Former Guyana youth player Raja Pooran delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead Everest Masters to a commanding 57-run victory over a Costa Rica team on Friday during their tour of Costa Rica.
Everest Masters, after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 110 all out in 19.4 overs. Pooran played a brief but impactful knock of 15 runs, while Troy Dudnauth led the scoring with a top-score of 43. Marlon Haider was the standout bowler for Costa Rica, taking three wickets for just 13 runs in his four-over spell on a responsive pitch.
Defending a modest total, Everest Masters dominated with the ball, skittling out the hosts for just 53 runs in the penultimate over. Pooran spearheaded the bowling attack with a sensational spell, claiming 4-7 in his allotted four overs of medium pace. He received solid support from fellow former Guyana youth players Ucil Amstrong and Lookeshwar Mohabeer, both of whom picked up two wickets each.
Costa Rica struggled against Everest Masters’ disciplined attack, with A. Patel being the only batsman to reach double figures, scoring 15 runs.
For his outstanding all-round display, Pooran was named the Most Valuable Player and was presented with a trophy for his efforts. The tour continues over the weekend and heading into the new week with two more matches to be played.
