Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
Dhaniram (60), Seonarine (4-11) see West Indies through to final
Kaieteur News – Former Guyana opener Sudesh Dhaniram struck an elegant 60, while off-spinner Vijay Seonarine captured 4-11 from nine overs as West Indies registered a comfortable 65-run victory over USA on Wednesday at Danville facility in Mississauga, Toronto.
Sudesh Dhaniram (right) and Vijay Seonarine
It was the continuation of the Tri-Lateral over-50, 45-over series that includes host-nation Canada.
West Indies have now progressed to the final slated for the same venue today having emerged with the most points at the conclusion of the preliminary round. The lone semi-final was set for yesterday also at Danville between Canada and the Americans.
Dhaniram reached the boundary on four occasions as West Indies totaled 178 all out off 41.2 overs, while Seonarine, another ex-Guyana player, once again with identical figures, help bowl out USA for 111 in the 42nd over.
West Indies are using this series to intensify preparations for next year’s over-50 World Cup to be held in South Africa.
Dhaniram, now an American citizen, got contributions from opener Rajendra Sadeo who scored 28, while Sunil Dhaniram, the younger sibling of Sudesh, made 26. Both Dhanirams were engaged in a steady 60-run fourth-wicket stand after Sadeo, Krish Harricharran (12) and Shiv Seeram (04) departed. Seonarine, who got four wickets against Canada in the second match, showed some form with the bat as well scoring 22. Seamer Mohsin Khan grabbed 4-38 from his maximum nine overs, while slow-bowler Sanjay Pandyan collected three wickets for 25 runs in his nine-over spell on a pitch that was deemed lively.
When USA batted, they never suggested a win after losing wickets at regular intervals. Seamer Mohan Harihar, 2-25, instigated the early collapse by removing Faisal Aktar (01) LBW and had Parsi Ananta (14) caught at extra-cover before the introduction of the Berbician Seonarine who immediately struck. USA continued to struggle against the pace-spin combination reeling at 69-5. Only Syed Shahanawaz batted with a great amount of determination having top-scored with 24.
Meanwhile, on the adjacent ground, Canada suffered a one-wicket defeat at the hands of a Canada Select XI. Notably, the Canada Select XI is participating up to the preliminary stage.
Skipper of West Indies Zamin Amin, a former Guyana youth player, stated that he was confident of his guys doing well and his team remains unbeaten with four victories, including of a practice encounter. The left-arm orthodox spinner noted that they will approach the championship game with the same level optimism and confidence. He mentioned that he is totally satisfied with the performances so far in every facet of the game and anxious to come out on top.
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