Albion edge past Port Mourant in Kevin Sinclair U-17 final
Led by an all-round performance from Tameshwar Mangal, Albion defeated Port Mourant by 20 runs in the final of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Kevin Sinclair Under-17 tournament played at the Area H Ground in Rose Hall Town on Saturday.
The winning Albion U-17 team with BCB officials and the grandfather of Kevin Sinclair (Brandon Corlette photo)
Batting first, Albion posted 137 all out in 36.5 overs. Ari Afrizal Kadir top-scored with 42, inclusive of four boundaries and one six, while Afraz Budhoo (17) and Mangal (14) contributed with the bat. Mangal and Kadir added 65 runs for the opening stand for Albion, laying a good platform. Wickets then fell in the middle order at regular intervals, with Port Mourant spinners creating problems. Extras contributed 16 runs to Albion’s total.
Bowling for Port Mourant, Ravin Boodwah had 2-14 from six overs while experienced off-spinner Salim Khan had 2-28 in eight overs.
In response, Port Mourant managed 117 all out in 33.2 overs. Khan made a promising 27, while national player Navin Boodwah scored 25 and Ravin Boodwah contributed with 14. Port Mourant’s highest batting partnership was 29, with Khan dominating. He was key for a Port Mourant win, but he departed after hitting three fours in his 49-ball 27.
Bowling for Albion, Mangal had figures of 3-23 in 6.2 overs and seamer Shiv Harripersaud had 3-22 from eight overs. (Brandon Corlette)
