Club Cricket Match Highlights: West Indies vs New Zealand in 100-ball Thriller
Tarouba, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, February 2, 2023 – In a thrilling 100-ball cricket match, the West Indies faced off against New Zealand at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. The visitors won the toss and elected to field first.
The West Indies got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets for just 22 runs in 5.3 overs. Captain Nicholas Pooran top-scored with 17 runs off 12 balls, including 3 boundaries, while the other batters struggled to make an impact. Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Lockie Ferguson were the successful bowlers for New Zealand, sharing the wickets between them.
Detailed Scorecard:
- King: 3 runs off 9 balls
- Charles: 0 runs off 5 balls
- Pooran (wk): 17 runs off 12 balls, 3 fours
- Chase: 0 runs off 3 balls
- Powell (c): 1 run off 4 balls
Bowling figures:
- Boult: 2 overs, 1 maiden, 9 runs, 1 wicket, Economy: 4.50
- Southee: 2.3 overs, 0 maidens, 10 runs, 1 wicket, Economy: 4.00
- Ferguson: 1 over, 0 maidens, 2 runs, 1 wicket, Economy: 2.00
The match was officiated by Ahsan Raza and Alex Wharf as umpires, with Richard Illingworth as the TV umpire and David Boon as the match referee. Michael Gough served as the reserve umpire.
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