DUNEDIN – Darren Bravo led the resistance with his maiden double century which saved West Indies from an innings defeat against New Zealand on the fourth day of the first cricket Test at University Oval in Dunedin yesterday.
Bravo dug in and mixed gritty defence with powerful drives through the off-side to be unbeaten on a career best 210, forcing the match into a fifth day as West Indies soared to 443 for six, a lead of 47.
The 24-year-old left-hander, who batted for more than nine hours, punched the air in delight after reaching 200 and was embraced by captain Darren Sammy as he became the 26th West Indian to pass the milestone.
Bravo, whose previous highest score in 26 Tests was 195 against Bangladesh two years ago in Mirpur, found useful allies in Narsingh Deonarine (52), Denesh Ramdin (24) and Sammy (44 not out) to frustrate the home side seeking their first Test win of the year.
