Smith century fires Windies A to second win
BELFAST, Ireland (CMC) — Captain Devon Smith slammed a superb century to fire West Indies A to an uncomplicated eight-wicket win over Ireland in the second One-Day match yesterday.
The left-handed opener stroked 114 as the Caribbean side easily overhauled Ireland’s 217, finishing on 220 for two off 38.2 overs at the Civil Service Cricket Club at Stormont.
Andre Fletcher continued his resurgence in form when he smashed a stroke-filled, unbeaten 81, and it was his entertaining stand of 130 for the second wicket that carried Windies A to their second successive triumph.
Winning the toss and batting, Ireland got half-centuries from Andrew Poynter (64) and Andrew White (56) which hauled the score around from 29 for three in the sixth over.
Medium pacer David Bernard Jr (3-24) and leg-spinner Imran Khan (3-44) captured three wickets apiece, while medium pacer Assad Fudadin claimed two for 28.
Smith then dominated an opening stand of 85 with Kraigg Brathwaite whose indifferent form continued with 15 from 48 balls.
As he laboured, Smith flourished with his second century on the British tour, spanking 14 fours from just 101 balls.