Windward Islands Volcanoes beat Guyana Harpy Eagles in CG United Super50 clash
Led by Alick Athanze’s maiden List A century and a flashy half-century from West Indies batsman Johnson Charles, Windward Islands Volcanoes defeated Guyana Harpy Eagles by 28 runs in the opening fixture in Group A of the CG United Super50.
Alick Athanze bats during his century for Volcanoes
Playing at Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad, Volcanoes racked up 296-4 in 50 overs, while Harpy Eagles reached 268 all out in 46.4 overs.
After his side was asked to bat first, the young left-handed Athanze scored his career-best 133. He was supported by the right-handed Charles, who scored 64 at the top of the order. Gudakesh Motie was the pick of the bowlers with 2-57 in 10 overs.
In response, Harpy Eagles batsmen got starts, but failed to score big on a good batting track. Test selectee Tagenarine Chanderpaul came out all guns blazing, but he scored only 48, missing out on a half-century. Tevin Imlach looked promising, but he made 36. Shadrack Descarte the right-arm seamer on debut, snatched 3-41 in a collective bowling effort.
Harpy Eagles will be in action against T&T Red Force on Wednesday, November 2 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago from 14:00h.
