North Sound (Antigua): Ajinkya Rahane smashed half-century to help India accumulate 203/6 in 68.5 overs when rain forced early stumps on Day 1 of the opening Test against the West Indies at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here on Thursday.
India, who were put to bat first, were in deep trouble after their top order collapsed. However, Rahane's sublime half-century put India back in the game.
- Rahane (81) proved to be the saviour for India as he hit form with a dogged half-century after the team's top order collapsed. The visitors, who are playing their first match of the World Test Championship, were reduced to 25/3 with Mayank Agarwal (5), Cheteshwar Pujara (2) and skipper Virat Kohli (9) back in the hut early as new ball bowlers Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel wreaked havoc with searing pace.
K.L. Rahul (44 off 97; 5x4) and Rahane then shared a 68-run stand for the fourth wicket before the former was dismissed caught behind down the leg side off Roston Chase's bowling post-lunch.