Action continued in the West Demerara Cricket Association’s (WDCA’s) 50- Over tournament with Zeeburg Sports Club battling La Grange Cricket Club at the Zeeburg Sports Ground over the weekend.
Zeeburg won the toss and elected to bat first on a tricky surface. Having dominated many of the competitions held on the West Coast of Demerara, many expected Zeeburg to post a mammoth total. They instead were bowled out for 199 in 33 overs.
Richardo Poloram scored 61, while Malcom Hubbard bagged 7-31 and made a quick-fire 41
From inception of the match, Zeeburg suffered a mini- collapse, losing vital wickets at key moments and failing to hold partnerships together. However, with the valiant efforts of the in-form Richardo Poloram, who played a well composed 61, which comprised of five boundaries and six maximums; with support from Malcolm Hubbard, who made 41 (4×4; 3×6), and Ronaldo Renee who made 34, Zeeburg were able to literally snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Bowling for La Grange, S.Persaud bagged 4-53 and P.Shivram chipped in with 3-23.
Needing 200 runs to win from 300 balls, La Grange reveled in their fortunate circumstance, having the necessary time to play themselves in and chase the small total. Their openers came to the crease and got things off to a moderate start during the ‘powerplay’ overs, but failed to carry on, Malcolm Hubbard coming into the attack and tormenting the La Grange batsmen.
La Grange could not hold together any partnership, as the bowling of Malcolm Hubbard and Andre Seepersaud dented their hopes of attaining a victory over Zeeburg.
In the end, La Grange were bowled out for 133 in 28 overs. Top scoring for La Grange were J. Clarke with 20 and A. Ramroop with 18. No other batsman could contribute any worthwhile score, as Malcom Hubbard snared 7-31 and Andre Seepersaud picked up 2-9.
