Shai Hope hit a brilliant unbeaten half-century to follow up Roston Chase’s four-wicket haul as Cricket West Indies (CWI) President’s XI dominated Sri Lanka on the opening day of their two-day practice match which commenced in Antigua on Wednesday.
After bowling out the visitors for just 172 just after tea, the President’s XI reached the close on 103 for one with Hope unbeaten on a stroke-filled 60 off just 72 balls.
Left-hander Darren Bravo ended the day on a solid 30 not out off 69 balls and has so far put on 94 for the second wicket with Hope.
Chase had earlier picked up four for 12 as Sri Lanka collapsed from 137 for five to lose their last five wickets for 35 runs in quick time.
Oshada Fernando top-scored with 47, Dinesh Chandimal struck 40 while Pathum Nissanka, made 23.
Sri Lanka were never allowed to settle, as fast bowler Anderson Phillip snatched three for 47 and seamer Kemar Roach, two for 41 to cause problems from early in the innings.
Roach removed both openers in successive overs. He got left-hander Lahiru Thirimanne to play around a full length delivery gained a leg-before decision in the day’s third over.
He then had Captain Dimuth Karunaratne (2) caught at first slip by Kyle Mayers after Chase at second slip parried the initial offering.
Chief scores
Sri Lanka: 172 (Oshada Fernando 47, Dinesh Chandimal 40, Pathum Nissanka 23, Kemar Roach 2/41, Anderson Philip 3/47, Roston Chase 4/12)
CWI President’s XI: 103/1 (Shai Hope 60 n.o, Darren Bravo 30 n.o). (Agencies)
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