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Posted: Sunday November 15, 1998 05:31 PM

Captain Brian Lara hit a chanceless century against Griqualand West on Sunday AP

KIMBERLEY, South Africa (Reuters) -- West Indies captain Brian Lara hit a chanceless century, his 36th in first-class cricket, against Griqualand West on Sunday.

Sixteen fours and two sixes boosted Lara to 101 in 161 minutes off 140 balls.

Lara arrived at the crease in the third over on the second day of the four-day game and a blistering assault on the bowling saw him on 87 not out at lunch. His century was on the board 30 minutes into the second session, but 10 minutes later he was caught in the covers.

West Indies was 327 for six by the close, a first innings lead of 56.

Lara and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (42) added 107 for the third wicket, then Darren Ganga (50) and Carl Hooper (64 not out) put on 86 for the sixth.

The West Indies medical team indicated that fast bowler Courtney Walsh should be fit to rejoin the match after spraining his ankle Saturday.

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