Delbert Hicks produced a brisk half century to book Rose Hall Town Tigers a spot in the semi-final of the Berbice Cricket Board Premium Asphalt/T/R construction T20 Lower Corentyne tournament following a 51-run win over Albion Open.
Hicks, 36 propelled Tigers to 184 for five in their allotted overs after winning the toss and electing to bat on their home turf, Area H ground. In reply, Albion Open were contained to 133 for seven when their innings ended.
The out-of-favour national player scorched six fours and five sixes on his way to 78> His innings was supported by cameos from Verapen Permaul (43 not out), Mark Papannah (18) and Khemraj Mahadeo (13).
For Albion, Z. Zieker and P. Baldeo picked up two wickets each for 25 and 32 runs respectively from their four overs.
Albion’s chase was piloted by Andy Naidu, who made 40. However, despite contributions from T. Jainarine (22), D. Rengasami (21) and Baldeo (16), the asking rate skyrocketed out of Albion’s control.
Randolph Lewis was the pick of the Tigers’ bowling, taking three for 25. Therbhuwan Jagdeo chipped in with two for 19.
Tigers will now play Ramnarine Memorial in the lone semifinal. The winner of the playoff between arch-rivals Fyrish and Chesney will advance to the finals.
