Action in the Sherwin T20 Second Division Cup continued yesterday at the Malteenoes Sports Club Ground, with two matches producing convincing victories for Ace Warriors and hosts Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC).
In the early morning encounter, Ace Warriors faced Positive Foundation Agricola in a reduced 15-over contest. Batting first, Agricola struggled to build momentum and was restricted to 88 for six from their allotted overs.
Nasrudeen Ally led the scoring with 20 from 24 balls, while Rickford Mohammed chipped in with 16, and Shawn Thompson added 15. The Ace Warriors bowlers kept things tight, with Junior Philips and Roger Aarons picking up a wicket each to keep the opposition in check.
Chasing a modest target of 89, Ace Warriors made light work of the total. Damani Thomas produced an aggressive cameo of 39 from just 24 balls, striking two fours and three sixes to put his team firmly in control.
Ace Warriors raced to 90 for three in only 10.1 overs, sealing a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
In the second match of the day, hosts MSC took on the Guyana National Industrial Company (GNIC) Cricket Club after winning the toss and opting to field.
GNIC failed to capitalise with the bat and was bowled out for 93 in 19.4 overs. David Dick top-scored with a slow unbeaten 18 from 38 deliveries, while Roger Harper contributed 15.
The Malteenoes bowling attack proved effective, led by Jonte Thomas, who claimed impressive figures of four for 21. Delon Dalrymple and Marcus Watkins provided solid support, each picking up two wickets.
Malteenoes had little trouble chasing down the target. Nichosie Barker anchored the innings with an unbeaten 33 from 28 balls, while Jeremiah Scott provided quick runs with a brisk 23.
The home side reached 94 for three in just 8.4 overs to secure a comfortable victory. Jamain Grosvenor, Kevin Lindo, and Ovid Richardson each claimed a wicket for GNIC.
The Sherwin T20 Second Division competition is expected to continue in the coming days as teams battle for early momentum in the tournament.
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