Jamaica hold a 115-run lead over Barbados heading into the third and final day of their West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 three-day final at the Arnos Vale Playing Field in Kingstown, St. Vincent.
The Jamaicans were 4-0 at stumps on day two after bowling out the Bajans for 158 in 56.1 overs.
Nimar Bolden led the way for Barbados with 37 as pacer, Deshawn James, took 5-21 off 10.1 overs for the Jamaicans. Tamarie Redwood took 3-56 from 18 overs in support.
Earlier, Jamaica were bowled out for 269 off 108.4 overs in their first innings after entering day two on 217-4.
Jordan Johnson carried on from his overnight 118* to make 120 off 235 balls. His knock included six fours and a six. Captain, Brian Barnes, who entered day two on 59, was dismissed for 61 off 150 balls.
Captain, Nathan Sealy, took 5-64 off 30.4 overs for Barbados.
A win for Jamaica would see them complete the regional Under-19 double having already claimed the 50-over title.
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