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Last Updated: Sunday, 15 August, 2004, 19:00 GMT 20:00 UK
Bravo 'confident' of victory
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Bravo almost jumps over Chanderpaul to celebrate a wicket

Star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is confident West Indies can overwhelm England on the final day of the third Test at Old Trafford.

England pegged the visitors back to 161-9 at stumps on Sunday, but still trailed by 226 runs.

"We have a job to do, and I'm looking forward to finishing the job tomorrow.

"I'm confident. The pitch will be difficult to bat on on the last day," said Bravo, who earlier took career-best figures of 6-55.

"If our bowlers show the discipline that we showed in the first innings, I guarantee we can bowl England out."

History is against England, with South Africa's chase of 145 49 years ago still the highest fourth-innings score to win a Test at Old Trafford.

Bravo, who made his Test debut at Lord's and now has 13 wickets in the series, was pivotal in England being dismissed for 330.

Of his first Test five-wicket haul, the young Trinidadian said: "I had a look at the honours board, saw all those great names and said to myself I would like to be there.

"The way I play my cricket I think a lot. I am a wicket-taker and I believe in my ability and always try different things."

Confidence also emanated from the England camp, who gave themselves a winning chance by taking West Indies' last eight second-innings wickets to fall for 73 runs.

"We stuck to our guns, bowled in a disciplined manner and reaped the rewards," said Ashley Giles, who did his part with figures of 3-43.

"We've had some fantastic Sundays all year and this has been another one for us.

"It's not going to be easy because this wicket is wearing, but we are in a strong position now.

"We can roll them over quickly in the morning and get how many we have to."


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