Belcon, Rajah lift Merry Boys to 318

Batting first, Merry Boys were indebted to their long-standing opener who stroked seven fours and three sixes in a knock of 98 that came off 124 balls. Solid contributions from Isaiah Rajah 73 and Lincoln Roberts (60 not out) lifted the former champions to 318 all out against the current holders. Javon Searles was the pick of the Queen’s Park bowlers with five wickets for 58 runs while medium pacer Kevon Cooper (2/57) and spinner Yannic Cariah (2/101) were also among the wickets. Cariah despite his pair of scalps, would not be happy with his returns, going for more than five runs an over from his 18 delivered.

In reply, Queen’s Park were 32 without loss at the close of play with captain Justin Guillen (11) and Marlon Barclay (16) at the crease.

At Pierre Road Recreation Ground, Alescon Comets piled on the runs against Powergen with ex-West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards smashing 156 off 179 balls.

Edwards lashed 11 fours and six sixes as Comets closed the day’s play on a massive 341 for eight. Andy Gobin (57), Kieron Joseph (33) and Idrees Mohammed (34) chipped in as well.

Left-arm orthodox Kavesh Kantasingh (2/102), and Ansil Bhagan (2/95) were among the wickets.

Other Scores; VICTORIA 269/7 (Garey Mathurin 63 not out, Keddy Lesporis 41, Marcell Jones 36, Keron Kanhai 34, Yannick Ottley 2/29, Jyd Goolie 2/34) vs CLARKE ROAD UNITED.

TABLELAND 133 all out (Keaton Mahabir 38, Al Small 18, Shazam Babwah 5/60, Steven Shaddickl 3/36) and 6/0 vs CENTRAL SPORTS 182 all out (Jahron Alfred 78, Kissoondath Magram 41 not out, Negus Carthy 4/60, Daniel St Clair 3/18)