Rain significantly affected the first day of the Cricket West Indies 4-Day Championship match between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and Windward Islands, leading to delays. Windwards lost an early wicket but established a partnership before encountering further dismissals, finishing the day at 77 for two.
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) 4-Day Championship match between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and Windward Islands commenced with significant interruptions from rain at the National Stadium in Providence, East Bank Demerara. This fifth round match saw Windward Islands choosing to bat first after winning the toss, but they faced early challenges, losing Stephen Pascal for a duck after only eight runs.
As the match progressed, rain halted play with the score at 14 for one, resulting in a lengthy delay. Once play resumed, the Windward Islands managed to build a 49-run partnership between Kevon Hodge and opener Jeremy Solozano. However, this promising partnership was curtailed when Hodge was dismissed for 17 runs, leaving the Windwards at a precarious 57 for two in the 19th over.
The opening day of the championship match faced significant rain delays, highlighting the challenges of playing conditions. Despite losing an early wicket and encountering interruptions, the Windward Islands managed to establish a brief partnership before facing another setback with Hodge’s dismissal. This match remains delicately poised as conditions continue to evolve.
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