Badri Prasad Memorial T20
Good Success and Sans Souci Jaguars recorded victories when the Badri Prasad Memorial T20 tournament commenced last Sunday in Wakenaam.
In the first game, Good Success defeated Zeelandia by 109 runs at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground. Batting first Good Success posted a challenging 201-9 with Charles Benjamin blasting four fours and four sixes in 71 while Gurnauth Khemraj made 24 and Shazaam Mohamed 22. Jaspaul Gangaram took 2-30. Zeelandia never threatened the target and were bundled out for 92 in 15 overs. Navishaul Pooran made 36 and Ajay Ghansam 25 with Nazeer Mohamed picking up 3-7 and Khemraj 3-14.
In the day’s second game, defending champions Sans Souci Jaguars overcame Sans Souci by 131 runs. Sans Souci Jaguars took first strike and rattled up an imposing 230-6. Nokta Moses slammed seven fours and four maximums in a robust 57 while Olwyn Paton got 48 (4×4; 3×6) and Zameer Zaman 32. Reon Venture claimed 2-24.
Sans Souci were skittled for 99 in 15.1 overs in response. Seon Venture hit 30 as Paton returned to grab 4-15 and skipper Siddique Mohamed 2-10.
The competition continues on Sunday with Sans Souci playing Noitgedacht Sports Club at 09:00h at the Wakenaan Community Centre.