A seven-wicket haul by former national youth player, Richie Looknauth led Cornelia Ida to an eight-wicket win over Christ Ambassadors while McGill Sports Club, Windsor Forest ‘A’ and Independence ‘A’ also earned victories in the latest round of the West Demerara Cricket Association/ Beacon Café 50-over tournament.
Playing at Belle Vue, Christ Ambassadors won the toss and opted to bat first but Looknauth’s 7-15 bowling off-spin, restricted Ambassadors to 49 all out in just 10.5 overs. Selwin John top scored with 18 and was the only player to reach double figures.
In reply, Khaimraj Ramsundar’s 27, consisting of five boundaries was enough to spur Cornelia Ida to victory as they raced to 50-2 in five overs.
Meanwhile at Joe Vieira Park, Independence ‘A’ defeated Belle Vue by eight wickets. A wet pitch forced the contest into a 35-over affair but nevertheless, Belle Vue won the toss and opted to bat, posting 155 in 33.5 overs. Vishal Raghunath, Krishna Singh and Kerwin Bennett all made 27 as Ceenauth Bisessar grabbed a remarkable 4-1 in three overs. He was supported by Reaz Esau who took 3-34 in four overs.
In reply, Ricky Sergeant’s unbeaten 77 propelled Independence ‘A’ to 156-2 in only 15 overs. He was aided by Vivian Beckles who made 24 not out and Beepal Bandoo with 34. Collin Boucher took 1-20 while Safraz Baksh returned 1-25.
Also, Windsor Forest ‘A’ beat New Windsor by four wickets. With rain reducing the contest to 21 overs per side, Windsor Forest won the toss and inserted New Windsor.
New Windsor reached 104 compliments of Chris Rajpat’s 47, consisting of four fours and four sixes along with Ramesh Thakur and Ravindranauth Persaud with 20-run cameos. Avinash Ganesh snatched 5-17 and was complimented by Deendyal Guyadeen (2-13) and Lalta Suknanan (2-17).
Ganesh returned to blast 46 not out, decorated with three sixes and two fours to see Windsor Forest ‘A’ reach 105-6 in 20.1 overs. Ganesh was supported by Killon Tracy (17), Yidestir Parbhudin (13) and Kishaun Tracy (11 not out). Rajpay (3-12) and Vishnu Sew (2-21) tried unsuccessfully to pull back the match for their side.
At Okoo Cricket Ground, McGill recorded a five-wicket win over All Youths B. All Youths B won the toss and chose to bat and were skittled for 111 in 33 overs as Abid Haniff fell one short of his half century. His innings was highlighted by eight boundaries and only found support from Krishan Ramjewan who made 16.
Diquan Murray led with the ball, taking 4-19 as Ganesh Puran returned 3-12 and Sudesh Persaud chipped in with 1-10.
In reply, McGill reached 115-5 in 12.1 overs with cameos from Puran (21 not out), Persaud (16 not out) enough to see them over the line. Tamesh Persaud troubled the McGill batsmen to end with 4-43 in five overs.
