Ambris’ century lifts Volcanoes, Guyana set 232 for victory

Defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles will enter the fourth and final day of their Regional Four-Day Championship contest with work left to do after a gripping third day against the Windward Islands Volcanoes at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Resuming the morning on 257 for nine, Guyana added just seven more runs before being bowled out for 264 in 88.3 overs, conceding a slender first-innings lead of 22. Gilon Tyson was the chief destroyer, finishing with impressive figures of 5 for 69, while Kenneth Dember provided strong support with three wickets.
The Volcanoes’ second innings got off to a disastrous start as they slumped to 19 for 4 under sustained pressure from the Guyanese attack. However, Sunil Ambris and Shadrack Descarte staged a remarkable recovery, combining for a 108-run partnership to shift the momentum.

Descarte made a valuable 39 from 83 balls before he was trapped leg-before-wicket by Gudakesh Motie, who once again proved pivotal. Ambris, undeterred, carried on with authority and composure to register his 10th First-Class century. His unbeaten 107 from 176 deliveries, decorated with 17 fours, was an innings defined by resilience and class as the Volcanoes were eventually dismissed for 209 in 65 overs.
Motie capped a superb all-round match performance by claiming 4 for 46 in the second innings, completing a 10-wicket haul in the game. He was well supported by Nial Smith, Keemo Paul and Veerasammy Permaul, who each picked up two wickets to keep Guyana firmly in the contest.

Set 232 for victory, the Harpy Eagles made a cautious start but lost Kevlon Anderson early for four, dismissed by fast bowler Ryan John. Captain Tevin Imlach responded positively with 27 from 38 balls, while Matthew Nandu laboured to seven off 42 deliveries as Guyana closed the day on 38 for one from 14 overs.
With 194 runs still required and nine wickets in hand, the stage is set for a tense and decisive fourth day as the Harpy Eagles chase victory and the Volcanoes seek the breakthrough that could tilt the contest in their favour.