Scorpions 171-5 replying to Jaguars 420 all out

Jermaine Blackwood plays a booming drive during his half-century yesterday.

Jamaica Scorpions, replaying to the Guyana Jaguars’ first innings score of 420 all out were 171-5 in their first innings, heading into day three of 2015/16 Professional Cricket League (PCL) Regional 4-Day tournament.

The Jamaicans trail by 249 runs with Devon Thomas (40) and wicket-keeper Aldaine Thomas (21) set to resume their innings today at the Providence National Stadium.

They need 100 more runs to avoid the follow-on.

Left-arm spinner and Guyana’s leading wicket-taker this season Gudakesh Motie picked up 3-33,