The West Indies have been given a wake-up call on the bowling front after being dominated by a NSW/ACT XI on day two of their tour match in Canberra
In reply to the West Indies 9(dec)-424, the NSW/ACT XI finished day two at a dominant 2-259.
Oliver Davies (115 off 106 balls) was the star of the day, producing an innings that featured 14 fours and three sixes.
Blake MacDonald scored (76*) and Jack Attenborough Also Scored fifty (51).
West Indies veteran quick Kemar Roach was economical with figures of 0 for 20 from 10 overs.
But Jayden Seales (0-47 off 10 overs), Alzarri Joseph (0-40 off 10 overs) and spinner Roston Chase (0-50 off 10 overs) were among the bowlers who struggled for impact.
Starting day two at Manuka Oval on 5-297, the Windies lifted the run-rate on Friday as No.10 Devon Thomas top-scored with an unbeaten 77.
Thomas and Joseph put on an unbroken 104-run stand for the 10th wicket in a confidence boost for the West Indies ahead of their two-match Test series against Australia.
On Thursday, openers Kraigg Brathwaite (75) and Shamarh Brooks (56) made half-centuries to put on a 133-run partnership. Also Former captain Jason Holder, who made 50 with the bat before retiring.
Lots of runs in Day 2 at Philip Oval in Canberra
Devon Thomas made a sparkling 77 not out off 79 balls. He added 104* with Alzarri Joseph 33 not out
In final session Oliver Davies scored 115 off 106 balls for NSW/ACT XI
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West Indies last won a Test match on Australian soil in February 1997. They have beaten Australia in Australia in any format only once since, in a T20I in February 2013.
Series Schedule:
17-19 November: v ACT/NSW XI at Philip Oval, Canberra
23-26 November: v Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval, Canberra (day/night)
30 November to 4 December: 1st Test at the Perth Stadium, Perth
8-12 December: 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)