The Guyana Harpy Eagles have secured a spot within the semi-finals of the 2023 CG United Super50 Cup with a commanding seven-wicket victory over the Jamaica Scorpions on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Saturday.
In a match that skilled a number of rain delays and was ultimately lowered to 47 overs per aspect, the Scorpions, having received the toss, have been bowled out for a complete of 181, with only one ball left of their innings. Regardless of a number of Jamaica batsmen getting begins, none managed to transform their begins into substantial scores that would problem the Harpy Eagles.
Brad Barnes was the highest scorer for Jamaica, amassing 36 runs, whereas Rovman Powell (33), Chadwick Walton (26), Andre McCarthy (23), Odean Smith (20), and Nkrumah Bonner (20) all confirmed promise however didn’t capitalize on their begins. Nial Smith was the standout bowler for Guyana, claiming 3-26 from 8.5 overs, whereas Kevin Sinclair took 3-48 from his 10 overs.
In response, Guyana achieved the goal of 184 runs in simply 39 overs, showcasing their dominance within the contest. The profitable chase was guided by half-centuries from Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shimron Hetmyer. Chanderpaul performed a pivotal function with a powerful 77 runs off 110 balls, reaching his highest Listing A rating, whereas Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 62 runs from 53 balls, that includes 5 boundaries and two sixes. Captain Tevin Imlach contributed a beneficial 30 runs to the innings.
Shalome Parnell was essentially the most profitable bowler for the Scorpions, claiming 2-26 off six overs. Sadly for the Scorpions, their season got here to an finish with six losses and one no-result in seven video games.
With this resounding victory, the Guyana Harpy Eagles have earned their spot within the CG United Super50 Cup semi-finals. They are going to be a part of the Leeward Islands Hurricanes, the Trinidad & Tobago Crimson Drive, and the Barbados Satisfaction within the race for the match’s final prize.
