KINGSTON, Jamaica CRICKET LOVELY CRICKET: Carlton Baugh’s 89 anchors Jamaica on third day vs Windwards....Scores: Jamaica 194 (68 overs) & 275 (93.1 overs); Windward Islands 216-9 (98.3 overs) & 31-0 (9 overs).

By Sanjay Myers Observer staff reporter  Sunday, March 23, 2014 | 11:28 PM   

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A mature 89 not out from wicketkeeper/batsman Carlton Baugh gave Jamaica the upper hand against the Windward Islands heading into the final day of the fourth-round Regional Four-day game at Sabina Park.

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At the close of play on Sunday, the Windwards were 31 without loss, in search of 254 runs off a possible 90 overs to win the match.

Tyrone Theophile and his left-handed opening partner Devon Smith are both not out on 15.

Earlier, 31-year-old Baugh, who also top scored with 56 not out in the first innings, mixed crunching blows with smooth drives on both sides of the wicket in his second outing. He and Jermaine Blackwood (67) were the mainstay, as Jamaica were bowled out for 275.

Scores: Jamaica 194 (68 overs) & 275 (93.1 overs); Windward Islands 216-9 (98.3 overs) & 31-0 (9 overs).

Off-spinner Shane Shillingford, who took 7-116 off 33 overs and a ball, ended with 11 wickets in the match.

Shillingford, just returning to competitive cricket after being suspended for an illegal bowling action while on West Indies duty late last year, also reached 300 wickets in Regional Four-day cricket for the Windwards. Play begins on Monday at 10:00 am. more