Joseph, Holder bowl West Indies to much-needed win over Zimbabwe

Batting first after successful the toss, West Indies put up a disappointing 153 for 7 on the board. Johnson Charles prime scored for the batting facet with 45 off 36 balls, placing three fours and two sixes. He regarded good for lots extra. Nonetheless, his innings was lower quick following a mix-up with Rovman Powell, which noticed him being run out.

Kyle Mayers (13) fell to Blessing Muzarabani after hitting a few boundaries, whereas Evin Lewis (15) was caught off Sikandar Raza, failing to made good use of a poor supply. West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran additionally perished cheaply, giving a return catch to Sean Williams. Raza then struck twice in a single over. He trapped Shamarh Brooks lbw for a duck earlier than Holder chipped a return catch to the bowler. Raza completed with spectacular figures of three for 19, however essential knocks from Powell (28) and Akeal Hosein (23 not out) ensured West Indies went previous 150.

Zimbabwe’s openers added 29 in fast time within the chase. Nonetheless, Joseph struck quickly as Regis Chakabva was bowled for 13. He additionally dismissed Tony Munyonga for two whereas Obed McCoy received the higher of Sean Williams for 1. Wesley Madhevere was trying good, however he perished to Holder for 27. The most important blow was struck by Odea Smith, who had dangerman Sikandar Raza caught for 14.

At 64 for five, West Indies had been agency favorites to win. Luke Jongwe (29 off 22) gave Zimbabwe slight hope. However Joseph cleaned him up with a superb yorker. The pacer and Holder mixed to knock over the lower-order.

Reflecting on the win, Windies skipper Pooran mentioned, “Akeal and Rovman placing on that partnership on the finish was very important. The vitality with the ball after these first two overs. However undoubtedly we created and made our personal luck. Jason is essentially the most skilled bowler now we have right here and we anticipate loads from him recreation after recreation, Alzarri as nicely, not solely this 12 months however since he returned to the T20 facet, he is our greatest bowler and chief of our assault.”

Talking in regards to the defeat, Zimbabwe captain Chakabva mentioned they had been completely satisfied to limit Windies to 150. He added, “We went in with confidence that we’ll get there. In all probability misplaced one wicket too many within the first 10 overs. Credit score to WI and Joseph who opened up the gates.”

–By A Cricket Correspondent