Manchester Lions defeat St Elizabeth Warriors
Published:Monday | May 18, 2009 | 8:39 AM
Manchester Lions defeated St Elizabeth Warriors by eight wickets at Kirkvine Oval yesterday to take sole leadership in the Jamaica Cricket League, which ended its fifth, round of matches yesterday.
Manchester Lions’ replying to St Elizabeth Warriors’ first innings total of 80 were dismissed for 123 after resuming yesterday’s second and final day on 12 without loss.
Trailing by 43 runs, St Elizabeth Warriors batting a second time could only managed 79 against the bowling of Krishmar Santokie five for 20.
Needing 37 runs to win, Manchester ended on 41 for two.
Final scores in the match are, St Elizabeth Warriors 80 and 79, Manchester Lions 123 and 41 for two.
Following the victory, Manchester Lions have now moved to 17 points, three ahead of second place Kingston Tigers, who won first innings points from Trelawny Buccaneers at Sabina Park.
Final scores in that match are, Kingston Tigers 172 and 154, Trelawny Buccaneers 106 and 82 for three.
Over at Chedwin Park, the match between defending champions St Catherine Saints and Westmoreland Wizards ended in a no-result after play was suspended yesterday because of rain.
The match between Melbourne Kangaroos and Hanover Dolphins at Melbourne Oval ended in a draw, with Melbourne gaining first innings points.