Barbados knock out Jamaica

Hosts Jamaica fail to reach the final of the West Indies One-Day Championship after suffering a 58-run defeat to Barbados in the second semi-final at Sabina Park today.



Set a victory target of 250, Jamaica were dismissed for 191 against the bowling of Ryan Hinds four for 19 and Javon Searles three for 51.



West Indies batsman Brendan Nash top-scored for Jamaica with 52 from 93 deliveries. Recalled West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman Dave Bernard was the next best scorer with 28 from 38 balls, Xavier Marshall got 20 and captain Chris Gayle 19.



Earlier, New West Indies fast bowling recruit Andre Russell grabbed a six-wicket haul but Barbados rallied to make 249 for nine off their allotted 50 overs.



The 22 year-old Russell finished with six for 49 but Jonathan Carter 57 and Dwayne Smith 55 stroked half-centuries to sure up the innings after Barbados were sent in to bat.



Barbados will now face the Leeward Islands in the final on Sunday at Sabina Park.