BASSETERRE: Leeward Islands Hurricanes, set 165 for victory against Jamaica, were 139 for six at the close on the penultimate day, yesterday, in their ninth round game in the WICB Professional Cricket League at Warner Park. The Hurricanes run chase was aided by Devon Thomas –who made 65 in the first innings– on 78 not out when stumps were drawn yesterday.
Summarised Scores:
JAMAICA 175 (Chadwick Walton 62, Tamar Lambert 30, Shacaya Thomas 23; Gavin Tonge 4-34, Rahkeem Cornwall 3-54, Quinton Boatswain 2-46) and 274 (Chadwick Walton 72, Brandon King 39, Damion Jacobs 28 not out, Jermaine Blackwood 27, John Campbell 26, Shacaya Thomas 24; Rahkeem Cornwall 5-109, Anthony Martin 4-76) vs LEEWARD ISLANDS 285 (Sherwin Peters 136, Devon Thomas 65, Montcin Hodge 27; Damion Jacobs 7-54) and 139 for six (Devon Thomas 78 not out; Damion Jacobs 3-46)