*Official* West Indies in India

[GotSpin]

80+ run lead would be so handy. You never know with the West Indies batting unfortunately

 

[Howe_zat]

Ojha and Yadav are rabbits, aren't they? Should be over fairly soon. Could be crucial that the Windies will be bowling last, I don't think they'd be able to chase much.

From twitter:

Looks like india will bat their 50 overs #worldchamps

 

[Burgey]

Level of respect I have for Dravid as a player is inestimable.

 

[Jacknife]

Excellent stuff from the WI's and a nice little lead they've got, I hope they can follow it up in the 2nd innings and put India under some pressure.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Wow, that wasn't in the script. Now if Windies can get over 200 this innings they will be strong favourites to win.

 

[Howe_zat]

Two in two. Yadav dismissed by his first ball in Test cricket.

Difficult period for the Windies now, 17 overs is that weird length of time where you don't know whether to try and push the advantage or play for stumps. Should go for the latter.

 

[Athlai]

Where are all the Indian fans? 9 posts in a row by blokes supporting other teams in an Indian tour thread. Something MUST have went wrong.

How did West Indies bowl?

 

[Prince EWS]

I think this is the first and possibly last time I'll ever think this to myself, but I'd love to see shivfan's opinion on this.

 

[Athlai]

I think this is the first and possibly last time I'll ever think this to myself, but I'd love to see shivfan's opinion on this.

Unban Windiweathers and shivfan and see if they'll give us some insight.

 

[Cevno]

Starting with spinners is interesting.

And as i type it, it worked. Gun recovery on that catch.

 

[Burgey]

What a great catch.

"Very well bowled" says the commentator, describing a wide half volley hit to cover.

 

[Jacknife]

Opening with a double dose of spin has worked, not the start WI wanted.

 

[Burgey]

Where are all the Indian fans? 9 posts in a row by blokes supporting other teams in an Indian tour thread. Something MUST have went wrong.

How did West Indies bowl?

Turbinator an incredibly surprising absentee.

 

[Satguru]

Wow... this was the no.1 test side a few months ago? lmao

Fair play to the Windies,though.. good stuff from them. A win here for them would be fantastic not just for them but for Indian cricket too. I mean, you rest your only good bowler and then expect to win a test series? sorry, this is what you get for treating this is like a practice series for Australia. Still only half done though and i expect India to bounce back strong in the 2nd innings

 

[Howe_zat]

Well at least it was Powell. This top order really is poor, though. Could easily see a few more tonight.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Well done Dhoni, gamble opeing with spinners, worked.

 

[Spikey]

I think this is the first and possibly last time I'll ever think this to myself, but I'd love to see shivfan's opinion on this.

Oh I can take a guess if you want...

 

[centurymaker]

Perhaps this isn't that easy a pitch to bat on?

-when will india finally do well in the first test of a series?

-best time to put some money on india - odds are probably quite long...

 

[centurymaker]

Turbinator an incredibly surprising absentee.

it's night time in canada i think.

 

[Burgey]

it's night time in canada i think.

Yeah, cos no one watches cricket into the small hours, anywhere. Ever.