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The three-day match between the West Indians and Board President’s XI ended in a tame draw here today with the tourists using the opportunity to gain vital batting practice ahead of the first Test starting in Mumbai on October 9.
Ramnaresh Sarwan became the second batsman to hit a century in the West Indian innings which remained unfinished at 606 for four when the two captains decided to stop the match after six mandatory overs had been bowled on the third and final day today.
Sarwan made a stroke-filled 140 with 18 fours and a six in nearly seven and a half hours before retiring hurt in the second session of play. His century followed the 147 scored by Wavell Hinds yesterday. Other batsmen also chipped in with handsome contributions as West Indians took a massive 331-run lead over Board President's first innings score of 275 for eight declared.
Captain Carl Hooper scored 67 while Ryan Hinds made a solid 74 before retiring. Wicketkeeper Ridley Jacobs also completed a half-century and the match was called off immediately after he reached his 50. For the home team, left-arm spinner Murali Kartik was the most successful bowler claiming two wickets for 92 runs while off-spinner Sarandeep Singh and medium-pacer Laxmipathi Balaji took one wicket each. |
