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West Indies feel the pressure from Australia
(Reuters) – Australia turned around the first Test against the West Indies in Barbados on Tuesday through a great rearguard action from their tailenders and some penetrating bowling.
At the close of the fourth day, West Indies led by just 114 runs with five wickets remaining in the rain-interrupted match.
West Indies began the penultimate day sensing a real chance of victory but, with their top order failing, they were 71 for five and run the risk of defeat after being on top for three days.
Australia recovered from 250 for seven to declare on 406 for nine, a surprise move from skipper Michael Clarke, given his team were behind, but one which proved amply justified as the Caribbean side quickly crumbled.
The morning session began brightly for the hosts with early delight for the Kensington Oval crowd when Mike Hussey went for 48, having added just one to his overnight total, with an inside edge off Kemar Roach superbly taken by wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh.
Peter Siddle was then dismissed for a duck, making a mess of a short delivery from Fidel Edwards and spooning a catch to the diving Kirk Edwards at gully.
His dismissal left Australia on 250 for seven and the home side must have been expecting to get through the last three wickets quickly.
