2nd Test: Kraigg Brathwaite 85, Holder unbeaten 71 help West Indies set Sri Lanka 377-run target

West Indies took control on day four as half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite, Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder helped set up a 377-run target for Sri Lanka.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite fell short of a second century Thursday but helped his team to a commanding position as the hosts declared late on the fourth day to set Sri Lanka an imposing target of 377 runs to win the second Test and the series. Brathwaite followed his 126 in the West Indies’ first innings of 354 with 85 which, along with half centuries to Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder, allowed him to declare his team's second innings at 280-4, a lead of 376. Former skipper Jason Holder was 71 not out and Kyle Mayers 55 off 76 balls as the West Indies scored quickly in a bid to put the game beyond the tourists’ reach and give themselves enough time to bowl Sri Lanka out and secure victory.