Hector strikes a lightning century

Donwell Hector, for the second week, hit a century in the Brooklyn Cricket League, his third for the season.{{more}}

Last Sunday, at Marine Park A in Brooklyn, New York, in a Vincy derby , the St.Vincent and the Grenadines and Windwards right handed batsman struck 106 not out, to lead Middlesex’s total of 231 for 5.

Hector’s knock, which was watched by his father Monroe Hector, included seven fours and four sixes.

Jacob Emmanuel contributed 73, as he hit three fours, and an equal number of sixes. However, their efforts were overshadowed when a thunder storm hit the Brooklyn area and one of Stars United players, Vincentian Stephen Gibson, was struck by lightning.

The previous day, Middlesex had won the toss and asked Punjab to take first strike. Punjab was 84 for 3 from 15 overs when the rain came. The match was reduced to 25 overs, and at the end of the innings, Punjab had reach 151 for 6.

Bowling for Middlesex, Mark Audain was the most successful bowler with 3 for 42. Middlesex got to 145 for 6. Casper Davis, 32, Emmanuel, 26, not out and, Treldon Mc Millan, 21. Middlesex had required 20 runs from the last over, but only achieved 15, losing the match by 5 runs to the 2008 Knock Out champion.

The Imperial versus Grenada game on Sunday was also affected by the weather.

Imperial, another team with Vincentian origins, had made 182 for 6 when the rains came. When the match continued, it was reduced to 20 overs. Grenada was given 120 to make in 20 overs. However, Imperial complained about the run up, which saw only one ball bowled.

Meanwhile, the Cavalier versus St Lucia match at Sea View was not played as St Lucia could not field a team.