KINGSTON, Jamaica – Right-hander Roston Chase stroked a maiden unbeaten Test hundred in only his second international game, inspiring a massive batting effort that helped West Indies frustrate India and earn a draw in the second Test here yesterday.
Tottering on 48 for four at the start – still 256 runs behind – and with the odds of saving the game stocked heavily against them, the 24-year-old Chase stepped up to unfurl a superb, unbeaten 137 as West Indies batted the entire final day to pile up 388 for six at Sabina Park.
Mixing an organised defence with bold attacking strokes, the phlegmatic Barbadian faced 269 deliveries in a knock lasting just shy of six hours, while striking 14 fours and a six.
Energised by his performance, wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich joined the fray with a classy career-best 74 while captain Jason Holder carved out an unbeaten 64 and Jermaine Blackwood an aggressive 63. (CMC)
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Remarkable draw
