FOUR-DAY: Rain curtails opening day between Harpy Eagles and Volcanoes

Rain dominated proceedings on day one of the Guyana Harpy Eagles vs Windward Islands Volcanoes fifth round clash in the West Indies Four-Day Championship on Wednesday at the National Stadium, Providence.

Only 27 of the scheduled 90 overs were possible as the groundstaff were kept busy throughout the day; heavy downpours had the players scurrying on and off the field.

Volcanoes, choosing to bat first, closed on 77-2 off 27 overs with Jeremy Solozano, the opener, unbeaten on 43 off 89 balls, an innings that has so far included five fours.

Skipper Alick Athanaze is unbeaten on nine.

Kevin Sinclair made the initial strike for the Harpy Eagles, bowling Stephen Pascal without scoring at 8-1, before Ronaldo Alimohamed accounted for Kavem Hodge, caught by keeper Imlach for 17.

A positive outcome is crucial for the Harpy Eagles, who sit top of the table with 81.2 points, garnered from three wins, a draw and significant bonus points.

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force, the only other unbeaten team in the tournament, are second on 77.8 points.

Below are the summarized scores from the other fifth round games

At Kensington Oval: Barbados Pride 86 all out from 26.2 overs (Kemar Roach 21, Shai Hope 16; Anderson Phillip 4-36, Joshua James 3-8, Jayden Seales 2-32) trail Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 182-4 from 51 overs (Kamil Pooran 60, Amir Jangoo 37*, Cephas Cooper 32; Jason Holder 2-35) by 96 runs

At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Leeward Islands Hurricanes 367-5 from 86 overs (Jewel Andrew 122, Justin Greaves 104*, Karima Gore 65; Chemar Holder 2-85) vs Combined Campuses and Colleges

At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Jamaica Scorpions 332-7 from 83 overs (John Campbell 101, Javelle Glenn 68, Odean Smith 51; Ackeeme Auguste 2-45, Jediah Blades 2-46) vs West Indies Academy