The Guyana Police Force’s Officers Cricket Team delivered a commanding performance on Friday, August 8, 2025, defeating Region #5 in their T20 encounter at the Police Sports Club Ground.
Batting first, the Officers set a solid total of 145 runs from their 20 overs. Leading the charge was Ronald Alli, who top-scored with 41 runs, supported by Ivor Trotz (39); Troy Benn (17) and Ravindradat Budhram (13).
GPF’s Officers cricket team
In reply, Region #5 crumbled under pressure, bowled out for just 68 runs in 10.4 overs, handing the Officers a dominant 77-run victory. The bowling unit was in fine form, with Stephen Harris delivering a standout performance, taking four wickets for 13 runs in his four overs. He was ably supported by Trevor and Troy Benn, who claimed two wickets each, and Joshua Budhram, one wicket.
Earlier in the day, Region 4A & 4B also recorded a comprehensive win, this time over Region 6 in a 15-over showdown. After choosing to field first, Region 4A & 4B restricted their opponents to 103 all out. Kareem Mentore led Region six’s scoring with a quickfire 45, which included three sixes and three fours. Dextroy Williams was the next highest contributor with 10 runs.
The bowling stars for Region 4A & 4B were Rodwell Wills, who claimed an impressive 5 for 16 from 3 overs, and Troy Drakes, who took 3 for 17.
In response, Region 4A & 4B chased down the target in just 8.2 overs, finishing at 106 for 6. Troy Drakes delivered a match-winning knock, smashing 67 runs off 27 balls, including seven sixes and three fours. He was well supported by Quacy Kendall, who contributed 27 runs from 15 deliveries.
Despite Region Six’s defeat, Paul James impressed with the ball, taking four wickets for 18 runs in his three overs, while Kareem Mentore chipped in with one economical over for seven runs.
Region 4A & 4B’s all-round effort with both bat and ball ensured a convincing victory and capped off an exciting day of competitive cricket.
