Jangoo reaches maiden century as West Indies lead Sri Lanka by 48 runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Amir Jangoo scored his maiden test century as West Indies took a 48-run lead over Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the first test in North Sound, Antigua. Jangoo was 123 not out at lunch, with captain Roston Chase remaining unbeaten on 74. The West Indies, starting the day at 271-5, added 85 runs in the session to reach 356-5. Sri Lanka missed key fast bowler Lahiru Kumara due to injury, failing to claim a wicket for two consecutive sessions. The sixth-wicket partnership between Jangoo and Chase extended to 188 runs as they guided their team past Sri Lanka's total of 308.
- •Jangoo was 123 not out at lunch on Day 3.
- •West Indies reached 356-5, leading by 48 runs.
- •Jangoo and Chase added 85 runs in the session.
- •Sri Lanka did not take a wicket in two sessions.
- •Lahiru Kumara missed due to a hamstring injury.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jangoo's maiden test century guides West Indies to 48-run lead over Sri Lanka on Day 3
"Janjoo was 123 not out at lunch with captain Roston Chase unbeaten on 74 and West Indies 356-5 and leading Sri Lanka by 48 runs. The pair denied Sri Lanka a breakthrough after resuming from an overnight 271-5. Sri Lanka felt the absence of their most experienced fast bowler Lahiru Kumara, who injured a hamstring after bowling just one over on Friday.
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