In Super50 Cup motion, all-rounder Justin Greaves delivered a surprising efficiency with a maiden Record A century, whereas leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr. took 4 wickets, serving to Leeward Islands Hurricanes safe a commanding 114-run victory over Windward Islands Volcanoes on Tuesday.
Greaves, a 29-year-old who had beforehand performed three One-Day Internationals for West Indies, hammered a formidable 121 runs from 126 deliveries. This exceptional knock propelled the Hurricanes to a complete of 293 all out from their allotted 50 overs at Queen’s Park Oval. Jahmar Hamilton contributed 50 runs from 72 balls, whereas captain Alzarri Joseph added a fast 24 off simply 11 balls in direction of the tip of the innings.
In response, Windward Islands Volcanoes struggled and have been bowled out for 179 runs within the forty third over. All-rounder Shamar Springer top-scored with 58 runs off 69 deliveries, whereas Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge made contributions of 39 and 38 runs, respectively. Nevertheless, Hayden Walsh Jr. performed an important function in hastening Volcanoes’ demise, taking 4 wickets for 40 runs.
Volcanoes’ fifth defeat in six appearances
Regardless of the Hurricanes securing their third win in 5 matches, the Volcanoes’ fifth defeat in six appearances within the event has diminished their probabilities of advancing to the semi-finals. The Hurricanes stay in rivalry for a semi-final spot.
Throughout the Hurricanes’ innings, Greaves took command after the early dismissal of Kieran Powell for 11 runs. Greaves struck 10 fours and one six throughout his century and shared important partnerships along with his teammates. He was the ninth wicket to fall, bowled by Shamar Springer within the penultimate over.
Within the chase, the Volcanoes confronted early setbacks, dropping two wickets for simply 25 runs within the fifth over. Regardless of some efforts to rebuild, a flurry of wickets left the Volcanoes struggling at 75 for 5 within the twentieth over. Springer and Hodge mixed for a 60-run partnership for the seventh wicket, however as soon as separated, the Volcanoes’ decrease order collapsed, dropping their final 5 wickets for 44 runs.
