Rahkeem Cornwall, James dismantle Scorpions 

Discarded Check all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall as soon as once more reminded selectors of his capacity with a whirlwind half-century as Leeward Islands Hurricanes racked up a second straight win with a convincing 68-run verdict over Jamaica Scorpions.

With the hosts in serious trouble at 76 for 5 within the twentieth over after selecting to bat first within the day/night time affair on the Vivian Richards Cricket Floor Tuesday, Cornwall arrived to blast 81 from 72 balls to get his facet as much as 270 for 9 off their 50 overs.

The correct-hander thumped seven fours and 5 sixes, dominating a 120-run, sixth wicket stand with Terance Warde (32) which pulled the innings round and pushed it past the aggressive 250-run mark.

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West Indies white-ball all-rounder Hayden Walsh (31) and Kofi James (25) adopted up with cameos, constructing on promising knocks by Devon Thomas (38) and Ross Powell (27) in a gap stand of 61 earlier than 5 wickets tumbled for simply 15 runs.

The collapse was triggered by West Indies quick bowler Odean Smith who completed with 4 for 46.

“We misplaced just a few early wickets, however our decrease order got here in and held it up for us, so it exhibits the depth of our batting additionally,” stated Hurricanes captain Jahmar Hamilton.

“At 76 for 5, it was simply to begin over and construct a partnership. [We needed] one good partnership and that’s what we obtained.”

He added: “As soon as [Rahkeem] is on the crease, runs are going to return. No doubt, so long as he’s on the crease, something is feasible. So the longer he’s on the crease the extra runs we’re going to get.”

Scorpions captain Rovman Powell conceded Cornwall’s knock had taken the benefit away from his facet.

“To get 270 they did very well. I feel they batted properly, and Rahkeem has to get a number of credit score,” stated the West Indies participant. “It wasn’t a 270 wicket in order that put us below some strain.”

In reply, Check right-hander Nrkumah Bonner top-scored with 44 whereas openers Brandon King (32) and Jermaine Blackwood (31) obtained begins however off-spinner Kofi James scythed via the innings with 4 for 32 to depart Scorpions on 202 for 9 from their 50 overs.

They obtained a strong begin from the West Indies batsmen King and Blackwood, the pair placing on 54 from 60 deliveries for the primary wicket.

When King fell on the finish of the tenth over, nicking behind off a booming drive at left-arm seamer Colin Archibald, Blackwood added an extra 31 for the second wicket with Bonner earlier than issues fell aside.

Bonner, who plodded for 76 balls and not using a single boundary, placed on 31 for the fourth with Rovman Powell (24) however James rocked the innings along with his spell as Scorpions misplaced six fast quicks for 44 runs.

-CMC