Match 1
Scorecard:
Sticky Item:
Fri Feb 19 - Mon Feb 22
10:00 Local/13:00 GMT
Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground, Trinidad
Over by Over:
So we have a title race still on our hands as Barbados (57 points) and Jamaica (48 points) are the remaining contenders. Barbados have finished their six matches and Jamaica need to win their remaining match against Trinidad & Tobago to stop Barbados from claiming the 2010 crown. That contest begins next Friday at Progress Park in Grenada. We will provide live text commentary from that crucial showdown as well. Please join us then.
Final scores: Jamaica 226 (David Bernard 55, Tamar Lambert 41; Corey Edwards 6/41, Sulieman Benn 2/69) & 120 (Brenton Parchment 28; Pedro Collins 5/32, Sulieman Benn 4/50). Barbados 293 (Dale Richards 67, Sulieman Benn 54; Tamar Lambert 3/63) & 54/0 (Dale Richards 31 not out, Kraigg Brathwaite 20 not out).
VICTORY: Barbados win by 10 wickets!!!!
9ov [. 1 . . . 4] 54/0: Richards 31*, Brathwaite 20*. Brathwaite ends this one-sided contest with a classic cover drive for four off Dawes that advertises why he is rated so highly.
8ov [. . 1 . 4 .] 49/0: Richards 30*, Brathwaite 16*. Brathwaite late dabs to the vacant third man off Bernard.
7ov [. 1 . . 4 .] 44/0: Richards 29*, Brathwaite 12*. A fluent square cover drive by Brathwaite off Dawes brings Barbados within 10.
He had the entire area bellowing with laughter with this one: Someone said that when America gets a black president, pigs will fly. As soon as Barack Obama came into office we had swine flew!!!!!!
Bajan comedian Trevor Eastmond has arrived here in a bouyant mood, cracking up the Barbados players and staff with some of his typically vibrant humour as they sniff a win.
BOWLING CHANGE: Jason Dawes replaces the expensive Richardson (3-0-37-0).
6ov [. . . . . .] 39/0: Richards 28*, Brathwaite 8*. Bernard keeps Brathwaite scoreless.
Richards has now become the leading run-scorer for this regional tournament. He now has 454 runs, going ahead of his captain Ryan Hinds (446).
5ov [4nb . 1 4 . . 4] 39/0: Richards 28*, Brathwaite 8*. Richardson being carted here. Brathwaite steers through backward point for four while Richards is more boisterous, cracking majestically off the back foot through cover and then lifting over mid-on for another four.
4ov [nb . . . . . 1] 25/0: Richards 20*, Brathwaite 3*. Brathwaite content to be patient against Bernard.
3ov [. . 4 . 4 4] 23/0: Richards 20*, Brathwaite 2*. Richards in a hurry here as he belts Richardson for three boundaries. The first is a sweet on-drive that soars over mid-on a few bounces into the rope, the second is less convincing, gloved down to fine leg, but that is followed by a disdainful smack over wide mid-on.
2ov [. . . . . .] 11/0: Richards 8*, Brathwaite 2*. Bernard delivers a maiden probing outside off stump. Brathwaite is beaten once but doesn't flirt again.
1ov [1 1 1 1 6 nb .] 11/0: Richards 8*, Brathwaite 2*. Richards launches the quickie Richardson disdainfully over long-off and onto the roof of the small pavilion at the south.
Andrew Richardson opens the bowling, with Richards facing.
If Barbados win, as is expected, they will complete their programme with 57 points (from six matches). Jamaica will remain on 48 points (from five matches) and will need to win their final match - against Trinidad & Tobago starting next Friday at Progress Park in Grenada - to deny the Bajans their 21st regional first-class title.
So lunch has been downed, more comfortably by the Bajans, no doubt, and the umpires and the Jamaican team stride out into the middle, quickly followed by Dale Richards and Kraigg Brathwaite, the Barbados openers.
Bowling: Collins 21-11-32-5, Best 6-1-14-0 (nb2), Benn 25.3-10-50-4, C Edwards 7-3-8-1, Hinds 4-1-9-0.
LUNCH, DAY 3: What a disappointing effort from the runaway leaders Jamaica. They resumed at 65/4 and slumped to 120 all out. Pedro Collins and Sulieman Benn, the contrasting left-armers, led the way for Barbados, who now have a brilliant chance to leapfrog the Jamaicans into top spot. The Bajans require just 54 to win.
63.3ov [. . W] 120 all out. Richardson 23*.
The last man Dawes plays across the line and feathers a catch to a delighted Dowrich behind the stumps. Barbados should cruise to victory as their target is only 54.
WICKET: J Dawes c wk Dowrich b Benn 4. 120 all out.
63ov [1 . 1 . 2 .] 120/9: Richardson 23*, Dawes 4*. Hinds cannot penetrate as Jamaica's lead grows to 53.
Collins' total figures are: 21-11-32-5 and this morning's spell was 12-8-11-3. All of that has been watched by West Indies chairman of selectors, Clyde Butts.
62ov [. . . . . .] 116/9: Richardson 20*, Dawes 3*. Tidy maiden from Benn to the last man.
61ov [. . . . . 4] 116/9: Richardson 20*, Dawes 3*. Ryan Hinds replaces Collins but Richardson drives gloriously through extra cover.
60ov [. 1 . 3 6 3] 112/9: Richardson 16*, Dawes 3*. Richardson swings Benn onto the rugby field at deep midwicket as Jamaica's last pair rally briefly.
59ov [. . . . . 1] 99/9: Richardson 5*, Dawes 0*. Collins' long spell continues impressively.
58ov [1 W . . . .] 98/9: Richardson 5*, Dawes 0*. Jamaica are being embarrassed here. They are only 31 runs ahead with the last pair together and have not reached triple figures yet.
Brown is tentatively pushing forward and hit on the pad. A loud Benn appeal is finally successful and Barbados are surging. New batsman: Jason Dawes.
WICKET: O Brown lbw b Benn 0. 98/9.
57ov [. . W . . .] 97/8: Richardson 4*, Brown 0*. Superb stuff from Collins, who now has 20-11-31-5.
Collins scalps his fifth as Lambert tries to force off the back foot and only snicks an easy catch to the wicket-keeper. Barbadians are ecstatic as they seem set for a crucial victory. New batsman: Odean Brown.
WICKET: T Lambert c wk Dowrich b Collins 21. 97/8.
56ov [. . 4 . . .] 97/7: Lambert 21*, Richardson 4*. Richardson profits from a Benn long hop and he pulls hard to deep backward square leg.
55ov [4 2 2 . . .] 93/7: Lambert 21*, Richardson 0*. Lambert realises the need to be more aggressive and carves Collins over the slips for four and then tickles and drives for a couple couples.
54ov [1 W . . . .] 85/7: Lambert 13*, Richardson 0*. Benn strikes for the first time today and Barbados are surging towards a victory here. Let's not forget, though, that Jamaica's last three wickets added 126 in their first innings.
Bernard probes forward to Benn, who finds a brilliant length, and the ball deflects off the edge straight to first slip and the Bajans are delighted. Jamaica are only 18 runs ahead. New batsman: Andrew Richardson.
WICKET: D Bernard c Richards b Benn 3. 85/7.
Collins has overall figures of 18-10-23-4 and really should have had a fifth but Stoute grassed a sitter at backward point off Lambert's slash.
53ov [. . . . . .] 84/6: Lambert 12*, Bernard 3*. Yet another maiden from Collins, who has remarkable figures of 9-7-2-2 this morning as he gets a chance for a refreshment as the drink/golf cart speeds out into the middle.
52ov [1 4 . . 1 1] 84/6: Lambert 12*, Bernard 3*. Lambert sweeps from outside off stump to deep midwicket. Safe shot as Benn is bowling to an 8-1 field.
51ov [. 1 . . . .] 77/6: Lambert 7*, Bernard 1*. DROPPED: Stoute puts down a sitter off Collins' last ball as Lambert slashes a drive to backward point. Barbados might come to rue these lapses.
50ov [. . . . . .] 76/6: Lambert 7*, Bernard 0*. Benn nearly has Lambert caught at gully but Ryan Hinds dives low to his left and cannot hang onto a very difficult chance.
49ov [. . . 1 . .] 76/6: Lambert 7*, Bernard 0*. Another good Collins over.
Collins now has overall figures of 15-9-21-4 and has 25 wickets for the season to be the best fast bowler in the competition.
48ov [. 1 . . . .] 75/6: Lambert 6*, Bernard 0*. Benn keeps the pressure on with a testing over.
47ov [. W . W . .] 74/6: Lambert 5*, Bernard 0*. What a huge over from Collins, who now has bowled 6-6-0-2 this morning to put Barbados well in command.
Similar dismissal as Collins nags on off stump and Campbell spars and edges to third slip where Stoute hauls in a nice, low catch. Jamaica in serious trouble, only seven runs ahead and only four wickets left. New batsman: David Bernard.
WICKET: J Campbell c Stoute b Collins 0. 74/6.
Collins keeps nagging on that off stump line and Baugh cannot resist like Lambert and edges a tentative stroke low to first slip where Richards goes to his right and pouches a fine catch. New batsman: Jon-Ross Campbell.
WICKET: C Baugh c Richards b Collins 19. 74/5.
46ov [1 . . . . .] 74/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 19*. Baugh breaks a streak of 30 dot ball with a drive to the cover sweeper off Benn but things are still quiet.
45ov [. . . . . .] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. Collins now has 5-5-0-0 this morning but Lambert doesn't need to play very often as the left-armer sends the ball mostly wide of off stump.
44ov [. . . . . .] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. Benn now notches his second straight maiden to Baugh. Jamaica, seeking to climb out of a hole, have been scoreless for 24 deliveries.
43ov [. . . . . .] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. That's four maidens in a row for Collins against Lambert. Altogether, Jamaica have added eight runs from seven overs this morning.
42ov [. . . . . .] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. More consistent length from Benn and he is rewarded with a maiden.
41ov [. . . . . .] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. Third successive runless over from Collins, who is probing outside off stump to Lambert.
40ov [. . . . 1 1] 73/4: Lambert 5*, Baugh 18*. Lambert gets his first run of the morning, cutting to the cover sweeper, off Benn.
39ov [. . . . . .] 71/4: Lambert 4*, Baugh 17*. Second straight maiden from Collins, mainly bowling outswingers, to Lambert but the batsman looks very secure.
38ov [. . 2 . 4 .] 71/4: Lambert 4*, Baugh 17*. Baugh deflects Benn one bounce to a diving slip but then puts Jamaica in the positive as the bowler strays on leg stump.
It's Sulieman Benn (12-5-14-1) to share the attack with Collins.
37ov [. . . . . .] 65/4: Lambert 4*, Baugh 11*. Maiden from Collins comfortably negotiated by Lambert.
Pedro Collins (9-3-21-2) will start for Barbados, from the UWI SPEC Gymnasium End.
Jamaica, under pressure to avoid defeat and concede the tournament lead to the Bajans, resume on 65/4 needing two runs still to make Barbados bat again. Not out batsmen captain Tamar Lambert and Carlton Baugh will be keen to give the Jamaicans a good start.
DAY 3: Another beautiful, sunny day here at the Frank Worrell Oval at the University of the West Indies Sport & Physical Education Centre (SPEC). Once again, the large motorized JCB Vibromax roller is doing its job, under the supervision of the reserve umpire Anthony Sanawar.
Bowling: Collins 9-3-21-2, Best 6-1-14-0 (nb2), Benn 12-5-14-1, C Edwards 7-3-8-1, Hinds 2-1-1-0.
CLOSE, DAY 2: Jamaica 226 & 65/4 (Brenton Parchment 28). Barbados 293. The Bajans have the advantage here after another stirring day. Sulieman Benn's half century from No. 8 made the difference as his team, 113/1 overnight, gathered a lead of 67. Pedro Collins grabbed two early wickets to dent Jamaica's second innings.
Rnd 6 (Feb 19 - Feb 22 in T&T) |
Barbados v JamaicaFri Feb 19 - Mon Feb 22 10:00 Local/13:00 GMT Sir Frank Worrell Cricket Ground, Trinidad So we have a title race still on our hands as Barbados (57 points) and Jamaica (48 points) are the remaining contenders. Barbados have finished their six matches and Jamaica need to win their remaining match against Trinidad & Tobago to stop Barbados from claiming the 2010 crown. That contest begins next Friday at Progress Park in Grenada. We will provide live text commentary from that crucial showdown as well. Please join us then. Final scores: Jamaica 226 (David Bernard 55, Tamar Lambert 41; Corey Edwards 6/41, Sulieman Benn 2/69) & 120 (Brenton Parchment 28; Pedro Collins 5/32, Sulieman Benn 4/50). Barbados 293 (Dale Richards 67, Sulieman Benn 54; Tamar Lambert 3/63) & 54/0 (Dale Richards 31 not out, Kraigg Brathwaite 20 not out). VICTORY: Barbados win by 10 wickets!!!! 9ov [. 1 . . . 4] 54/0: Richards 31*, Brathwaite 20*. Brathwaite ends this one-sided contest with a classic cover drive for four off Dawes that advertises why he is rated so highly. 8ov [. . 1 . 4 .] 49/0: Richards 30*, Brathwaite 16*. Brathwaite late dabs to the vacant third man off Bernard.
1 year 50 weeks ago
 
|
Trinidad & Tobago v Windward IslandsFri Feb 19 - Mon Feb 22 10:00 Local/13:00 GMT Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad Thank you very much for joining us over the past four days. We trust that you enjoyed the proceedings and the coverage. Join us on Friday from Grenada and St Lucia for the final round. Man of the Match has been confirmed as Amit Jaggernauth for his match haul of 9 for 105. BOWLING: Gabriel 12-1-52-1, Stewart 11-4-33-1, Jaggernauth 15-2-4-47-5, Khan 17-3-63-2, S Ganga 5-1-15-1. Amit Jaggernauth has staked a strong claim for Man of the Match with that five wicket haul 15.2-4-47-5. He took 9 wickets in the match after his 4 for 58 in the first innings for a match haul of 9 for 105. RESULT: Trinidad and Tobago win by 155 runs. They take 12 points and move to 33 points while the Windwards remain on 16. Windwards now drop down to the bottom of the table, below Guyana how were the previous cellar dwellers. Guyana beat Leewards and now move to 19 points. T&T now move into third position on the points table behind Barbados (57) and Jamaica (48). There will be a big final round clash between T&T and Jamaica in Grenada at Progress Park. Jamaica must beat T&T to take the title. If they fail to Barbados will win the tournament.
1 year 49 weeks ago
|
Guyana v Leeward IslandsFri Feb 19 - Mon Feb 22 10:00 Local/13:00 GMT National Cricket Centre, Couva, Trinidad Leewards won the toss and elected to bat. LI 192 all out Well no suprise there, Chanderpaul receiving the Man of the Match Award for his 105* and 32* holding both innings together as clearly he was the difference in the match. Other notable performances, E. Crandon 8-73, D. Bishoo 7-105 and O. Banks 60 and 49 in the match. So from us here at the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva thank you for joining us and be sure to tune in next weekend for what looks to be a Championship Deciding match Between Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica. Good Bye. Again, what could've been had the Leewards scored another 75 runs, would've made for a very interesting day. Stay tuned for the Presentation Ceremony to find out who receives the man of the match award, my money is on Chanderpaul, who played two crucial knocks in both innings and hasn't been dismissed, man he loves to bat! RESULT: LI 192 Guy 287 LI 192 Guy 99/5 Guyana Wins by 5 Wickets. 46ov [4 ] 99/5 Chanderpaul 32* Bishoo 0* Well there it is, Liburd drops short and Chanderpaul cuts infront of square for a boundary to get the remaining runs needed! 45ov [. . . . . .] 95/5 Chanderpaul 28* Bishoo 0* Bishoo seems to be in no big a hurry like Christian was as he sees out that Athanaze over. Still 3 needed!
1 year 49 weeks ago
|