Jamaica's captain, Paul Palmer Jr (right), on the go during TCL Group WICB U-19 action at Sabina Park yesterday. Jamaica in reply to Guyana's first-innings total of 160, were 67-4, 93 runs behind. - Ricardo Makyn

It will take a huge effort from Jamaica to claim first innings over Guyana in their three-day TCL Group WICB U-19 Cup affair at Sabina Park.

Winning the toss and electing to field, Jamaica, who lost their first-round game to Trinidad and Tobago, restricted their South American mainland counterparts to 160, and by the close, were 67-4, still 93 runs behind.

Jamaica, in the field, were led by Moneague College left-arm spinner Patrick Harty Jr and Kingston College leg-spinner Akeem Dewar, who, operating at different ends, claimed 4-52 and 2-2, respectively.

Opener Trevon Griffith (38) Toyston Alkins (30) and Alex Amsterdam (29) made the most runs for Guyana.

But bouyed by uninspired batting from their top batsmen, Jamaica literally gifted their commanding position as led by left-arm 'chinaman' bowler, Totaram Beaton 3-8, Guyana fought back gallantly.

Tacky High opener John Campbell, who topscored with 70 in Jamaica's first game, made 17, while STETHS's captain Paul Palmer Jr is not out on 20.

"We are not out of it really. We still have 90-odd runs to get to get our first points of the tournament, and I am confident that we have what it takes to get it," said Jamaica's coach, André Coley.

Guyana coach, Hurbern Evans, meanwhile, said he was disappointed that his team had failed to take full advantage of a good batting surface, but said he was proud of the way his bowlers had responded.

"We should have got over 300 runs. But to have Jamaica at 67-4 is a good position. The batsmen are not picking Bishun and hopefully come tomorrow (today), we can restrict them to below our score," he added.

At Eletson Road: The Leewards were replying strongly to defending champions 259. Scores: Barbados 259 (61 overs) (Kyle Mayers 60, Shane Dowrich 43, Raymond Reffier 39; Quintin Boatswain 4-34, Hayden Walsh 2-78). Leeward 63-1 (15 overs) (Tashmail Mills 28, Kagel Tyson 23; Roston Chase 1-15).

At Jamaica Broilers Group: Trinidad was in a good position against the Windward Islands after making 325. Scores: Trinidad & Tobago 325 (63 Overs) (Yanick Carriah 106, Evin Lewis 77; Audie Alexander 3-44). Windward 12-0 (5 overs) (Hubert Joseph 10, Aricus Brown 2).