BENONI – Marlon Samuels made a bold statement ahead of next week’s start of the three-Test series, pummelling an entertaining, unbeaten hundred on the opening day of their three-day match, as West Indies made a strong start to their tour of South Africa yesterday.
The right-hander finished the day on 103 from just 102 deliveries, an innings that propelled the tourists to 217 for two against a South African Invitational XI at Willowmoore Park.
He was joined by in-form opener Devon Smith who was also closing in on three figures at the close, unbeaten on 83.
The pair has so far added 182 for the third wicket.
Earlier, West Indies blew away the hosts for a paltry 125, with left-arm seamer Sheldon Cottrell taking five for 16 from just 6.1 overs. (CMC)
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