Only 38.5 overs of play were possible on day two of the second four-day first-class match of the Headley-Weekes Tri-Series in Antigua.

Guyanese Kevin Sinclair made a counter-attacking 86 from 125 balls as Team Weekes posted 401 all out in 99.2 overs. In reply, West Indies Academy were 89-2 after 29.3 overs when rain curtailed the day. Team Weekes resumed the second day on 365-7 after the contributions of Zachary McCaskie (93), Brandon King (92) and Jahmar Hamilton (57). The Guyanese pair of Sinclair and Veerasammy Permaul were the overnight batsmen, and Permaul was caught first ball of the day.

Sinclair continued to stroke the ball in brisk fashion on his way to 11 fours and three sixes. He and Nial Smith (02) added 36 runs for the tenth wicket.

Left-arm seamer Ramon Simmonds who was introduced on day two bowled in-swinging yorkers and destroyed the stumps to close out the innings. Nyeem Young had 3-91 in 27 overs while McKenny Clarke had 3-107 in 17 overs.

In West Indies Academy’s reply, Kirk McKenzie stood firm with his unbeaten 50 from 80 balls. He struck eight fours, and this is his second fifty in as many matches. Kegan Simmons (07) was bowled around his legs, and Ackeem Auguste (21) dragged the ball on to his stumps. First match centurion Kevlon Anderson was unbeaten on seven when rain ended the day. Jair McAllister was the pick of the bowlers with 2-21 in eight overs.

Pitman out injured

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that Ramon Simmonds has been named to replace Kelvin Pitman in the West Indies Academy for the ongoing Headley-Weekes Tri Series first-class match against Team Weekes at Coolidge Cricket Ground.

Fast bowler Pitman sustained an injury on Wednesday, and has been ruled out of the remainder of the match. He is under the care of CWI Medical Staff.
The change is in accordance with the ICC Rules which govern first-class cricket matches, and was approved by the match officials.