The 2017/2018 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited/ National Sports Commission/National Secondary School Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL) continued with matches being played on the West Bank Demerara and on the East Coast of Demerara.
Over at Enterprise ground on the East Coast of Demerara, Enterprise Secondary beat Enmore Secondary by 252 runs. Enterprise taking first strike on a very good pitch for batting, amassed 270 for 4 off their allotted 25 overs, after a delayed start due to rain. Himnauth Dindyal stoked a masterful 121, Edmon Person supported well with 61, while national under 15 wicket keeper Mark Ramanand made 29. Bowling for Enmore Secondary, Jitlall Jainnarine took 2 for 62.
The Christ Church Secondary trio that wrecked havock
In reply, Enmore Secondary were amazingly bundled out for 18 all off just 5 overs. Bowling for Enterprise Secondary, Jetendra Chandra grabbed 3 for 8 and Himnauth Dindyal 2 for 10. Enterprise won by 252 runs.
Over at the Bellevue ground, on the West Bank of Demerara, West Demerara Secondary gained victory over Endeavor Secondary by 81 runs. West Demerara Secondary won the toss and elected to bat first. West demerara made good use of their decision to take first strike, by posting 180 for 7 off 25 overs. Ryan Seecharran made an impressive 59, while Keemar Pheria and Cohen Gurdyial each contributed with 30.
West Demerara’s steady pair of Ryan Seecharran (left) and Keemar Pheria
In reply, Endeavor Secondary needing 181 for victory, felt well short of their target, as they folded for a meagre 99. Avinash Kemraj top scored with 44. Bowling for West Demerara Keemar Pheria took 2 for 14. West Demerara Won by 81 runs.
At the Enterprise ground, President College opposed Cummings Lodge Secondary. President College batting first and were only able to muster 69 all out in 17.3 overs. Karen Samaroo top scored with23. Bowling for Cummings Lodge Secondary, Andrew Samaroo had magnificent figures of 7 for 8 off just 4.3 overs. Domaun Mohamed supported well with 2 for 26.
In reply, Cumming Lodge reached 70 for 2 in 13 overs. Andrew Samaroo made an unbeaten 26. Cumming Lodge won by 8 wickets.
In the other match, played at the Enterprise ground, Beterverwagting (BV) Secondary lost to Hindu College by 4 wickets. BV batting first, only managed to make a paltry 71 all out off 11.5 of their allotted 30 overs. Bowling for Hindu College Dhauiram Sukhu took 3 for 16 and Sasnarine Harichand 2 for 8.
In reply, Hindu College batted positively to race to 74 for 6 off just 12.2 overs. Bowling for BV, Chandau Rauthal grabbed 4 for 15. Hindu College by 4 wickets.
Over at the MYO ground in Woolford Avenue, Tucville won toss and sent West Ruimveldt (formerly David Rose Secondary) to bat first. West Ruimveldt, posted 98 all out in 14.2 of their allotted 30 overs. Batting for West Ruimveldt, Aaron Glasgow made 22 and Joseph Semple 20. Bowling for Tucville Dwayne Jones took 4 for 16 and Leon Chesney 3 for 11.
Tucville in reply, reached their victory target off just 14 of their allotted 30 overs, ended on 102 for 4, with Dwayne Jones top scoring with 34. Darren Daly supported well with 28. Tucville won by 6 wickets.
Over at GYO ground in Woolford Avenue, Marian Academy batting first were bowled out for a paltry 35, off 25.4 of their allotted 30 overs. Bowling for Christ Church Secondary Aaron Beharry grabbed 3 for 8, Renaldo Mohamed 4 for 2 and Reaz Drepaul 2 for 4.
In reply, Christ Church Secondary rocketed to 36 for 1 off just 3.5 overs. Ariel Tiku made 15 not out and Renaldo Mohamed 11 not out. Christ Church Secondary won by 9 wickets.
Matches in the GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL continues today with matches in Georgetown. East Ruimveldt will oppose North Ruimveldt at GNIC, New Campbellville Secondary will do battle with Valmiki Vidyalaya at GYO, while Mae’s will play St. Winifred’s Secondary at MYO.
All three grounds, are situated in Woolford Avenue Thomas Lands and matches will commence from 11:00h.
