Jamaica lead Barbados

Defending champions Jamaica have put themselves in a good position to beat Barbados in their top-of-the-table regional four-day cricket match at Kensington Park in Kingston.



The Jamaicans, who lead the standings with 30 points three ahead of Barbados, now need 201 to win on today’s final day.



Trailing by 21 runs after Jamaica replied with 314 to their first innings 293, Barbados collapsed to a disappointing 221 in the second innings at the close of the third day.



Leg-spinner Odean Brown led Jamaica’s attack with three for 40 while slow bowler Wavell Hinds supported with two for 14.



Scores so far, Barbados 293 and 221, Jamaica 314.



Windward Islands completed a seven-wicket victory over the Combined Campuses and Colleges about five minutes before close of play on yesterday’s third day of their match.



Combined Campuses and Colleges 227 and 186, Windward Islands 323 and 91 for three.



Guyana, set 242 runs to beat the Leeward Islands, reached 36 for two at the close of yesterday’s third day.



Leeward Islands 225 and 245, Guyana 229 and 36 for two.