Glenn’s Heroics Lead Scorpions Past Hurricanes and into the Super50 Final

Javelle Glenn scored his maiden List A century as the Jamaica Scorpions defeated the Leeward Islands Hurricanes.

The Match

The Scorpions, who finished last in the 2023 Super50, powered their way into the final of the Regional Super50 with an impressive 107-run victory over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes here at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Thursday.

Glenn thumped ten fours and six sixes in an unbeaten 114 from 96 balls and added an incredible 202 runs with Jeavor Royal and Gordon Bryan, respectively, to renew the Scorpions’ innings and get them up to 352 for nine from their 50 overs, the highest total of the tournament.

The Hurricanes were in a good position at the halfway mark, but they suffered a lower-order collapse and were dismissed for 245 in 35.4 overs.

The Turning Point

The Scorpions, who were 138 for seven in the face of accurate spin bowling by Hurricanes captain Rahkeem Cornwall and legspinner Hayden Walsh Jr, were in a precarious position. However, Glenn’s heroics turned the match around, and he rescued the Scorpions, adding an incredible 202 runs with Royal and Bryan to get them up to 352 for nine.

The Conclusion

The Scorpions will face Barbados Pride in Saturday’s final, while the Hurricanes will regroup and look to bounce back in future matches. For the Scorpions, the victory was a testament to Glenn’s exceptional batting and the team’s ability to adapt to different situations.

FAQs

* How did the Scorpions manage to win the match?
The Scorpions, led by Javelle Glenn’s maiden List A century, added 202 runs with Jeavor Royal and Gordon Bryan to get them up to 352 for nine.
* What was the turning point in the match?
The Scorpions were 138 for seven, but Javelle Glenn’s heroics turned the match around, adding an incredible 202 runs with Royal and Bryan to get them up to 352 for nine.
* Who took the most wickets for the Hurricanes?
Cornwall took 4-67, while Walsh Jr ended with 3-78.