A fearsome spell of fast bowling from West Indies speedster Ronsford Beaton and another impressive innings from Kemol Savory, guided defending champs Essequibo to a commanding 122-run win over Georgetown in the opening round of the 2019 SBF Petroleum Jaguars One-Day League at the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground Bourda, Sunday.
Chasing a target of 222 for victory, Georgetown was shot out 99 in 26 overs with Beaton snapping up 5-18 from six fiery overs to complete the formality.
The 27-year-old, who last played for the West Indies almost two years ago, dislodged four of the first five wickets – Raymond Perez (6), Robin Bacchus (0), Winston Forrester (4) and Christopher Barnwell (0) to leave the hosts staring down the barrel early on. He completed his five-for by removing a refreshed looking Steven Jacobs (24) who was the last man out.