THE second Jamaica Franchise cricket trial match between Paul Palmer’s XI and John Campbell’s XI ended in a draw at Sabina Park yesterday.

Palmer’s XI ended on 183-7 in their second innings on the final day of the three-day contest.

SCORES: Palmer’s XI 308 (91.5 overs) & 183-7 (53.1 overs); Campbell’s XI 259 (84 overs).

Lower-order batsman Marquino Mindley dropped on 44 by Cotterell off the off-spinner Ramaal Lewis, hit five fours and three sixes in his 53 not out off 75 deliveries.

His batting partner Jason Dawes was left unbeaten on 19.

West Indies left-arm fast bowler Sheldon Cotterell, bowling with good pace, despite recovering from a knee injury, accounted for the first four wickets to fall. He ended with 4-33 off 10 overs.

Earlier, Campbell’s XI resumed their first innings from an overnight score of 193-6 and went on to make 259 all out.

Tail-ender Brian Buchanan made 52 off 57 deliveries, including four sixes and three boundaries.

Campbell, the captain, and wicketkeeper/batsman Kemar Marshall made 88 and 50, respectively, on Thursday.

Pacer Mindley took 3-20 off 10 overs for Palmer’s XI, while left-arm finger spinner Coi Thompson grabbed 3-28 off 15.

Wrist spinner Damion Jacobs finished with 3-81 off 24 overs.

Batting a second time, Palmer’s XI reached 183-7 before play was called off shortly after 4:00 pm.

The all-rounder Jacobs, batting at number six, supported Mindley with 49.

Pacers Nicholson Gordon and Buchanan took one wicket each to support Cotterell.

The third trial match will be a four-day encounter, starting on Tuesday.

The trial matches will help selectors in choosing Jamaica’s squad for the second staging of the Professional Cricket League, set to begin on November 6.

— Sanjay Myers