Jahmar Hamilton and Kevin Sinclair contributed vital runs
West Indies Academy were taken to the cleaners on day one of this second match of the Headley-Weekes tri-series at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. Zachary McCaskie (93), Brandon King (92), Jahmar Hamilton (57) and Kevin Sinclair’s unbeaten 52 were main contributors for Team Weekes on day one. Stumps were drawn with Team Weekes on 365-7 in 90 overs.
Earlier, West Indies Academy won the toss and elected to bowl first. Test opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul made only 25 before being trapped leg-before. He and McCaskie added 55 runs for the first wicket. Keacy Carty (12) wasted a start, and Alick Athanaze was stranded down the leg-side for a duck.
King came and displayed royalty in his batting. He and McCaskie added 136 runs for the fourth wicket. McCaskie struck 13 fours and one six in his 147-ball 93. King struck 11 fours and two sixes in the 148 balls he faced in his free-flowing 92.
Brandon King preparing to bat during his 92
Jahmar Hamilton showed his experience, but made 41 from 100 balls in an innings which had seven fours and one six. Hamilton and the Guyanese Sinclair added 74 runs for the sixth wicket, but Team Weekes were in control at 331-6 in 82.3 overs.
Veerasammy Permaul joined Sinclair, and the duo ensured no further hiccups when stumps were drawn. Sinclair was unbeaten on 52 from 82 balls, which was decorated with seven fours and two sixes.
McKenny Clarke had 3-91 in 14 expensive overs, while Nyeem Young had 2-75 in 22 overs.
Layne out of match
after death of mom
West Indies Academy fast bowler Johann Layne will miss the second match of the Headley-Weekes Tri-Series, starting on Wednesday, 26 April, following the sad news of the passing of his mother, Yvette Layne.
Johann returned to Barbados following the first-round match which ended last Friday, in which he took five wickets in the first innings in the West Indies Academy’s win over Team Headley.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) extends sincere condolences to Johann and his family at this difficult time.
The players and match officials will wear black armbands, and they will also observe a moment of silence before the start of the play.
Day two will commence at 10:00h Eastern Caribbean Time.
