SPORTS
Come on Beckles
Half-centuries from Imran Khan and Sion Hackett put Imran Khan XI in a strong position at the end of the second day in a three-day TT Red Force Test match at the National Cricket Center in Balmain, Couva on Tuesday.
Resuming the day on 156/4, Khan XI went on to score 312/7 declared in their first innings. Leonardo Julien, who was not 52 overnight, scored 76 off 176 deliveries with six fours. Khan was eventually dismissed for 62 after starting the day on 30 not out. The skipper hit four fours in his 163-ball knock.
Hackett came to the crease and played positively finishing with a 51-ball 79 (four fours, a six) when the Khan XI declared.
Justin Manick and Bryan Charles were the most successful bowlers for Darren Bravo XI grabbing 3/32 (15 overs) and 2/76 (26 overs) respectively.
In reply, Bravo XI closed at 86/3 with Bravo unbeaten on 76 off 50 balls. He has already hit four fours and three sixes.
Medium pacers Terrance Hinds grabbed 1/6 for Khan XI.
SUMMARY POSITIONS
IMRAN KHAN XI 312/7 Dec – Leonardo Julien 76, Imran Khan 62, Sion Hackett 51 not out; Justin Manick 3/32, Bryan Charles 2/76 vs DARREN BRAVO XI 86/3 – Darren Bravo 50 not out; Terrance Hinds 1/6
