Jewel Andrew continued his distinctive type with a cultured unbeaten half-century, main West Indies to a snug five-wicket win over Scotland within the ICC Underneath-19 World Cup on Wednesday.
The 17-year-old, who had made headlines with a superb century regardless of a shedding effort in opposition to South Africa final week, struck a powerful 64 not out from 60 deliveries. His efficiency guided the Caribbean facet to chase down a goal of 206 with nearly 15 overs to spare at Senwes Park.
Andrew got here to the crease with West Indies at a precarious 90 for 4 within the 14th over and performed a pivotal function in an unbroken sixth-wicket partnership of 95 runs with Nathan Edward (27 not out), steering West Indies to victory.
Essential four-wicket haul
Quick bowler Isai Thorne had arrange West Indies’ triumph with an important four-wicket haul, which helped restrict Scotland to 205 for 9 of their allotted 50 overs. Scotland’s opening batsman, Jamie Dunk, top-scored with 57 from 87 deliveries, whereas Adi Hegde contributed 32, and Alec Value added 31. Nonetheless, Scotland’s innings faltered after a promising begin, shedding seven wickets for simply 60 runs within the latter a part of their innings.
With this victory, West Indies secured their first factors of the ICC Underneath-19 World Cup and presently occupy the second spot of their group with two factors, trailing leaders England. Their subsequent problem can be in opposition to England of their last group recreation on Friday.
Captain Stephan Pascal expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, “[Jewel] is, mainly, our rock in the mean time as a result of the highest order isn’t actually performing as we should always, however I’m assured that we’ll come good. However for the meantime, I’m very pleased that Jewel is de facto contributing and placing us over the road.”
West Indies struggled to include the opening partnership
Selecting to subject first, West Indies struggled to include the opening partnership of Dunk and Hegde, which yielded 89 runs and put Scotland in a powerful place. Nonetheless, Isai Thorne’s spectacular spell and late wickets helped West Indies regain management of the match.
Of their run chase, West Indies confronted some early setbacks however have been finally guided to victory by the wonderful batting show of Jewel Andrew.
