Sales Department brushed aside Central Service by six wickets when the Banks DIH Limited (Ltd) GT Beer Inter-Department Tape Ball Cricket Championship continued on Monday.
Set a target of 105 in 12 overs at the Thirst Park ground, Sales Department made light work of the chase as they successfully secured the result at 105-4 in 8.3 overs.
Captain Romesh Persaud led the pursuit from the top of the order with an unbeaten 38 runs littered with 2x4s and 3x6s.
Assisting with 16 runs showcased by 2x6s and a boundary was Seon Barker while Shameer Shabbir chipped in with 14 runs (2×4, 1×6) and Shawn Fredericks scored 12 runs.
For the bowlers, Akeem Brown registered 1-11 in 2.3 overs whilst Roger Grant recorded 1-15 in his three over spell. Prior to their successful chase, Sales Department restricted Central Service compliments of 3-23 from Barker.
Grant top scored for the eventual loser with 37 runs highlighted by 4x4s and 1×6. The next best scorer was Jermin Meedas with 29 runs (3x4s, 1×6) while Ryan Woolford and Brown contributed 15 and 13 runs respectively.
The tourney which is slated to continue today at the same location, is being contested in a group format. Following the end of the round-robin stage, the championship will progress to the elimination round.
Group-A will feature Vehicle Workshop, Trisco/Novelty, Soft Drink Plant, Stores, Water Plant, Berbice. On the other hand, group-B comprises of Sales Department, Brewery, Central Service, Head Office/Audit, Linden and D/ W/House.
Each outright win is worth four points while a walkover result is valued at three points. If a match is drawn, both teams will receive two points.
Similarly if a contest is stopped due to rain, two points will be awarded to both sides.
Upon the conclusion of the group round, the event will progress to the knockout stages.
Winner of the tournament will receive the championship trophy while the second and third place finishers will walk away with respective accolades.
