Faced with an uphill task of saving the third and final unofficial test against South Africa “A”, the West Indies “A” closed day three on 47-1, chasing an improbable 421 for victory at Bloemfontein. They need another 374 runs to win or survive 98 overs on Friday’s final day.
Jamaican Kirk McKenzie is 26 not out with two fours and two sixes, while test opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul is on 11. Zachary McCaskie made 8.
Resuming the day at 104-3, the hosts declared their second innings at 272-5 with Zubayr Hamza stroking 110 not out and Ruan de Swardt an unbeaten 86.
Guyanese pacer Shamar joseph bagged his second first class five wicket haul, snaring 5-76. He ended with eight wickets in the match.
Scores in the match: South Africa “A” – 274 & 272-5 declared, West Indies “A”, 126 & 47-1. The series is locked at 1-1.
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