Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt defeated Albion Community Centre Cricket Club by three runs in a last-over, nail-biter to lift the Berbice Cricket Board/Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club/Busta 40-over Champion-of- Champions title Sunday.
Thunderbolt won the toss and elected to bat at the Port Mourant Ground and posted 181 all out in 39.2 overs. Albion replied with 179 for eight from their full quota. Leading Thunderbolt’s charge was discarded West Indies all-rounder, Royston Crandon who stroked 71 from 69 balls before being caught at mid-wicket. Crandon’s innings was highlighted by four sixes and he featured in an eight-wicket partnership of 43 runs with Troy Mathieson (14).
The 36-year-old right hander’s efforts was complemented by cameos from Junior Sinclair (25), Keon Sinclair (16) and Shawn Pereira (12).
Albion’s left-arm spinner, Gourav Ramesh (3-22) was the pick of the bowlers and was supported by Sarwan Chaitnarine (2-9).
In reply, a valiant attempt from Guyana Jaguars batsman, Jonathan Foo to bring the game home for his side with an 82-ball 76 fell just short. Foo carved
four fours and three sixes during his innings and added 61 for the fifth wicket with David Latchaya who made 26 from 58 balls.
With 16 required from the final over, Foo scored eight from the first three deliveries before being run out but with eight needed from the final two balls, Albion fell short.
Thunderbolt’s off-spinning skipper, Eon Hooper ended with 2 for 28 while seamer, Keon Sinclair claimed 2 for 44.
