CG United Super50 Cup: Jamaica defeat Guyana for place in final against T&T

–– Powell produces masterful, responsible century for Jamaica

Led by a masterful and responsible century from captain Rovman Powell, Jamaica Scorpions defeated Guyana Harpy Eagles by three wickets to reach the final of the CG United Super50 Cup in North Sound, Antigua.
Powell’s unbeaten 105 helped Jamaica chase down 319 runs, the highest score of the 2022 season. In the chase, Jamaica lost Chadwick Walton (11) early to Nial Smith, but Brandon King and Andre McCarthy counter-attacked with a 69-run stand for the second wicket.

McCarthy was removed for 22 by Gudakesh Motie after 12.4 overs, when the score was at 92-2, and after a great start, King departed for a 49-ball 64, after striking seven fours and two sixes. He held out to long-on off the impressive bowling of Motie.
Powell and Alwyn Williams, however, added 103 runs for the fourth wicket to bat Scorpions to safety. Williams offered a return catch to Kevin Sinclair after scoring 45, which included four sixes in his career best List A innings.
Jamaican skipper Rovman Powell, who in reaching his half-century was dropped by Hetmyer, then took charge and played some classical shots. Odean Smith arrived, and departed for 19 with the score at 285-7. The equation was then reading 34 needed from 36 balls, and Powell slammed seven fours and three sixes in a responsible and impressive 105 from 92 balls.
Jeavor Royal struck the winning six in ending unbeaten on 12 as Scorpions ended their innings on 322-7 in 48.1 overs to seal the final spot.
Earlier, Guyana Harpy Eagles won the toss and opted to bat first. Openers Anthony Bramble and Kemol Savory had a slow start, adding 39 runs for the first wicket. Bramble departed for 22, while Savory scored a 34-ball 15. The in-form Tevin Imlach made a promising 20, but was caught behind at 76-3. Leon Johnson, who made 30, added 37 runs with Hetmyer for the fourth wicket.
After Johnson’s departure, Sherfane Rutherford joined Hetmyer, and the duo took the attack to the Jamaicans, adding 106 runs for the fifth wicket. The left-handed dup showed talent in capitalising on the poor fielding from the Jamaica Scorpions.
Rutherford, who was dropped on zero, went on to score a 43-ball 56. His innings included two sixes and six fours before he was caught behind off Odean Smith, who eventually ended with 5-65 in nine overs.
The dangerous Hetmyer, who had a poor season, delivered when it mattered. His 86 came off 76 balls and was decorated with eight fours and three sixes. He was attempting to go big over the leg-side when he was caught at short third-man by Brandon King. He departed with Guyana poised on 250-6 in 43.2 overs.
Kevin Sinclair and Romario Shepherd dealt in boundaries, adding a brisk 63 runs for the seventh wicket. Shepherd departed after the rain-break for 28 from 16 balls, having produced an innings that included three sixes.
Sinclair, who has shown improvement with the bat this season, took Guyana to the highest score of the season. Despite the lower order falling away, Sinclair stood tall, and ended unbeaten on 45 from 33 balls. His innings was laced with three sixes and four fours. Guyana posted 99 runs in their last 10 overs.
The final of the CG United Super50 between T&T Red Force and Jamaica Scorpions will be played on Saturday November 19 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua from 14:00h.