Three Centurions as Batsmen Rule the Roost

Lincoln Roberts, Imran Jan and Devon Smith all struck centuries in a dominant show by batsmen on the opening day of of second round Busta Cup matches Thursday.

Roberts, who also got a ton in the opening round, hammered an unbeaten 145 and teamed up with Jan (110) as Trinidad amassed 352-5 against the Windies 'B' team. Devon Smith's ton (143) helped Windwards to 327 in their game against Barbados.

TRINIDAD V WINDIES 'B'

T&T 352-5 (Lincoln Roberts 145 not out, Imran Jan 110, Aneil Kanhai 38; A Sealy 3-102, Elsroy Powell 2-55).

LEEWARDS V BANGLADESH 'A'


Leeward Islands, replying to the Bangladesh 'A' first innings score of 176, were 71 for one.

Scores: Bangladesh 'A' 176 (Anwar Hossain 44, Mazharul Hoque 31; Kerry Jeremy 6-33, Adam Sanford 2-51). Leeward Islands 71-1 (Alex Adams 29 not out, Runako Morton 27 not out).

BARBADOS V WINDWARDS

Barbados, replying to the Windward Islands' first innings score of 327, were 21 without loss at Kensington Oval.

Score: Windwards 327 (Devon Smith 143, Kirsten Casimir 29, Rawl Lewis 27; Ian Bradshaw 4-71, Tino Best 2-65, Sulieman Benn 2-74). Barbados 21-0.

JAMAICA V GUYANA

Guyana, electing to bat against Jamaica, were 225 for three at Sabina Park.

Score: Guyana 225-3 (Azeemul Haniff 73 not out, Homchand Pooran 68 not out, Lennox Cush 48).