Cricket

Windwards beat Jamaica to stay in second place

The Windward Islands bounce back to defeat Jamaica yesterday on the third day of their 12th round WICBC regional chanpionship cricket.  After losing first innings points on Saturday at Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium.

Resuming at eight runs for one wicket yesterday, Jamaica’s batting fell prey to excellent bowling by the Windward Islands and they were dismissed for 108.

Bowling for the Windwards, Deighton Butler took three wickets for 11 runs, Kenroy Peters three for 38, Shane Shillingford three for 29 and Nelon Pascal one for 25.

Set 114 to win, the Windward Island had to endure many anxious moments before edging to victory at 118 for seven wickets. Donwell Hector, who scored 43, was the top scorer, while Odean Brown grabbed four wickets for 44 runs and Brendan Nash two for 13..

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