The Leeward Islands Hurricanes delivered a commanding efficiency, defeating the Barbados Pleasure by 155 runs in a one-sided semi-final match right here on Thursday. This victory secured their place in Saturday’s ultimate of the Super50 Cup.
Opting to bat first on the Brian Lara Stadium, the Hurricanes have been powered by sturdy half-centuries from Jahmar Hamilton (76), Justin Greaves (63), and Hayden Walsh Jr (57). They managed to set a difficult goal of 290 all out within the ultimate over. Nevertheless, the Pleasure had their moments as off-spinner Kemar Smith’s five-wicket haul had the Hurricanes struggling at 179 for six within the thirty eighth over.
Hamilton and Hayden Walsh Jr. then mixed brilliantly so as to add 101 runs for the seventh wicket, serving to the Hurricanes amass a tournament-record 104 runs from the final 10 overs.
Chasing a goal of almost six runs per over to achieve their first Super50 Cup ultimate in 5 years, the Barbados Pleasure staff was rattled by a fiery opening spell from Hurricanes’ captain Alzarri Joseph. Joseph claimed three wickets for simply 30 runs in a hostile five-over burst, leaving the Pleasure reeling at 34 for 3 within the seventh over.
Decrease order crumble underneath stress
Off-spinner Kofi James (2-33) additional dented the Pleasure’s probabilities, and the decrease order crumbled underneath the stress exerted by left-arm spinner Daniel Doram (3-33) and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr. (2-13). Pleasure was ultimately bowled out for 135 runs within the thirty first over, with Roston Chase being the highest scorer with 35 runs.
Pleasure captain Shai Hope acknowledged, “We didn’t play our greatest cricket, and that’s why we’re on this place. We didn’t hit our straps, we didn’t execute the best way we needed to. We didn’t play the most effective cricket we may’ve performed, and, clearly, the higher staff received on the day.”
This victory marked the Hurricanes’ 14th Super50 Cup ultimate look, organising their first-ever championship match in opposition to the Trinidad and Tobago Pink Power, who convincingly defeated the Guyana Harpy Eagles within the opening semi-final a day earlier.
Regardless of their sturdy batting efficiency, Hurricanes’ captain Alzarri Joseph remained targeted on the final word aim, stating, “It [feels] actually good, however the job will not be performed but. We nonetheless have yet another recreation to play.”
Hurricanes make strong begin
The Hurricanes had a strong begin to their innings, due to Justin Greaves’ in-form efficiency. Greaves, who scored a composed 76-ball 76, shaped essential partnerships with Kieran Powell (28) and Keacy Carty (32) to put a powerful basis for the staff. Nevertheless, Kemar Smith’s five-wicket haul precipitated some hassle for the Hurricanes, decreasing them to 133 for 4 at first of the thirtieth over.
Jahmar Hamilton then performed a pivotal function in stabilizing the innings. He partnered with Rahkeem Cornwall (16) and later mixed with Hayden Walsh Jr. in a vital century stand. Hamilton’s explosive 61-ball 76 included six fours and 4 sixes earlier than he was dismissed within the penultimate over. Walsh contributed with a fast 45-ball 57, together with one 4 and 5 sixes.
Reflecting on his staff’s batting effort, Alzarri Joseph commented, “For me, I feel everybody performed their function. Everybody did what they wanted to do, and that’s what we would have liked from everybody at present.”
In response, the Barbados Pleasure’s run chase by no means gained momentum, with Joseph enjoying a number one function in crippling their innings. He made a powerful begin by dismissing Kyle Mayers (4) with a yorker within the second ball of the innings and later had Shai Hope (19) caught at first slip. Joseph additionally obtained a lucky determination for caught behind in opposition to Zachary McCaskie (6) in his early overs, additional denting the Pleasure’s hopes.
