Big performances headline another round of Rovin Dookie T10

Omesh Danram, Ushardeva Balgobin, and Jeremiah Hohenkerk produced outstanding performances as the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA)/Rovin Dookie Annual T10 Tournament continued last Saturday at the Farm Community Ground.

Ruimveldt recorded two victories, with Danram and Balgobin leading the charge with the bat. In their opening encounter against Herstelling B, Herstelling posted 122 for five in 10 overs before Ruimveldt replied with 124 for three in 8.3 overs to secure victory.
Danram led the successful chase with 51, including five fours and four sixes, while Balgobin contributed 29, decorated with five fours and a six. Shiloh Adams claimed two for nine for Herstelling B, while Erick Sukhra took one for 21.
Herstelling B subsequently secured a victory over Diamond, although detailed scores and individual performances were unavailable.
Ruimveldt continued their winning form against Diamond in their second recorded match, posting 129 for four in 10 overs. Danram struck 44, including six fours and two sixes, while Balgobin remained unbeaten on 37, hitting five fours and two sixes. Diamond managed 109 for eight in reply, handing Ruimveldt another victory. Quincy Jones led the bowling with three for 11, while Balgobin supported with two for 28.
Diamond had earlier defeated Laluni after restricting their opponents to 82 for four in 10 overs. Diamond scored 90 for three, with Ryan Dundus taking two for 16 and Sheldon Domingo one for 14. Laluni’s batting was led by Leon Thomas, who scored 42 with two fours and five sixes, while Andre Wilson added 14 with two fours.
In another match, Laluni defeated Herstelling CTI after posting 116 for seven in 10 overs. Nolan Hodge top-scored with 63, including three fours and six sixes, while Timothy Andrews contributed 13 with a six. Abdul Ramsammy took three for 15 for Herstelling CTI, while Delroy Williams claimed two for eight.
Herstelling CTI replied with 99 for seven in their 10 overs. Jeremiah Hohenkerk led the innings with 46, hitting five fours and three sixes, while Ronaldo Reene added 16, including a four and a six. Andrews then starred with the ball, taking four for 12, while Andre Wilson claimed two for 23 to help secure Laluni’s victory.
Herstelling CTI bounced back in their encounter against Diamond, successfully chasing a target of 127 after Diamond had posted 126 for nine in 10 overs. Ramsammy claimed three for 21 for Herstelling CTI, while Hohenkerk took two for 23.
Hohenkerk then delivered a match-winning innings of 51, including six fours and two sixes, while Michael Deonarine struck 50, hitting three fours and six sixes. Their efforts propelled Herstelling CTI to 127 for three in just 6.4 overs.
The competition will continue this weekend, with matches scheduled for Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, at the Farm, Laluni and Canal grounds.
At Farm on Saturday, Herstelling B will face demolition at 10:00h, followed by Herstelling A against Diamond at noon and Herstelling B against Patrewta at 14:00h.
At Laluni, Little Diamond will meet Timehri at 10:00h, followed by North Soesdyke against the loser of Game One at noon and North Soesdyke against the winner of Game One at 14:00h.
At the Canal ground, Peter’s Hall will play Eccles at 10:00h, with Uprising facing the loser of Game One at noon before taking on the winner of Game One at 14:00h.
Sunday’s action at Farm will see Soesdyke XI face Alexander Village at 10:00h, followed by Alexander Village against Silverbullet at noon and Soesdyke XI against Little Diamond at 14:00h.
At Laluni on Sunday, Laluni will meet Sandpipers at 10:00h, while Patrewta will face Sandpipers at noon as the tournament continues across the three venues.