Heath Streak scored his maiden Test century to put Zimbabwe on top on the second day of the first Test against West Indies on Wednesday.
The home side, who won the toss and chose to bat, declared their first innings closed on 507 for nine. West Indies were 11 without loss when bad light and rain ended play 25.2 overs early.
Zimbabwe captain Streak scored an undefeated 127 in almost six hours at the crease in which he faced 246 balls and hit 12 fours.
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Zimbabwe 1st innings: (Overnight 284/6) V Sibanda c Jacobs b Edwards 18, T Gripper c Lara b Taylor 41, M Vermeulen c Hinds b Edwards 8, S Carlisle c Lara b Collymore 8, C Wishart c Jacobs b Hinds 47, S Matsikenyeri c Jacobs b Edwards 57, T Taibu b Edwards 83, H Streak not out 127, A Blignaut c Gayle b Drakes 91, R Price lbw Edwards 2, B Mahwire not out 1 West Indies (1st Innings): C Gayle batting 6, W Hinds batting 0 |