Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Jaffer's double century

Wasim Jaffer plays an elegant square drive on his way to his maiden Test double century.

India have put themselves in a position to win the first Test match against West Indies. The fourth day saw the Antigua pitch die, and without the fiery Fidel Edwards, the Indians scored runs freely. Jaffer lead the way with 212, Rahul Dravid, though out of form, managed to scratch out 62 runs. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, pleased with the lifeless wicket, blasted 70 in quick time to allow a declaration 5 overs from the close of play.

The breakthough the Indians wanted did not come, and they will have all of day 5 to take 10 wickets, while West Indies require 379 more runs for victory.

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