WI vs SL: Jangoo and Chase's rescue act puts West Indies in control on Day 2

West Indies finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in a good position on 271/5, trailing by 37 runs in the first innings. Captain Roston Chase (42*) and Amir Jangoo (78*) were at the crease for the hosts at stumps, having stitched an unbeaten 103-run stand. 

West Indies started the day on 0/0 with openers Brandon King and John Campbell at the crease. The duo stitched a steady 58-run partnership for the first wicket. King was particularly looking in good touch, batting on 31 and had set his sights on a big score.

However, he threw away a good start, driving Milan Rathnayake in the air straight to Sonal Dinusha at cover, who took a low catch. Following his dismissal, Kavem Hodge joined Campbell at the crease, and the duo ensured there were no more casualties before lunch as West Indies were 89/1 at the end of the first session.

In the second session, Sri Lanka found their second success as Campbell, like his opening partner, also threw away a good start after scoring 39, taking the bait from Sonal Dinusha and holing out to long on. In the very next over, Milan Rathnayake (2/45) got his second success of the day, making Kavem Hodge (16) chop one back onto his stumps to leave West Indies on 102/3. 

Asitha Fernando's brilliant spell before tea

After losing two wickets within a space of 11 deliveries in the second session, the hosts desperately needed to rebuild their innings, and Amir Jangoo walked to the crease, determined to bail his team out of trouble. He stitched an important 52-run stand for the fourth wicket with Joshua Da Silva, helping his team cross the 150-run mark.

Asitha Fernando (2/25) helped Sri Lanka get the breakthrough late in the second session, making Da Silva (20 off 56), hit one straight to Pasindu Sooriyabandara at short cover-point. Fernando struck again on the stroke of tea, making Justin Greaves (3 off 11) edge one to Kusal Mendis at first slip, who took a one-handed stunner to leave West Indies on 168/5.

Chase, Jangoo rescue West Indies

In the final session, Jangoo was joined by captain Roston Chase, and the duo stitched a massive century stand to bail their team out of a precarious position and whittled away the majority of the deficit. Jango showed great maturity at the crease, bringing up his maiden Test half-century, playing just his second match.

On the other hand, Chase brought his experience to the fore and showed great determination to bide his time at the crease. Courtesy of their unbeaten 103-run stand, West Indies finished the day on a high.