JAMAICA'S Chris Gayle onslaught lifts Windies to victory in 2nd Test Match and level the three-match series 1-1....The Jamaican, in his 101st Test, belted seven fours and six sixes, reaching his half-century from a mere 28 deliveries.

Saturday, June 21, 2014    

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A stunning onslaught from Chris Gayle helped ease West Indies frustration as the Caribbean overcame rain and determined lower order New Zealand batting, to win the second Test by 10 wickets and level the three-match series 1-1 here yesterday.

Opener Chris Gayle (left) celebrates his whirlwind
 half-century as teammate Kraigg Brathwaite looks
 on yesterday. At right: Kemar Roach appeals for
 the wicket of Mark Craig.(PHOTOS: WICB MEDIA)

Set a paltry 93 for victory after the Black Caps doggedly extended their second innings up until lunch on a dramatic final day, West Indies sped to 95 without loss with the left-handed Gayle slamming a trademark, whirlwind unbeaten 80 from 46 balls.

The Jamaican, in his 101st Test, belted seven fours and six sixes, reaching his half-century from a mere 28 deliveries - the second fastest fifty by a West Indies player in Tests.

He overshadowed Man-of-the-Match Kraigg Brathwaite, who was unbeaten on 14, and ended the match in just 13.2 overs.

His blitzkrieg also erased any hopes New Zealand had of a shock result after their lower order rallied admirably in the extended first session to lift the total to 331, before the innings ended 13 minutes after the scheduled lunch break.

Wicketkeeper BJ Watling finished unbeaten on 66, while overnight partner Mark Craig scored a superb 67, the pair sharing a vexing 99-run, ninth-wicket stand which left West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin bereft of ideas. more