GTA Storm cart off Trophy Stall-sponsored Legends trophy
Trophy Stall proprietor Ramesh Sunich’s brother, Roger hands over the winning trophy to GTA Storm skipper Troy Gobin, a former Guyana Under-19 player
GTA Storm defeated arch-rivals Toronto Blizzards in a thrilling encounter to claim the Legends Over-50 title when the second edition of the Canada Cup, organised by the Ontario Twilight Softball Cricket League (OTSCL) ended last Sunday at the Ashtonbee playing field in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
In a pulsating final, Toronto Blizzards, who were inserted to bat, reached 137 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, GTA Storm got to the required target with two balls to spare. Ramo Malone hit a top score of 37 not out.
Earlier, left-arm bowler Richard Driffield stole the show with a brilliant spell of four for 11 in his four overs to undermine the Toronto Blizzards’ batting. He was subsequently named Player of The Final. He also received a cash award for taking four wickets in a match.
Former Guyana all-rounder Sunil Dhaniram copped the Most Valuable Player of the tournament award. Malone collected a trophy for the best catch in the category.
At the presentation ceremony, which followed the game, GTA Storm received the trophy and medallions, sponsored by Ramesh Sunich, proprietor of Trophy Stall, Bourda Market.
