BCB/Dr Amarnauth Dukhi 50 over U15 tournament: RHT Farfan and Mendes Ltd remains unbeaten

…Matthew Pereira hits 2nd century

Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes Under-15 team remains on course to win another Berbice Cricket Board title as it continues its unbeaten run in the 2024 Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi Under-15 tournament.
The team has, to date, won all of its five matches in the preliminary rounds. It first defeated Upper Corentyne, then Whim, then easily got past archrivals Albion, then Kildonan, then Kennard Memorial. Its final match before the quarterfinal round is against Port Mourant.

The Rose Hall Town Area H ground is currently undergoing rehabilitation work on its outfield, and this team was forced to play all of its matches away from home. In-form opening batsman Matthew Periera, nephew of former national and 19 captain Shaun Pereira, scored his 2nd century of the tournament when he struck 116 versus Kildonan, following his unbeaten 101 against Upper Corentyne.
Akash Sookhlall and Munesh Rampersaud also struck half centuries, while Komalchan Ramnarace, Akash Sookhlall Leon Reddy and Rafael McKenzie all enjoyed success with the ball.
At the Port Mourant ground, Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes defeated Albion by 6 wickets. Albion batted first and was bowled out for 84 in 30 overs. Tamesh Seenauth and Farhan Bali, each with 16, were the top-scorers. Off spinner Akash Sookhlall took 3 for 26 from 8 overs, Komalchan Ramnarace took 4 for 27 from 8 overs, and Dinesh Singh took 2 for 7 from 6 overs.
In reply Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes reached 85 for 4 in 22.1 overs, with Sohil Mohammed finishing on 25 not out while Matthew Pereira scored 20 and Munesh Rampersaud scored 15. Left arm spinner R. Singh took 2 for 9 for Albion in a losing cause.

At the Kildonan ground on Thursday, Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes defeated the home team by 248 runs. RHT amassed 290 for 2 from 45 overs after the match was reduced due to a late start. Matthew Pereira struck 9 delightful boundaries in his 116, while Munesh Rampersaud struck 50 and Akash Sookhlall was unbeaten on 54.
Kildonan, in reply, was bundle out for 42 in 15 overs, as national under-13 pacer Rafael McKenzie took 2 for 13, Leon Reddy took 3 for 13, and skipper Komalchan Ramnarace took 5 for 8.
Batting first at the Kennard Memorial ground, the home team was bowled out for 60 in 15 overs, as the Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes bowlers continued their good work. Only Devon Hart with 11 reached double figures.

Komalchan Ramnarace claimed 3 for 6, Akash Sookhlall took 3 for 15, and Rafael McKenzie took 3 for 8. Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes in response raced to 64 for 2 off 5.3 overs, with national player Sohil Mohammed top scoring with an even 50.
Rafael McKenzie with 6 and Balraj Narine with 2 were the unbeaten batsmen at the crease when victory was achieved.
Rose Hall Town Farfan and Mendes Limited is the only unbeaten team in Zone C of the Dr Amarnauth Dukhi countywide tournament. This team, along with Albion, is expected to reach the quarterfinals from the Zone.