Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma took a wicket each later in the day on Sunday as India moved closer to a clean sweep against the West Indies in Jamaica. Earlier, India declared their second innings at 157 for four, setting the hosts a target of 468 runs to win. At Tea on day three, India struggled against top quality fast bowling from the West Indies after not enforcing the follow-on to labour to 73 for four in their second innings. India opted to bat again after bowling out the West Indies for 117 an hour into the morning session despite gaining a massive 299-run lead. The visitors, who made 416 in their first essay, were made to work hard for every run in the second innings on a testing pitch where the West Indian pacers, led Kemar Roach, made the ball talk. India, however, remain on top in the game with a lead of 372 runs. (SCORECARD)
Highlights Between West Indies vs India 2nd Test Day 3, Straight from Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
That's the end of day's play in Jamaica and India are in the driver's seat once again as they need just eight wickets to clean-sweep the Test series against the West Indies. On the other hand, the hosts need a miracle to chase down the reaming 423 runs with two days left in the match.
Mohammed Shami strikes as the West Indies lose their second wicket. John Campbell went for an expensive drive through the covers but only managed to get a thick outside edge straight into the hands of Virat Kohli in slips.
A minimum of 16 overs are left in the third day's play and the first task for the West Indies is to weather the storm from Jasprit Bumrah and Ishant Sharma.
Ajinkya Rahane and Hanuma Vihari are out in the middle to continue India's innings post tea on day three. Rahkeem Cornwall to start the proceedings with the ball.
Tea break in Jamaica as India lost three wickets in the session. Kemar Roach was the star who picked up three wickets. India lead the West Indies by 372 runs with a session and two day's play left in the match.
Ajinkya Rahane hits Shannon Gabriel over the wicketkeeper's head for a maximum. 2nd six of the match. Rahane was not in control and he got a top edge that went behind the wicketkeeper for six runs.
A huge shout for bat-pad from the close-in fielders against Ajinkya Rahane. Umpire gave it not out, Jason Holder went for a review but the replays showed a clear gap between bat and ball. The West Indies lose their review as Ajinkya Rahane survives.
A successful over is followed up with a maiden from Kemar Roach. A maiden to end the first hour after Lunch break on day 3. India's lead is now 345 runs with seven wickets in hand.
Nothing is going the West Indies' way, Shannon Gabriel overstepped on that occasion and the ball was way down the leg-side, giving no chance to the wicketkeeper to cut that off. 5 bonus runs for India.
The West Indies have bowled seven overs in this session and have given away just nine runs, both Shannon Gabriel and Rahkeem Cornwall are keeping things tight in Jamaica.
At the end of first session, India lead the West Indies by 315 runs. KL Rahul and Cheteswar Pujara are unbeaten at six and five, respectively. We will back with the post-lunch session after 40 minutes.
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