Category 6 hurricane Chris batters Windward Islands

CHRISTOPHER Gayle thundered a magnificent 165 yesterday to guide reigning champions Jamaica to a 283-run lead against the Windward Islands in the opening round West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) four-day match at Sabina Park.

After pacer Andrew Richardson had taken a five wicket haul to restrict the Windwards to 159, Gayle mowed through the visitors' bowling attack as Jamaica closed on 262-7 at the end of day two.