Cricket-Indian bowlers toil in warmup game

ST JOHN'S, Antigua, May 31 (Reuters) India's bowlers toiled for almost the whole first day to dismiss Antigua and Barbuda in their two-day warm-up match.

Antigua and Barbuda were eventually dismissed for 300 and India scored 33 in 10 overs before the close, losing the wicket of Virender Sehwag for six.

Former West Indies batsman Sylvester Joseph scored 128 not out after defying the Indian attack for over four hours.

India's bowlers stuck to their task on a sluggish pitch with seamer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth taking three late wickets to finish with three for 46 in 15 overs.

Scores Antigua and Barbuda 300 (Sylvester Joseph 128 not out, Shanthakumaran Sreesanth three for 46, Munaf Patel two for 39).

India 33 for one (Wasim Jaffer 25 not out).

Reuters VJ VP0515