Remainder of the World XI’s Brian Lara in motion throughout a recreation in opposition to Assist for Heroes XI within the Cricket for Heroes T20 Charity Match at The Kia Oval on Sept. 2015.
Motion Photographs / Paul Childs
The West Indies Masters delivered a superb efficiency to safe an exciting six-run victory in opposition to the Sri Lanka Masters within the semifinal of the Worldwide Masters League (IML).
A half-century from Denesh Ramdin, 41 from Brian Lara, and a fiery four-wicket haul by Tino Greatest have been the highlights because the Caribbean aspect secured their place within the remaining, the place they’ll face the formidable India Masters.
Batting first, the West Indies Masters posted a aggressive complete of 179-5, thanks primarily to Ramdin, who remained unbeaten on 50, which got here off 22 deliveries and included 4 fours and three sixes.
It didn’t begin properly for the regional crew, which misplaced opener Dwayne Smith, who was run out with out scoring after going through only one ball. Lendl Simmons smacked a 4 and 6 to get to 17 however was the second wicket to fall within the seventh over, with the rating on 44.
Opener Williams Perkins additionally hit 4 boundaries, however he fell within the eighth over with the rating on 48 for 3. Chadwick Walton scored a brisk 31, however he was dismissed within the 14th over, and the West Indies Masters noticed themselves in a troublesome spot at 108 for4.
A classy knock of 41 from captain Lara helped spruce up the rating, however the skipper determined to retire with an over to go.
The Sri Lanka Masters bowlers put up a disciplined effort, however Ramdin’s explosive end ensured the West Indies had momentum heading into the second innings.
In response, Sri Lanka Masters struggled as Tino Greatest wreaked havoc with the ball, claiming 4-27 in a match-defining spell.
Greatest take away Upul Tharanga for 30, Lahiru Thirimanne for 9, Jeevan Mendis for 4, and Dilruwan Perera for 11 to carry again the Sri Lankans run chase.
Regardless of a brave effort, they fell quick, ending at 173-9 of their 20 overs, with Asela Gunaratne top-scoring with 66 runs.
Greatest completed with 4-27, whereas Smith bought 2 wickets for 37 runs.
The West Indies Masters will now tackle the India Masters within the remaining on the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Worldwide Stadium.
