West Indies’ Amir Jangoo and skipper Roston Chase have rewritten the record books, combining for an astonishing 401-run sixth-wicket partnership on Saturday, June 28, 2026, during the WI vs SL 1st Test 2026 against Sri Lanka.
This colossal effort on Day 3 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has firmly placed the West Indies in a dominant position and sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase Creates History
The unbroken 401-run stand shattered the previous record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Test history, which stood at 399 runs, set by England’s Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow against South Africa in Cape Town in 2016. The partnership is also the second-highest in West Indies’ Test history.
Heroic Individual Efforts
Amir Jangoo, the 28-year-old Trinidadian wicketkeeper-batsman, was the cornerstone of this historic partnership. Playing in just his second Test match, Jangoo not only registered his maiden Test century but converted it into a magnificent double hundred, eventually scoring 233 runs. His gritty and fluent innings showcased immense maturity under pressure.
Supporting him with equal resolve was the seasoned all-rounder and captain, Roston Chase. The 34-year-old Barbadian registered his sixth Test century, contributing a monumental 194 runs to the record-breaking effort and providing crucial leadership from the crease. Their contrasting styles complemented each other perfectly, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers for extended periods.
Match Situation
Resuming Day 3 on 271 for five, 37 runs behind Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 308, the West Indies were in need of a substantial partnership. Jangoo (78 not out overnight) and Chase (42 not out overnight) answered the call spectacularly, guiding their team to a formidable total of 626 for nine before Chase declared the innings.
Armed with a massive 318-run first-innings lead, the West Indies fast bowlers, led by Jayden Seales, quickly made inroads into the Sri Lankan batting lineup. At the close of play on Day 3, Sri Lanka were struggling at 15 for one in their second innings, still trailing by a daunting 303 runs and facing an uphill battle to save the match.
The West Indies will look to press for victory on Day 4, with Sri Lanka needing a miraculous effort to avoid a heavy defeat. The record-breaking stand by Jangoo and Chase has not only put their team in a commanding position but has also provided a thrilling spectacle for Test cricket enthusiasts.