The West Indies 'A' reached 17-1 in their first innings reply on the opening day of the third and deciding unofficial 4-day test against hosts South Africa 'A' in Bloemfontein. They trail by 257 runs.
Zachary McCaskie was left unbeaten on 12, while Jamaica's Kirk McKenzie was 3 not out. Tagenarine Chanderpaul is the man out for 3.
Electing to bat earlier, South Africa 'A' were bowled out for 274 in their first innings.
Khaya Zondo top scored with a knock of 70, while captain Neil Brand made 62 and Zubayr Hamza 30.
Kevin Sinclair bagged 5-44, Shamar Joseph 3-65 and Shermon Lewis 2-68. The 3 match series is locked at 1-1.