JDF’s Gilzene credits greater focus for century vs Melbourne
Tevin Gilzene says greater maturity in his batting approach was central to his century for Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) against Melbourne CC in the drawn Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) two-day Senior Cup match at Up Park Camp.
Gilzene, who recently made his first-class debut for Jamaica Scorpions against Barbados Pride in Antigua, struck 15 fours and four sixes in his 108 off 116 deliveries against Melbourne last weekend.
“After debuting for Jamaica I got to a point where I felt more responsible as a batter. The value I place on my wicket is different from before, even though it’s continuous learning for me,” he told the Jamaica Observer after the encounter.
He noted it was “tough mentally and physically” while batting against a Melbourne bowling attack which included some of his national teammates.
Scores: JDF 354; Melbourne 332.
In JDF’s first-innings total of 354, Deethmar Anderson and Andre Fowler supported with knocks of 57. Andre McCarthy snatched 5-33.
In reply, Melbourne made 322 to surrender first-innings honours after Steven Taylor (83), Javelle Glenn (69) and Sadique Henry (67) all notched half centuries. JDF’s left-arm wrist spinner Dennis Bulli took 3-87.
In a match marred by a poor batting pitch and low scores, and which ended inside a day, hosts St Elizabeth defeated St James by five wickets at Manley Horne Park.
Scores: St James 26 & 91; St Elizabeth 75 & 48-5.
At Paradise, the Westmoreland team defeated visitors Hanover by a massive 263 runs.
Scores: Westmoreland 226 & 275-6 decl; Hanover 169 & 69.
At Maxfield Park, Kingston CC, led by Lionel Morant’s hundred and Patrick Harty’s nine-wicket haul, beat Kingston and St Andrew CA by an innings and 109 runs.
Scores: Kingston CC 410-5 decl; Kingston and St Andrew CA 173 & 128.
At Nelson Oval, Mico University claimed first-innings advantage in the drawn contest with hosts Lucas CC. O’neil Roberts struck 102 for Mico.
Scores: Lucas 156 & 164-4; Mico 290-9 decl.
Jeavor Royal struck 123 for St Catherine CC in their drawn contest with visitors Kensington at Chedwin Park.
Scores: St Catherine CC 267 & 232; Kensington 177 & 36-0.
At Elletson Road, Maurice Harrow (131) and Andrew Grant (119) guided hosts Police to an innings and 59 runs victory over Boys’ Town.
Scores: Boys’ Town 163 & 149; Police 371-6 decl.
At Noranda Bauxite in Discovery Bay, the home team St Ann had to settle for a draw with G C Foster despite Gifton Wray’s unbeaten 103.
Scores: G C Foster 82 & 282-7; St Ann 234-8 decl.
— Sanjay Myers
