The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Panther Security Inc. Second Division T20 competition continued across Georgetown over the weekend, with Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC), Bel Air Rubis and Police Sports Club recording victories.
At the Demerara Cricket Club ground, MSC defeated GYO Mystic Marvels Cricket Club by 34 runs, powered by Miguel Parks’ explosive batting and Gerald Montfort’s five-wicket haul.
Batting first after winning the toss, MSC posted 184 for eight in 20 overs. Parks smashed 63 off 29 balls, including nine fours and three sixes, while captain Marcus Watkins contributed 34 off 18 deliveries and Dellon Moffett 28 off 13.
Kevin Seeram claimed three for 45 for Marvels, who responded through Lawrence Pellew’s 32 off 19 balls and Terrence King’s 23 off 27.
Thirteen-year-old off-spinner Deshawn Ramnauth tightened MSC’s grip with two for 20 from four overs, while Parks added two for 28. Montfort then dismantled the middle and lower order, taking five for 25 in three overs as Marvels were dismissed for 150 in 18.2 overs.
At the Queen’s College ground, Bel Air Rubis beat the University of Guyana (UG) by 45 runs.
Bel Air Rubis made 177 for five in 20 overs, led by Clint Jones’ 82 off 51 balls, featuring seven fours and six sixes. Aravinda Gainda added 20 off 15 deliveries, while Ajay Gainda scored 27 off 34. Akeem Lyght took three for 36 for UG.
UG replied with 132 for nine, with Ravindra Singh top-scoring with 37 off 22 balls and Andrew Beckles contributing 25. Totaram Soohnanan and Ayodha Joseph claimed three wickets apiece for 12 and 15 runs, respectively, to seal the win.
Meanwhile, Police Sports Club defeated Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) by five wickets at the Police Sports Club ground.
After electing to bowl, Police restricted GCC to 130 for eight. Timothy McAlmont led GCC with 33 off 28 balls, including four fours and a six, while Leon Johnson made 26 off 34. Dwayne Dick, Lennox Andrews and Ameer Mohamed took two wickets each.
Police completed the chase in 16.1 overs, reaching 133 for five. Pernell London provided the impetus with 39 off 17 balls, including five fours and two sixes, while Kyle Michael finished unbeaten on 30 off 32 deliveries, striking one four and two sixes. Dhanesh Persaud claimed three for 14, but Police secured the victory comfortably. (Gerald Montfort)
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