TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Left-hander Jeremy Solozano compelled himself into the choice body for the upcoming Take a look at sequence towards South Africa with a powerful hundred on day one of many four-day tour match towards the vacationers right here Wednesday.
After being requested to bat first, the 28-year-old carved out 111 because the West Indies Championship XI recovered from 34 for 3 to succeed in 245 for six at Brian Lara Stadium.
All-rounder Shamar Springer struck an unbeaten 45, whereas Amir Jangoo chipped in with 30, Keacy Carty, and captain Justin Greaves, 24.
Quick bowler Kagiso Rabada led South Africa’s assault with three for 47.
The precise-armer claimed the primary three wickets when he knocked over Tagenarine Chanderpaul for one after which claimed Carty and Kevin Wickham (0) in the identical over.
Nonetheless, Solozano, who performed one Take a look at towards Sri Lanka three years in the past however was injured within the area and by no means batted, steered his aspect out of hassle with a knock that required 211 deliveries and included 16 fours and a six.
Notably, he stitched collectively a fourth-wicket stand of 51 with Greaves and placed on an extra 49 with Jangoo for the fifth wicket earlier than partnering in a vital 103-run stand for the sixth wicket with Springer.
Solozano ultimately perished about 25 minutes from the shut, however Springer remained steadfast. His knock up to now contains 5 fours and a six and comes from 82 deliveries.
West Indies tackle South Africa within the first Take a look at beginning subsequent Wednesday at Queen’s Park Oval.
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