West Indies Academy Loses Series 2-0

While the West Indies Men were battling in the T20 World Cup and the Women in Sri Lanka, the West Indies Academy were concluding their tour against Emerging Ireland with the second four-day match in Belfast. According to a release from Cricket West Indies Media, the Academy began Day 4 of the contest 93 runs short of making the hosts chase a target. They were bowled out for 268 in 73.3 overs, with the Irish just requiring 28 runs to complete a 2-nil series sweep. West Indies Academy gained valuable 4-day experience with a number of players having stand out performances for the Maroon. These included Kadeem Alleyne and Ackeem Auguste topping the scoring charts with 182 runs and 180 runs respectively, plus high scores of 93 and averages of 45 across the series. All-Rounder Johann Layne stood out with the ball taking 10 wickets, with best bowling figures of 5-39.