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Symonds, Haddin prop up Australia

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): Andrew Symonds capitalised on two bouts of good fortune to hit a half-century, but the West Indies restricted Australia to 226 for seven at close on a rain-shortened first day of the third and final Test at Kensington Oval here on Thursday.

Seamer Dwayne Bravo claimed three for 48 to lead the home team. Jerome Taylor contributed two for 44, while there was a wicket apiece for fellow pacer Fidel Edwards (one for 47) and left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn (one for 33).

Symonds hit 52 off 84 deliveries, including five fours and a six. He and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin formed the backbone of the Australian innings with a partnership of 87 that revived the visitor from 111 for five. Haddin hit six fluent boundaries in his 32 off 66 balls.

Earlier, Australia began strongly after West Indies captain Chris Gayle won the toss and elected to bowl first on a lively pitch.

The left-handed openers Phil Jaques and Simon Katich added 46 at a run-a-ball before Taylor made the breakthrough.

Jaques, strong on the back foot, hit a six and four fours before top-edging a pull. — AP

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