The Jamaica Scorpions delivered a much-improved batting performance on Day 2 of their final-round Regional Four-Day Championship match against the Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC), but they still face an uphill battle heading into the third day at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in Trinidad.

Batting a second time, the Scorpions closed the day on 206 for 5, holding a slim overall lead of 12 runs with five wickets still in hand. The highlight of the innings came from Javelle Glenn, who top-scored with a composed 86 and shared in a valuable fifth-wicket stand of 88 with Brad Barnes, who contributed 30. Earlier, Jermaine Blackwood added 26, while captain John Campbell retired hurt on 33.

On the bowling side, Larry Edward was the pick of the bowlers for CCC, taking 3 for 47, while Akeem Jordan and Chemar Holder chipped in with a wicket apiece.

Earlier in the day, CCC resumed their innings on 174 for 4 and pushed forward to post a challenging 327 all out, powered by a standout knock of 112 from Shaqkere Parris, who began the day on 70.

Abhijai Mansingh starred with the ball for Jamaica, claiming 5 for 91, with Peat Salmon and Brad Barnes taking two wickets each.

Match Summary So Far:

• Jamaica Scorpions: 133 & 206/5
• CCC: 327

Around the Grounds: Key Updates from Other Matches

Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad:
In the top-of-the-table clash, Guyana Harpy Eagles took control with a solid response to Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s 240 all out. Guyana closed the day at 269 for 5, holding a 29-run lead.

• Raymond Perez led the way with 82, while Kevlon Anderson chipped in with 51.
• Khary Pierre took 3 for 61 for the Red Force.

Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua:
West Indies Academy wrapped up a dominant 10-wicket victory over the Windward Islands Volcanoes, chasing down a modest target of 35 without loss.

• Final Scores: Windward Islands 106 & 181 | WI Academy 253 & 35/0
• Akeem Auguste (33*) and Justin Jagessar (2*) saw the team home with ease.

Warner Park, St Kitts:
The Leeward Islands Hurricanes flexed their batting muscles, declaring at 444 for 9 in the day/night fixture against Barbados Pride.

• Justin Greaves remained unbeaten on 124, while Jahmar Hamilton (84), Jewel Andrew (66), and Keacy Carty (55) all made key contributions.
• Spinner Jomel Warrican battled hard for the Pride, claiming 7 for 111.
• In reply, Barbados closed at 153 for 5, still trailing by 291 with 5 wickets remaining.