Jamaica struggling at 63-5 at lunch chasing 382 v Barbados
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica are struggling on 63-5 at the lunch break in search of an impossible 382 runs needed for victory against Barbados on Monday’s final day of the fifth-round Regional Four-Day game at Sabina Park.
Captain Tamar Lambert is unbeaten on 11, while lower-order batsman Nikita Miller is on one as Jamaica look to bat out another two sessions to force an unlikely draw.
The towering seam bowling pair of Jason Holder and Carlos Brathwaite have taken two wickets each.
Barbados, holding an overnight a lead of 381 runs, declared on 162-2 first thing Monday morning leaving themselves an entire day to push for victory.
Scores: Barbados 423 (142.3 overs) and 162-2 Dec (46 overs); Jamaica 204-9 Dec (84.2 overs) and 63-5 (31 overs)
Sanjay Myers
