Enter Paul Palmer and he proceeded to lead a revival effort for the Jamaica team, after the leeward had them in hot water, at 10 for 3.
It was round five of the regional Cricket tournament, which commenced on Wednesday and the Leewards were in the ascendancy until Palmer took control.
Jamaica was bowled out towards the end of the day, for 302, with Palmer, like the cheese standing alone, not out on 144.
Summarized scores: Jamaica 302 all out: Paul Palmer 144*; Jamie Merchant 55; Aldane Thomas 31
Sheeno Berridge 2 for 29; Colin Archibald 2 for 64; Rahkeem Cornwall 2 for 103; Jeremiah Louis, Devon Thomas and Terance Ward 1 wicket each
IN OTHER MATCHES
Trinbago Red force v Guyana
Trinbago 203 for 9: Jeremy Solozano 72; Jason Mohammed 68
Keemo Paul 5 for 41
Windwards v Barbados
Windwards 203 all out: Teddy Bishop 44; Larry Edwards 37Ramon Simmonds 3 for 25; Roston Chase 3 for 46; Miguel Cummins 2 for 32
Barbados 109 for 1: Raymon Reifer 56*; Kraigg Brathwaite 39*; Ryan John 1 for 14