West Indies Check Captain Kraigg Brathwaite showcased his class with an unbeaten 129, guiding the Barbados Delight to a commanding place after day two of their 2024 West Indies Championship third-round fixture towards the Jamaica Scorpions at Sabina Park.
Beginning the day at 15-0 off seven overs, the Delight capitalized on their stable basis to succeed in 315-6 off 97 overs at stumps, securing a 46-run lead over the hosts.
Brathwaite, who had struggled with simply 27 runs from 4 innings earlier within the season, returned to kind in model, batting along with his trademark composure to compile his 129* off 290 balls, that includes 13 boundaries. Kevin Wickham supplied priceless help with a well-crafted 63, his second half-century of the season, together with six fours.
Decide of the Scorpions bowlers
Former West Indies wicket-keeper Shane Dowrich remained unbeaten at stumps with 19 runs to his identify. Derval Inexperienced was the decide of the Scorpions bowlers, claiming 2-38 from 19 overs.
Within the first innings, the Scorpions have been bowled out for 269, with Romaine Morris top-scoring with an unbeaten 97. Jomel Warrican and Jair McAllister starred with the ball for the Delight, claiming 5 and three wickets, respectively.
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Because the Delight look to increase their lead on day three, Brathwaite’s commanding century has firmly positioned his workforce accountable for the encounter towards the Scorpions.
