HOSTS Jamaica whipped Guyana by five wickets in the opening round of the West Indies Cricket Board Under-19 championships yesterday in Kingston Jamaica.Batting first Guyana were bowled out for 203 in 44.3 overs. Ronaldo Alimohamed top-scored with 39 and he received support from Kassim Khan (29), Akenie Adams (29) and Keemo Paul 20.
Oshane Thomas (3-41), Tyrone Daley (3-32) and Odean Smith (2-51) were the most successful bowlers for Jamaica. In reply the hosts reached 204-5 in 45.2 overs. Shahid Crooks hit an unbeaten 73 while Ramone Francis stroked 53.
Guyana will play Trinidad and Tobago in round two today..