WI vs IND, 2nd Test, Day 5 Highlights: The second Test between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval ended in a draw after no play on final day was possible due to rain. The heavens opened up and washed out the first session and continued to play hide and seek on Monday before the match was eventually called off. West Indies were 76 for 2 at Stumps on Day 4, needing 289 runs to beat India. On the other hand, the guests needed 8 wickets to win. India had declared their second innings at 181 for 2, setting a 365-run target for the hosts. The Rohit Sharma-led side sealed the series 1-0 as it had won the first game by an innings and 141 runs.
Here are the Highlights of Day 5 of the 2nd Test match between India and West Indies, straight from Trinidad:
- 22:48 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Rain stops!Oh, here is another udpate. It has now stopped raining in Trinidad. This is so frustrating for the cricket fans. Just when it seems that play is set to start, rain arrives and when it seems that the play is not possible, it stops, giving way to a clear sky. For now, there is no rain!
- 22:44 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Rain returns!Here is som bad news, folks! The rain has returned. However, currently there is a slight drizzle but enough to make the groundsmen cover the pitch. By this time the players would have walked to the middle, but rain has affected the play again.
- 20:30 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Rain, rain, go away!Rain continues to frustrate. The first session is likely to be washed out as we might have an early Lunch at Queen's Park Oval. West Indies batters might not complain, but the Indian bowlers must be getting irritated with the delay.
- 19:56 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Mukesh talks about maiden Test wicket!Maiden Test wicket for any bowler is special but how about celebrating it with a prominent star like Virat Kohli on the field. "When I got the wicket, Virat bhaiya ran up and hugged me. I was in a different world. The man I have watched all these years on TV and looked up to is hugging you. It felt great," told Mukesh on taking his maiden Test wicket. Read more
- 19:22 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Rain increases India's problems!The more it rains today, the tougher it becomes for India as they will be having lesser time to bowl to West Indies. The way the pitch has performed so far and the rain has interrupted the final day, it seems that the Indian bowlers have their task cut out.
- 19:15 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Teams yet to arrive!It is interesting to note that both the teams are still in their hotels. The way it is raining at the Queen's Park Oval currently, the resumption of the match anytime soon seems like a dream. Let's hope, we get a good amount of play today. Keep your fingers crossed guys!
- 19:03 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Rain delays start!Here is a bad news to the start of the day. They play was set to kick off half an hour early today, but rain has delayed that start. It is raining heaving at the moment in Port of Spain and the covers are on. Stay connected for the live updates.
- 18:24 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: West Indies eye a solid start!The pair of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Jermaine Blackwood has already added 32 runs off 72 balls. If the duo could keep Indian bowlers at bay at the start of the first session, West Indies can some serious chance in this tough chase of 365 against India.
- 18:16 (IST)IND vs WI, 2nd Test, Day 5 Live: Eyes on Ravichandran Ashwin!Everyone is aware of how dangerous Ravichandran Ashwin could be in the fourth innings with the ball in hand. To add to West Indies' problems, the spinner was getting some help from the surface on Sunday after Windies started their chase. He has already picked two wickets and will be the centre of attraction on the final day.
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