Lusignan Teams, Fair Field Shine in ECCB 50-Over

The East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Naven’s Construction First Division 50-Over Competition continued over the weekend with several thrilling encounters producing outstanding individual performances and close finishes across venues.
At Lusignan, Lusignan Sports Club A held their nerve to secure a 19-run victory over Industry Stars.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, Lusignan were bowled out for 227 in 47.2 overs. Steve Ramdass and Suresh Dhanai both top-scored with 58 runs apiece, hitting some lusty boundaries. For Industry Stars, off-spinners Totaram Suknandan, Mohendra Singh, and Myhiem Khan each took two wickets to keep their team in contention.
In reply, Industry Stars were dismissed for 208 in 35.1 overs despite a valiant 84 from Mohendra Singh, who struck six fours and four sixes. Irfan Alli (32) and Jonte Thomas (32) offered good support, but the chase fell short.
Left-arm spinners Neeran Bani (4 for 27 from 8.1 overs) and Nigel Deodat (4 for 52 from 10 overs) shared the spoils for Lusignan, guiding their side to victory.
Over at the Golden Grove Ground, Lusignan Sports Club B continued their fine form with a dominant eight-wicket win over Golden Grove A. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Lusignan B bowled out Golden Grove A for 131 in 28.4 overs. S Mangal (29) and Lawrence Pellew (18) were the main contributors with the bat. Off-spinner Navendra Persaud starred with a brilliant 6 for 38 from 8.4 overs, while Rajindra Naikbarran claimed 2 for 13.
In reply, Lusignan B made light work of the chase, reaching 135 for 2 in 16 overs. Steve Alick smashed 61 off 36 balls (10 fours, two sixes), while Shazam Ali finished unbeaten on 54 from 46 deliveries. Terrence King picked up 2 for 16 for Golden Grove, but it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat.
At Fairfield, the home side defeated Enmore by five wickets in another exciting encounter.

Enmore, batting first after winning the toss, were bowled out for 110 in 33.5 overs. V Wilkson (24) and V Ramlakham (15) were the top scorers. For Fair Field, Zaman Rashid delivered an impressive spell, taking 4 for 22 from 7 overs, while Ramnaire Chatura supported with 1 for 18. Fair Field chased down the target comfortably, scoring 111 for 5 in 22.1 overs. Alex Marshall (35) and Wasim Mustapha (24) led the batting effort. For Enmore, J Ishwardin (3 for 17) and A Mahase (1 for 10) bowled well in a losing cause. Fair Field sealed victory by five wickets, maintaining their strong run in the competition.