9 Dec 2009

Aussies survive stern test in Adelaide

5:38 am on 9 December 2009

The Australian cricketers still have the Sir Frank Worrell Trophy, but the West Indies will head for the third test in Perth rating their chances of least sharing the series.

Australia were forced to scrap for a draw on the final day of the second test in Adelaide yesterday as the West Indies reduced them to 139 for 5, chasing 330 to win. But the home team didn't lose another wicket as Michael Clarke steered them to safety with an unbeaten 61.

The West Indies captain Chris Gayle was named man of the match for his unbeaten 165, having batted throughout his team's second innings to set up a substantial lead.