|

Sport

First Knights - Twins inspire Windies Women to easy win

Monday, March 04, 2013



COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CMC) — West Indies Women easily rolled over Sri Lanka Women by six wickets to cruise to a 2-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 International series here yesterday.

They restricted the hosts to a scrawny total of 73 for eight off the allotted 20 overs and then marched to their target off 15.4 overs at the R Premadasa Stadium.

Kyshona Knight top-scored with 24 not out off 31 balls, while her twin sister Kycia chipped in with 21 at the top of the order.

Seamer Eshani Kaushalya was Sri Lanka's best bowler with two for 13.

The tourists' run chase begun in rollicking fashion when Deandra Dottin, promoted to the role of opener, lashed three fours in 12 from seven balls before falling to Kaushalya in the second over at 14 for one.

However, Juliana Nero was bowled by Kaushalya first ball to spark some concern in the Windies camp but the Knight twins put that to rest in a 41-run, third wicket stand.

Kyshona struck two fours while Kycia counted just one in her 37-ball knock, as the partnership killed off any hopes Sri Lanka may have had of a surprise win.

Earlier, pacers Subrina Munroe (2-10) and Tremayne Smartt (2-13) picked up two wickets apiece to cripple Sri Lanka after they opted to bat first.

Only number 10 batsman Chamani Seneviratna made it into double figures with an unbeaten 12.

The third T20I is scheduled for tomorrow.



POST A COMMENT

HOUSE RULES

 

1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.

2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.

3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.

4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.

5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.

6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.

7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy



comments powered by Disqus

VCB suspended from competition

 

Gayle's double ton propels Kensingston to big win

 

O’Hara expects to run faster at World Youth Champs

 

Bravo refuses to blame umpires, Pollard for Windies expulsion

 

Dwayne Smith to lead West Indies A in T20s

 

St Francis pip Torrington for INSPORTS Basic Schools Champs

 

Hydel face St James in prep school cricket semi-final

 

JC cop ISSA Under-14 basketball title

 

Defending champions falter in Wray & Nephew Masters T/20 cricket

 

Veronica Campbell-Brown responds to drug charges

 

5 things to watch for in tonight’s Game 6 of NBA Finals

 

Cameron meets with PMs Dr Gonsalves, Dr Mitchell

 

Sri Lankans barge into Champions Trophy semis

 

India name unchanged squad for Caribbean tri-series

 

Super Eagles soar over outclassed Tahiti

 

Coach rues New Zealand's exit from Champions Trophy

 

Sadly, we've been down this road before

 

Juniors end Trials with world-leading performances

 

Murray crowned king of Queen's Club

 

Best of St Bess!

 

Today's Cartoon