BCB/Dave West Indian 40-over 2nd division tourney: Rose Hall Bakewell advance to Lower Corentyne quarter finals

-as massive tournament gets underway

Despite problems with the weather making several grounds unplayable and the sudden onset of rainy conditions hampering play, the Berbice Cricket Board has commenced its 2022 BCB/Dave West Indian Imports 40-over second division tournament, which involves hosting five different sub-divisional tournaments which would each provide a champion. The five inter-zone champions would then go on to play for the overall Berbice championship.
The five zones are: West Berbice, Lower Corentyne, Upper Corentyne, New Amsterdam/Canje and Berbice River.
Almost 80 teams are participating in this tournament, the most for any tournament in Guyana, and
outstanding performers from the first two rounds of the tournament include national youth players Jonathan Rampersaud, who scored an impressive 93 against Belvedere United; and Adrian Hetmyer, who grabbed a five-wicket haul on his second division debut.
Results of some of the matches played are as follows:
Rose Hall Town Bakewell defeated Belvedere United by 83 runs at Area H Ground.
Batting first, RHT Bakewell scored 208 for 7 off 35 overs, with national under-19 all-rounder Jonathan Rampersaud scoring 93, Romesh Bharat 43, and Ryan Kissoonlall 18. Bowling for Belvedere United, E. Williams took 5 for 24 off 7 overs, including a hat-trick. he was supported by K. Kamaladin, who grabbed 1 for 31 off 6 overs.

In reply, Belvedere United were bowled out for 125 in 26.3 overs, with Eon Velaidum scoring 44, Reon Malcom 24, and R Dillion 18. Bowling for RHT Bakewell, Matthew Pottaya took 3 for 30 off 4.3 overs, Collis Butts took 2 for 15 off 7 overs, Jeremey Sandia took 2 for 24 off 5 overs, and Tyreece Sealey took 2 for 27 off 6 overs.
University of Guyana Elites triumphed over Kildonan by 167 runs at Chesney Ground. UG Elites, batting first, scored 242 all out in 35 overs, with G. Ramnarine blasting 81 and Eon Nunes 15. They were the principal scorers. Bowling for Kildonan, R. Seelall took 2 for 45 off 8 overs, and C. McKenzie took 2 for 32 off 7 overs.
In reply, Kildonan were bowled out for 75 in 10.4 overs, with C. McPherson’s 19 being the score to reach double figures. Bowling for UG Elites, Vivik Harripersaud grabbed 5 for 30 off 5 overs, and Collis Greene took 4 for 34 off 5.4 overs. This fast-bowling pair dismantled the Kildonan batting lineup.
Rose Hall Canje ‘A’ trounced Rose Hall Canje President’s X1 by 10 wickets at Rose Hall Canje Community Centre ground. RH Canje President’s X1 took first strike, but could manage only 70 before being bowled out in 15.3 overs. Feedee Daniels with 15 was the only batsman to reach double figures. Bowling for Rose Hall Canje ‘A’, Guyana’s under-15 all-rounder Adrian Hetmyer grabbed 5 for 15 off 3 overs, and Enrique Mickle took 2 for 9 off 2 overs.
In reply, Rose Hall Canje ‘A’ raced to 70 without loss off 6 overs. Avishkar Persaud scored 43.
Cotton Tree defeated Bath Sports Club by 6 wickets at Cotton Tree Ground. Batting first, after winning the toss, Bath were bowled out for 117 in 23 overs. A. Anandram scored 29, H. Singh 20, and S. Sugrim 18. Bowling for Cotton Tree, Fawaz Gaffoor grabbed 4 for 22 from 7 overs, and Waqar Hassan took 4 for 32 from 7 overs.
In reply, Cotton Tree reached 120 for 6 in 16 overs, with Nick Ramsaroop scoring 53 and Daniel Harrynarine scoring 35.
Ramnarine Memorial beat Kildonan by 3 wickets at Kildonan. Hosts Kildonan, taking first strike, were bowled out for 145 in 21 overs. C. McKenzie scored 28 and S. Seelall 15. Bowling for Ramnarine Memorial, R. Latcha grabbed 5 for 23 off 5 overs, and T. Leitch took 2 for 16 off 2 overs.
In reply Ramnarine Memorial scored 147 for 7 in 26 overs, with J. Holder contributing 35, Collis Gray 23 and R. Gray 17 not out. Bowling for Kildonan, S. Seelall grabbed 3 for 30 off 4 overs.
Cotton Tree brushed aside Achievers by 61 runs at Cotton Tree Ground. Cotton Tree won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 257 for 9 from 40 overs. Roshan Gaffoor made 71, Pooran Persaud made 68 not out, and Fawaz Gaffoor made 40.
Bowling for Achievers, Omari Arthur took 2 for 35 from 6 overs, and Arthley Bailey took 2 for 39 from 8 overs. Achievers were bowled out for 196 in 32.4 overs, with Arthur Bailey scoring 80, Gladwyn Johnson scoring 30 and Raffel Estraido 25.
Bowling for Cotton Tree, Waqar Hassan took 4 for 24 from 7.4 overs, and Nashad Gaffoor took 2 for 54 from 8 overs.
Rose Hall Town Bakewell defeated Tamarind Root Cricket Club by 20 runs at Area H ground. Rose Hall Town Bakewell made 104 all out in 35.3 overs, with Nyron Hicks’s 23, Romesh Bharat’s 16, and Ryan Algu’s 14 being the principal scores. Bowling for Tamarind Root; Kelly Dagraj grabbed 3 for 16 off 7 overs while Sewnauth Joseph took 2 for 19 off 4 overs.
Tamarind Root, in reply, made 84 all out in 26.2 overs, with D. Rangasammy scoring 19, and Avinash Looknauth 16, as the principal scorers. Bowling for Rose Hall Town Bakewell, Tyreece Sealey took 3 for 10 off 5.2 overs, with 2 maidens; Matthew Pottaya took 3 for 10 off 4 overs, with 2 maidens; and Jonathan Rampersaud took 2 for 12 off 8 overs, with 4 maidens.
Blairmont Blazers beat D’Edward by 5 wickets at the D’Edward Ground. D’Edward were bundled out for 93 in 27.2 overs, with K. Bissondial making 37 and Keith Milne making 21. Bowling for Blairmont Blazers, Parmanand Ramdhan grabbed 4 for 26, Nigel Deodat took 3 for 20, and Zameer Nazeer took 2 for 19. Blairmont Blazers in reply made 94 for 5 off 14 overs, with Nigel Deodat scoring 24, Parmanand Ramdhan 22 not out, and Zameer Nazeer 20. Bowling for D’Edward, R. Moore and N. Rampersaud each took 2 wickets
Port Mourant bettered Tain/ Block 4 by 7 wickets at Port Mourant Community Centre. Tain/Block 4 scored 60 all out off 15 overs, with M. Mangal top-scoring with 30. Bowling for Port Mourant, Joshua Ramsammy took 4 for 27 off 7 overs, and T. Narchany took 2 for 2 off 3 overs. In reply, Port Mourant reached 61 for 3 off 10 overs, with P. Tiluram scoring 25.
Whim outfought University of Guyana Elites by 4 wickets. UG Elites scored 128 all out in 35 overs, with Dave Ramgolam making 28, Fardeen Khan 25, and Chandrashakar Mangal 17. Bowling for Whim, K. Deonarine took 6 for 36 off 8 overs, and T. Harrinarine took 2 for 28 off 8 overs. Whim reached 129 for 6 in 28 overs, with Jai Tika scoring 36, T. Harinarine 24 and K. Deonarine 14. Bowling for UG Elites, Fardeen Khan took 4 for 17 off 7 overs.
Guymine trashed Edinburgh by 189 runs at the Guymine ground. Guymine scored a mammoth 300 all out in 33.2 overs, with Glendon De Cunha making 92 and Marlon Shepherd 36. Bowling for Edinburgh, George Degese grabbed 4 for 44. In reply, Edinburgh were bowled out for 111 in 25 overs, with George Degese scoring 30. Bowling for Guymine, John Ganshaw took 4 for 11 off 6 overs.
Port Mourant defeated Sand Reef Cricket Club by 170 runs at Port Mourant. Port Mourant scored 257 all out in 39.2 overs. Rampersaud Ramnauth scored 50, Joshua Ramsammy 36 and Rampertab Ramnauth 33.
Bowling for Sand Reef CC, R. Balkarran took 2 for 27 off 8 overs, Y. Dhoray took 2 for 38 off 8 overs, and M. Jagmohan took 2 for 39 off 5 overs. In reply, Sand Reef CC were bowled out for 87 in 29.4 overs. Saif Baksh made 26, and Jameer Azeez and Amit Singh both scored 18. Bowling for Port Mourant, P. Tilakram took 3 for 6 off 3.4 overs, and Joshua Harrichan took 2 for 10 off 5 overs.