Gudakesh Motie inspires West Indies ‘A’ to impressive win with all-round display
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- Fletcher and Chase steadied the innings with a 46-run partnership for the third wicket, followed by valuable contributions from Keemo Paul and the lower order.
- However, captain Rohit Paudel led his side's fightback with a brilliant unbeaten 71 off 48 deliveries.
- Despite Paudel's efforts, Motie and McCoy struck crucial blows in successive overs to swing the game in favor of West Indies 'A' and secure a crucial victory to level the series against Nepal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
Gudakesh Motie produced a sensational all-round performance to lead West Indies 'A' to a thrilling 10-run victory over Nepal in the second Twenty20 match of their series, leveling the contest at 1-1.
The left-handed Motie played a crucial role with both bat and ball, contributing significantly to his team's success at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal.
Facing a precarious situation at 115 for seven in the 18th over, Motie played a blistering innings, smashing an unbeaten 33 off just eight balls to propel West Indies 'A' to a competitive total of 160 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. Earlier, Andre Fletcher top-scored with 43 runs from 36 balls, while captain Roston Chase chipped in with 23 runs from 22 deliveries.
Fletcher and Chase steadied the innings with a 46-run partnership
Motie then showcased his bowling prowess, returning figures of two for 22 with his left-arm spin to put pressure on the Nepal batting line-up. His crucial wickets, combined with disciplined spells from Obed McCoy (2-24) and Roston Chase (1-27), helped West Indies 'A' restrict the hosts and draw level in the series ahead of the third encounter.
Despite a shaky start with the bat, West Indies 'A' managed to recover thanks to key partnerships. Fletcher and Chase steadied the innings with a 46-run partnership for the third wicket, followed by valuable contributions from Keemo Paul and the lower order. Motie's late onslaught, featuring two fours and four sixes, proved to be the difference as West Indies 'A' gathered a stunning 41 runs from the final two overs.
In response, West Indies 'A' made early breakthroughs to leave Nepal reeling at 28 for four by the end of the sixth over. However, captain Rohit Paudel led his side's fightback with a brilliant unbeaten 71 off 48 deliveries. Despite Paudel's efforts, Motie and McCoy struck crucial blows in successive overs to swing the game in favor of West Indies 'A' and secure a crucial victory to level the series against Nepal.
