Amir Jangoo scores double century for West Indies against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:21 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
In the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, Amir Jangoo scored a double century while batting at No. 4. This marked him as only the third West Indies batter to achieve this milestone, joining Brian Lara and Chris Gayle. Jangoo's inning lasted 342 balls, and he helped build a solid first innings total of 626 for 9 before the team declared, giving the West Indies a 318-run lead. Sri Lanka ended the day at 15 for 1 after losing their opener Pathum Nissanka.
- •Jangoo reached his double century on Day 3 of the Test.
- •He and Roston Chase set a record sixth-wicket partnership.
- •West Indies declared their first innings at 626 for 9.
- •Sri Lanka trails by 303 runs at stumps on Day 3.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — In company of Brian Lara and Chris Gayle: Amir Jangoo becomes only third West Indies batter to ...
"Jangoo had earlier scored a century on his ODI debut for the West Indies, and his latest knock has now added another milestone to his international career.
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