Jamaica closing in on victory

Danza Hyatt scored a century and David Bernard Junior an undefeated half-century to guide Jamaica to an easy six-wicket victory over Ireland in the Supreme Ventures Sports Betting Jamaica Cricket Festival at Port Rhodes Sports Club in St Ann a short while ago



Hyatt hit 102, and Bernard Junior 52 not out as Jamaica, set a victory target of 228, reached 230 for four off 47.2 overs in the one-day game.



Carlton Baugh was 24 not out.



Earlier, all-rounder Andre Russell bagged five for 40 as Ireland sent in to bat were dismissed for 227 with three deliveries remaining.



Devon Brown and Lambert supported with two wickets each.



Gary Wilson topscored for Ireland with 56, while William Porterfield chipped in with 43 and Nigel Jones scored 30.



The one-day match is the second game of the Jamaica Cricket Festival. Both teams had battled to a draw in a three-day match, which ended earlier this week.



The festival, which began on April 3 and ends April 17, also involves Canada and the West Indies. The festival features action in two One-Day Internationals, six 20/20 matches and one 50-over match.



The West Indies and Ireland are both using the Festival to warm up for the International Cricket Council World 20/20 Championship, which will be held in the eastern Caribbean later this month.