AN exceptional spell of fast bowling from Guyana Harpy Eagles’ Keemo Paul has restricted Trinidad and Tobago Red Force to 203-9 at stumps on day one of their Regional Four-Day clash at the Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad, yesterday.
In this final round encounter, Red Force slipped from 178-3 to their end of play score after Paul had another spell and got support from Gudakesh Motie (2-35).
SUMMARY: Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 203-9 from 90 overs (Jeremy Solozano 72, Jason Mohammed 68, Isiah Rajah 26; Keemo Paul 5-41, Gudakesh Motie 2-35, Kevin Sinclair 1-21, Demetri Cameron 1-38) v Guyana Harpy Eagles
Jeremy Solozano and Jason Mohammed added 118 for the third wicket on the flat pitch but the Eagles came back soaring in the final session in which they took seven wickets for 54 runs.
With the exception of number-three Isiah Rajah who made 26 and the aforementioned duo, no other batter has reached double figures thus far.
Solozano made a well-composed 72 (6×4) from 252 balls while Mohammed was caught at slip for 68 (10×4) from 140 balls.
Harpy Eagles are eyeing a big victory to pull off an improbable title win.