PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Leeward Islands Hurricanes cruised to a commanding 142-run victory over the West Indies Academy within the Regional Super50 Cup at Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday.
In the meantime, in one other sport marked by rain delays, Barbados Satisfaction edged out Jamaica Scorpions by 24 runs through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) technique at Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba.
Electing to bat first, the Hurricanes constructed a formidable complete of 236-7 in a rain-shortened 47-over contest. Main the cost, Justin Greaves delivered a masterclass with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 111 off 117 balls, which included 9 boundaries and a six. Dimitri Adams chipped in with 26 to offer crucial help. West Indies Academy’s Jediah Blades and Joshua Bishop labored onerous with the ball, taking 3-49 and 2-31, respectively.
Relentless strain
Of their reply, the Academy’s batting line-up crumbled underneath relentless strain from the Hurricanes’ bowlers, managing solely 94 runs in 27.5 overs. Nimar Bolden top-scored with 30, whereas captain Teddy Bishop and Carlon Bowen-Tuckett every added 21. Hurricanes’ seasoned off-spinner Rahkeem Cornwall led the assault, taking 3-22, with Daniel Doram additionally claiming three wickets for 34 to shut out the victory.
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In Tarouba, the Barbados Satisfaction defeated the Jamaica Scorpions by 24 runs underneath the DLS technique after rain affected their encounter. Satisfaction, batting first, posted a difficult 260-8 of their allotted 50 overs. Leniko Boucher starred with a composed 73, whereas Zachary McCaskie supported with a gradual 63. Captain Kyle Mayers added a speedy 41 to strengthen the Satisfaction’s innings. Marquino Mindley was a vibrant spot for the Scorpions, taking 3-32, whereas Jeavor Royal and Brad Barnes contributed with two wickets every.
Chasing a revised goal, the Scorpions stumbled at essential junctures and have been finally bowled out for 199 in 35 overs. Odean Smith’s decided 45 and Jermaine Blackwood’s regular 40 weren’t sufficient to show the tide. Jomel Warrican dismantled the Scorpions’ line-up with an excellent 4-25, and left-arm seamer Dominic Drakes contributed 3-34 to seal the victory.
