Jakeem Pollard produced a four-wicket haul however the West Indies A batting stopped working to offer the essential assistance as England Lions protected a 17-run triumph in the 2nd T20 match at Basseterre, St Kitts, the other day.
The outcome provided England an undisputable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, in spite of an excellent bowling effort from Pollard, who ended up with 4 for 20 from 2.5 overs.
After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, the West Indies A limited England Lions to 151 in 18.5 overs, with Pollard making early inroads to put the visitors under pressure.
Pollard struck with the 5th ball of the match, getting rid of Ben McKinney without scoring, captured by Sampson. He then dismissed Thomas Rew for 11, captured by Lawes, at the end of the 3rd over to leave England having a hard time at 23 for 2.
Rehan Ahmed and James Rew steadied the innings with a 49-run collaboration, taking the Lions to 72 for 2 before Shadrack Descarte broke the wait dismissing Rehan for 31 off 21 balls. His innings consisted of 4 fours and a 6.
James Rew continued the healing with an aggressive 28 off 19 shipments, consisting of 5 fours, while Ben Mayes included 17. The West Indies A bowlers continued to chip away at the England batting.
Zishan Motara declared 2 for 27 from 4 overs, getting rid of James Rew and Jack Haynes (11 ), while Vitel Lawes likewise took 2 wickets, dismissing Mayes and Scott Currie without scoring, to end up with 2 for 25.
Liam Patterson-White contributed an unbeaten 22 off 17 balls and Eddie Jack made 21 off 13 before ending up being Pollard’s 3rd victim.
Pollard finished his four-wicket haul by eliminating Naavya Sharma for one as England lost their last 3 wickets for 31 runs. Karima Gore likewise contributed with one for 22, while Descarte took one for 36.
The West Indies A chase, nevertheless, never ever collected adequate momentum as wickets fell at routine periods. Kamil Pooran made 18 off 15 balls, consisting of 2 fours and a 6, however the hosts slipped to 33 for 3 inside 7 overs.
Zachary Carter had a hard time for 6 off 19 shipments, while Jewel Andrew handled simply 4, leaving the West Indies A with lots of work to do.
Captain Alick Athanaze tried to restore the innings with an assaulting 43 off 30 balls, consisting of 2 fours and 3 6s. He discovered an able partner in Descarte, with the set including 57 runs for the 5th wicket to offer the hosts hope of managing the chase.
Descarte was the more aggressive, smashing 49 off 33 balls, with 2 fours and 4 6s. The termination of Athanaze at 116 for 5 in the 18th over left the West Indies A requiring 36 runs from the last 2 overs.
The pressure showed excessive. Quentin Sampson was dismissed without scoring and, although Descarte continued to battle, he was gone out off the last ball as the hosts closed on 134 for 7.
Scott Currie led the England Lions attack with 3 for 17 from 4 overs, while Calvin Harrison supported with 2 for 27 and Eddie Jack declared one for 13. The 3rd and last match bowls off at 1 p.m. today.
Summed up Scores:
ENGLAND LIONS 151 (18.5 overs) (Rehan Ahmed 31, James Rew 28, Liam Patterson-White 22 not out, Eddie Jack 21; Jakeem Pollard 4/20, Zishan Motara 2/27, Vitel Lawes 2/25) vs WEST INDIES A 134-7 (20 overs) (Shadrack Descarte 49, Alick Athanaze 43, Kamil Pooran 18; Scott Currie 3/17, Calvin Harrison 2/27)—England won by 17 runs.
— Roger Seepersad
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