Led by a three-wicket haul from Jovin Ducan, Select XI defeated Anek Hemnarine XI by 13 runs during a 12-over U-19 cricket encounter on Sunday at Farm Cricket Ground, East Bank Demerara.
The Select XI batted first and found the going tough, losing wickets at regular intervals. They were eventually bowled out for 80 in the final over of their innings. Jevol Seeram made 12 as skipper Hemnarine claimed 3-20 and medium pacer Prosper Jacobus 2-9.
Anek XI showed some fight but could only muster a score of 67-9 at the conclusion of their overs. Keshawn Narayan made 18, while Arshad (only name provided) scored 15, and Ronaldo Grenville made 11.
Off-spinner Ducan picked up 3-15 and was subsequently named the man-of-the-match. Hemnarine took the best bowler award, and Narayan received the best batter accolade. Young Jovan Seeram, a member of Anek XI, was given a special award for his participation in the game.
The captains of both teams were presented with a trophy, while each participating member was given a medal.
