Jamaica defeated Combined Campuses and Colleges by 134 runs in their Regional Super50, Group B game at Everest yesterday. Leading the way was dangerous opening batsman Chris Gayle, who hammered 147 to lead Jamaica to 259 for three off their allotted 37 overs. also among the runs were Xavier Marshall with 52 not out and Danza Hyatt with 35.
In reply the CCC reached 125 for five off their 37 overs. Ryan Wiggins scored an unbeaten 52 and Jamal Smith got 26 not out to rescue the students who lost five early wickets. Nekoli Parris was also among the runs with 23. Left arm medium pacer Krishmar Santokie took 2/16 to be the leading bowler.
With the win, Jamaica is now into the semi-finals with one match to play against Trinidad and Tobago. The CCC also has a chance of making it into the semis, if they can overcome the Leewards. T&T will need to beat Jamaica in their final game, as they lost to the CCC earlier in the tournament. Yesterday, they rebounded nicely with a five-wicket win over the Leewards.
Scores
• JAMAICA 259 for three off 37 overs (Chris Gayle 147, Xavier Marshall 52 not out, Danza Hyatt 35).
• COMBINED CAMPUSES AND COLLEGES 125 for five off 37 overs (Ryan Wiggins 52 not out, Jamal Smith 26 not out, Nekoli Parris 23; Krishmar Santokie 2-16)
