In St. Augustine on the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Floor, the Jamaica Scorpions secured their first win of the Regional Super50 with a decisive 80-run victory over the West Indies Academy, who stay winless after two matches.
Regardless of Kirk McKenzie falling in need of a century, his 90 off 92 balls proved important in main the Scorpions to 250 all out in 48.1 overs.
After rain delays led to a revised goal of 236 in 43 overs for the Academy, they might solely muster 155 from 28 overs, succumbing to their second defeat in a row. The Scorpions, recovering from a gap loss to Barbados Satisfaction, had been bolstered by a 93-run stand between McKenzie and opener John Campbell following Odain McCatty’s first-ball dismissal. Campbell contributed a brisk 39 from 32 balls earlier than being caught and bowled by Joshua Bishop.
Blackwood’s regular hand
Jermaine Blackwood’s regular hand added to McKenzie’s efforts as the 2 pushed Jamaica to 173 for 2 by the thirtieth over. Nevertheless, a late collapse noticed the Scorpions lose eight wickets for 77 runs, largely attributable to Jediah Blades’ 4-46 and Joshua Bishop’s 3-35.
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The West Indies Academy stumbled from the beginning, shedding each openers, Justin Jagessar and Ackeem Auguste, for geese. A strong 83-run partnership between Teddy Bishop, who top-scored with 61, and Rivaldo Clarke (35) provided some stability, however Clarke’s dismissal by Brad Barnes triggered a speedy lack of wickets.
Marquino Mindley (3-6), Barnes (3-22), and Jeavor Royal (3-44) delivered essential breakthroughs, sealing the Scorpions’ commanding win.
