West Indies had a great batting practice in their 4-day tour game against Queensland at the Allan Border Field at Brisbane. Marlon Samuels made his mark scoring 257, opener Devon Smith scored a good hundred too. West Indies piled up a huge total of 612 in reply to Queensland's first innings total of 323. Queensland batted well in their 2nd innings for a draw. Martin Love led the way scoring a neat 108. Matthew Hayden didn't have good outings in this game getting out for a nought in the first innings and 22 in the 2nd innings. Marlon Samuels had his moment with the ball too with his off breaks as he picked up a 5 wkt haul in the 2nd innings and Darren Powell bowled well in the Queensland's 1st innings taking 4 wickets. The 1st Test between Australia and West Indies starts on November 3rd at Gabba. Meanwhile West Indies have lost Wavell Hinds for the 1st Test after he fractured his finger during the opening day of this 4-day match.

 

Queensland 1st Inngs 323 (Le Loux 63 Love 55 Symonds 55, Powell 4/58 Bravo 3/86)

 

West Indians 1st Inngs 612 (Samuels 257 Devon Smith 115, Simpson 4/173)

 

Queensland 2nd Inngs 378/9 (Love 108 Symonds 77 Harley 60*, Samuels 5/87)

 

Result : Match Drawn