Dravid took lead on day 2 of the first Test match against West Indies played in on June 21st Kingston
At the end of day 2 of the 1st Test match between India and West Indies, Dravid had an unbeaten score of 45 which saved the day for Indian team.
India lost opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229 an experienced Test cricketer of India came in to play at number 3 added 55 runs to the Indian total. Abhinav
Mukund helped him with his 11 runs.
The opening batsman Mukund was taken at the stumps in the 25th over on a fast ball bowled by Bishoo. It brought tension in the dressing room which was heightened by the fall of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 on a trifling score
of 57.
All eyes rose to Dravid who was on 30 runs standing at the crease with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 after India had lost 3 early wickets. Dravid is a classical test batsman who plays a slow yet sensible game which was the need of the hour for Indians.
The right hand top order batsman played responsibly till the end of the day and scored 45 runs in 125 deliveries. He managed to have a strike rate of 36 as slow game was important to retain his wicket.
India ended the 2nd day with 91 runs for 3 wickets with Rahul Dravid being the star of the day.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382, the West Indian captain was not-out on 45 and supported the Indian innings.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 in their first innings gave an unimpressive performance as their batting order failed to put up a decent total to defend. The world champions have a lead of 164 runs against West Indies and still have 7 wickets in hand to set a challenging score
on board.
India is on West Indian tour these days and has already won the ODI series of 5 matches against West Indies with 3-2. Now they have a Test series to play against the Caribbean team extending from 20th June to July 10th of which 1st
test is in progress.
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