CWI Rising Stars Men’s U19: Deonarine’s century powers Guyana to 9-wicket win over USA
Century maker Romeo Deonarine
Guyana Under 19 registered a comfortable nine-wicket win against the United States of America (USA) as the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 Championship continued at the St Mary’s Park in Cayon.
The USA won the toss and decided to bat first. Ansh Bhoje and Jeremy Samuel gave the USA a solid start with a 53-run opening partnership. Nityanand Mathura ultimately broke the partnership as he got the wicket of Bhoje for 32.
Guyana picked up wickets at regular intervals throughout the innings. Guyanese leg spinner Riyad Latiff took 6 for 23 in his 8 overs.
However, Nityanand Mathura played a key supporting role as he picked up four wickets during his spell. Rahul Basu remained not out on 45 as USA was bowled out for 180 in 45 overs.
In response, Romeo Deonarine knocked an outstanding century to lead the Guyanese team to victory.
Deonarine and Rampersaud Ramnauth made a match-winning 122-run opening partnership before Rahul Basu trapped Ramnauth Leg Before Wicket (LBW) for 38.
At the end of the match, Deonarine remained not out on 102 from 112 balls, comprising 11 fours and one six. Shamar Apple was also not out on 18 from 30 balls. The Guyanese team marched to victory in 32.4 overs with the loss of just one wicket.
Guyana will come up against Trinidad and Tobago on Monday.
