ROSEAU, Dominica – Shivnarine Chanderpaul was made to work hard for his 28th Test century but was quite satisfied with his performance against Zimbabwe on the second day of the second Test match at Windsor Park.
Chanderpaul scored 108 – his third century in four matches – following 150 not out against Bangladesh in Dhaka and 203 not out against Bangladesh in Khulna last December. It was also his second century at Windsor Park. Back in 2011 he made 116 not out against India and last year followed up with 68 and 69 against Australia.
The other highlight of the day’s play was Chris Gayle’s boundary-studded 15th Test century. The powerful left-hander made 101 off 145 balls, including 12 fours and four sixes, to signal a return to form.
“It was a pretty tough day. You could see it was not an easy wicket to bat on. The ball was bouncing and turning a lot and you had to really dig in. We had to get the job done and put some runs on the board and look to get a significant lead,” said Chanderpaul.
The 38-year-old in his 148th Test match, came to the crease to face the second ball of the day after Marlon Samuels fell to the first delivery. He added a record fifth wicket stand of 173 with wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin, who made 86 to follow up his 62 in the first Test last week. This allowed West Indies to close on 381-8 – an overall lead of 206 going into the third day of the match on Friday.
“I was just about to sit and watch some cricket and Marlon got a good first ball – there wasn’t much he could have done about it, it was a real ‘beauty’.
“It was tough work. Some of the balls were bouncing, some were keeping low, you weren’t always certain what the ball would do so you had to stay watchful and patient and wait on the bad balls,” Chanderpaul said.
“We have a lead of over 200 so that’s pretty good for us. All the spinners are making things happen on this pitch so we believe we are in a very good position to go on and win.”
I really want cricket to continue into saturday, am stock at work !
Me too.
congrats windies keep up the good work.
The Dominicans (Shane n Chanderpaul) are doing us proud!
we NEED help to prepare a good wicket, our people here have no clue about preparing wickets
maybe the Indians can help Its urgent as we move into the international arena
As far as i am concerned .Shanderpaul only play for himsel.He bat to slow.Are Marlon Samiel fifty look better than are hundred fifty from Shandaepaul.And if i know the game as well as i do.Tomorow will be the last days play.Zimabwe is just to weak …Dave Stephen.
Chandlerpaul was not caught. The replay clearly showed that the ball hit the ground and was not in the fielders hand. I think that was very dishonest to celebrate the catch and allow Chanderpaul to walk off the field. It was replayed several times on the TV. If the spectators had the opportunity to see that the catch was not taken, they would be very angry.
So is that a commentary on the type of wicket? does that mean the wicket was not well prepared?
Good job
great job guys, keep it up.