Justin Greaves Makes History with Consecutive List A Centuries

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC

Justin Greaves became the first West Indian to score three consecutive List A centuries, and his historic performance helped the Leeward Islands Hurricanes to an impressive seven-wicket win over the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force in the Regional Super50 tournament here Sunday.

Greaves’ Masterful Innings

Greaves struck a masterful, unbeaten 151 from just 129 balls at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy as the Hurricanes chased down the Red Force’s imposing total of 291 for six to reach 292 for three in 47.3 overs.

Fourth List A Century

It followed up scores of 111 not out against the West Indies Academy and 112 against the Barbados Pride and was his fourth List A century.

Red Force’s First Defeat

Greaves’ performance sent the Red Force tumbling to their first defeat in three games and helped the Hurricanes bounce back from their loss to the Pride in the last round.

A Memorable Innings

It was a truly memorable innings for the 30-year-old Barbadian, who struck 13 fours to all parts of the field.

Opening Stand

He shared a 124-run opening stand in under 21 overs with Mikyle Louis, who scored 57 from 67 balls, to give the Hurricanes a whirlwind start.

Half-Century Partnerships

Greaves then shared successive half-century partnerships, adding 60 with Chesney Hughes, who made 33 from 52 balls, and then 70 with Karima Gore.

Last Over Drama

When Gore was bowled by pacer Terrance Hinds for 19 from 22 balls to leave the score 256 for three in the 44th over, the Hurricanes still required another 36 runs.

But Jahmar Hamilton scored 25 runs off just 16 balls and, together with Greaves, steered the Hurricanes to an improbable win with 15 balls remaining.

Red Force’s Top Order

Amir Jangoo fell just short of a century earlier as the Red Force’s top order propelled them to 291 for six from their 50 overs.

Second-Wicket Partnership

Despite losing the early wicket of Kjorn Ottley for one, Tion Webster and Jangoo steadied the innings in a second-wicket partnership of 112.

Last Over Explosion

And when Webster was eventually dismissed, bowled by Rahkeem Cornwall for 60, Jangoo teamed up with Jason Mohammed to add 93 runs and put the Red Force in line to post a big total.

Fast Bowler’s Impressive Performance

Jangoo lost his wicket to Daniel Doram for 96, but Mohammed ensured the Red Force would finish with a flourish, as his unbeaten 79 from 72 balls helped them pummel 86 runs from the final ten overs.

Fast bowler Oshane Thomas took 2-54 from his eight overs for the Hurricanes.

Conclusion

Justin Greaves’ historic performance will be remembered for a long time, and his achievement is a testament to his skill and determination. The Leeward Islands Hurricanes’ seven-wicket win over the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force was a thrilling match that will be talked about for a long time.

FAQs

* Who is Justin Greaves?
+ Justin Greaves is a 30-year-old Barbadian cricketer.
* How many List A centuries has Greaves scored in a row?
+ Greaves has scored three consecutive List A centuries.
* How many runs did Greaves score in his unbeaten 151?
+ Greaves scored 151 runs from 129 balls.
* Who was the fast bowler who took 2-54 for the Hurricanes?
+ Oshane Thomas was the fast bowler who took 2-54 from his eight overs.