Red Force, Jamaica in even battle

Batting first the Jamaica Scorpions were dismissed for 201.

In reply the Red Force top order stumbled, closing the day on 79/3, trailing the Scorpions by 122 runs.

Captain Kyle Hope is on 33, while Yannic Cariah is 19.

Sheldon Cottrell, playing for the Red Force against his countrymen, had the Scorpions on the back foot early on, grabbing three wickets in the first session.

After Jermaine Blackwood fell for 68 shortly after lunch, the Red Force tamed the Scorpions as the score quickly became 150/9. Blackwood faced 83 balls while cracking nine fours. But Derval Green came to the crease to frustrate the Red Force bowlers.

Marquino Mindley and Green guided Jamaica past 200 ina defiant last wicket stand. Shortly after the pair brought up their 50-run partnership, Green was the last man out for 53 as Jamaica were dismissed for 201. Green’s innings lasted 56 deliveries comprising eight fours and two sixes. Imran Khan was the top bowler, finishing with 4/28 in 9.4 overs, while Cottrell snatched 3/34.

Summarised Scores: JAMAICA SCORPIONS 201 (Jermaine Blackwood 68, Derval Green 53, Devon Thomas 23; Imran Khan 4/28, Sheldon Cottrell 3/34) vs TT RED FORCE 79/3 (Kyle Hope 33 not out, Yannic Cariah 19 not out; Damion Jacobs 1/12)