07.12
For the second year running, Manchester Lions were crowned champions of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) Super League after defeating Melbourne Kangaroos on first innings in their seventh and final round clash at Courtney Walsh Drive yesterday.
The Lions, who were presented with the JCA trophy after the game, triumphed after restricting Melbourne to 243 in their first innings, 101 runs short of their first innings score of 344.
Melbourne, asked to follow-on, then closed at 200-4 with Marlon Samuels making an entertaining 107 and Carlton Baugh Jr., 52 not out.
St Catherine Saints, the other team who along with Melbourne, had a shot at the title heading into yesterday’s final day of the season, failed to repeat their 2008 heroics as they could not secure an outright win over Westmoreland Wizards at Little London…
“It really feels good to come out victorious again,” said Lions’ captain, Gary Graham.
“It was a total team effort this season and credit must especially go to our bowlers, led by spinners David Powell and Jamie Merchant, who performed consistently well.”
Melbourne’s captain, Baugh, who along with Samuels treated those who were on hand yesterday to delightful strokeplay, said his team failed to apply themselves effectively.
Said Baugh: “We lacked application both when we fielded and batted. Manchester, on the other hand, did what they needed to do and are worthy winners.”
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