Permaul stars for Jaguars

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC:

Left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul claimed a nine-

wicket match haul as leaders Guyana Jaguars extended their winning streak in the West Indies Cricket Board First-Class League to six straight with a comprehensive 105-run win over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force.

Set 303 for victory on yesterday's final day after Jaguars declared at their overnight 244 for four, Red Force collapsed in a heap at the National Stadium for 197 to suffer their third defeat of the regional first-class season.

As he was in the first innings when he claimed five wickets, Permaul proved Red Force's tormentor with four for 45, while fellow left-armer Gudakesh Motie supported with two for 45 and Test leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo, two for 56.

Left-hander Narsingh Deonarine top-scored with 57 against his former side, while all-rounder Rayad Emrit struck 48, but they were the only two batsmen to pass 20 as Red Force showed little penchant for a fight.

The victory lifted the defending champions to 101 points, still clear of second-place Barbados Pride which earlier beat Windward Islands Volcanoes to move to 82 points.