WI vs SL 2nd Test: Kraigg Brathwaite's unbeaten 99 gets Windies back on track
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite led from the front on Monday (March 29) as he scored an unbeaten 99 to help the West Indies to 287/7 at close on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. An unbeaten 65-run partnership with Rahkeem Cornwall handed the impetus to the hosts after the battle between the two teams had see-sawed through the day. We take a look at a rollercoaster opening day through these collection of pictures.
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Rahkeen Cornwall launches fight back
![Rahkeen Cornwall launches fight back West Indies all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall en route to scoring unbeaten 43 on Day 1 of second Test against Sri Lanka. (Photo: Cricket West Indies)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/03/30/926273-day1cornwall.jpg)
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Kraigg Brathwaite's leads from the front
![Kraigg Brathwaite's leads from the front WI skipper Kraigg Brathwaite on his way to scoring an unbeaten 99 on opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka. (Photo: Cricket West Indies)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/03/30/926272-day1brathwaite.jpg)
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Lasith Embuldeniya on the mark
![Lasith Embuldeniya on the mark Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya celebrates after taking a wicket on Day 1 of the 2nd Test. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/03/30/926271-lasithembuldeniya.jpg)
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Sri Lanka keep hosts Windies in check
![Sri Lanka keep hosts Windies in check Sri Lankan players walk off the field after a moderately successful first day's play against West Indies. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/03/30/926270-lankaday1.jpg)