Bernard and Perry put Jamaica in control

Windward Islands 121 for 4 (Smith 51; Perry 2-29) trail Jamaica 338 (Bernard 120; Butler 3-78) by 217 runs
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Jamaica took charge of their Carib Beer Cup semi-final against the Windward Islands at Alpart, thanks to a superb century from David Bernard, and two quick wickets from Nehemiah Perry. At the close of play on the second day, the Windward Islands were 121 for 4, still 217 behind Jamaica's score of 338.

Devon Smith made 51 before becoming one of Perry's victims, and the Windwards would have to rely on the lower order to have any chance of taking a first innings lead. When Smith, who has four centuries in the series, was at the crease, with Craig Emmanuel (28) also batting well, the Windward Islands appeared to be in with a shout, reaching 85 for 1 before Perry struck. Smith had just got to his half-century when he drove powerfully at Perry, only to see Tamar Lambert take a magnificent diving catch at short extra-cover.

Moments later, Kenroy Martin popped back and return catch to Perry, and it became 86 for 4 when Bernard trapped Emmanuel leg before with one that moved back in sharply.

Earlier, Jamaica had added 123 to their overnight score of 215 for 6, with Odean Brown (32), Perry (27) and Daren Powell (24) buttressing Bernard's fine 120. It was Bernard's second first-class century, after his 109 against Guyana at Albion last year.