Kevlon Anderson displayed his distinctive class by notching up his second first-class century, guiding the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Academy in a batting spectacle in opposition to Rising Eire throughout their second four-day, first-class match in Antigua on Saturday.
The 23-year-old Guyana Harpy Eagles batsman remained unbeaten on 101 runs, whereas his captain, Nyeem Younger, contributed with a stable 80, because the CWI Academy completed the primary day of the match on the Coolidge Cricket Floor at 300 for eight of their first innings.
Anderson showcased his expertise by placing 14 boundaries, together with 14 fours, in just below 4 and 1 / 4 hours on the crease. He offered much-needed stability to the innings, particularly when the group was struggling at 111 for 4 through the center session after lunch.
A former West Indies Below-19 batsman, Anderson reached his century after going through 172 balls, clipping a supply from pacer Matthew Foster by means of mid-wicket for 2.
Aggressive innings
Younger, additionally 23 and a former West Indies Below-19 all-rounder, performed an aggressive innings, hitting seven fours and 5 sixes from 115 balls in practically two and 1 / 4 hours. The pair placed on a precious partnership of 133 runs for the fifth wicket earlier than Younger departed within the remaining session, triggering a interval of instability.
The CWI Academy captain was one of many 4 wickets that fell within the remaining session, two of which had been taken by pacer Tom Mayes. This resulted in a lack of 56 runs in simply 61 balls. Nonetheless, Anderson remained composed and batted by means of till the shut of play, which occurred when McKenny Clarke was caught at long-on off Foster.
Mayes was the standout among the many Irish bowlers, securing three wickets for 62 runs from his 20 overs. Left-arm spinner Michael Frost ended the day with two wickets for 71 runs from 25 overs, whereas Foster completed with two wickets for 90 runs from 23.4 overs.
The CWI Academy at present leads the two-match collection 1-0, having secured victory within the earlier match by an innings and 134 runs on the similar venue.
An early setback
The group confronted an early setback when left-handed opener Ackeem Auguste was dismissed for simply two runs within the opening over of the match. Teddy Bishop then took to the crease and partnered with left-handed opener Matthew Nandu, including 49 runs earlier than Bishop was caught at first slip off pacer Liam McCarthy, making an attempt a top-edged reduce. The CWI Academy reached lunch at 51 for 2.
After lunch, the CWI Academy began discovering their rhythm, however Nandu was caught within the covers off Mayes for 35, making an attempt an uppish drive. Kevin Wickham joined Anderson and helped the group cross the 100-run mark earlier than being bowled by Frost for 17, with the hosts going to tea at 135 for 4.
Following the tea break, Anderson and Younger mirrored one another’s efficiency, giving their facet a major enhance. Anderson reached his half-century from 118 balls with a boundary pushed over backward level. He celebrated this milestone with a lofted straight drive off the identical bowler for one more 4. Younger achieved his half-century from 87 balls just a few overs later, however he was quickly caught at backward level off the identical bowler.
Invaluable alternative for rising expertise
Carlon Bowen-Tuckett contributed six runs earlier than being caught at mid-on off Mayes, whereas Joshua Bishop, who scored a century within the first match, rapidly added 22 runs earlier than being caught behind, edging a free, flat-footed drive.
This collection supplies a precious alternative for rising expertise throughout the West Indies pathway system to achieve high-quality enjoying time and expertise by competing in opposition to counterparts from totally different cricket-playing areas.
The CWI Academy squad primarily includes gamers from the West Indies Academy program, some with first-class expertise, and others who’ve graduated from the under-19 stage with distinction.
