After four thrilling games at the Everest Cricket Club ground at Carifesta Avenue and Camp Road in the Regal Sport Softball Tournament last Sunday, it was Savage Masters who maintained a perfect record after two matches as HS Masters was also in winners row in the Masters’ Category while Mike’s Wellman defeated tournament hosts, Regal All-Stars in the open category.
In the opening game on Pitch one, Regal All-Stars were stunned by an energized Mike’s Wellman team as Wellman cruised to a five wicket victory.
Taking first strike, Regal were bundled out for a mediocre 105 having only batted for 11 overs and one ball of their 20 overs. Sachin Singh (37) and Patrick Rooplall (24) were the only significant scorers for the Regal team as key destroyer, Travis Alphonso copped 4-12.
In reply, Wellman raced to the target inside 12th over finishing on 111-5. Blasting Wellman to victory were Rajesh Reddy, who scored a composed 30 and Andre Seymour blasting a solid 14.
Delroy Perreira looked to stop the Wellman guys on his way to match figures of 3-21.
In the second match on pitch one, Ramo Malone was the integral architected as Savage Masters prevailed over HS Masters by six wickets.
Batting first, Danny Mohanram Clubbed a top score of 34 to send HS Masters on their way to an imposing 149-7. Additionally, Mohanram was supported by Manoj Arjune and Rudy Samaroo who both struck an 18. In the bowling department for Savage Masters, Malone, Bheem Singh and Randolph Pereira all carted off with two wickets.
Chasing down HS Masters’ total, Savage made light work of the run chase, reaching 152-4 in just 16.2 overs. Malone returned to dismantle the HS bowling on his way to an unbeaten 64 not out. Sing also came back to score 34. Mike Ifill provided the only resistance for the defending team as he claimed two scalps.
In their second game on the same pitch, Savage Masters also defeated Albion Masters; however the match was much closer.
Taking to the batting crease first, a solid 95 was smashed from the blade of John Sumair who led the Berbice team to 164 all out, one ball short of the full quota of 20 overs.
Bojh also got amongst the runs with 45. Herbert Gentle and Randolph Pereira both picked up three wickets to halt the onslaught.
Savage then responded with 165-9 from 14.4 overs, winning the close contest by one wicket in the bag.
Kennard Luke led the batting with 41while Malone and Singh made 31 and 18 respectively. Sumair tried valiantly to stop the Savage batting taking two wickets.
In the final match, HS Masters rebounded from their first match loss to beat Tropical Springs by four wickets. Tropical Springs batted first and went on to make 176-7 compliments of D. Ramdin making 71 and V. Baljit slamming 33. HS bowler, Manoj Arjune carted off figures 3-14 from his four overs.
In reply, HS Masters made good of their chase, scoring 177-6. H. Wright made 37, A. Sookram got 30 while R. Khan took two wickets.
The action continues with six matches this Sunday at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue where pitch one will see Tropical Springs taking on Ariel Masters and Fisherman XI going up against Wolf Warriors. On pitch two, four games are carded as Wolf Warriors will play Regal All Stars, Regal vs. Success, Mike’s Wellman vs. Wolf Warriors and Mike’s Wellman vs. Success.
While the lone match at Malteenoes Sports Complex, Thomas Lands brings together Mike’s Wellman and HS Masters
