Despite half centuries from Kemol Savory and Veerasammy Permaul, Leeward Islands Hurricanes moved within grasp of victory at the end of day three against Guyana Harpy Eagles.
The two team’s final-round showdown at the National Stadium, Providence, saw Eagles bundled out for 122 in their first innings while Hurricanes responded with 247. Eagles resumed yesterday’s third day on 48 for one, 77 runs behind and the hosts went on to reach 267 all out in 79 overs in their second innings while Hurricanes closed on 81 for one after 30 overs, needing 62 runs to win on today’s final day.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul could not add to his overnight score of 20 and was trapped leg before wicket to off-spinner, Rahkeem Cornwall.
Chanderpaul’s overnight partner, Kevlon Anderson, however, converted his 19 to 31 from 45 balls. He stroked four boundaries before getting a sharp catch to wicketkeeper, Jahmar Hamilton off of Cornwall. Cornwall picked up his 35th wicket of the season with the prized scalp of skipper Leon Johnson who took to the crease for the final time at this level, bringing an end to an illustrious career where he scored 6741 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 32.56 with seven centuries and 42 fifties under his belt. This season, he scored 388 runs in 10 innings at an average of 43 and a best of 150 not out.
Meanwhile, with little cameos few and far, Kemol Savory top scored with 66 not out from 157 balls, striking five fours and a six to follow up with his century in the previous round. Vice-captain, Veerasammy Permaul toiled to bring up his second half-century of the season, scoring 65 from 97 balls, his innings featuring eight fours and one six. Kevin Sinclair chipped in with 31 from 49 balls with three fours and a six. Cornwall ended with 4-58 while Jeremiah Louis bagged 3-66 and Karima Gore took 2-4.
In Hurricanes’ chase of the relatively small total, Kieran Powell piloted them close to victory with 47 not out from 87 balls. He added 46 for the opening wicket with Larry Audain who was dismissed by Sinclair for 12. Keacy Carty is at the other end unbeaten on 17 from 34 balls.
Despite half centuries from Kemol Savory and Veerasammy Permaul, Leeward Islands Hurricanes moved within grasp of victory at the end of day three against Guyana Harpy Eagles.
The two team’s final-round showdown at the National Stadium, Providence, saw Eagles bundled out for 122 in their first innings while Hurricanes responded with 247. Eagles resumed yesterday’s third day on 48 for one, 77 runs behind and the hosts went on to reach 267 all out in 79 overs in their second innings while Hurricanes closed on 81 for one after 30 overs, needing 62 runs to win on today’s final day.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul could not add to his overnight score of 20 and was trapped leg before wicket to off-spinner, Rahkeem Cornwall.
Chanderpaul’s overnight partner, Kevlon Anderson, however, converted his 19 to 31 from 45 balls. He stroked four boundaries before getting a sharp catch to wicketkeeper, Jahmar Hamilton off of Cornwall. Cornwall picked up his 35th wicket of the season with the prized scalp of skipper Leon Johnson who took to the crease for the final time at this level, bringing an end to an illustrious career where he scored 6741 runs in first-class cricket at an average of 32.56 with seven centuries and 42 fifties under his belt. This season, he scored 388 runs in 10 innings at an average of 43 and a best of 150 not out.
Meanwhile, with little cameos few and far, Kemol Savory top scored with 66 not out from 157 balls, striking five fours and a six to follow up with his century in the previous round. Vice-captain, Veerasammy Permaul toiled to bring up his second half-century of the season, scoring 65 from 97 balls, his innings featuring eight fours and one six. Kevin Sinclair chipped in with 31 from 49 balls with three fours and a six. Cornwall ended with 4-58 while Jeremiah Louis bagged 3-66 and Karima Gore took 2-4.
In Hurricanes’ chase of the relatively small total, Kieran Powell piloted them close to victory with 47 not out from 87 balls. He added 46 for the opening wicket with Larry Audain who was dismissed by Sinclair for 12. Keacy Carty is at the other end unbeaten on 17 from 34 balls.
