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Rodney Hinds07-Aug-2001England Honours were even on Day 1 of the first Test between WestIndies Under-19 and their England counterparts. Having won the tossand put the visitors in to bat at Grace Road, the hosts will possiblyeven feel they had the better of the day.At one stage Devon Smith and captain Brenton Parchment lookedinvincible as Windies recaptured the form that saw them win the One-Day series 2-1. Smith (54) and Parchment (62) looked set to remainunbeaten and give the away side an important psychological advantage.As it was Windies suffered something of a slump and ended the day on188 for five after 52 overs.With the score on 107, Smith the Man-Of-The-Series in the One-DayInternationals was caught by Andrew McGarry off the bowling of JamesTredwell. Smith’s 67-minute knock contained 11 boundaries as heconfirmed his class once again.Parchment, who struggled in the One-Dayers, at last came good with aclassy innings of 62. His return to form was no less brutal than thatof opening partner Smith’s. Parchment hit ten fours and one huge sixto vindicate the faith shown in him by the team’s management.After the captain’s departure, West Indies lost their way. Instead ofbuilding on their highly promising opening stand, the Windies let agrateful England back into the game.Patrick Browne’s wicket was next to fall as England scented a chanceto get back into contention. Browne was dismissed for a quickfire andentertaining 25. There were four boundaries in his 60-ball innings butjust when the team needed him to carry on the previous good work,England bowler Gary Muchall made a mess of Browne’s stumps and leftthe score on 151 for three.Tonito Willett (12) and Vishna Arjune (13) lasted for 37 and 11minutes respectively.