A rare victory in sight
Over three days of a tense, gripping, low-scoring opening Test, played out on a sub-standard surface a four-man bowling staff has given West Indies their best chance of victory for some time writes Tony Cozier in the Nation News
Akhila Ranganna
25-Feb-2013
Over three days of a tense, gripping, low-scoring opening Test, played out on a sub-standard surface a four-man bowling staff has given West Indies their best chance of victory for some time writes Tony Cozier in the Nation News. It is now up to them to finish the job.
In restricting Pakistan’s first innings to 160, gaining a lead of 66 – worth double in such circumstances – Bishoo was capably supported by Rampaul’s controlled aggression that was again evident in his two immediate wickets yesterday and the nagging medium-pace of the much derided captain Darren Sammy.
A lot more hard work lies ahead this morning if they are to convert their advantage into the rare victory the game in these parts so badly needs for a host of obvious reasons.
Akhila Ranganna is assistant editor (Audio) at ESPNcricinfo