Gayle force century evens honours: 3rd Test, Day 2 (Perth)

West Indies captain Chris Gayle struck the 5th fastest ever century 102 in 70 balls in Test history and put on 136 for the opening wicket with Travis Dowlin 55 to leave the test finely poised.

Ramnaresh Sarwan 42 not out and Narsingh Deonarine 10 not out guided the tourists through to 2-142 at stumps.

Earlier Australia declared on 5-207 after good knocks from Mike Hussey 82 Marcus North 68 and Brad Haddin 88.

3rd Test, Day 2 Perth. Dec 2009.