Nkrumah Bonner stood out on the opening day of the Best V Best three-day match at Coolidge Cricket Ground, leading Team Blackwood to 234 for four at the close of play.
Team Brathwaite won the toss and inserted Team Blackwood who worked through the day, facing 87 overs.
Bonner faced 200 balls before closing the day unbeaten on 90, with seven fours and two sixes highlighting his innings.