KINGSTON, Jamaica – In-form batsman Carlton Baugh cracked an undefeated century on Friday for John Campbell’s XI in the second innings of the Jamaica Scorpions three-day trial match against Paul Palmer’s XI at Sabina Park.

When the drawn match was called off just shy of 5:00 pm, Campbell’s XI were 252-4 after bowling out Palmer’s XI for 268 earlier in the day.

Scores: Campbell’s XI 350 (86 overs) & 252-4 (71 overs); Palmer’s XI 268 (105 overs).

Baugh, the out-of-favour West Indies wicketkeeper/batsman, also hit 94 in the first innings to go with another half century in the previous trial match.  

Cassius Burton, who shared in an unbroken stand of 126 runs with Baugh for the fifth wicket, was left on 52 not out.

Andre McCarthy, who made an unbeaten 163 in the first innings, was dismissed for 48 second time around.

Left-arm seamer Gavon Brown finished with 2-44 off nine overs, while left-arm finger spinner Coi Thompson took 2-47 off 25 overs.

Resuming yesterday on 226-5, Palmer’s XI lost their last five wickets for 42 runs.

Tamar Lambert failed to add to his overnight score and was bowled by pacer Marquino Mindley for 74.

Wicketkeeper Aldaine Thomas, the other overnight batsman, was dismissed for four.

Mindley grabbed 3-46 off 20 overs, while left-arm finger spinner Nikita Miller and pacer Brian Buchanan ended with two wickets each.

The trial matches are used to help selectors pick the squad for the Professional Cricket League, starting in November.

Sanjay Myers