GCB National T20 League: Anacondas swallow winless Caimans in victory
Anacondas Captain Anthony Adams receiving his ‘player of the match’ trophy
In a low-scoring thriller, the Anacondas emerged victorious over the Berbice Caimans by two wickets, chasing down a modest target of 99 runs with eight wickets down and 14 balls to spare at the Everest Cricket Ground on Camp Road in Georgetown.
Sent in to bat, the Caimans struggled against a disciplined Anacondas bowling attack, and managed only 98 runs in their 20 overs. Jonte Thomas with 26, and opener Sachin Balagobin’s 52-ball 25 offered brief resistance, but their efforts fell short as the rest of the batting lineup failed to make an impact.
Abdul Ramsammy led the attack in bowling for the Anacondas by claiming 4 wickets for just 16 runs in his four-over spell. Captain Antony Adams supported with figures of 3/20, and Richie Looknauth chipped in with 2/21. They combined to restrict the Caimans to a modest total.
The Anacondas’ chase was not without drama, as they lost seven wickets in the process. Captain Adams steadied the innings with a patient 30 off 37 balls, and Orrin Gibson contributed 29 runs from 32 balls.
The tension dissipated in the 18th over when Ramnarine Chatura hit a boundary with a well-timed cut to seal the win and finish unbeaten on 7. The Anacondas clinched victory in 17.4 overs.
The National T20 League continues tomorrow at the LBI Ground with Demerara Pitbulls taking on Essequibo Jaguars from 13:00 hours.
The League is sponsored by BetCageSport, and is endorsed by the Government of Guyana.
