Chanderpaul, Nash lead West Indies resistance.

South Africa's grip on the second Test against West Indies was weakened yesterday after Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Brendan Nash hit hundreds.

Chanderpaul was undefeated on the top score so far of 151, and Nash made 114, as West Indies reached 424 for four, replying to the South Africans' first innings total of 543 for six declared, at the close on the third day.

The Proteas' bowlers were hamstrung by the friendly Warner Park pitch, and Chanderpaul and Nash filled their troughs in a stand of 220 for the fourth wicket that helped West Indies avoid the follow-on.