Jamaica is looking to continue their dominance, when they face Guyana in a top-of-the-table clash in the fourth round of the Regional 4-Day Tournament, starting today, Friday February 24.
Four-time defending champions Jamaica have been unstoppable in this year’s tournament, quite like they have been over the last four seasons.
The Jamaicans top the standings with a maximum 36 points, following an 91-run victory over Windwards, a 120-run win over Barbados, and an innings and 201-run triumph over Leeward Islands–all on home soil, where they are traditionally very tough to beat.
The Guyanese are second in the tournament with 24 points with a 234-run victory over Leewards and a four-wicket victory over CCC either side of a five-wicket loss against Windwards.
Jamaica will have to overcome the lights and the pink ball to take control against a Guyana side boosted by the return of West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.
Jamaica last lost to the Guyanese six years ago, when they were beaten by 51 runs at Chedwin Park on home soil.
Third-placed hosts Trinidad & Tobago are looking to do the same against Windward Islands in Port of Spain.
Barbados will face the Combined Campuses & Colleges in Bridgetown.
Most people have been unkind referring to this contest as a match-up between Barbados and Barbados-A, due to the high number of Barbadians in the CCC side.