Daijiworld Media Network
New Delhi, Nov 7: The second day of first cricket text match between India and West Indies started on a bright note for India, as its key spinner, Pragyan Ojha, bagged three early wickets on Monday morning to finish the innings with a figure of six for 68 runs. His deadly spell helped India to bowl out West Indies for a moderate score of 304.
S Chanderpaul, who stood like a rock for West Indies, managed to score 118 before Ishant Sharma trapped him leg before.
Earlier, Carlton Baugh, West Indian wicket keeper, stoutly defended his wicket through defensive play, before Ojha claimed him LBW Ojha for 27.
Ravi Rampaul was the ninth man to return to pavilion. He was trapped LBW by debutant off spinner, R Ashwin. It was the second wicket for Ashiwn
It has become clear now that the pitch is helping slow bowlers, West Indies do not have in their team, great spinners of the ball. The score pf 304 does not appear to be a great first innings total to defend. India has good chance of dominating the match. Indian batting line-up looks strong, and Sachin Tendulkar is determined to complete his milestone of 100 centuries.