Sri Lanka batted out the final day to earn a draw towards West Indies within the second and remaining Test on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua on Friday. The first Test was additionally drawn.
West Indies began the day needing 10 wickets for victory however acquired two on batting floor because the guests closed on 193/2.
Brathwaite stated, “Obviously it was a good pitch. In both Test matches, the bowlers really worked hard and what I was pleased with is that none of the guys ever gave up. Even down to Alzarri’s last spell, he was still giving an effort to get some short balls in so I’m very happy with the effort of the team.”
He added: “And batting-wise, we continued to bat a number of overs — 90-plus overs which is a positive for us. And yes, we would’ve liked to have won but I was very happy with the attitude and discipline that we had. The pitch was a good one throughout.”
The two-Test sequence resulted in a 0-0 draw.
Earlier within the tour, West Indies had gained the T20 International sequence 2-1 on the Coolidge Cricket Ground and in addition took the One-Day International Series 3-0 on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Brief scores: West Indies 354 & 280/4 drew with Sri Lanka 258 & 193/2 (D Karunaratne 75, O Fernando 66 not out)
