Australia cling on to draw with West Indies

Dunya News

Australia were outplayed on the final day of the Adelaide Test against West Indies but did enough to earn a draw against Chris Gayle's improving side. After Gayle became only the fourth West Indian to carry his bat in compiling 165, West Indies, all out for 317, set the Aussies 330 to win in 81 overs. When Australia lost their fifth wicket not long after tea, the Windies were the only team with a chance to win. But Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin rode their luck as they ended on 212-5. Dwayne Bravo and Kemar Roach bowled with plenty of skill on a wicket that continued to provide scant assistance for the bowlers. But Clarke and Haddin, with fielders crowding the bat, survived a number of dicey moments to frustrate the Windies. The two right-handers gradually grew in confidence, Clarke making 61 and Haddin 21 as they batted out just over 20 overs before Gayle offered a draw, leaving the series at 1-0 in the hosts' favour, with only one more Test to come. The final match will be played in Perth.