The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Dave West Indian Inc First Division 50-over competition continued over the weekend with a keenly contested match between Transport Sports Club and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).
Transport won the toss and elected to bowl first. Their decision paid off early as Kervin Ross struck twice, removing Rockael Reddy for just five and then claiming the prized wicket of Garfield Benjamin for six.
However, GDF fought back through a solid partnership between Malcom Mickle and Tomanni Caesar. The pair added an impressive 102 runs, showcasing excellent stroke play and sharp running between the wickets. The partnership was eventually broken by Ewert Samuels, who dismissed Caesar for a well-played 70 off 89 balls, including five fours and two sixes.
Following that stand, GDF’s middle and lower order faltered as wickets tumbled quickly. Mickle, who scored a composed 55, was among those to fall as GDF slumped to 182 for 8. A quick-fire cameo from Joshua Jones, who struck 31 off just 16 deliveries, lifted GDF to a respectable total of 237 all out.
For transport, Riyad Latiff returned figures of 3 for 45, while Emmanuel Lewis also impressed with 3 for 49.
In reply, Transport got decent starts from Romeo Deonarine (25) and Shamar Apple (26), but both were undone by the pace of Isaiah Thorne. Shiloh Adams contributed 43, and Chandrapaul Ramraj provided resistance with an unbeaten 53 from 73 balls (three fours, one six). Despite their efforts, Transport fell short, bowled out for 208 in 41.1 overs.
Thorne, Kwesi Mickle, and Leon Andrews each claimed two wickets as GDF secured victory by 29 runs.
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