Smith hits 159 for Windwards

PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten: The Windward Islands team was nine runs away from capturing first innings honours against the Leeward Islands in the fifth round of the Carib Beer Cricket Series at the Caribe Lumber Ballpark yesterday. At the close of play, the Windwards were 370 for five in 119 overs, chasing the Leewards 378 for nine declared.

Discarded West Indies left handed batsman Devon Smith hit a brilliant 159 including 18 fours and one six, off 290 balls in his 363-minute, and featured in a 154-run partnership with fellow opener Craig Emmanuel who made 73. Smith later partnered skipper Rawl Lewis who was unbeaten on 62, in an 106-run stand.

Summarised scores: LEEWARD ISLANDS 378/9 declared — Stuart Williams 74, Tonito Willett 65, Jason Williams 42, Alex Adams 40, Carl Tuckett 35, Shane Jeffers 32, Rawl Lewis 4/82, Fernix Thomas 2/67 vs WINDWARD ISLANDS 370/5 — Devon Smith 159, Craig Emmanuel 73, Rawl Lewis 62 not out, Adam Sanford 2/102.