Bonner, Mayers rescue West Indies
Md Jabed Ali ShaonEditor
Posted - 2021-03-26T12:05:53+06:00
Updated - 2021-03-26T12:05:53+06:00
West Indies have survived the final day to draw the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound.
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Nkrumah Bonner raises his bat on reaching ton. Photo: AFP[/caption]
In space of over a month, Nkrumah Bonner and
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Bonner made his first Test hundred in his third match - unbeaten 113 runs off 274 deliveries. The right-hander was solid in defence in pursuit to survive the day. His innings included a six and 13 fours.
Mayers made 113-ball 52 in a 105-run stand with Bonner that left Sri Lanka wicketless in the second session.
West Indies batted 100 overs to put on 236/4, losing just three wickets on day five.
Sri Lanka's second innings total 476 set West Indies a target of 375 runs after conceding 102-run first innings lead.
made the headlines scoring a maiden century (103), although Niroshan Dickwella (96) and Oshada Fernando (91) missed out on making three-figure mark.
Sri Lanka posted a mere 169 on day one, losing the toss.
The second Test will commence on March 29. The match will be played on the same ground behind closed doors.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka 169
(Thirimanne 70; Holder 5/27)
West Indies 271
(Cornwall 61; Lakmal 5/47)
Sri Lanka 476
(Nissanka 103, Dickwella 96; Roach 3/74)
West Indies 236/4 in 100 overs
(Bonner 113*, Mayers 52; Embuldeniya 2/62)
Match drawn
Player of the Match:
Nkrumah Bonner