GDF thrash Malteenoes by innings and 19 runs

All-rounder Joshua Jones had a terrific all-round outing for GDF in a crushing innings and 19 runs victory over Malteenoes. (File photo)

GCA/Friends of Cricket 2nd Division 2-Day competition

In the only Georgetown Cricket Association 2nd Division 2-day match over the weekend, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) club thrashed Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by an innings and 19 runs at the Malteenoes Ground. GDF had amassed 276/8 before declaring on Saturday with Joshua Jones smashing a fiery 41-ball 68 to set the tone for his side after Rockael Reddy had given the army men a solid start with 51 at the top. Reddy’s knock included 8 fours while Jones stroked 3 fours and seven sixes in his lower order assault.

On the other hand female left-arm spinner Kaysia Schultz bagged a five-wicket haul for Malteenoes. She captured 5/62 from 14.5 overs.

By the end of Saturday, Malteenoes in response were on 57/3 with Shemroy Barrington and Tretlon Liverpool on 22 and 18 not out respectively.