The opening batsmen surpassed the former file of 298 set via Gordon Greenidge and Desmond Haynes towards England at St John’s long ago in 1990.
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It is the 9th very best opening partnership in Test historical past, far wanting the full file of 415 added via South Africa’s Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie towards Bangladesh in Chattogram in 2008.
Brathwaite, who hit his twelfth Test century, scored 182 within the file opening stand with Chanderpaul, who was once unbeaten on 207 on Day 3. West Indies declared their first innings at 447–6 after 143 overs.
It was once a welcome go back to shape for Brathwaite, who made most effective 19 and 3 towards Australia in his remaining Test, two months in the past in Adelaide.
Rain supposed simply 89 overs have been conceivable at the first two days of the fit after West Indies had opted to bat, however the guests speeded up the scoring on day 3.
Wellington Masakadza in the end broke the file partnership when Brathwaite was once out leg prior to wicket whilst making an attempt a sweep towards the left-arm spinner.
It was once a small praise for the Zimbabwe bowlers who had toiled 114 overs prior to making the step forward.
Tagenarine, 26, is the son of former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul and now has a maiden Test century in his 3rd fit.
(With inputs from Agencies)