Central Sports whip Comets; Parkites in trouble

Resuming on 98 for three after conceding a 67-run first innings deficit, Comets were dismissed for 194 with Idrees Mohammed (58) and Kirk Edwards (36) boosting an improved batting effort. Rakesh Maharaj (5/24) was the main wicket-taker while Stephen Shaddick had three for 32. Needing just 127 for victory, Central Sports reached their target for the loss of just five wickets in 27.1 overs, motored along by 51 from G Singh and 26 from Jahron Alfred .

Meanwhile at Powergen Ground in Syne Village, Penal, Powergen spinners Kavesh Kantasingh and Ansil Bhagan combined to take all eight wickets to leave Queen’s Park struggling on 172 for eight in their second innings.

Kantasingh (4/80) and Bhagan (4/54) wrecked the Parkites who are in danger of losing their first match of the three-day season.

The champs currently lead by 158 runs going into today’s final day with an outright result a great possibility.

Daron Cruickshank has top scored so far with 47 while Tion Webster added 31. At the crease is Sunil Narine with an uncharacteristically dogged innings of 37 from 78 balls. The Parkites will be hoping he can stay at the crease tomorrow to extend their total.

Earlier in the day, Powergen’s first innings folded quickly from 132 for six overnight to 150 all out. Narine (5/68) and Darren Deonarine (4/44) ensured Powergen would enjoy no large first innings advantage after they were dismissed previously for 136.

At Gilbert Park in California, Merry Boys are in full control of their match against Victoria Sports Club.

Bowled out quickly for 310, Merry Boys later dismissed their rivals for 205 courtesy a five-for from Aneil Kanhai (5/52) and four for 27 from Ricky Jaipaul.

Victoria opener Keron Kanhai made 89 but got little support from his teammates. Merry Boys are 42 for one in reply.