ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The fifth spherical of the West Indies Championship bowled off on Wednesday with thrilling performances throughout 4 venues.
On the Coolidge Cricket Floor in Antigua, the Jamaica Scorpions flexed their batting muscular tissues, posting 332-7 in opposition to the West Indies Academy due to a stable century from returning captain John Campbell.
The left-handed opener Campbell hit 101, which included 15 fours and two sixes in 126 balls. He was ably supported by Javelle Glenn who made 68 and Odean Smith 51. Brad Barnes remained unbeaten on 44, guaranteeing the Scorpions completed the day in a powerful place. Akeem Auguste has up to now taken 2-45 and Jediah Blades 2-46.
Over on the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago Crimson Pressure seized management in opposition to host Barbados Pleasure, whereas the Leeward Islands Hurricanes and Jamaica Scorpions posted imposing totals of their respective matches.
The Crimson Pressure asserted their dominance over the Pleasure, ending the day with a commanding lead of 96 runs and 6 wickets nonetheless in hand. The Pleasure have been bundled out for a paltry 86 in simply 26.2 overs, with pacer Anderson Phillip main the cost for the Crimson Pressure by bagging 4-36. Joshua James weighed in with 3-8 and Jayden Seales snared 2-32, dismantling the Pleasure’s batting line-up. Solely Kemar Roach 21 and Shai Hope 16. provided any actual resistance.
In reply, the Crimson Pressure reached 182-4 at stumps, due to a stable half-century from Kamil Pooran 60 and an unbeaten 37 from Amir Jangoo. Cephas Cooper additionally chipped in with 32, as Jason Holder took 2-35 for the Pleasure.
On the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, the Leeward Islands Hurricanes placed on a batting masterclass, amassing 367-5 in opposition to the Mixed Campuses and Faculties. Jewel Andrew stole the present with a powerful 122, whereas Justin Greaves remained unbeaten on 104.
The pair batted beautifully by including 200 runs for the fifth wicket earlier than Andrew fell to Romario Greaves after hitting 12 fours and three sixes in his 139-ball knock. Greaves has up to now stroked seven fours in his 196 ball knock.
Karima Gore 65 and Kadeem Henry 35, additionally contributed to the Hurricanes’ imposing whole. Chemar Holder has up to now claimed 2-85.
On the Guyana Nationwide Stadium in Windfall, Rain performed spoiler for a lot of the day, because the Windward Islands Volcanoes ended at 77-2 of their conflict in opposition to Guyana Harpy Eagles. Jeremy Solozano is unbeaten on 43, whereas Kavem Hodge contributed 17.
