The 2025 Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) Elite Division three-day competition’s Series 9 turned into a batting spectacle, with four players scoring centuries and another narrowly missing the milestone. The second day of play showcased exceptional performances across multiple matches, highlighting the dominance of batsmen in this round of the tournament. Shian Brathwaite of Empire set the tone on Day 1 with a stellar 148 against ESA Field Pickwick, while Joshua Morris of Wanderers followed suit with a commanding 106 against Sagicor Windward. Morris’s century, achieved off 141 balls, included 12 fours and a six, propelling Wanderers to a total of 275 for nine declared. Wanderers’ bowlers, led by Maxwell Lewis and Khomari Griffith, had earlier restricted Windward to 159, giving them a significant first-innings lead. Meanwhile, Wildey’s Joshua Dorne and Demetrius Richards stole the show with a 217-run partnership, scoring 127 and 100 respectively, to declare at 356/6 against Urgent Care Bayview Hospital YMPC. Zion Brathwaite of UWI remained unbeaten on 96, poised to reach his century on Day 3. In other matches, Empire’s spinners Jomel Warrican and Kobe Williams dismantled Pickwick’s batting lineup, while Akeem McCollin’s 70 guided Superb Blend Gladiola to a strong position against SigniaGlobe Financial BCA Youth. The tournament continues to deliver thrilling cricketing action, with batsmen taking center stage.