REGIONAL FOUR-DAY 2025: CCC batters frustrate Harpy Eagles on day one

Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) posted a commendable 279 for 6 at the close of play on the opening day of their second-round clash against the Guyana Harpy Eagles in the 2025 West Indies Four-Day Championship at the National Stadium, Providence.

Opting to bowl after winning the toss, the Harpy Eagles found themselves in a challenging position as CCC’s batsmen displayed resilience on a batting-friendly surface.

Despite early wickets, a series of partnerships steadied the innings, allowing CCC to end the day in a strong position.

Standout performances came from Johann Jeremiah, who top-scored with 84 runs off 126 balls, including 11 boundaries and one six.

He was well supported by Shaqkere Parris, who contributed 56 runs from 87 deliveries, and Kyle Corbin, who finished the day unbeaten on 62 off 114 balls.

The innings began shakily for CCC with early dismissals of Damel Evelyn (5) and Sadique Henry (10) within the first ten overs. However, the partnership between Parris and Jeremiah helped recover the innings, allowing CCC to build a competitive total.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Demario Richards also played a vital role, adding 40 runs before being dismissed by Veerasammy Permaul.

Abhijai Mansingh chipped in with a steady 14 runs before falling to Ronaldo Alimohamed, who emerged as the pick of the bowlers with impressive figures of 3 for 37 from 19 overs.

Permaul provided valuable support with 2 for 67 in his 28 overs, while Shamar Joseph contributed with 1 for 61.

With a solid foundation laid, CCC will aim to push past the 300-run mark on day two, putting pressure on the Harpy Eagles to respond.

Day two is scheduled to commence at 10:00h.

FULL SCORECARD: https://matchcentre.windiescricket.com/match/3a0eee5b-e79d-4e01-99ff-1f0ad644cd98/scorecard

Below are the summarized scores of the other round-two matches:

At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua: Jamaica Scorpions 306-9 from 88 overs (John Campbell 126, Brad Barnes 56*, Kirk McKenzie 33; Jeremiah Louis 3-35, Rahkeem Cornwall 3-71, Hayden Walsh Jr 2-78) v Leeward Islands Hurricanes

At Kensington Oval, Barbados: Barbados Pride 354-3 from 90 overs (Kraigg Brathwaite 143*, Jonathan Drakes 117, Zachary McCaskie 49; Johann Layne 1-45, McKenny Clarke 1-67) v West Indies Academy

At Arnos Vale, St. Vincent: Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 137-1 from 36 overs (Cephas Cooper 69*, Amir Jangoo 60*; Daurius Martin 1-44) trail Windward Volcanoes 166 all out from 51.1 overs (Kavem Hodge 126, Stephan Pascal 9,  Sunil Ambris 9; Khary Pierre 4-17, Yannic Cariah 4-30) by 29 runs