Hemraj’s all-round effort leads Port Mourant to victory

A brilliant half century and bowling figures of 4-15 from national middle-order batsman, Chandrapaul Hemraj led Port Mourant to a massive victory over Police Cricket Club in the Berbice Cricket Board’s Senior 50-Overs competition.

Playing under brilliant sunshine at the Port Mourant Community Center on Sunday, the host won the toss and elected to field. Their bowlers proved too much for the visiting Police team which was bowled out for 74 in 30 overs. Batting for Police, C. Lindie top scored with 20 while S. Phillips followed second with 12. All the other batsmen failed to reach double figures.
Bowling for Port Mourant, l Hemraj took 4 for 15 in his 9 overs, which included 3 maidens, while Omesh Mathura and Arrif Chan took 2 wickets each and Doorasani Mahadeo took 1.
With Hemraj made a aggressive 52 not out from 42 deliveries which included four fours and two sixes. He received valuable support from Loydel Lewis and Daniel Samaroo.
The competition continues this Sunday at various venues across the county of Berbice.