Shiv, Chandrika lead Guyana to 279 for 7

Rajendra Chandrika cover driving yesterday against Jamaica. (Orlando Charles photo).

Rajendra Chandrika and Shivnarine Chanderpaul narrowly missed out on first day centuries as the Guyana Jaguars began their title defense against Jamaica Scorpions in the 2016/17 Professional Cricket League (PCL) 4-Day tournament which commenced yesterday at the Providence National Stadium, Demerara.

The defending champs completed a good first day’s play as they took their total to 279-7 at stumps, with Veerasammy Permaul (08*), and Eon Hooper (00*), at the wicket..

The veteran Shiv breezed to a fluent 91, his 134th first class fifty, which featured 10 fours, while Chandrika struck 12 fours and one six, in a superb innings of 86, as both batsmen must certainly be very disappointed about missing out on three figures.