GCB T10 Championship
Demerara Hawks and Essequibo Pitbulls recorded contrasting wins when the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) T10 Championship continued yesterday at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground, Thomas Lands. The Hawks defeated the Demerara Pitbulls by four runs. Batting first after winning the toss, the Hawks recorded 112/7. Akshaya Persaud held together the innings with a brutal 70 [6x4s, 7x6s] from 30 deliveries. The next best scorer was Neiland Cadogan with 15 runs.
Keon Sinclair was the primary threat with the ball, as he snared 3-31 while Leon Swammy tallied 2-18.
In reply, the Pitbulls fell short at 108/3. Damian Vantull top scored with an unbeaten 50 [2x4s, 6x6s] from 23 balls, while Christopher Barnwell added 37 runs from 23 deliveries. Richie Looknauth was the pick of the bowlers with 2-25.
for Demerara Hawks, collects his
man of the match accolade
Meanwhile, the Anacondas defeated the Essequibo Jaguars by eight wickets. The Jaguars unit won the toss and opted to bat first. They recorded 122/5 in their allotment, which lasted for the duration of 54 minutes. Chanderpaul Hemraj top scored with 34 (3x4s, 3x6s) from 16 deliveries, while Shemroy Barrington chipped in with 28 runs (4x4s) from 19 balls. Providing lower-order impetus were the duo of D. Dick and Carlos LaRose, who scored 23 and 19 runs apiece from eight and seven deliveries, respectively.
Anthony Adams was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-23 from two overs, while Abdul Ramsammy supported with 2-15.
In response, the Anacondas overhauled the target in eight overs, finishing on 123/2. Raymond Perez led the pursuit with an aggressive and unbeaten 66 (3x4s, 7x6s) from a mere 23 deliveries. Supporting them with 23 and 18 runs, respectively, were Ushardeva Balgobin and Kevon Boodie.
The event continues today at the same venue with another round of matches.
