Akshaya Persaud continues impressive form

Guyana Jaguars middle-order batsman Akshaya Persaud following up his unbeaten half-century, stroked 81 to lead Cornelia Ida Cricket Club (CICC) to victory over Meten-Meer-Zorg A (MMZ A) Cricket Club in the West Demerara Cricket Board’s 50-over competition at Joe Vieira Park.

Winning the toss, CICC elected to bat first on a pitch that suited the batsmen as they intended to post a big total. Persaud and Richie Looknauth continued their excellent form as they scored 81 and 33 respectively. The side eventually got to 156 in 23.2 overs. Persaud’s score consisted of six fours and five sixes while Looknauth’s 33 included three fours and a six. Both batsmen picked the gaps and ran hard between the wickets along with strict punishment of bad balls.
MMZ A’s Kevin Coleman and Levi Miggins shared 10 wickets. Coleman bowled excellently to finish with 6-17 while Miggins supported with 4-23.
Having to make 157 for victory in 50 overs, MMZ A were bowled out for 92 in 22.5 overs as the MMZ A batsmen found it difficult to score since the Cornelia Ida bowlers executed their plans well on a quick pitch.
Top-scoring for MMZ A were Coleman with 33 and Miggins with 18 while Looknauth claimed 5-46, Harinarine Bissondyal bagged 3-14 and Persaud 2-11.