Christopher Gayle stars on debut for Worcestershire
Chris Gayle, shown here celebrating his century
during the third ODI against South Africa earlier this
year, earned the man-of-the-match award during his
debut match for Worcestershire.
AFP PHOTO/Gordon Brooks
By Gary Smith
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Jamaica and West Indies’ opening batsman Chris Gayle
turned in a fine all-round performance to earn the man-of-the-match award on
his debut for Worcestershire in a National Cricket League Division One
day/night match against Lancashire at Old Trafford, Manchester on Wednesday.
The left hander first picked up two wickets for 25 runs
off his six overs, before smashing an attacking 53 runs when his team chased.
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Lancashire made 195
for nine from their allotted 45 overs with former Australian opener Stuart Law
hitting a top score of with 82. The knock came from 86 balls and it included
10 boundaries and one six.
In reply Worcestershire reached 196 for six with more
than five overs to spare.
Gayle shared in an opening stand of 73 with Stephen
Moore, who made 22, before he was dismissed, when Glen Chappell bowled him in
the 13th over. His knock included eight boundaries and one six and came from
41 balls.
Gayle was supported by former England one-day player
Vikram Solanki, who hit 31 and Ben Smith, 30.
SCORE SUMMARY
Lancashire: 195 for nine (Stuart Law 82, Warren Hegg 29,
Kyle Hogg 23; Chris Gayle 2-25, Gareth Batty 2-34)
Worcestershire: 196 for six (Chris Gayle 53, Vikram
Solanki 31, Ben Smith, 30; Glen Chapple 4-23).
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