Match Report: La Soufriere Hikers vs Grenadines Divers – 16th Match VPL 6.0
Divers won the toss and chose to field.
Hikers, most times than not, get off to a fast start and they did so again. Dillon Douglas with 28 from 10 deliveries and Jeheil Walters with 18 from 9 balls set the stage for a potential big finish. Douglas hit 4 sixes in his innings. When Hikers last Douglas at 54/3, their innings started to stall as they could only get 41 runs from the next 5.1 overs. Obed McCoy had 1/10 from his 2 overs, and Wesrick Strough, even though not taking a wicket, was crucial to the bowling efforts as he only conceded 9 runs from his 2 overs.
Divers kept ahead in the run chase as they scored freely over by over. Ryshon Williams and Salvan Browne got them off to a flyer. They added 55 runs in 22 deliveries when Williams was dismissed for 27 from 11 deliveries, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. Salvan Browne kept pressing along and his 41 from 20 deliveries brought Divers close to victory. His knock contained 4 fours and 2 sixes. Divers chased their target with 14 deliveries to spare. Salvan Browne was adjudged the man of the match.
Hikers 95/7 (10 overs)
Divers 96/2 (7.4 overs)