Permaul, Motie lift Jaguars

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC:

Barbadian Kyle Hope stroked a half-century, but it was not enough to prevent a dominant Guyana Jaguars side from posting their fourth straight win of the Regional First Class Championship with a massive innings and 49-run victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force yesterday.

Starting the final day on 52 for two requiring a further 213 to make the visitors bat again, Red Force battled to 136 for two at Queen's Park Oval before suffering a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 216.

Jaguars were propelled by West Indies player Veerasammy Permaul who claimed five for 62, while fellow left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie picked up four for 43.

The right-handed Hope hit a top score of 74, adding a crucial 104 for the third wicket with left-hander Narsingh Deonarine who made 47.

However, once the partnership was broken, Red Force lost eight wickets for 80 runs as Jaguars coasted to victory in their fourth-round encounter.

Final scores: Red Force 210 and 216; Jaguars 475.