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Wildey limited by brilliant Empire bowling

November 18, 2023

Opener Shanaldo Taylor scored a half century but Wildey were limited by Empire’s brilliant bowling in a top of the table clash on day two of series seven in the BCA Elite division.

Playing at Bank Hall, Taylor hit 71 off 87 balls, and Tariq O’Neale a vital 19 not out as Wildey posted 175-8 declared in their first innings.

Shaquille Cumberbatch and Jomel Warrican took three wickets apiece.

Our Damien Best takes a look at the early action.

Empire in reply to that 175-8, reached 95-1 off 13 overs at stumps.

Jabari Yarde made 62 off 30 balls, inclusive of 11 fours.

Meanwhile at Beckles Road, Jadan Jones scored 89, as hosts YMPC declared at 231-7 off 37.3 overs against BCA Youth.

The Youth in reply are tottering at 63-6.

Both Gary Austin and Kemar Smith have three wickets apiece.

There was no play in the other matches due to wet conditions.

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