Ton-up Chanderpaul gives Windies Test boost

Tuesday, July 20, 2004

LONDON, England (AFP): Shivnarine Chanderpaul warmed up for Thursday's first Test against England with a stylish unbeaten century as the West Indies drew their three-day match against Sri Lanka A at Shenley on Monday.

Chanderpaul made 100 off 145 deliveries while the unheralded Sylvester Joseph also pushed his claims for a place in the line-up at Lord's with 68 to add to his impressive first innings knock of 114.

The West Indies finished on 283 for 5 after they had piled up 534-7 declared in their first innings.

Earlier in the day, they had bowled out the Sri Lankans for 346 with paceman Tino Best finishing with 4-47 off 11 overs. 

Sri Lanka, for whom wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene finished on 48 not out, maintained their unbeaten tour record, adding Monday's draw to the seven wins they racked up in their one-day schedule.

Score summary:

West Indies 534-7 dec (D Bravo 118, R Jacobs 117 no, S Joseph 114, O Banks 90) and 283 for 5 (Chanderpaul 100 no) Sri Lanka A 346 (G. Daniel 72, J. Mubarak 61)

Match drawn

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