Currency keeps Windwards hopes afloat

ROSEAU: An unbeaten half century by Rommel Currency kept the Windward Islands’ hopes alive after being forced to follow-on against the Leeward islands, on the third day of their fourth round Carib Beer 2003 Cricket Series match at the Botanical Gardens yesterday.
Facing a deficit of 205, the Windwards ended the day 226 for six wickets.
The innings was held together by a fourth-wicket partnership of 114 between opener Currency, who was 79 not out at the close, and wicket-keeper Junior Murray (74).
They came together after the Windwards found themselves 61 for three wickets, having lost Devon Smith (15), Kester Sylvester (0) and Kenroy Martin (14).
Currency struck five fours in a fighting knock, while Murray in contrast hit six fours and two sixes, both against off-spinner Omari Banks.
Murray’s fifty was scored at a run a minute off 42 balls as he struck three fours and two sixes.