Smith and Hinds show the way

Devon Smith led Windward Islands' innings on the first day of their Carib Beer match against Guyana at the Bourda Oval in Gerorgetown, Guyana. His 105-run partnership with Alvin la Feuille for the second wicket formed the backbone of the Windwards' innings. Smith made 81 before he was bowled by the former Test legspinner Mahendra Nagamootoo, while la Feuille provided stout support with 43. However, the fall of wickets at regular intervals, with several batsmen getting starts but not moving on, meant that the Windwards ended the day on 240 for 5.

Jamaica 310 for 4 (Hinds 144, Samuels 74) v Barbados
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Wavell Hinds inspired Jamaica to a healthy 310 for 4 from 89 overs against Barbados at Chedwin Park in Spanish Town in Jamaica. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Hinds led from the front, rattling up 144 not out from the top of the order. The early departure of Chris Gayle, for only 12, did nothing to deter the Jamaicans, who answered through Marlon Samuels. Hinds and Samuels put on 194 for the third wicket, defying Barbados's bowlers for an impressive length of time. Samuels was dismissed for 74, but Jamaica still managed to pass 300 before the end of the day.

Leeward Islands got off to the worst possible start against Trinidad & Tobago at Montserrat's Salem Oval, but recovered well to post 336 for 9 by the end of the first day. The Leewards won the toss and chose to bat, but lost Shane Jeffers without a run on the board. Then Runako Morton made a good fist of things, scoring 106 from No. 3. Wilden Cornwall provided good support with 60, but the other batsmen failed. Amit Jaggernauth, the offspinner, was the pick of the T&T bowlers with 4 for 81.