Two Auckland batsmen raised milestones as the West Indies were put to the sword on the second day of the three-day tour cricket match in Auckland today.
Auckland declared their first innings at an imposing 587 for seven on the stroke of tea, with Gareth Hopkins reaching his century with a six to be 103 not out.
Hopkins' eighth first-class century followed a career-best 201 from skipper Richard Jones, who had resumed this morning on 186 with Auckland at a powerful 359 for two.
Having lost his overnight partner Reece Young, who added six more runs to reach 61, Jones went on to his maiden first-class double century before getting out almost immediately.
But there was no respite for the West Indies bowlers at Eden Park Outer Oval as Hopkins took up the challenge, hitting seven fours before his lone six saw him attain his century off 182 balls.
Kyle Mills also chipped in with 50 and debutant Jeet Raval made 31 for Auckland.
Fast bowler Fidel Edwards was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, taking three for 125 off 29 overs, although Lionel Baker was relatively economical in picking up one for 95 off 28.
The West Indies will look to use the four sessions remaining in the match for batting practice.
The match is their only warmup fixture ahead of two tests against New Zealand, starting in Dunedin on Thursday.
