March 16, 2024
Scorpions battle to 176-6 chasing WI Academy’s 234
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica Scorpions recovered to 176-6 chasing 234 runs for victory against West Indies Academy at tea on the final day of their regional four-day match at Sabina Park.
Scores: WI Academy 324 (82 ovs) & 281 (74.1 ovs); Scorpions 372 (108.2 ovs) & 176-6 (63 ovs)
After bowling out the academy team moments before scheduled close of play on Friday, the Scorpions fought back from a precarious 89-5 at lunch on Saturday to get within 58 runs of the target.
Captain Brandon King is unbeaten on 53, while Abhijai Mansingh is on 32.
The academy team’s pair of left-arm finger spinners Joshua Bishop and Ashmead Nedd have taken 3-54 and 2-60, respectively.
-Sanjay Myers