West Indies Championship: Anderson century, Nandu 61 keep Harpy Eagles steady
Kevlon Anderson smashed his fourth First-Class century
Kevlon Anderson’s fourth First-Class century illuminated a productive day with the bat for the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) against the Jamaica Scorpions, on day one of their fourth-round West Indies Championship clash at Sabina Park, Kingston.
Odean Smith picked up three wickets on Day One
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first after which the opening pair of Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Matthew Nandu got to 55 before the partnership was broken by Odean Smith.
Chanderpaul departed first for 32 off 55 balls.
However, another strong partnership spanning 137 runs ensued between Nandu and Anderson, frustrating the Jamaican bowlers. Though painstakingly slow, Nandu brought up a half-century and finished with 61 off 195 balls.
Meanwhile, Anderson reached the major landmark off 161 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes before retiring hurt.
Smith then picked up another two wickets to rock the Guyanese middle order. At the close of play, Kemol Savory and Gudakesh Motie were at the crease with 18 and six runs respectively.
Matthew Nandu hit a half-century
Smith was the pick of the Jamaican bowlers, snaring 3-46 from 17 overs while Tamarie Redwood picked up 2-89 from 21 overs.
At close of play, the Harpy Eagles were 260-5, having faced 90 overs.
The Four-Day action will resume at 11:00h, with the Harpy Eagles heading back out to continue batting.
