CWI Regional 4-Day Tournament 2023 Round 1…
Nandu fifty highlights opening day for Eagles
Guyana Harpy Eagles “newbie,’ Matthew Nandu, stroked a classy, unbeaten half-century which helped to steady the ship heading into day two at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
The Harpy Eagles ended day one on 205-5 from 76.4 overs, thanks in part to Nandu, who stroked 9 fours in his 70*. The 19- year-old faced some 219 balls and will be likely eyeing a century when play resumes today.
All-rounder Kevin Sinclair, who was looking good on 28 when stumps arrived, will also be expected to post a good score as the Eagles seek to build on their total.
A combination of pace and slow bowling did the trick early on for Barbados, as spinner Chaim Holder (2-36) and fast-bowler Akeem Jordan (2-34) stemmed the flow of runs for Guyana, despite a few promising starts.
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Those starts which were not capitalized upon saw Eagles captain Leon Johnson (26), alongside debutant wicket-keeper/batsman Kemol Savory (25) and seasoned gloveman Anthony Bramble (20), all showing good Test cricket form, however, failing to convert their innings into something more significant; but could easily make up come the 2nd innings.
Nandu was solely responsible for being involved in the Eagles most prolific partnerships, adding 45 for the 3rd wicket with Savory before sharing 46 with his captain and 37 with Bramble, the 5th wicket partnership which helped to anchor things after the middle-order collapsed.
Action continues today. (Clifton Ross)
Other scores in Round 1
At Coolidge, Leewards Hurricanes vs. Jamaica Scorpions
Leeward Hurricanes 163-6, Jahmar Hamilton 40, Montcin Hodge 37, Rahkeem Cornwall 29*)
(Abhijai Mansingh 2-27, Marquino Mindley 1-11, Jamie Merchant 1-23)
At Grenada
Windward Volcanoes 243 all out (Tevyn Walcott 87*, Sunil Ambris 55, Alick Athanaze 41, Ryan John 36)
(Bryan Charles 4-46, Terrance Hinds 4-72)
Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 315 all out (Amir Jangoo 86, Tion Webster 79, Hinds 52, Darren Bravo 38),
(Ryan John 5-18, Darius Martin 2-80)
Volcanoes 2nd innings: 60-0 (Kimani Melius 39*, Jerlani Robinson 19*) trail Red Force by 12 runs.
