In an intense encounter on the Frank Memorial Floor, Zachary McCaskie’s maiden Checklist A century propelled Barbados Delight to a convincing 48-run victory over Mixed Campuses and Schools (CCC), additional solidifying their place within the hunt for a spot within the Regional Super50 Cup semi-finals.
Barbados Delight posted their highest whole of the marketing campaign, amassing 314 for seven of their allotted 50 overs. McCaskie, a right-handed batsman, performed a pivotal function with a powerful 131 runs from 116 deliveries. He showcased his prowess with 13 fours and 4 sixes, reaching his century off simply 94 balls within the thirty second over.
Shamarh Brooks contributed 65 runs from 66 balls, together with 4 fours and a few sixes, whereas captain Shai Hope’s fast 32 off 19 balls and opener Kraigg Brathwaite’s 32 runs helped Barbados Delight surpass the 300-run mark.
A difficult goal
Dealing with a difficult goal, CCC discovered themselves struggling at 39 for 3 within the ninth over. Nonetheless, captain Shane Dowrich performed a counter-attacking innings, scoring 86 off 84 balls. Regardless of Dowrich’s efforts, CCC couldn’t bridge the hole, ending at 266 all out within the forty sixth over.
Jordan Johnson, a teenage left-hander, added a vital 50 from 45 balls, and Demario Richards contributed 41 runs from 62 balls for CCC.
Barbados Delight’s victory got here after their 56-run defeat to Guyana Harpy Eagles the earlier Sunday and marked their third win in 5 matches. In distinction, CCC, who had been second within the standings getting into the competition, suffered their second defeat in six matches.
CCC confronted early setbacks
Zachary McCaskie’s distinctive efficiency laid the inspiration for Barbados Delight’s success, as he dominated partnerships with Brathwaite and Brooks. When McCaskie was dismissed by pacer Chemar Holder, Barbados Delight had already reached 224 for one within the thirty seventh over.
CCC confronted early setbacks in opposition to left-arm seamer Dominic Drakes (2-31), who claimed the wickets of Kadeem Alleyne and Shatrughan Rambaran. Dowrich, who had already recorded a century within the event, led a spirited fight-back with key partnerships with Richards and Johnson.
Nonetheless, Dowrich’s run-out within the thirty ninth over shifted the momentum, and off-spinner Roston Chase (3-56) made essential breakthroughs as CCC misplaced their final six wickets for 48 runs, securing Barbados Delight’s 48-run victory.
