The 4-Day Practice Cricket match for the West Indies team in preparation for the 3-Test Series against England from 8th July, ended in a draw at Old Trafford in Manchester yesterday.
As they replied to Jason Holder’s Team 1st innings 272, Kraigg Brathwaite’s Team took their overnight score from 112 for 7 to 178 all out.
When the match ended yesterday, Jason Holder’s Team were 171 for 4. Wicket-keeper/batsman, Joshua Da Silva (56 not out), Nkurmah Bonner (47) and Jermaine Blackwood were the main scorers. Fast bowler, Anderson Phillip took 2 for 20 for Kraigg Brathwaite’s team.
The final scores: Jason Holder’s XI 272 and 171 for 4, Kraigg Brathwaite’s XI 178.
West Indies and England will meet in the 1st Test scheduled to start at Southampton next Wednesday.