GCA First Division: Everest overpowers Eldorado

Over the weekend, the Georgetown Cricket Association Dave West Indian Inc. 1st Division tournament continued as Eldorado Cricket Club took on Everest Cricket Club in a match reduced to 30 overs per side. Eldorado won the toss and opted to bowl first, giving Everest the opportunity to set a target.

Everest put up a competitive total of 176 for 6 in their 30 overs. Rishi Hiralall led the way with a solid 50 from 54 balls, featuring 4 fours and a six. Stuart Hoppie contributed a brisk 32 off 24 balls, while Tagenarine Chanderpaul added 28 to stabilize the innings.
For Eldorado, Joshua Ferrell was the most successful bowler, claiming 2 for 22, while Hakeem McCalmon, Akeem Williams, Aryan Hariprashad, and Danesh Persaud picked up a wicket apiece.
In response, Eldorado struggled against Everest’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 106 in 27.3 overs. Ntini Permaul top-scored with 31 from 39 deliveries, supported by Hakeem McCalmon’s 20. Everest’s Tagenarine Chanderpaul ran through the Eldorado lineup, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 10, while Javed Rasheed and Rafael Singh chipped in with 2 wickets each.
With a dominant performance in both batting and bowling, Everest Cricket Club secured a comfortable 70 run victory, handing Eldorado a heavy defeat.