DESPITE settling for a draw against Australia’s President’s XI on Saturday, West Indies head coach Phil Simmons said his team is in “a good place” heading into Tuesday’s first of a two-match Test series against the Aussies in Perth.

After Australia’s PM XI posted 322 in their first-innings knock on Wednesday, West Indies responded with 235, led by an impressive 119 runs from opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul.

With a lead of 87 runs, PM’s XI returned to the middle and declared on 221/4, to set the visitors a target of 309 for victory.

Half-centuries from Chanderpaul (56), Devon Thomas (55) and an unbeaten 52 from wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva led West Indies to 277/8 on the final day and a drawn result.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

I agree with ICM for once...... West Indies can win,...this is the best bowling attack since Ambrose & Walsh retirement....few batters put their hands up.... right team selection.....

Tage
Braithwaite
Brooks
Blackwood
Mayer
Holder
Silva
Chase
Joseph
Roach
Seales

I would have loved to have Gabriel...but he is not there....this is best....

Seriously, this team has the potential to beat Australia.....

In reply to Onionman0

I playing Bonner for Chase.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

In reply to Onionman0

Reifer or Thomas for Chase, really dont see him offer much at Perth.

In reply to natty_forever


why not Bonner for Brooks in the 1st test, swapping a batsman for a batsman.

In reply to tc1

Better bats than Chase, and not feeling Chase going take wickets. Just me.