MacGill peaks in time for third Test

Stuart MacGill claimed ten wickets for the match as Australia completed an impressive lead-up to Thursday's third Test with a six-wicket victory over the University of West Indies XI in Barbados.

Australia won with more than one session to spare, reaching 4-95 in its second innings after the University XI was bowled out for 162 with MacGill (5-45) completing his second five-wicket haul of the match.

MacGill ensured he would be the first spinner picked for the Test at nearby Kensington Oval as Australian selectors decided on the most suitable attack with the return of spearhead Glenn McGrath.

McGrath claimed 1-22, bowling 19 overs for the match in a solid workout before he returns to the Test arena for the first time this year as Australia tries to seal the series after winning the opening two Tests.

Captain Steve Waugh was satisfied with the performance against a University XI clearly outclassed by the tourists, despite the presence of Test batsman Chris Gayle and former Test representatives Philo Wallace and Corey Collymore.

The home team still threw some punches in the final session, claiming the wickets of Waugh (one), Andy Bichel (17), Martin Love (15) and Michael Clarke (47) as the Australians reshuffled their batting order.

Clarke batted well but his procession towards a half-century in his maiden first-class appearance for Australia ended with a sharp stumping from the bowling of guest Kenyan spinner Collins Obuya (1-24).

Brad Hogg was unbeaten on four, following his haul of 2-34 in the morning, but the left-arm wrist spinner is no certainty to retain his Test spot on Thursday as selectors consider MacGill as the support for a possible four-man pace attack.

MacGill was on a hat-trick after removing Matthew Sinclair (one) and Obuya (0) with consecutive deliveries to continue his improving performances over the tour.

The Australians will train on Wednesday at the University's Cave Hill campus in their last major hitout before the Test