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.