Hurricanes openers hit centuries against the Red Force

Openers Mikyle Louis and Kadeem Henry delivered exceptional batting performances, scoring centuries, to lead a strong fightback for the Leeward Islands Hurricanes against the T&T Red Force on day three of the West Indies Championship at Warner Park in St. Kitts.

Louis belted 110 runs, his fourth First-Class hundred, while Henry, playing only his third first-class game, celebrated with a well-crafted even century.

Their efforts carried the Hurricanes to 317-3, trailing by 212 runs, in response to Red Force’s commanding first-inning total of 529-5 declared.

The duo laid the foundation for the Hurricanes’ recovery with a dominant 220-run opening partnership.

Karima Gore remained unbeaten on 41 at the close of play, while Jewel Andrew was not out on 26.

At Kensington Oval: The Barbados Pride capped off a nine-wicket victory over the Jamaica Scorpions to seal their second win of the Championship.

Resuming day three at 26-1, the Scorpions collapsed to 180 all out, with Javelle Glenn top-scoring with 66. Jomel Warrican led the Pride’s bowling attack with 3-42.

It was a disappointing second-inning batting display from the Jamaicans, as they lost wickets regularly.

Kirk McKenzie was the first to fall in the second over, adding just one run to his overnight score of 14. Jermaine Blackwood departed soon after for a golden duck, leaving the Scorpions struggling at 33-3.

Captain John Campbell tried to steady the innings but was dismissed for 25 after adding 26 runs alongside Javelle Glenn. Brad Barnes, with 14, then partnered with Glenn, contributing to a 46-run fourth-wicket stand before falling to Pride captain Kraigg Brathwaite.

Daniel Beckford on 9 and Odean Smith on 15 departing in quick succession. Glenn top-scored with a resilient 66 from 109 balls before he fell to Warrican.

Jeavor Royal provided 29 off 17 deliveries before the innings ended at 180 in 55 overs, setting the Pride a modest target of 119 runs for victory.

Barbados Pride cruised to 121-1 in 33.5 overs with Jonathan Drakes’ 52 not out and an unbeaten 47 from captain Kraigg Brathwaite.