Angel’s quick-fire century propels Raptors to comfortable win
The action continued in the EBCA/SD Investment T20 Competition 2022 which saw Continental Park Raptors duking it out with Uprising at Queen’s College Ground. The high-scoring match-up saw centuries being scored for both teams; however, it was Shamal Angel’s belligerent 47-ball 103 that took Continental Park Raptors over the line.
The Raptors won the toss and decided to bowl. Uprising made 202-5 in 20 overs, as the pitch proved to be a batsman’s paradise, Uprising made good use and played classy cricket, racking up the mammoth total. Shakiel Wong with 112 in 72 balls (13×6, 4×4) led the charge, aiding Wong was Ryan Shun with 50 in 43 balls (2×6, 5×4). Leading the bowling for the Raptors was Kevin Ross (2-24).
In reply, the Raptors ended on 205-4 in 16.4 overs; while 203 for the win was a competitive total, the Raptors made light work of the total as they dispatched their opponents’ bowling to every part of the Queen’s College ground.
The star of the day was none other than Angel with 103*in 47 balls (7×6, 10×4); he was ably supported by Alvin Mohabir with 52 in 32 balls (2×6, 6×4) and Stephen Alves with 16* in 8 balls (2×6).
The Continental Park Raptors won by six wickets.