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West Indies and Australia in thrilling draw
“It’s a big learning experience, captaining in a game that is so tight,” Australian skipper Shane Watson said.
“We need to adapt and get better in these conditions.”
West Indies looked to be in deep trouble early on in their run chase when they slumped to 78 for five in the 21st over before Kieron Pollard (36), Carlton Baugh (33) and Andre Russell (37) steadied the innings.
The Australians looked to have regained control when they finally got through the middle order and reduced the home side to 190 for eight and 204 for nine.
Sammy, batting intelligently with tail-enders Sunil Narine and Kemar Roach, levelled the scores with three balls to go but he was run out after a mix-up with Roach in which both men were stranded at the same end.
The fourth and fifth matches of the series will be held in the nearby Caribbean country of St Lucia, starting on Friday.
