Samuels, Devon Smith pile on runs
West Indians enjoyed all but 6.2 overs of the day at the crease, with Marlon Samuels smashing a double-century and Devon Smith scoring 174
10/12Result
Tour Match, West Indies tour of South Africa at Benoni, Dec 10-12 2014
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![South African Invitation XI]( "South African Invitation XI")
125 & 17/0 (6.2 ov) -
![West Indians]( "West Indians")
10/12Result
Tour Match, West Indies tour of South Africa at Benoni, Dec 10-12 2014
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![South African Invitation XI]( "South African Invitation XI")
125 & 17/0 (6.2 ov) -
![West Indians]( "West Indians")
Day 2
Samuels focused on Smith's Test preparations
Marlon Samuels said that his focus on the second day of the tour game against South Africa Invitational XI was to help Devon Smith reach his hundred and ensure the opener was ready for the first Test against South Africa
Day 1
Cottrell five-for sets up dominant day
Sheldon Cottrell's five-wicket haul and an unbroken 182-run stand between Devon Smith and Marlon Samuels left West Indians in a dominant position after the first day of their tour game against the South African Invitation XI
Others
Weak, divided West Indies face daunting challenge
Without Gayle, Bravo and Narine, West Indies will struggle against the No. 1 Test side on its home turf