PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A deadly spin assault led by Rahkeem Cornwall and Hayden Walsh Jr. dismantled the Windward Islands Volcanoes’ batting line-up, powering the Leeward Islands Hurricanes to an 84-run victory and prime spot on the Regional Super50 table.
Skipper Cornwall and Walsh Jr. shared all 10 wickets, igniting a spectacular collapse that noticed the Volcanoes lose eight wickets for a mere 22 runs.
Set a goal of 181 after the Hurricanes have been bowled out for 180 in 48.4 overs, the Volcanoes started their chase in promising type, reaching 74-2 by the eleventh over. Cornwall had already made early inroads, claiming the wickets of Shadrack Descarte (10) and Kavem Hodge (13), however the Volcanoes appeared regular with Alick Athanaze and Sunil Ambris on the crease. Nevertheless, Walsh Jr. bowled Ambris for 11, and Cornwall dismissed Athanaze for a prime rating of 36 quickly after, triggering an astonishing batting collapse.
Cornwall’s rampage
Cornwall continued his rampage, eradicating Johnnel Eugene and Dillon Douglas for geese in the identical over, bringing the Volcanoes all the way down to 76-6. Cornwall completed with beautiful figures of 6-26 from 9 overs, whereas Walsh Jr. claimed 4-20 from six overs, wrapping up the tail and ending the Volcanoes’ innings at 96 runs from simply 21 overs.
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Earlier, Jahmar Hamilton was the savior for the Hurricanes’ batting aspect, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 96 after the staff had faltered to 68-6. Hamilton, who confronted 128 balls and hit 5 fours and two sixes, partnered with Walsh Jr. (12) for an important 47-run stand and later added priceless runs with Jeremiah Louis and Daniel Dooram to elevate the staff to a good complete. Kavem Hodge led the Volcanoes’ bowling with 4-26, whereas Darel Cyrus chipped in with 2-33.
With this win, the Hurricanes now lead the standings with 38 factors from 5 video games, edging forward of Trinidad & Tobago Pink Drive, who sit at 37 factors from 4 matches. In the meantime, the Volcanoes’ struggles proceed, remaining close to the underside of the desk with three losses from 4 video games.