The Jamaica Scorpions discover themselves in a precarious place in opposition to the Leeward Islands Hurricanes on the ultimate day of their West Indies Championship match at Sabina Park, with all-rounder Justin Greaves main the Hurricanes’ cost in direction of victory with a resilient unbeaten half-century.
As play resumes on the ultimate day, the Hurricanes are poised for victory at 145 for 3, needing simply 42 extra runs with Greaves solidly anchored at 62 not out and wicketkeeper Jahmar Hamilton offering assist at 9 not out.
Earlier, the Jamaica Scorpions struggled to construct a considerable whole, including 137 runs to their in a single day rating of 59 for 4. Opener Kirk McKenzie managed 33 runs earlier than falling leg-before wicket to Rahkeem Cornwall, setting the stage for a difficult innings. Regardless of contributions from Peat Salmon (22) and Derval Inexperienced (19), the Scorpions discovered themselves at 134 for eight. Nevertheless, a resilient 58-run partnership between Abhijai Mansingh and Ramaal Lewis revived the innings, with Mansingh scoring his second half-century of the season earlier than being dismissed for 52.
An important 105-run partnership for the third wicket
With a modest whole of 196 runs on the board, the Scorpions confronted an uphill battle because the Hurricanes started their chase. Whereas opener Kieran Powell fell for a duck and Keacy Carty was bowled for 4, Greaves and Mikyle Louis steadied the innings with an important 105-run partnership for the third wicket. Louis contributed 57 runs earlier than his dismissal, however Greaves and Hamilton ensured the Hurricanes remained in management heading into the ultimate day.
In different matches, the Mixed Campuses & Schools Marooners face a difficult chase of 314 extra runs to win in opposition to Cricket West Indies Academy, whereas the Guyana Harpy Eagles secured a commanding 255-run victory over the Windward Islands Volcanoes.
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Because the motion unfolds on the ultimate day at Sabina Park and throughout different venues, cricket fanatics eagerly await the result of those thrilling encounters within the West Indies Championship.
