Super50: Anderson (83), Perez (61) and Nandu (54) impress in no-result against Scorpions

Guyana Harpy Eagles’ top order delivered a formidable batting display in their opening match of the Cricket West Indies Regional Super50 tournament, only for persistent rain to ultimately wash out the contest against the Jamaica Scorpions at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday.

The Harpy Eagles had reached a strong total of 287 for 6 from 47 overs when the weather intervened, forcing a frustrating abandonment.

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Despite the no-result, Guyana secured six points in total (four bonus points and two for the washout).

The foundation of the innings was laid by a fluent century opening stand between List A debutant Raymond Perez and captain Matthew Nandu.

Perez, a former West Indies Under-19 batsman, looked immediately comfortable at the senior level. The stylish right-hander struck six fours and a maximum in his 61 off 66 balls.

He partnered with skipper Nandu, who secured his half-century before being dismissed for 54 (70 balls), brilliantly caught by a diving Abhijai Mansingh at backward point.

The opening pair put on an impressive 107 runs.

While middle-order batsmen Mavendra Dindyal (26) and Kemol Savory (25) failed to convert their starts, Guyana’s latest Test player, Kevlon Anderson, provided the late-innings fireworks.

Anderson was in superb touch, using his footwork to attack the spinners and accelerating effortlessly. He motored his way to a scintillating 83 from just 60 balls, dominating the Scorpions’ attack with ten fours and three sixes.

All-rounder Ronaldo Alimohamed provided the final impetus, unbeaten on 25 from 19 balls (1×4, 2x6s), ensuring the Harpy Eagles finished with a daunting run rate.

The Scorpions’ bowling effort was led by skipper Brad Barnes, whose off-spin claimed 2-45 from ten overs, and Marquino Mindley, who took 2-51.

The Harpy Eagles will look to carry their batting form into their next assignment on Friday, when they face the Windward Islands Volcanoes at the Sir Frank Worrell Ground from 09:00h.