NATION NEWS
Batsmen dominate Under-19 trials
Published on: 3/18/08.

A NUMBER OF BATSMEN generally made good scores despite not getting any hundreds as two Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) two-day trial matches in preparation for this year's TCL Group WICB Under-19 Tournament were held over the weekend.
two-day trial matches in preparation for this year's TCL Group WICB Under-19 Tournament were held over the weekend.

There were eight half-centuries and one five-wicket haul as players got down to business to stake a claim for a place in the Barbados side.

At Weymouth "A", Aubrey Towler's XI made 338 on Saturday, thanks mainly to a fine 96 from six-footer Jason Holder and 50s by Antonio Greenidge (60) and Laurando Best (50). Off-spinner Armani Best took five for 40.

In reply Jomel Warrican's XI compiled a huge 378 from 103 overs after losing three wickets for only three runs. Opener Chad Proverbs and all-rounder Adrian Caddle made 88 and 82, respectively, while wicketkeeper/batsman Shane Dowrich hit 71.

Proverbs, who retired twice with cramp, counted seven fours off 139 balls in 220 minutes. Caddle was ninth out after striking ten fours from 143 deliveries, while Dowrich occupied the crease for 157 minutes, hitnine boundaries and faced 135 balls.

Leg-spinner Best claimed four for 71 from 22 overs to climax a good all-round game, while and fast bowler Jared Bernadin bagged three for 26 from 11.

At Queen's Park, after an excellent first day when Peter Clarke's XI made 323, the batsmen faltered on the final day. Dario Sargeant's XI were dismissed for 184. Only Jamal Phillips with an undefeated 44, Andre Roach 36 and Renaldo Brathwaite 32 made worthwhile scores.

There were two wickets each to Grantleigh Burnham and Roston Chase for 17 and 23, respectively.

In their second turn at the crease, Clarke's XI were shot out for a paltry 93. Chad Clarke-Reifer, bowling left-arm orthodox spin, was the main destroyer with four for 25 from 13.3 overs.

Fast bowler Jamal Phillips had the first two wickets in two balls including Micah St Hill for 19 and Roston Chase for a first-ball "duck".

Summarised scores:

At Queen's Park:

Peter Clarke's X1 323-9 (innings closed) (96.3 overs) (Michael Agard Jnr 65 not out, Peter Clarke 50 retired hurt, Jamal Jordan 47, Rico Wiggins 41, Roston Chase 38, Jamal Springer 37, Grantleigh Burnham 12; Ricardo Went 2-41, Marquez Clarke 2-50) and 93 all out (38.3 overs) (Micah St Hill 19, Jamal Springer 17, Akeem Crookendale 17; Chad Clarke-Reifer 4-25, Ricardo Went 2-5, Jamal Phillips 2-18).

Dario Sargeant's X1 184 all out (56 overs) (Jamal Phillips 44 not out, Andre Roach 36, Renaldo Brathwaite 32, Leslie Reifer jnr 13, Dario Sargeant 11, Chad Clarke-Reifer 10; Grantleigh Burnham 2-17, Roston Chase 2-23). Match drawn.

At Weymouth A:

Aubrey Towler's X1 338 all out (92.5 overs) (Jason Holder 96, Antonio Greenidge 60, Laurando Best 50, Aubrey Towler 24, Raymond Reifer 19, Dru Glasgow 17; Armani Best 5-40).

Jomel Warrican's X1 375 all out (103 overs) (Chad Proverbs 88, Adrian Caddle 82, Shane Dowrich 71, Jamar Layne 48, Keegan Smith 25; Laurando Best 4-71, Jared Bernadin 3-26, Aubrey Towler 2-52). Match drawn (EH)