The East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Naven Construction First Division 50-overs competition served up a thrilling round of cricket, with Industry All Stars, Lusignan A, Ogle, Fair Field, and Young Rivals all producing emphatic victories. The matches showcased dominant bowling spells, explosive batting performances, and strong teamwork across the board.
Industry All Stars overpower Buxton
Buxton opted to bat first but were bowled out for a modest 152 in just 24.3 overs, despite notable contributions from Clive Andries (36), Ryan Muesa (23), Andre McFarlane (20), and Treon Hatton (20). Industry’s Mahindra Jeenarine was the standout bowler, ripping through the Buxton lineup with remarkable figures of 6 for 35 in nine overs. Rajendra Singh added to the pressure with 3 for 12.
In response, Industry reached the target comfortably, finishing at 156 for 4 in 19.2 overs. Mohendra Singh starred with a fluent 61, while Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 37. Devon Benjamin (2 for 32) was among the wickets for Buxton but couldn’t prevent a decisive win for Industry.
Lusignan A dominate Golden Grove
Winning the toss and electing to bat, Lusignan A posted a commanding 281 all out in 39.3 overs. Left-hander Anil Singh was the star of the innings, smashing 109 off just 85 balls, including 10 fours and 6 sixes. Chaitram Balgobin (51 off 33) and Sasenarine Harricharan (34 off 25) provided strong support.
Golden Grove struggled to match the onslaught, being bowled out for 201 in 28 overs. Lennox Andrews top-scored with 67, but little else came from the rest of the side. Lusignan’s bowlers were relentless, with Chanderpaul Ramraj producing a devastating 6 for 52 and Robin Williams claiming 2 for 36 to secure an 80-run triumph.
Ogle holds nerve against Enmore
Ogle’s decision to field first paid dividends as they restricted Enmore to 164 all out in 44.4 overs. Y Dayal’s 48 was the only real resistance, as Deion Thomas led the bowling charge with a superb 5 for 37. Indarjeet Nanan (2 for 35) and Ayodha Joseph (1 for 27) supported admirably.
Chasing 165, Ogle paced their innings well, reaching the target at 165 for 4. Andrew Samaroo’s 58 anchored the chase, while Michael Deonarine (34*) and Damuka Nqgondo (22*) ensured a comfortable five-wicket victory.
Fair Field dominate Better Hope
Better Hope struggled with the bat, being bowled out for a mere 94 in 25.3 overs. Only Mulchand Singh (30) and Moin Persaud (12) managed double figures. Fair Field’s bowlers were ruthless – Vivan Albert (4 for 14) and Zaman Rashid (4 for 16) wreaked havoc.
Fair Field chased down the target with ease, finishing at 96 for 1 in just 20.1 overs. Dhanesh Persaud led the charge with an unbeaten 43, supported by Saif Ragbeer’s 28*, securing a convincing win.
Young Rivals crush Lusignan B
Batting first, Young Rivals posted a competitive total thanks to Yannick Newton’s 52 and Mark Sharma’s 30. Lusignan B’s bowlers fought back, with S Bharrat taking 3 for 34 and R Naikobarran claiming 2 for 30.
However, Lusignan B’s reply faltered, with only Bishundual showing resistance with 69. Abon Barry (4 for 59) and Vijay Kalou (3 for 31) dismantled the innings, as Young Rivals cruised to a commanding 135-run victory.
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