KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – West Indies all-rounder, Justin Greaves, narrowly missed out on triple figures as Leeward Islands Hurricanes needed just under three-quarters of an hour to complete a seven-wicket win over Jamaica Scorpions in their fifth round contest.
Resuming Saturday’s final morning at Sabina Park on 145 for three requiring only a further 42 for victory, Hurricanes coasted to their target without any further loss of wickets, the right-handed Greaves converting his overnight 62 into an unbeaten 94.
Jahmar Hamilton, who finished unbeaten on 21, struck the winning runs when he punched part-time off-spinner, Kirk McKenzie, to the extra cover boundary.
He and Greaves extended their fourth wicket stand to 74, the pair having come together late in Friday’s third day following the demise of opener Mikyle Louis for 57.
The 30-year-old Greaves, who made his debut in Australia earlier this year, faced 183 deliveries and struck five fours while Hamilton notched a single four in his 55-ball knock.
Hurricanes’ victory was their fourth of the West Indies Championship while Scorpions tasted their third defeat.