Thursday, 07 June 2012 23:18
Anguilla in ascendancy versus Montserrat
Written by Curtis MortonAfter day one of the three day contest between Anguilla and Montserrat, the Anguilla team was well in the ascendancy with a lead of 119 runs.
Anguilla batted first and scored 190 all out in 47.5 overs with all rounder Chaka Hodge getting a half century. For the Montserrat team, Tevin Osbourne collected a five fer with his off spinners.
Montserrat in response was bowled out for a mere 84 runs with the spin of Yanick Leonard proving their undoing as he collected seven wickets.
At the end of the day, Anguilla batting a second time was on 13 for no loss. The Montserrat team will have to do quite a bit on day two in order to get back into the game.
Summarized Scores:
Anguilla 190 all out in 47.5 overs
Chaka Hodge 56, Jovanni Gumbs 37, Shane Burton 30, Josah John 25.
Bowling For Montserrat - Tevin Osbourne 5/58, Mc Pherson Meade 3/16, Dolston Tuitt 2/55
Montserrat 84 all out in 50.3 overs
Quinton Boatswain 29, Tevin Osbourne 16
Bowling For Anguilla - Yanick Leonard 7/20
Anguilla Batting a Second Innings Ended on 13/0 a Lead of 119 Runs
