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Rain stops West Indies vs Australia second test
Friday, April 20, 2012
West Indies batsman Adrian Barath takes a run, as Australia fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus looks on. PHOTO/AP
Rain ruined an intriguing final afternoon of the second Test between West Indies and Australia in Trinidad, meaning Australia keep their 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The West Indies had been set a target of 215 from 61 overs and were 53-2 after 11 when the weather, which had already caused delays, forced the close.
Australia, who dramatically won the first Test by three wickets, had resumed the day on 73-3, but lost overnight batsmen Ricky Ponting (41) and Clarke (15) to Fidel Edwards and Darren Sammy respectively.
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