Chattergoon’s 158 fuels West Indies rout, but semi-final dream ends
Key Points(5)
- West Indies delivered a crushing 377-run victory over Colombia in their final preliminary-round match of the International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup at Albion, Berbice, on Tuesday, but the emphatic result came too late to secure a place in the semi-finals.
- A commanding batting display lifted the hosts to 452 for four in 45 overs before Colombia collapsed for 75 in the 23rd over.
- Despite winning four of their six matches, West Indies finished fifth with eight points, behind the four teams advancing to the knockout stage: defending champions South Africa, Australia, Pakistan and England.
- Chattergoon and Thomas unleash opening assault Former West Indies international opener Sewnarine Chattergoon set the tone with a blistering 158 before retiring hurt.
- His 101-ball innings included 14 fours and four sixes, providing the centerpiece of a dominant performance.
West Indies delivered a crushing 377-run victory over Colombia in their final preliminary-round match of the International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup at Albion, Berbice, on Tuesday, but the emphatic result came too late to secure a place in the semi-finals.
A commanding batting display lifted the hosts to 452 for four in 45 overs before Colombia collapsed for 75 in the 23rd over. Despite winning four of their six matches, West Indies finished fifth with eight points, behind the four teams advancing to the knockout stage: defending champions South Africa, Australia, Pakistan and England.
Chattergoon and Thomas unleash opening assault
Former West Indies international opener Sewnarine Chattergoon set the tone with a blistering 158 before retiring hurt. His 101-ball innings included 14 fours and four sixes, providing the centerpiece of a dominant performance.
Chattergoon and Barbadian opener Randy Thomas tore into the Colombian attack, putting together an imposing 272-run opening partnership. Thomas narrowly missed a century, departing for 92.
Jason Mohammed added 81 to maintain the momentum, while Imran Khan produced a spectacular late assault, reaching 50 from just 19 balls. Local player Narsingh Deonarine chipped in with 23 as West Indies piled up a total that proved far beyond Colombia’s reach.
Bishoo spearheads Colombia collapse
Colombia’s reply never threatened the massive target, although Abhas Srivastava offered some resistance with 43.
Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo led the rout, taking three wickets for 17 runs in 4.4 overs. Fast bowler Trevor Benn and Khan claimed two wickets apiece as West Indies dismantled the opposition.
Colombia finished the preliminary round without a victory in the 15-team competition, which concludes Saturday with the final at Providence.
Bowl trophy remains in reach
Although the semi-final door has closed, West Indies still have another objective in the tournament. They will compete in the Bowl/Plate qualifying round at Bourda on Wednesday, with a chance to pursue the Bowl trophy.
The semi-finals begin Wednesday at Providence, where England face Pakistan. South Africa and Australia will contest the second semi-final at the same venue on Thursday.
