Brendan Boodoo hit a half century (52) for Trinidad and Tobago on day one of the West Indies Rising Stars Under-17 two-day Championship which bowled off at Inshan Ali Park in Preysal on August 14.
Boodoo, TT U17 skipper, led all scorers as he guided the hosts to 202 all out from 65.4 overs. In reply, Guyana closed off the first day’s play on 94/4 after 26 overs, trailing by 108 runs with six wickets in hand.
Sent in to bat, TT’s first three batsmen combined for just 24 runs, before Boodoo and number-five batsman Jayden Kent (38) stabilised the innings. Boodoo’s knock came from 81 balls and entailed two sixes and one four.
Wicketkeeper Christian Lall (11), Fareez Ali (one) and Aaron Basant (one) lost their wickets cheaply. A cameo of 31 from Aadian Racha breathed temporary life into their innings as Qadeer Juman chipped in with ten. Guyanese bowler Romario Ramdeholl (6/38) ran amok with his impressive six-wicket haul while Darwin Joseph (1/5), Emmanuel Joseph (1/5) and Jonathan van Kange (1/17) snagged one each.
In their turn at the crease, Guyana also had a shaky start as they were 2/23 inside six overs and then 4/59 at the end of the 13th over.
Afraz Ali Budho remains unbeaten on 36 with Ramdeholl (15 not out) with him in the middle. Rampersaud Ramnauth also scored 18.
The four Guyanese wickets went to four different TT bowlers as Johanson Gajadhar (1/9), Racha (1/14), Ali (1/19) and Basant (1/29) were among the wickets.
At the National Cricket Centre in Couva, Barbados lead Jamaica by 86 runs with six wickets in hand.
Jamaica batted first and were quickly dismissed for 103 inside 35 overs with Pajay Nelson (21) their highest contributor.
Bajan Shaquan Belle (4/12) had impressive figures with the ball while Damani Roach (2/11) and Zachary Carter (2/14) also chipped in.
Barbados responded positively, courtesy half centuries from Joshua Branch (59 not out) and skipper Joshua Dorne (51), which led them to 189/4 (49) at stumps.
Matches continue on August 15 from 10am.
Scores:
At National Cricket Centre:
JAMAICA 103 in 34.4 overs (Pajay Nelson 21, Savio Jones 16, Tyriek Bryan 10, Demarco Scott 10; Shaquan Belle 4-12, Damani Roach 2-11, Zachary Carter 2-14).
BARBADOS 189-4 in 49 overs (Joshua Branch 59 not out, Joshua Dorne 51, Michah Greenidge 29, Zachary Carter 14, Kevion Newton 11, Shaquan Belle 11 not out; Tyriek Bryan 2-34).
At Inshan Ali Park:
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 202 in 65.4 overs (Brendan Boodoo 52, Jayden Kent 38, Aaidan Racha 31, Samir Saroop 15, Christian Lall 11, Qadeer Juman 10; Romario Ramdeholl 6-38)
GUYANA 94-4 in 26 overs (Afraz Ali Budhoo 36 not out, Rampersaud Ramnauth 18, Romario Ramdeholl 15 not out)
At Gilbert Park:
WINDWARD ISLANDS 134 in 65 overs (Lluvio Charles 50, Kodi Grant 27, Earsinho Fontaine 22, Tyler Venner 13; Isra-el Morton 3-25, Michah McKenzie 3-37, Mekaili Tonge 2-20, J’Quan Athanaze 2-20).
LEEWARD ISLANDS 64 in 29.4 overs (Caiden Francis 37; Cody Fontenelle 4-21, Edmund Morancie 2-10, Joel Durand 2-13).
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