Gayle XI get the better of Lara XI in T20 festival
Published:Sunday | January 15, 2023 | 8:19 PMLennox Aldred/Gleaner Writer -
A jam-packed Treasure Beach Sports Complex witnessed a Chris Gayle-led XI defeat a Brian Lara XI by 11 runs in the Resi Legends Twenty20 (T20) festival match today.
Batting first, Gayle’s XI posted 156 for six off their allotted 20 overs with the ‘Universe Boss’ himself top scoring with 52 from 37 deliveries.
Gayle’s nephew Ricardo McGleachy chipped in with 34 from 17 balls as Damion Ebanks made 22.
Krishmar Santokie took two wickets for 26 runs with Howard Powell and Nehemiah Perry taking a wicket each.
In reply, Lara’s XI got to 145 for four in 20 overs with Wavell Hinds leading the charge with 43 from 46 balls, Lara getting 32 and Delroy Morgan 23.
Deran Lee took two wickets for 31 runs.