The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) two-day first-division tournament returns this weekend, with three exciting fixtures scheduled for September 27 and 28. Zone A will host two key clashes, while Zone B will stage one contest.
In Zone A, Young Warriors will welcome West Berbice to the Young Warriors ground, in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Meanwhile, Rose Hall Canje will host Blairmont at their home ground, aiming to strengthen their position in the standings.
Tucber Park will have a bye this round. In Zone B, Skeldon will face Police at the Skeldon Community Centre Ground in a match expected to be closely contested.
Albion remain the only unbeaten side in the tournament and are favourites to win as the competition continues.
The strong Albion side has been in impressive form, defeating Police Port Mourant, Skeldon, and Rose Hall Town in earlier rounds. Their most recent victory came against Police, where they secured an innings and a 40-run win. Jonathan Foo starred with a brilliant 155, while Leon Cecil claimed seven wickets for 94 runs to seal the win.
At the historic Albion Community Centre Ground, Police were dismissed for 127 after winning the toss. Philbert Wilburg and Kiwasi Mentore offered some resistance with 26 and 25 runs, respectively. Left-arm spinner Kelvin Umroa led the attack with figures of 3 for 24, supported by off-spinner Cecil, who took 2 for 14, and pacer Shiv Harripersaud with 2 for 18.
The home team responded with 352 for 8 declared. Jonathan Foo, who recorded his second century of the tournament following an unbeaten 202 against Port Mourant in the opening round, led the charge with a commanding innings. He was well supported by Umroa, who scored a composed 61, opener Damion Cecil with 42, and skipper Veerasammy Permaul, who added 29.
Chasing a first-innings deficit of 225, Police were dismissed for 185 in their second innings. Wilburg top-scored with 52, supported by Andy Grant’s 48 and Joel Seitram’s 23.
Leon Cecil led Albion’s bowling attack in the second innings, claiming 5 for 80, while experienced left-arm spinner Permaul supported well with figures of 4 for 36. Matches this weekend are set to start at 09:30h local time.
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