Windward Islands Volcanoes seized full management of their Spherical Three West Indies Championship fixture in opposition to Mixed Campuses and Schools Marooners at Chedwin Park in Jamaica, propelled by well-played centuries from West Indies Take a look at batsman Kavem Hodge and Sunil Ambris on Thursday.
Following a robust bowling show on the opening day, the place leg spinner Darel Cyrus and seamer Gilon Tyson dismantled the Marooners for 204, Hodge and Ambris continued the Volcanoes’ dominance with a formidable 192-run fifth-wicket partnership on day two.
Hodge, exhibiting persistence and precision, remained unbeaten on 130 at stumps, marking his fifth First Class century. His innings, adorned with 13 boundaries, anchored the Volcanoes’ innings. In the meantime, Ambris showcased aggression in his innings, smashing 10 fours and 4 sixes on his technique to registering his eighth First Class century, earlier than being dismissed for 120 off 113 balls.
Marooners struggled to include the Volcanoes’ batting onslaught
Regardless of the resistance from Romario Greaves, who claimed 5 wickets for 142 runs, the Marooners struggled to include the Volcanoes’ batting onslaught. With Volcanoes reaching 358-8 at stumps, holding a commanding 154-run lead with two wickets in hand, the momentum firmly favored the Windward Islands staff.
The rebuilding course of initiated by Alick Athanaze (26) and Hodge after the early lack of wickets solidified the Volcanoes’ place. Even after the departure of Athanaze, Hodge and Ambris continued to dominate, successfully extinguishing any hopes of the Marooners making a comeback.
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Regardless of a late flurry of wickets, the Volcanoes maintained their grip on the sport, aiming to increase their lead additional on the third day of play. With the stage set for an intriguing continuation, the Volcanoes stay well-positioned to safe a convincing victory over the Marooners within the West Indies Championship encounter.
