Hurricanes respond strongly to Red Force’s 226/9

Hodge was unbeaten on 41 while captain Powell was at the other end on 33 as the Hurricanes were seeking their fourth win in as many matches in this tournament.

The Red Force entered the game in second spot, with nine points, after two victories and a defeat in their previous three encounters.

Sent into bat, the Red Force relied on a useful 50 from Nicholas Alexis - his first half-century at this level, while all-rounder Imran Khan contributed a vital unbeaten knock of 45. Former captain Jason Mohammed and opener Kjorn Ottley each posted 32.

But the chief destroyer for the Hurricanes was left-arm spinner Jason Campbell, who ripped through the middle order to return figures of five wickets for 37 runs, while West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph chipped in with two wickets.

Scores: RED FORCE 226 for nine off 50 overs (Nicholas Alexis 50, Imran Khan 45 not out, Jason Mohammed 32, Kjorn Ottley 32; Jason Campbell 5-37) vs LEEWARDS HURRICANES.