Justin Greaves’ spectacular unbeaten 95 guided Leeward Islands Hurricanes to a vital four-wicket win over Barbados Satisfaction within the Super50 Cup, placing the Hurricanes in a robust place to safe a semi-final spot.
Chasing a revised goal of 192, Hurricanes reached their objective with 11 balls to spare, because of Greaves’ stellar efficiency on the Brian Lara Stadium on Friday.
Barbados Satisfaction had posted a complete of 196 after being dismissed within the forty second over, with Captain Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (45) offering important contributions. Nevertheless, their innings was disrupted by rain, leading to a revised goal for the Hurricanes.
First participant within the match to surpass the 300-run mark
Greaves was the standout performer for the Hurricanes, scoring an unbeaten 95 from 120 deliveries. This innings made him the primary participant within the match to surpass the 300-run mark, with a complete of 328 runs.
Greaves anchored the chase, forming key partnerships with Keacy Carty (18) and Terrance Warde (22). The late flourish from Hayden Walsh, who scored an unbeaten 21 from 9 balls, ensured Hurricanes crossed the end line.
In response, Shai Hope and Roston Chase had stabilized the Satisfaction’s innings with an 85-run partnership after an early wobble. Nevertheless, the dismissal of those key batsmen modified the momentum, and the Satisfaction struggled to speed up their scoring.
Joseph, Walsh decide of the bowlers
Quick bowler Alzarri Joseph (3-34) and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh (3-43) had been the decide of the Hurricanes’ bowlers, main the assault successfully.
The win marked the third victory for the Hurricanes, propelling them to the highest of the desk with 42 factors. Trinidad and Tobago Purple Pressure is second with 40 factors, whereas Barbados Satisfaction (37) and West Indies Academy (31) at the moment occupy the opposite semi-final spots.
Regardless of the win, Joseph highlighted the necessity for enchancment of their efficiency, emphasizing the significance of ending video games earlier.