Hodge, Carty frustrate Jaguars with half-centuries

Batsman Keacy Carty gathered his sixth first class half-century (file photo)

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Half-centuries from Montcin Hodge and Keacy Carty helped Leeward Islands Hurricanes control the opening day of their third round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship against leaders Guyana Jaguars here Thursday.

Sent in at Warner Park in the top-of-the-table clash, Hurricanes made slow progress but kept wickets intact, to finish the day on 181 for one.

Hodge was unbeaten on 72 while Carty was not out on 61, with left-handed opener Chesney Hughes chipping in with 31.