They were bowled out for 138 in their first innings after lunch, still 381 runs behind New Zealand’s 519 for seven declared and Kane Williamson had no hesitation in imposing the follow-on. Jason Holder’s team then slumped to 89 for six in their second innings and with wicket-keeper Shane Dowrich unable to bat due to a finger injury, risked their heaviest Test defeat. However, Blackwood, who also provided some resistance with Holder in the first innings, took every chance offered to him and combined with Joseph in an unbeaten 107-run partnership to frustrate the home attack. Sensing victory later, however, New Zealand’s attack lost some of their discipline and Blackwood and Joseph, who brought up his first Test half century with a six off Trent Boult, capitalized. 1ST TEST, DAY 3WEST INDIES 138 f/o in 64 overs (Southee 4/35, Jamieson 2/25) & 196/6 in 42 overs (Blackwood 80*, Wagner 2/62) trail NEW ZEALAND 519/7D by 185 runs

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 05, 2020 13:07 UTC