Romario Shepherd receiving his ‘man of the match’ award
Stellar bowling from Romario Shepherd and a half century from Kevlon Anderson have kept the Berbice side unbeaten in this year’s Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Senior Intercounty Super50 tournament. And now they march into Saturday’s final against Demerara.
In rain interrupted action at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground at Bourda, Berbice batted first and got off to a shaky start, as the top three: Kevin Sinclair, Rampertab Ramnauth and Seon Hetmyer, went for scores of 4, 3 and 4 respectively.
After stumbling in the first two matches of the tournament, Kevlon Anderson showed up just when Berbice needed him, hitting 57 from 72 balls. In his first game this year, Shimron Hetmyer pitched in 23 from 22 balls, while Gudakesh Motie did the heavy lifting at the end, contributing 32 from 25 deliveries, including 2 fours and 3 sixes.
In the end, Berbice posted 170 all out in 38.1 overs, and hoped they could replicate their heroics of last Saturday in defending 132.
While the rain tried to play spoilsport, the defending champions persisted in their mission, with Shepherd being the main attraction. The pacer removed Essequibo’s top four: Norman Fredericks, Kevin Boodie, David Williams and Malcum Hubbard, for scores of 1 from 12, 0 from 3, 1 from 8, and 6 from 7 respectively.
Kevlon Anderson kept Berbice afloat with a half century
Kemol savory stood up to the Berbician to craft a patient 32 from 53, while Captain Anthony Adams backed up with 15 from 10. Neiland Cadogan was a bother for the Berbice bowlers near the end, as he played a stubborn 19 from 26 balls. However, Kevin Sinclair eventually won that war to undo the Essequibo resistance.
Aside from Shepherd’s 4-11 from 4 overs, Shamar Joseph picked up 2-16 from 4, while Sinclair, Clinton Pestano and Motie each had one scalp.
Berbice will now face Demerara for top honours in the Senior Intercounty Super50 tournament on Saturday at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground, Bourda, from 9am.
