SHIMAGO, India (CMC):

Opener Kraigg Braithwaite says he was pleased with the work done in the nets on Monday by West Indies A as they prepare to take on India A in the second unofficial test today.

Braithwaite, who top scored in the magnificent victory by the West Indies A team in the first unofficial Test, says practising in overcast conditions with a challenging ball movement makes adequate preparation.

"It's a good facility. There was some grass on the pitch where we had our nets," said Braithwaite.

"It was overcast and the ball was doing a bit, and that was the kind of preparation that can help going into such a major match. It helps to keep your eyes opened and focused on what is to come in the match."

The slim right-hander played two vital knocks as the West Indies outplayed the home side at the Gangothri Glades Cricket Grounds in Mysore.

He made 92, the highest score of the match, in the first innings of 429, adding 172 for the second wicket with skipper Kirk Edwards (91).

In his second knock Braithwaite made 34, and added an opening stand of 112 with left-hander Kieran Powell (68).

"I felt I played well. I felt I contributed to the team's win. We played well as a team and in the end we were totally satisfied with the outcome of the match," Braithwaite said.

"It wasn't easy at first because the pitch wasn't coming on. You had to work really hard to get in and then things became a lot easier ... but you always had to keep playing straight because the pitch tended to keep a little low at times."

Overall, Braithwaite said his aim is to use the ongoing series as a chance to impress the selection panel and work his way back into the West Indies senior team.

"I had the benefit of playing Test cricket here back in 2011 so when I came I knew what to expect," said the 20-year-old, who has nine Tests behind his name.