India begin their second day at 258/6. (Source: BCCI)
Two-day practice game between India and WICB Board President’s XI ended in a draw after the hots made 281/8 on second day.
India vs WICB President XI
# Match ends in a draw after WICB BP’s XI ends Day 2 on 281/8. The two day practice game saw India score 258/6 dec on the first day
Bowling figures after 2nd session
Bhuvneshwar 8-5-5-1
M. Shami 13-1-51-1
U Yadav 10-3-30-1
I Sharma 8-2-21-0
A Mishra 14-0-41-2— BCCI (@BCCI) 10 July 2016
# Shai Hope has a hundred!
# WICB BP XI reach 200 in 70 overs. They are 200/7. They took 306 minutes and 424 balls to reach there. 24 fours for them
# WICKET! Mishra doing it for India. He picks up his fourth as Jacob hits it straight to mid-off
# That is the end of the second session. A successful one from India as they pick 4 wickets. WICB BP’s XI 151/5 at Tea
# WICKET! Chase it caught at mid-wicket! WICB BP’s XI is 136/4
# Chase survives the hat-trick ball. Crazy over from Mishra and India have picked up 2 wickets in that
# Two in two for Mishra! Blackwood tries to slog Mishra first ball but edges it to keeper. WICB BP XI 129/3
# WICKET! Amit Mishra strikes! He drives Chandrika out of his crease with a flighted ball. Chandrika misses and is stumped
2329 hrs IST: FIFTY! Shai Hope also brings up his half-century as BP XI are slowly building the innings. India need that wicket
2312 hrs IST: FIFTY! Chandrika has reached his half-century and the hosts are 101/1 in 42 overs
2230 hrs IST: After 32 overs, WICB President’s XI are 74/1. India still searching for the second wicket. Spin and pace from either end
2205 hrs IST: The hosts moving really slow after the lunch session
At Lunch, WI BP XI 67/1 in 27 overs
Bhuvneshwar 6-3-5-1
Mohd. Shami 8-1-29-0
U Yadav 5-3-15-0
Ishant Sharma 5-1-11-0
Amit Mishra 3-0-7-0— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2016
2120 hrs IST: LUNCH has been called and WICB President’s XI are 67/1
2110 hrs IST: This has been a good fight back from both Chandrika and Hope after early dismissal of skipper… They are 61/1
After 21 overs, it is time for some spin. @MishiAmit has been introduced into the attack from the Media End. WI BPXI 52/1 Chandrika 28*
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2016
2105 hrs IST: Fifty up for West Indies… They are 52/1
2100 hrs IST: The Indian pacers have been very tight. Not giving away anything. Chandrika 28*, Hope 14* are patient.
#INvPresXI: Pres XI 47/1 (19 ovrs) The indian pacers have been very tight. Not giving away anything. Chandrika 28*, Hope 14* are patient.
— westindies (@westindies) 10 July 2016
2050 hrs IST: FInally a run added to West Indian scorecard… President’s XI 47/1
2045 hrs IST: Chandrika 23* and Hope 13* doing a good job of rebuilding. Pitch is assisting the bowlers.
2040 hrs IST: After 15 overs WICB 46/1
2035 hrs IST: WICB President’s XI move to 40/1
2030 hrs IST: DRINKS have been called on field
2025 hrs IST: Ishant bowls that one short but nicely punched through cover region for a single…
2022 hrs IST: Indian bowlers giving some hard to both the batsmen… WICB 38/1
2020 hrs IST: That one just came in from Ishant but well played for a single… President’s XI 32/1
2018 hrs IST: Hope and Chandrika are trying to built up a partnership after that early breakthrough that was given by Bhuvi… President’s XI 31/1
2015 hrs IST: Super delivery… WICB President’s XI 22/1
2011 hrs IST: Have a llok at Shami’s “comeback”over
He is back! Watch @MdShami11‘s excellent first over in the practice game. #WIPresXIvInd pic.twitter.com/CuW5o5YHFa
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2016
2009 hrs IST: Shami is bowling a superb line and length
2004 hrs IST: Chandrika leaves that one nicely
2002 hrs IST: SHami is looking good… WICB 12/1
2000 hrs IST: Indian bowlers need to stick to basics here… WICB 11/1
1958 hrs IST: Hope gets off the mark… WICB 9/0
1955 hrs IST: Hope is the new man in
1953 hrs IST: India strike early on day 2… President”s XI 7/1… Bhuvi sends Johnson back
1951 hrs IST: And that’s a boundary from Chandrika… President’s XI move to 7/0
1950 hrs IST: West Indies are 3/0
1948 hrs IST: West Indies batsmen are looking a bit nervous…
1942 hrs IST: Finally some runs on the board for President’s XI… Johnson gets two
1938 hrs IST: All eyes are on Shami and he’s really pitching that red cherry in good areas… Good to see that sight
1935 hrs IST: The bowlers haven’t given away any runs and they are looking really confident
1930 hrs IST: After batsmen showed some character yesterday, it’s now time for Indian bowlers to put up a decent show
1922 hrs IST: The home team will bat today.
1920 hrs IST: Here we have a quick look at the pitch
A look at the Day Two Warner Park pitch where Indian bowlers will be seen in action. Pic clicked by @anilkumble1074 pic.twitter.com/IYW6MSxd6u
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 10, 2016
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