Bravo extends fine run with another century

Darren Bravo hit his third century in four matches as the West Indies compiled a formidable total of 575-9 on day two of the third Test against India in Mumbai.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Nov 2011, 08:12 BST

Heading into the final game of the series 2-0 down, the tourists put up a laudable fight, with each of the top six scoring half-centuries for only the fifth time in Test history. Bravo made a classy 166 in 284 balls.

After two wickets in as many sessions left the West Indies 494-4 at tea, debutant Varun Aaron and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin finally started wickets tumbling in the evening, the latter closing with figures of 4-154.

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Bravo was 57no overnight and looked intent to cash in fully on helpful conditions as he reached his second century of the series after also reaching three figures in the second innings in Kolkata last week.

The 22-year-old played with the elegant assurance that has marked him as one of the most promising West Indies batsman of recent times.

Bravo reached his latest century from 156 balls and it was fitting he did so with a trademark cover drive to the ropes.

He had earlier combined in a 164-run stand with Kirk Edwards (86).

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