Rain interruptions hindered the match between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Windward Islands, with the latter at 77 runs for 2 wickets on day one. Stephen Pascal fell early, and rain delays dominated the proceedings, though a partnership between Hodge and Solozano briefly stabilized the innings before Hodge’s dismissal.
The fifth round of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) 4-Day Championship saw a match between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Windward Islands hindered by rain at the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara. Due to rain interruptions, much of the day’s play was affected, presenting challenges for both teams.
Windward Islands won the toss and chose to bat but faced an early setback when Stephen Pascal was bowled by Kevin Sinclair for a duck with the score at eight. Shortly after, rain halted the game with the Windwards at 14 runs.
Once play resumed, a partnership between Kevon Hodge and opener Jeremy Solozano provided some stability, contributing 49 runs together. However, Hodge was dismissed for 17, caught down the leg-side by wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach, which put the Windwards at a score of 57/2.
In summary, the day one play of the match between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the Windward Islands was significantly affected by rain. The Windward Islands encountered early difficulties but managed to build a partnership before losing their second wicket, resulting in a score of 77/2 amid adverse weather conditions. The match remains evenly poised as conditions continue to evolve.
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