Gudakesh Motie produced a sensational all-round efficiency to guide West Indies ‘A’ to an exciting 10-run victory over Nepal within the second Twenty20 match of their collection, leveling the competition at 1-1.
The left-handed Motie performed a vital function with each bat and ball, contributing considerably to his staff’s success on the Tribhuvan College Worldwide Cricket Floor in Kirtipur, Nepal.
Dealing with a precarious scenario at 115 for seven within the 18th over, Motie performed a blistering innings, smashing an unbeaten 33 off simply eight balls to propel West Indies ‘A’ to a aggressive whole of 160 for seven of their allotted 20 overs. Earlier, Andre Fletcher top-scored with 43 runs from 36 balls, whereas captain Roston Chase chipped in with 23 runs from 22 deliveries.
Fletcher and Chase steadied the innings with a 46-run partnership
Motie then showcased his bowling prowess, returning figures of two for 22 along with his left-arm spin to place stress on the Nepal batting line-up. His essential wickets, mixed with disciplined spells from Obed McCoy (2-24) and Roston Chase (1-27), helped West Indies ‘A’ limit the hosts and draw stage within the collection forward of the third encounter.
Regardless of a shaky begin with the bat, West Indies ‘A’ managed to recuperate due to key partnerships. Fletcher and Chase steadied the innings with a 46-run partnership for the third wicket, adopted by worthwhile contributions from Keemo Paul and the decrease order. Motie’s late onslaught, that includes two fours and 4 sixes, proved to be the distinction as West Indies ‘A’ gathered a shocking 41 runs from the ultimate two overs.
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In response, West Indies ‘A’ made early breakthroughs to go away Nepal reeling at 28 for 4 by the top of the sixth over. Nonetheless, captain Rohit Paudel led his aspect’s fightback with a superb unbeaten 71 off 48 deliveries. Regardless of Paudel’s efforts, Motie and McCoy struck essential blows in successive overs to swing the sport in favor of West Indies ‘A’ and safe a vital victory to stage the collection towards Nepal.
