In a display of sheer batting brilliance, Sherfane Rutherford led the Guyana Harpy Eagles to a crucial victory against Leeward Islands Volcanoes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
Leeward Islands won the toss and opted to bat, posting a total of 244 for 6 from their 50 overs.
Openers Kieran Powell and Kofi James fell early, but Keacy Carty and Karima Gore worked to recover from the initial setbacks.
Gore’s impressive knock of 54 off 72 balls included three boundaries and a six. Jahmar Hamilton’s half-century further bolstered the Volcanoes’ total.
Guyana Harpy Eagles faced early stumbles with Tagenarine Chanderpaul (1) and Kemol Savory (26) departing quickly.
Vice-captain Tevin Imlach steadied the ship with a composed 32, but Shimron Hetmyer fell for just 4.
Kevlon Anderson’s 32 off 61 balls provided momentum, but it was his partnership with the match winner, Sherfane Rutherford, that turned the tide.
Rutherford’s scintillating 105 off 71 balls carried the team to victory.
Rutherford’s explosive innings featured eight sixes and seven fours, propelling his team to 248 for 6 with 15 balls to spare.
This remarkable performance marked his maiden first-class hundred.
Kofi James was the standout bowler for Leewards with figures of 3 for 30.