• Kraigg Brathwaite kept West Indies alive on Day 3 of the second Test against India.

  • The hosts reached 229/5 at stumps inching closer to a potential draw against India's total of 438.

Twitter Reactions: Kraigg Brathwaite leads West Indies’ resilience on Day 3 of Trinidad Test against India
Kraigg Brathwaite leads West Indies' fightback (Image Source: Twitter)

On the third day of the second Test match in Port-of-Spain, fans witnessed an intriguing battle between India and West Indies. Despite the rain-interrupted play, the West Indies showed remarkable resistance, ending the day at 229 for 5, inching closer to a potential draw against India’s total of 438.

Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies skipper, emerged as the linchpin of their fightback, showcasing immense determination as he stood firm against India’s bowling attack. Brathwaite’s resilient innings of 75 off 235 balls demonstrated his ability to anchor the innings and frustrate the opposition bowlers.

India’s bowlers, led by spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, toiled away relentlessly on a placid pitch but struggled to make significant inroads into the West Indies batting lineup. However, Ashwin’s perseverance eventually paid off as he brilliantly breached Brathwaite’s defenses with a masterful offbreak that sneaked through the gate.

Debutant Mukesh Kumar also contributed to India’s success by dismissing West Indies’ debutant Kirk McKenzie for a well-fought 32 runs before rain intervened, forcing an early lunch. Jadeja’s crafty bowling proved vital for India as he managed to break the resolute vigil of Jermaine Blackwood, extracting turn and bounce from a challenging angle. However, it was Ajinkya Rahane‘s exceptional reflexes at slip that stole the limelight during the morning session. Despite being partially blinded by wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan‘s deflection, Rahane managed to snatch the ball with one hand, leaving spectators in awe of his sensational play.

As the day concluded, West Indies remained cautiously optimistic about salvaging a draw from the match, given their current position and the persistent weather interruptions. The hosts will look to Joshua Da Silva and the talented Emmanuel Stewart to continue the fight on the following day and potentially tilt the balance in their favor.

Cricket enthusiasts across the globe took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the gripping day of Test cricket. Fans praised Brathwaite’s tenacity and Rahane’s acrobatics while also acknowledging the promise shown by the young talents on both sides. With two more days of intense cricket ahead, the Trinidad Test promises more drama, excitement, and captivating moments as the battle between the bat and ball continues to unfold.

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