Barnwell’s XI 273-7

Half centuries from Chandrapaul Hemraj and Robin Bacchus steadied the Chris Barnwell XI innings at the end of day one against Vishaul Singh XI, in the Guyana Jaguars four-day practice match which commenced yesterday at the Everest Ground.

The 23-year-old Hemraj hit five fours and four sixes in his top-score of 65 while opener Bacchus nailed six boundaries during his knock of 51 to help propel the Barnwell XI to 273-7 from 86 overs heading into day two.

Barnwell and former National youth batsman Seon Hetmyer are the overnight batsmen.