Savory’s ton highlights opening day of third round 

Essequibo ended day one of the Guyana Cricket Board/ Jaguars three-day league in a strong position after being dismissed for 280 moments before the close in their encounter against East Bank.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Kemol Savory was the highlight of the day after stroking 136 from 195 balls to hand his side the advantage. Savory got support from Mark Williams (43) as spinners Darshan Persaud (3-47) and Totaram Bishun (3-73) snared the bulk of the wickets for East Bank.

Over at Tuschen, 20 wickets tumbled on day one as West Demerara in their second innings ended the on 57 – 0, 61 runs ahead of West Berbice.

West Demerara batting first, were