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Jangoo and Chase Record 401-Run Stand to Put West Indies in Command

The world-record sixth-wicket partnership handed West Indies a 318-run first-innings lead that put Sri Lanka under severe pressure.

At North Sound, Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase set a new record for the highest Test partnership for the sixth wicket.
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Overview

  • West Indies recovered from 168 for 5 to declare 626 for 9 after a 401-run sixth-wicket partnership between Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase.
  • Playing only his second Test after replacing an injured Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo converted his maiden Test century into 233 and set a new West Indies World Test Championship individual high.
  • Roston Chase made 194, his first Test century in more than seven years and the highest score of his career, before being dismissed shortly before the declaration.
  • Sri Lanka's reply was damaged by West Indies' seamers on Day 4 as the tourists were 81 for 6 after Milan Rathnayake had earlier taken five wickets in the match and Lahiru Kumara missed play with a hamstring issue.
  • The 401-run stand is the first 400-plus sixth-wicket partnership in Test history and it leaves West Indies in a commanding position that could materially affect their World Test Championship prospects.