After a brief break for various reasons, the Back to Eden/Permaul Trading/Khan’s Trading/Trophy Stall-sponsored softball tournament continued action over the weekend, with several matches being played at the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) and Parika Salem Grounds.
Playing at Parika Salem Ground, Regal Masters defeated Parika Defenders by seven wickets as they continued their fine form in the competition. Batting first, the Defenders were limited to 140-9 in their allotted 20 overs as Laurie Singh snagged 4-13 and Mahendra Arjune supported with 2-23. Batting for the Defenders were Desmond Harries and S Mohamed, who made 46 and 20 runs respectively. Having to make 141 for victory, Regal Masters chased the total down in 17.4 overs – scoring 143-3, as Eon Abel led with a stroke-filled 54 and was supported by
Eon Abel
Samuel King with 26.
In the female category, the women set the Malteenoes Sports Club ablaze, as Wellwoman defeated Swan Strikers by 53 runs. Batting first, Wellwoman posted a commanding total of 180-6 in their allotted 15 overs. Top-scoring for Wellwoman was Latoya Smith, who scored 57 (5×6); Zola Telford 44 (3×4, 2×6); Joan Vansertima 36 (3×4, 3×6) and Susan Devanand, who contributed 26, bowling for Swan Strikers was Avina Adrian, who picked up 4-24. Needing 181 for victory, Swan Strikers slumped to 127-6 as Avina Adrian composed a resistant 33 (1×4, 2×6); Rowena Chu, 23; and Camlita Adams, 20, while Telford picked up 2-18.
In the other match-up, Swan Strikers fell to their second defeat as 4R Lioness won by 56 runs. Batting first, 4R Lioness posted 171-5 as Temica Wilson slammed six fours and five sixes in scoring 69, as she added 86 for the third wicket with Sangeeta Sawh, who stroked six sixes in a fluent 65. Aleema Aroka got 13 as Avina Adrian took 2-18, while there was one each for Alisha Gilkes, Camlita Adams and Wendy Davidson. Swan Strikers were limited to 115-7 in reply. Adrian hit five fours in scoring 41, while Adams and Rowena Chu made 15 each and Gilkes ,14. Lisa Gills had 2-12, Akaze Thompson 2-14, and Kaysia Schultz 2-16.
The competition is organised by the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA), and also features teams in the Masters’ Over-50 category and Female Open.
For further information, teams may contact Wayne Jones on 650-1790, Anil Beharry on 623-6875, or Jailall Deodass on 615-8644.
