GDF rout Eldorado as Police Academy overcome UG

Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Police Academy recordetd convincing victories in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/Panther Security Inc. T20 Cricket Competition, with GDF crushing Eldorado Cricket Club by 153 runs and Police Academy defeating the University of Guyana (UG) by 42 runs.

At the Guyana National Industrial Corporation ground, GDF won the toss and elected to bat, posting 201-6 in their allotted 20 overs, powered by aggressive contributions from Leon Andrews and Hakeem David.
Andrews top-scored with 49 off 32 balls, striking five fours and three sixes, while David provided further impetus with 46 off just 22 deliveries, including five fours and three sixes.
For Eldorado, Ntini Permaul and Stephon Wilson claimed two wickets each, but their efforts could not prevent GDF from setting a challenging target.

Eldorado’s reply collapsed under pressure as they were bowled out for just 48 in 12.3 overs. Carley Dejonge spearheaded the GDF bowling attack with an impressive four wickets for 17 runs, while Leon Swamy and Gilbert Griffith chipped in with two wickets apiece to complete a dominant performance.
In the other encounter, Police Academy defeated UG by 42 runs after producing a strong batting display and maintaining control with the ball.
Batting first, Police Academy posted 192-7 from their 20 overs, with Vishal Williams leading the charge with an outstanding 82-run innings to give his side a formidable total.
Theriy Davis was UG’s most successful bowler, claiming three wickets for 35 runs.
UG fought in response but were eventually dismissed for 150, with Shiv Harripersaud top-scoring with a determined 35.
Shane Prince led Police Academy’s bowling effort, taking three wickets for 25 runs, while Joshua Kishundial and Kerwin Amsterdam claimed two wickets each. Joshua Budhram, Kelvin Leitch and Troy Benn picked up one wicket apiece to seal the 42-run victory.
The results highlighted the contrasting routes to success, with GDF’s emphatic bowling performance following a powerful batting display, while Police Academy relied on Williams’ substantial contribution and a balanced bowling effort to overcome UG.