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By Aurax Radio | June 28, 2026 | 2 min read
Amir Jangoo produced a standout double century on debut to put the West Indies in a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The innings came after a late call-up to the squad and immediately established him as the central figure in the home side’s strong batting performance.
Amir Jangoo raises his bat after scoring a double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Jangoo’s innings anchored the West Indies response and featured a mix of patience and controlled aggression as he built long partnerships at the crease. He reached the milestone double century in composed fashion, capitalising on a favourable batting surface and disciplined shot selection. His effort formed the backbone of the West Indies’ total and ensured sustained pressure on the Sri Lankan bowling attack throughout the day.
He was well supported by Roston Chase, who compiled a fluent 194 in a major partnership that further strengthened West Indies’ dominance in the match. The pair shared a significant stand that blunted Sri Lanka’s bowling plans and accelerated the scoring rate at key stages. Sri Lanka struggled to find consistent breakthroughs, leaving the hosts firmly in control as the innings progressed.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Trinidad Express Newspapers, Jamaica Observer, CBC Barbados.