West Indians v Sri Lanka A : Day 3

Shivnarine Chanderpaul finally found some form on tour as the West Indies opted for batting practice on the final day of their match against Sri Lanka 'A'. Chanderpaul scored 100 not out from 145 balls of a total of 283/5 declared by the visitors.

Earlier Tino Best wrapped up the Sri Lankan tail after some resistence from Jaywardene (48 not out). He ended with figures of 4/47. Dwayne Bravo also took a wicket to end 2/38 and Sri Lanka 'A' were all out for 346, trailing by 188 on first innings.

Even with such a massive lead in the bag, captain Sarwan decided not to give his bowlers a bit more tuning ahead of the first Test on Thursday. Instead he looked to bat to the close and saw Sylvester Joseph (68) and Dwayne Smith (37) contribute some runs. Sarwan himself made only 3, Devon Smith made 15 and Dwayne Bravo was caught and bowled for 7.

Omari Banks was unbeaten with Chanderpaul at the close, having scored 29 from 34 balls with 5 fours and a six.

Seamer Mirando claimed 3 for 51 and Perera took 2 for 67.

Match Summary:

West Indians 1st innings 534/7 (120.1 overs)
DDJ Bravo 118, SC Joseph 114, RD Jacobs 117 not out, OAC Banks 90
KS Lokuarachchi 2/114

Sri Lanka 'A' 1st innings 346 ao (70 overs)
GI Daniel 74, J Mubarak 61, HAPW Jayawardene 48 not out
TL Best 4/47, OAC Banks 3/50, DJJ Bravo 2/38

West Indians 2nd innings 283/5 dec. (59.5 overs)
S Chanderpaul 100 not out, SC Joseph 68, DR Smith 37
MTT Mirando 3/51, WMB Perera 2/67

Result: Game drawn

Posted by Liam