With the sequence status at 0–1 in prefer of India, the West Indies, in respond to India’s first-innings ranking of 438, gave the impression unenthusiastic about scoring temporarily right through the 3rd day’s play at Queen’s Park Oval.
“The pitch is very slow, very easy for batting. Towards the end, it started turning a bit. West Indies were defensive with the bat too. When there’s an attempt to play shots, there’s an opportunity to get a wicket but they didn’t even try that,” Mhambrey mentioned on the finish of day’s play.
“We were quite impressive, our bowlers did whatever was expected of them though.”
Expressing his ideas at the pitch, the previous Mumbai and India seamer emphasised the significance of a balanced and wearing wicket, one that provides alternatives for each batsmen and bowlers.
He additional remarked that the present pitch makes it difficult to take 20 wickets, presenting a powerful job for the bowlers.
“Yes, Dominica pitch had turn but we utilized the conditions better, the quality of our bowlers allowed us to use it well. On this pitch, though, it will be hard to take 20 wickets. First target is to get them all out in the first innings and then see what lies ahead. Obviously, it’s hard work for bowlers on such wickets but yeah, they shouldn’t be so flat. It’s not entertaining, you want to get results.”
In a relaxed victory, India secured a 1-0 lead within the Test sequence after their triumph in Dominica.
At the tip of the 3rd day, the West Indies stood at 229 for 5 and gave the impression to be adopting a defensive manner, reputedly taking part in for a draw on a pitch that introduced little help to the bowlers.
Looking forward to the rest two days of the fit, with the West Indies trailing by way of 209 runs, Mhambrey steered that early wickets at the fourth morning may just considerably support his workforce’s probabilities.
“We are trying to win the match, go session by session. Will see how it’s after the first hour. The ball is still new thankfully.
“The approach (Mohammed) Siraj and Mukesh (Kumar) have bowled and generated swing, seems like we will take wickets. One or two wickets early on will throw open the sport. We are taking part in with the mindset to win,” he said.
Debutant seamer Mukesh secured his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Kirk McKenzie in the first hour of play. However, their momentum was interrupted when rain arrived unexpectedly, leading to an early lunch break.
“I’m extraordinarily proud of the growth he (Mukesh) has proven from the primary ball of the primary consultation he bowled, to the second one new ball the place he confirmed some indicators of transferring the brand new ball; it used to be actual high quality stuff,” Mhambrey mentioned of the bowler.
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