Dominica, July 11 (ANI): India wrapped up their series against the West Indies 1-0 today when the third and final test ended in a draw here after a fine fight back from veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
India, who won the opening test in Jamaica then drew the last two, were 94 for three in their second innings, having been set 180 to win, when both captains decided for an early finish after tea on the fifth day.
West Indies saved the match after making 332 in their second innings, Chanderpaul finishing with an unbeaten 116 after putting on a crucial 37 over, 65-run partnership with Fidel Edwards (30) for the ninth wicket, stuff.co.nz reports.
Chanderpaul celebrated becoming the most capped West Indian in tests with his 23rd ton in a 133 tests and it was a typically gritty innings from the left-hander.
There was time enough for India to reach the target of 180 with around 47 overs expected to be available but their attempt got off to a poor start.
Edwards took the new ball and struck with the first delivery - trapping Abhinav Mukund leg before wicket.
Murali Vijay made a smart 45 before Rampaul had him caught by Bishoo and Raina was promoted to perhaps push along the run-rate but went for eight, caught and bowled by Rampaul, before the game ended prematurely.
India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended his team's conservative approach at the close.
"We were risking a series win going after the target, we realised that it was not worth going for it after those wickets. We gave it a go but we are happy with the series win. It was a good exposure for the youngsters," he said. (ANI)
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