GHE practice match: Looknauth, Sankar rout Adams’ XI on Day 1
Junior Sinclair appeals for an lbw
Matthew Nandu’s XI will resume Day Two of the Guyana Harpy Eagles’ 4-Day practice match trailing by just 25 runs, after their spin twins evicted Anthony Adams’ XI in quick time on Day One.
Richie Looknauth claimed a four-wicket haul in his 4-41 from 11 overs, while Steven Sankar backed up with 3-19 from just four overs.
The duo of Malcolm Hubbard, who eventually pummelled Sankar for a few boundaries, and Akshaya Persaud were the only batsmen to stand up to the bowling in the first innings. Hubbard reached a half- century, 54, while Persaud fell just six runs short of the milestone.
National senior cricketers began their preparation for the Regional 4-Day tournament with a practice match
Eventually, Adams’ XI was all out for 144 in 42.3 overs.
When it was their turn to bat, Nandu’s XI showed glimpses of the necessary patience that the format requires, but lost two wickets before close of play. Raymond Perez hit 41 while Captain Nandu contributed 43. Kemol Savoury and Shamar Yearwood later took over from the openers, adding 21 and 9 respectively. By close of play, Nandu’s XI had reached 119-2 in 44 overs.
Junior Sinclair claimed 1-26 in his 13 overs while Adams claimed the other wicket, with figures of 1-26 in 10 overs.
Day 2 resumes at the Meten-Meer- Zorg Ground, West Coast Demerara (WCD) today, from 09:30h.
