Justin Ontong hit an unbeaten century as the touring West Indians struggled on the second day of their four-day match against South Africa A at Buffalo Park on Thursday.
Ontong made 109 not out as the South African second string moved into a substantial first innings lead, reaching 351 for seven at the close in reply to the West Indian total of 193.
Ontong was backed up by half-centuries from Morne van Wyk, Neil McKenzie and J.P. Duminy as the West Indian bowlers toiled with minimal success.
Stand-in captain Dwayne Bravo took three for 43 and fast bowler Fidel Edwards had figures of two for 39, but there were slim pickings for the other bowlers.
South Africa A are seeking a double over touring sides after beating the New Zealanders by 85 runs in Potchefstroom earlier in the season.
Ontong, 27, who has played in two Test matches for South Africa, was in command as he reached his 13th first-class century off 121 balls with ten fours and two sixes.
The South Africans built a succession of useful partnerships. Van Wyk (89) and McKenzie (54) put on 92 for the second wicket and Van Wyk and Duminy added 81 for the third wicket.
Ontong and the left-handed Duminy scored freely in a fourth wicket stand of 104 before Duminy was caught off leg-spinner Rawl Lewis seven balls before the second new ball was due.
Bravo took two wickets with the new ball and Edwards one as the tourists finished the day reasonably strongly before bad light stopped play.
It is the only first-class fixture for the West Indians before a series of three Test matches.
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