The first Test between the West Indies and England ended in a draw.© AFP
West Indies vs England, 1st Test Day 5, highlights: West Indies and England drew the first Test on Saturday when the home side mounted a successful rearguard action on a placid Sir Vivian Richards Stadium pitch. Set 286 to win off a maximum 71 overs, West Indies ended the final day on 147-4 with first innings century maker Nkrumah Bonner unbeaten on 38 and Jason Holder 37 not out. The second Test of the three-match series starts in Bridgetown on Wednesday. Bonner’s unbeaten 38, following on from his nine-hour-plus 123 in the first innings, earned him the man of the match award. Holder finished on 37 not out in another important contribution from the all-rounder against the English. “Obviously we wanted to win but we’re happy to come away with the draw,” said Bonner. “I always wanted to play Test cricket and over the years I set out to bat long. I’m versatile. I adapt to the situation.” (SCORECARD)
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