Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Aus vs WI 2nd Test Result - Chanderpaul and Sarwan seal draw


Aus vs WI 2nd Test Result - Chanderpaul and Sarwan seal draw


The 2nd test match between Australia and West Indies ended in a draw at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, on Tuesday 3rd June, 2008. A fighting century from Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul's trademark resistance saved the match for West Indies but not the Frank Worrell Trophy, which Ricky Ponting's men secured with a tense draw in Antigua.

Australia declared their 2nd inning on 244/6, set a target 0f 372 runs on the last day. West Indies managed 266/5 at the end of the day and saved the match.

Match Summary:

Australia 1st Inning - 479/7 dec. in 136 overs.

West Indies 1st Inning - 352 All Out in 107 Overs.

Australia 2nd Inning -244/6 in 61.5 overs.

West Indies 2nd Inning - 266/5 in 93 Overs.

Man Of The Match - Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)

Result - Match drawn

Series - Australia led the 3-match series 1-0

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