Trelawny Buccaneers' effort to record a come-from-behind outright win over Kingston Tigers in their two-day Jamaica SuperCricket League encounter at Sabina Park yesterday was thwarted by good, intelligent batting from Domain Wilson and Chadwick Walton.
The Buccaneers, after losing first innings by 66 runs, had the Tiger's 2-2 overnight but could not dislodge Walton or Wilson, who made 39 and 36, respectively, in quick enough time to make a serious run bid victory target and in the end they had to settle for a point from the drawn encounter.
The Tigers, who in gaining first innings pocketed three points, eventually made 154 in their second innings. Set 221 to win shortly before tea on what was still a good wicket for spin bowling, the Buccaneers reached 82-3 when stumps were drawn. Barbadian Ryan Hinds, 30 not out, led the way for the Buccaneers.
Earlier when the Tigers batted, Hinds took 3-51 with his left-arm orthodox spin, while there were two wickets each for pacer Oral Rankin and national youth player, John Campbell.
The result moved the Tigers to second in the standings on 14 points, four behind leaders Manchester Lions, who defeated St Elizabeth Warriors outright at Kirkvine Oval. Melbourne Kangaroos and champions St Catherine Saints, who recorded first innings points and a no-result, respectively, are tied with 12 points.
At Melbourne Oval: Scores: Hanover 224-9 (Davian Davidson 44, Ziggy Levy 34 retired hurt) and 88-7 (Aldane Samuels 23, Wilkinson 22 not out; Yannick Elliott 3-24, Nikita Miller 2-9). Melbourne 271 (Carlton Baugh 81, Donovan Pagon 67; Bruce Blackwood 4-16). Melbourne 3 points; Hanover 1 point.
At Kirkvive Oval: St Elizabeth 80 (Howard Powell 28; David Powell 6-22, Krishmar Santokie 3-8) and 79 (Tyrone Vassell 21; Santokie 5-20, Nieve McNally 2-9). Manchester 123 (Jamie Merchant 29; Wayne Simpson 3-15, Ainsley Goss 2-17) and 41-2.
Manchester 6 points; St Elizabeth 0 point.
At Chedwin Park: St Catherine 290 (Danza Hyatt 104, Wayne Morgan 64. Myron Wilson 4-46, Nickoy Samuels 2-32.). Westmoreland 95-3 (Derval Green 42, Andre Fletcher 40 not out; Andre Russell 2-30) - Overnight rain and wet outfield prevented play the on second day. St Catherine 1 point; Westmoreland 1 point.