Bravo: We're still in control

Fri, Dec 28, '07

 

West Indies vice captain Dwayne Bravo said the team is still in control of the first Test match against South Africa despite a batting hiccup on the evening of the third day at the Sahara Oval, St Georges.

Speaking after play ended on Friday, Bravo noted that the Windies have an overall lead of 359 runs and the Proteas would have to bat really well to reach that target.

"We had a hiccup there this evening. It was a simple case of having a bad session. We played very well for two-and-a-half days and we have been dominating this match. We believe we are still in a position to win the Test match and take the lead in the series as we head on to Cape Town," Bravo said.

"We're still confident and we are looking forward to coming out here again tomorrow and pushing for a victory. We have the runs on the board and we know we have the ability to defend the total."

At the close, West Indies were 146 for 8 in their second innings after  dismissing South Africa for 195 with Bravo taking four for 24 with his clever medium-pace bowling. West Indies made 408 in their first innings.

The West Indies have never won a Test on South African soil and Bravo acknowledged this was the perfect opportunity for an historic win.

"We have struggled here over the years, but we know they (South Africans) are beatable. We have to prove that we can beat them. It won't be easy, but cricket is never easy. I think they (South Africa) realize that we are no walkovers," he said.