* Australia win in worsening light
* Deonarine’s wickets increased pressure
(Updates with result)
April 11 (Reuters) – Australia won an exciting first test
against West Indies by three wickets as Michael Clarke’s team
were rewarded for their positive approach.
After West Indies were bowled out for 148 before lunch on
the final day, the tourists were set a victory of 192 in two
sessions.
Australia were cautious before tea but with the light fading
fast, they stepped up the run-rate in the final session despite
losing six wickets in the process.
Spinner Narsingh Deonarine took 4-53 as West Indies exposed
the Australia tail but with Mike Hussey (32) taking an
aggressive approach, Australia were able to cross the finish
line before darkness fell.
The victory completed an outstanding turnaround from the
tourists who at one stage in their first innings were 250 for
seven chasing 449 for nine declared.
(Writing by Simon Evans, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
