KINGSTON, Jamaica, (CMC) – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite was closing in on his 13th first class hundred as Barbados Pride took command of their final round WICB PCL contest against Jamaica Franchise at Sabina Park here yesterday.At the close of the third day, the visitors were 168 for two in their second innings – a lead of 250 runs heading into Monday’s final day.

At the core of their enterprise was the right-handed Brathwaite who was unbeaten on 78, an innings that has lasted 236 deliveries, 5-1/2 hours and included seven fours.
He put on 135 for the first wicket with the left-handed Omar Phillips whose 59 contained eight fours off 171 balls in 3-1/2 hours at the crease.
Earlier, Jamaica were bowled out for 228 to concede a first innings lead of 72. Resuming on 222 for nine, Jamaica lost Marquino Mindley for ten bowled by Jomel Warrican, to give the left-arm spinner figures of eight for 72.
Jason Dawes, unbeaten on 16 overnight, finished 20 not out.
With a healthy lead, Barbados pressed home their advantage to reach lunch on 47 without loss, with Brathwaite on 27 not out and Phillips, 19.
Brathwaite eased to his half-century in 140 minutes off 105 balls with five boundaries and Phillips followed soon after, to carry Barbados to the tea interval at 130 without loss.
However, the visitors suffered two setbacks in the second over after tea when fast bowler Jason Dawes, who has taken two for 28, struck twice.
He knocked over Phillips with the first ball of the over and with the fifth, had Shai Hope caught at the wicket for four.
However, first innings century-maker Shamarh Brooks joined Brathwaite to help add 33 for the third wicket, and see Barbados safely to the close.
The right-handed Brooks was unbeaten on 21.