The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has completed its 19th tournament for the year 2018, marking it successful as they aim to complete more tournaments before the year concludes.
Prior to last week, the curtains came down on the BCB’s 18th tournament, wherein the New Amsterdam Technical Institute easily defeated Lower Corentyne by 173 runs at the Area H Ground in Rose Hall Town to win the Region 6 Mogu Mogu Under-19 Inter Secondary School title.
The BCB went on to complete its 19th tournament when it hosted the historic finals of the Berbice River 40-Over Cricket tournament. The match was played at the Albion Ground in front of vocal spectators, who travelled up the Berbice River to lend their support to their favourite team.
In the grand finale, a thriller, Wiruni defeated Sandhills by four wickets to claim the
The winning team poses with the trophy
title. Batting first, Sandhills posted a meagre total of 125 all out in their allotted 28.2 overs, wherein Leon Swammy top scored with 30, Joshua Leacock scored 29, and Ryan DeNobrega offered resistance with 17, as Delroy Osborne’s 4-34 ripped through their batting lineup.
He was supported by Solomon King and Samuel Seegolam, who respectively grabbed 2-17 and 2-5. In response, Wiruni chased the total down in 18.5 overs, ending on 126-6 as Melroy DaSilva (31 not out) and Kwesi Sinclair (28) guided the team over the line. Bowling for Sandhills were Leon Swammy, who picked up 2 for 18, and Joshua Leacock, who picked up 2-26.
Captains of the two teams — Joshua Leacock and Johnny Sinclair — hailed the outstanding work of the BCB, and noted that they are very pleased with the current status of Berbice Cricket. President Hilbert Foster committed the BCB to hosting at least four cricket tournaments in 2019 in the Berbice River area, and to also assist clubs in any possible way.
The President also invited the Berbice River Sub-Association to select a team to play under lights at the same venue, and a date suitable to them.
It was a privilege for the players to be playing at the same historic venue that hosted the first ODI in the Caribbean. The winning team and runner up of the finals received a trophy and cash prizes.
