Albion poised to extend dominance as BCB Two-Day First Division continues this weekend

Fresh off a dominant nine-wicket win over Rose Hall Town, Albion will be looking to keep their momentum going when they face Police in the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) first-division two-day clash on September 20 and 21.
In Zone A, West Berbice will face Tucber Park at Bush Lot, while Young Warriors host Rose Hall Canje at Young Warriors.
In Zone B, Albion will take on Police at Albion, while Skeldon host Rose Hall Town at Skeldon. Port Mourant and Blairmont have drawn byes this round. The last round’s highlight fixture saw Berbice powerhouse Albion crush Rose Hall Town by nine wickets at Area H Ground.
On a weekend blessed with glorious sunshine, both teams fell to low scores. Rose Hall Town were dismissed for 96 in their first innings, before Albion replied with 102 all out.
In their second innings, Rose Hall Town managed only 62 all out, before Albion raced to victory, closing on 57-1. On the opening day, Albion won the toss and rattled Rose Hall Town for 96 in 22.5 overs, with Sylus Tyndall top-scoring with 33.
With the ball, Leon Cecil starred for Albion, bagging 7-45 from 10 overs, while Veerasammy Permaul provided solid support with 2-23 from 6.5. In reply, Albion were dismissed for 102 in 29 overs, with Damian Cecil top-scoring on 31 and Ari Afrizal Kadir adding 22.
Bowling for Rose Hall Town, Keith Simpson was outstanding, taking 5-14 from eight overs. He received support from Matthew Pottaya and Jeremy Sandia, who claimed two wickets apiece.
Albion held a slender five-run lead after the first innings, and Rose Hall Town once again failed to make a big score, being dismissed for 62 in their second innings. Clinton Pestano top-scored with 30, while left-arm spinner Gaurav Ramesh took 4-30 from 8.3 overs, supported by Cecil and Permaul, who claimed three wickets each.
Chasing 57 for victory, Albion raced to the target in just 11 overs, finishing on 57-1. Damian Cecil led the charge with 29, while Kadir remained unbeaten on 16 and Adrian Sukwah 8 not out.
Matches across the ancient county are expected to get underway at 09:30h at various venues.