change.

Score after 8 overs : 14/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

T Chanderpaul

5 (30)

K Brathwaite

9 (18)

V Nyauchi

4-2-2-0

7.6 0

Full and outside off, again staying low, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes at it and misses.

7.5 0

Full and outside off, the batter shoulders arms to let that one through.

7.4 0

Angling into the batter from a length around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul helps it to mid-wicket. There is a fumble but they decide against the single.

7.3 0

Interesting delivery, a touch short outside off but not rising much. Chanderpaul plays inside the line and misses.

7.2 0

Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it back.

7.1 0

Victor comes from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and angles in a shortish ball on off, Chanderpaul defends it to the off side.

Score after 7 overs : 14/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

5 (24)

K Brathwaite

9 (18)

R Ngarava

4-0-12-0

6.6 1

Back of a length, around off, Chanderpaul drops it with gentle hands, in front of square on the off side, and calls his partner through for a quick run.

6.5 0

Very full and on off, once again Chanderpaul is patient enough to block it back to the bowler.

6.4 0

Richard goes nice and full, around off, it's met with a defensive bat of Tagenarine Chanderpaul.

6.3 0

Skiddy delivery, on a length and outside off, Chanderpaul keeps his bat close to his body and allows it through to the keeper.

6.2 0

Fullish and on off, defended to the off side.

6.1 4

FOUR! Waited for 18 balls and opens his account on the 19th ball with a boundary. Short in length, around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul swivels on the back foot and pulls it through square leg.

Score after 6 overs : 9/0

Runs Scored

0 Runs

K Brathwaite

9 (18)

T Chanderpaul

0 (18)

V Nyauchi

3-1-2-0

5.6 0

Victor is mixing his lengths nicely. Fuller this time, around off, it's defended to covers. First maiden over of the match!

5.5 0

Slightly short and on off, Kraigg goes on the back foot and blocks it back on the surface.

5.4 0

Fuller in length, on middle and leg, Brathwaite shuffles across the stumps a bit and helps it towards square leg. Good pressure sustained by Zimbabwe.

5.3 0

Slightly fuller and attacking the off stump, Kraigg gets behind the line solidly and defends it back.

5.2 0

Probing delivery, on a length outside off and shaping away a hint, Brathwaite pushes inside the line with unsure footwork, only to get beaten.

5.1 0

Back of a length, in the region outside off, Brathwaite covers his stumps and shoulders arms.

Score after 5 overs : 9/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

0 (18)

K Brathwaite

9 (12)

R Ngarava

3-0-7-0

4.6 0

Darts it in, very full and on off, Chanderpaul has his bat down in time as he defends it to the off side.

4.5 0

Identical to the last delivery, but the line is a bit far away from the batter outside off. Chanderpaul leaves.

4.4 0

Beauty! Richard Ngarava gets this delivery to angle in around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul plays the line but the away movement beats his bat.

4.3 0

On middle and leg, defended on the leg side.

4.2 1

Risky run! Very full and on off, Kraigg digs it out towards mid off and takes a brisk single. The fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end, otherwise, it could have been close.

4.1 0

Beaten by the angle! Richard Ngarava puts it on a length around off, Kraigg Brathwaite stays back to have a feel of this delivery and gets beaten.

Score after 4 overs : 8/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

0 (14)

K Brathwaite

8 (10)

V Nyauchi

2-0-2-0

3.6 0

Short in length and wide outside off, Tagenarine cuts from the back foot but finds point. Stays on zero.

3.5 0

Good shape away from the left-hander, outside off, Chanderpaul drops his bat and lets it through.

The West Indies players are wearing a black armband in this game to pay respect to the former West Indian Test and One-Day cricketer Irvine Shillingford who passed away a few days back.

3.4 0

Fractionally short and on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and defends it down safely.

3.3 0

Just behind the good length, around off and shaping away, once again Tagenarine Chanderpaul stick back to defend but misses.

3.2 0

Slants across a shortish delivery, around off and angling away, Tagenarine Chanderpaul stays back and keeps his bat inside the line of the ball.

3.1 1

Fuller and on middle, Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it towards mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Score after 3 overs : 7/0

Runs Scored

5 Runs

T Chanderpaul

0 (9)

K Brathwaite

7 (9)

R Ngarava

2-0-6-0

2.6 0

Serves it on a length and outside off, holding its line, Tagenarine feels for it and gets beaten.

2.5 0

Richard perhaps was looking for a yorker but instead he hurls across a full toss on middle, Tagenarine Chanderpaul pushes it back to the bowler. A good opportunity missed to open his account.

2.4 0

Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it solidly once more.

2.3 0

The length goes a shade fuller, around off, Chanderpaul stands back with an open stance and blocks it to the off side.

2.2 0

Back of a length around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul is on the back foot in defense.

2.1 5

FIVE RUNS! Length delivery around off, Kraigg taps it down to covers and takes a quick run. Brad Evans doesn't get the radar correct with his throw at the bowler's end and concedes a boundary with no one backing up.

Score after 2 overs : 2/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

K Brathwaite

2 (8)

T Chanderpaul

0 (4)

V Nyauchi

1-0-1-0

1.6 1

Lands it very full and around off, Brathwaite drives it to the left of the mid off fielder and scampers across to the other end.

1.5 0

Full and angling in around off, it's defended off the front foot to covers.

1.4 0

This one is a bit too wide outside off, an easy leave for the West Indian skipper.

1.3 0

Play and a miss! That's the channel you want to attack Kraigg Brathwaite. Fuller and around off, angling in and then straightening off the seam, Kraigg tries to drive but misses completely.

1.2 0

Goes full and bowls it around off, Kraigg is forward, not entirely though, as pushes it defensively to mid off.

1.1 0

Starts with a delivery on the shorter side, around off, Kraigg goes on the back foot and defends it down.

Victor Nyauchi to share the new ball with Richard Ngarava.

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

Runs Scored

1 Runs

T Chanderpaul

0 (4)

K Brathwaite

1 (2)

R Ngarava

1-0-1-0

0.6 0

Another excellent delivery, close to off but moving away, Chanderpaul attempts to play inside the line but gets beaten.

0.5 0

Pitches it up and around off, Tagenarine Chanderpaul gets on the front foot and defends it back solidly.

0.4 0

A bit wide outside off this time, Chanderpaul withdraws his bat at the last moment.

0.3 0

Beautiful delivery. The length is full and it's angled around off. Tagenarine Chanderpaul doesn't show much footwork as he attempts to defend but is beaten by the late away movement.

0.2 1

West Indies are away! Back of a length, around middle and leg, Kraigg goes on his toes and taps it down towards backward square leg for one.

0.1 0

Richard begins with a full delivery, in the zone outside off and it goes away from the right-hander with the angle. Kraigg Brathwaite has a good look before making a leave.

Done with the pre-game formalities and we are now all set for the play to begin. The two teams are waiting on the sidelines raring to go but first, both sets of players will take a knee to show their support for the BLM movement. The umpires are out in the middle and so are the players of Zimbabwe. It will be Kraigg Brathwaite to open the batting for West Indies alongside Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Richard Ngarava has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

We are a few minutes away from the start of the Test match. But first, the two sides will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be the West Indies' national anthem first, followed by the national anthem of Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwean skipper, Craig Ervine says that they would have batted first as well and it is a bit dry which means it will turn later on. Adds that the boys are feeling good and they have had a good week of preparation. Mentions that they have got five debutants for this game and with big names missing out, it is a great opportunity for the young guys to perform. Says that it has been a bit wet over the last few days and will look to pick up early wickets with the new ball.

Kraigg Brathwaite, the captain of West Indies, says that they want to put up a big total on the board. Adds that they had a good preparation and are ready to go.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Kemar Roach.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Innocent Kaia (On debut), Tanunurwa Makoni (On debut), Chamu Chibhabha, Craig Ervine (C), Gary Ballance (On debut for Zimbabwe), Tafadzwa Tsiga (On debut) (WK), Brandon Mavuta, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans (On debut), Victor Nyauchi and Richard Ngarava.

TOSS - West Indies have won the toss and they will BAT first.

West Indies come into this Test series with a lot of hope and promise and given the glimpses we saw in their last series against Australia, they would be fairly confident of getting a win here. Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite will be vital for them up top and the promise young Tagenarine Chanderpaul showed last time around will certainly bolster their batting further. The pace department looks pretty sorted with the likes of Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph leading the pack and a return to the side for Shannon Gabriel will only help their cause. West Indies have the experience and the team to win the series but Zimbabwe will be looking to conjure up something special in front of their home crowd. Which side will take the bull by its horn and make early inroads? We shall find out soon as the toss and team sheets are not far away. Stay tuned.