Scorpions Cruise to 80-Run Victory over West Indies Academy in Regional Super50 Match
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Kirk McKenzie fell short of a well-deserved half-century. Still, it was enough to pilot the Jamaica Scorpions to a comfortable 80-run victory over the West Indies Academy via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in their Regional Super50 match on Saturday.
McKenzie’s 90 Leads Scorpions to Victory
McKenzie blasted 90 from 92 balls as the Scorpions were dismissed for 250 from 48.1 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground.
Setback for West Indies Academy
Set a revised target of 236 in 43 overs after rain caused a delay, the West Indies Academy could only muster 155 from 28 overs to fall to their second defeat in as many matches.
Scorpions’ First Win of the Tournament
Meanwhile, it was the Scorpions’ first win of the tournament after losing to Barbados Pride in their opening encounter.
Key Partnerships
They owed their total to a 93-run partnership between McKenzie and opener John Campbell, following the early dismissal of Odain McCatty for a first-ball duck.
Middle-Order Collapse
The pair scored 95 before Campbell was caught and bowled by Joshua Bishop for 39 from 32 balls.
West Indies Academy’s Batting Effort
The West Indies Academy got off to the worst possible start when they lost openers Justin Jagessar and Ackeem Auguste for ducks to find themselves 2-0.
Conclusion
The Scorpions’ victory was built on the back of a strong batting performance, with McKenzie and Campbell sharing a crucial partnership to set the tone for the match. The West Indies Academy, on the other hand, struggled to build momentum with the bat, ultimately falling short of their target.
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Frequently Asked Questions
* What was the score of the match?
The Scorpions won by 80 runs.
* Who was the top scorer for the Scorpions?
Kirk McKenzie scored 90 runs.
* What was the result of the match?
The Scorpions won the match via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
* What was the revised target for the West Indies Academy?
236 in 43 overs after rain caused a delay.
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