Brathwaite scores Century for Empire, Wildey dominant over Wanderers

aptain Shian Brathwaite smashed an unbeaten century while all rounder Shaquille Cumberbatch scored 87 in a 136-run fifth wicket partnership as Empire scored 267 for six declared against the struggling University of West Indies (UWI) cricket team at Bank Hall on the second day of Series 7 of the Barbados Cricket Association Elite three-day competition on Saturday.

Coming into the day on 50 not out Brathwaite batted a total of 218 balls while striking 10 threes and four fours as he chose to declare the teams’ innings after reaching triple figures at 102 not out. Brathwaite was well supported by Cumberbatch who began the day on 21 not out, he faced 143 balls and struck 13 threes and three fours before falling in the first over after the lunch break.

UWI who are currently facing demotion at the bottom of the table and desperately need to accumulate points are 77 for two and trail Empire by 190 runs heading into the final days play.

Scores: Empire 267-6 declared (76.1 overs) (Shian Brathwaite 102 not out – 218 balls, 10 threes, four fours; Shaquile Cumberbatch 87 – 143 balls, 13 threes, three fours).

UWI 77-2 (18 overs) (Kyle Jordan 26)

NB: After 75 overs, Empire were 260-5.

Toss: UWI.

At Dayrells Road:

Left arm spinner Jerome Jones took six wickets for 29 runs in 14 overs as Wildey have the clear advantage in the top of the table clash against Wanderers after two days of play.

Coming into the day on 234 for four, Wildey declared their innings at exactly 250 for seven to secure two batting points. Carlos Maynard scored 64 while Jones added 60.

For Wanderers, fast bowler Jourdan Niles picked up five wickets for 57 runs in 16 overs.

In their second innings, Wildey batted 17 overs as they ended the day at 71 for three with an overall lead of 209 runs.

Scores: Wildey 250-7 declared (47 overs) (Carlos Maynard 64 – 93 balls, eight fours, one six; Jerome Jones 60 – 44 balls, two fours, six sixes; Jourdan Niles 5-57) and 71-3 (17 overs) (Craig St. Hill 29 not out)

Wanderers 112 all out (37.5 overs) (Jared Lovell 27, Jerome Jones 6-29).

Toss: Wildey.

At Friendship:

In a tense battle to get out of the line of demotion, ESA Field Pickwick and IGS Insurance Brokers Yorkshire are fighting for every batting and bowling point available.

Pickwick resumed the day on 125 for two with unbeaten batters Micaiah Simmons (56) and Kyle Hope (14) looking to build their team’s total. After sharing a 129-run partnership, Simmons fell 12 runs short of a century when he was out caught on 88 after facing 188 balls, he struck eight fours and three sixes. Hope lost his wicket for 68 after batting 156 balls with five fours.

Lower order batters Preston Clarke (38 not out) and Jatario Prescod (34) were able to add an important 53-run partnership for the seventh wicket before Pickwick declared at 307 for seven in 91 overs.

Yorkshire are currently on 147 for six, led by Zidane Harewood who made a quick fire 91 in 71 balls with 13 fours and two sixes.

Fast bowler Prescod was the main wrecker for Pickwick as he picked up four wickets for 45 runs.

Scores: ESA Field Pickwick 307-7 declared (91 overs) (Micaiah Simmons 88 – 188 balls, eight fours, three sixes; Kyle Hope 68 – 156 balls, 5 fours; Preston Clarke 38 not out, Jatario Prescod 34; Steve Pinder 3-68, Ravendra Persaud 3-111).

IGS Insurance Brokers Yorkshire 147-6 (21 overs) (Zidane Harewood 91 – 71 balls, 13 fours, two sixes; Jatario Prescod 4-45).

NB: After 75 overs, Pickwick were 244-6.

Toss: Pickwick.

In other scores-

At Queen’s Park: Superb Blend Gladiola 122 all out (37.3 overs) (Shamari Gittens 43, Rashawn Worell 32; Shavon Brooks 6-27) and 137-4 (33 overs) (Rashawn Worrell 61 not out – 86 balls, two fours, two sixes; Anton Lucas-Jones 37 not out)

Fusionz Boutique Spartan 135 all out (49.1 overs) (Akil Greenidge 41, Giovonte Depeiza 4-60).

Toss: Spartan.

At Frank Worrell Oval: Waterford ‘A’: SigniaGlobe Financial BCA Youth 247 all out (68.4 overs) (Raphael Lovell 82 – 114 balls, nine fours, two sixes; Jahidi Hinds 28)

Bayview Hospital YMPC 332-7 (51 overs) (Raymond Kellman 66 – 28 balls, three fours, six sixes; Jai Clarke 64 – 101 balls, four fours, one six; Dwayne Smith 60 not out – 33 balls, four fours, six sixes; Mali Marshall 49, Javon Grosvenor 45; Justin Parris 3-47).

Toss: BCA Youth.