THE Guyana Jaguars held the upperhand over Jamaica Scorpions at the end of an intriguing second day of their fifth- round regional four-day game being played at Sabina Park, Jamaica.After earlier limiting their hosts to 146 and taking an important 43-run first innings lead, Guyana Jaguars were 133 for three in their second innings for an overall lead of 176 entering today’s third day. The not- out batsmen are opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul on a solid 39 and Raymond Reifer 12.
The day however belonged to left-arm spinner Veearsammy Permaul, who claimed five for 25 as the Scorpions were undone by his inspiring spell after resuming at their overnight 63 for four in reply to the Jaguars 189 all out on the first day.
Already with two wickets on the first afternoon, including that of overnight batsman Damian Jacobs who was dismissed in the last over of the day, Permaul added three more scalps as the home team dwindled under the intense pressure.
Andre McCarty, who was undefeated on eight overnight, carried his score to 27 while Devon Thomas, who batted at number three, was the top- scorer with 30.
When the Guyana Jaguars batted a second time, skipper Leon Johnson was once again among the runs with 42, but failed to build on yet another start. Opener Assad Fudadin and middle-order batsman Vishaul Singh were the other batsmen dismissed, the latter going via the run out route for 17.
Inserted to take first strike on the first day, the Jaguars were undone by left-arm spinner Nikita Miller who bagged six for 46 and John Campbell three for 45 as only Fudadin (47) and Singh (45) showed any worthwhile resistance.