Anthony Adams’ men extended a 47-run first innings surplus to a 123-run lead at the end of the second day of the Guyana Jaguars three-day practice game against Leon Johnson’s men at Providence yesterday.
Resuming on 80 for two, Anthony Adams’ team folded for 174 in 64 overs, five minutes before the end of the first session and forcing an early lunch. Johnson’s team, however, were contained to 127 from 34.5 overs. Adams’ side then closed the day on 76 for 3 after facing 21 overs.
Adams’ unit were rocked early in their first innings with the loss of Tevin Imlach. Imlach added just five to his overnight score before being trapped leg before wicket to Gudakesh Motie for 28. His 110-ball innings featured just one boundary and lasted 136 minutes.
Christopher Barnwell (2-19) picked up two quick wickets, removing Akshya Persaud (03) to a neat low catch by Richie Looknauth at cover and Jonathan Foo (11) who was caught by Veerasammy Permaul in the same area.
Leg spinner, Devendra Bishoo who took the two wickets on the opening day removed the other overnight batsman, Nial Smith who climbed onto his stumps while pulling a long hop through mid-wicket. Smith was dismissed hit-wicket for a composed 27 from 70 balls.
Bishoo also accounted for Ricardo Adams (17) and Ramaal Lewis (07) to end with 5-45.
After Lunch, Smith returned to strike in his first over. He trapped Trevon Griffith LBW after being struck for two boundaries. The seamer then added Chandrapaul Hemraj (0) to his collection when the left-hander chopped on a wide delivery onto his stumps.
Smith had his third scalp with the skipper, Johnson walking after edging to Imlach behind the stumps for just two. He would later bowl Permaul for a duck to end with 4-34.
Qumar Torrington (2-25) complimented Smith well with consistent line and length which reaped rewards as Vishaul Singh (06) was caught at third slip and Barnwell was caught at short mid-wicket. Barnwell was dropped on 10 but added only 15 runs more.
But a fighting 53 from Kevin Sinclair closed the gap between the scores. He stroked eight fours and one six which was swept into the Red Stand at deep mid-wicket. He fell to Anthony Adams (2-29) who also picked up the wicket of Anthony Bramble to a sharp return catch.
Lewis (2-18) quickly wrapped up the innings to give his side a 47-run lead heading into their second innings.
When Adams’ side came out for their second innings, Keon Joseph sent Persaud and Imlach back cheaply but Perez resisted with an unbeaten 40 from 55. Perez was dropped on 39 but managed six boundaries in his 85-minute stay.
At the other end was Foo who is on 27 from 50 deliveries. He has stroked three boundaries so far and is in an unbroken partnership of 58 with Perez.
Play resumes at 09.30 hours today.
