Defending champion, the Guyana Harpy Eagles, thrashed the West Indies Academy by 221 runs yesterday in the third round of the West Indies Four-Day Championship at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua.
Set an imposing 429 for victory, the West Indies Academy, who started the final day precariously perched on 161/7, was only able to add 46 runs to their total, as they were bundled out for 207 in 49.5 overs. The three remaining wickets were shared between fast-bowler Isai Thorne and spinner Veerasammy Permaul.
In pursuit of an improbable 429 for victory, West Indies Academy commenced the final day 161–7, still 268 away from the mammoth target.