Mars, Barrington star as MSC defeat Everest

Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) Warriors continued their impressive unbeaten streak on Saturday at the MSC Ground in Georgetown with a commanding 26-run victory over Everest Cricket Club (ECC), handing their rivals their first defeat in the Sherwin Williams Second-Division T20 Cup in an exciting encounter.
Batting first after winning the toss, MSC Warriors posted a competitive 141-9 from their allotted 20 overs. The innings was built on valuable contributions throughout the order, with late fireworks ensuring the total stretched beyond Everest’s reach.
Adrian Hinds set the tone early with 18 off 17 balls, while Shaquille Moseley chipped in with 18 from 21 deliveries. Vishwanauth Ramlakhan added a steady 19, but it was Cordell Mars, who provided the late surge, smashing 23 off just 14 balls, including three towering sixes. Colis Rimple also played a crucial unbeaten knock of 19 to push MSC to a defendable total.

Everest’s bowling effort was led by Nityanand Mathura, who claimed 3-24 from his three overs. Narindra Persaud and Bhashkar Yadram supported well with two wickets each, but MSC’s lower order ensured momentum remained with the Warriors heading into the break.
Chasing 142 for victory, Everest CC started brightly. Varun Mangla blasted 23 from just 10 balls, and Yadram launched a fierce counterattack with a blistering 48 off 20 deliveries, striking five fours and four sixes to briefly swing the momentum Everest’s way.
However, once Yadram fell at 94-4 in the ninth over, the innings unravelled dramatically. MSC’s bowlers tightened their grip, triggering a collapse that saw Everest lose their remaining six wickets for just 21 runs.
Mars starred with the ball, producing a match-winning spell of 4-20 in 3.4 overs to dismantle the lower order. Shemroy Barrington was equally effective, claiming 3-22, while Nichosie Barker chipped in with 2-14 to seal the victory as Everest were bowled out for 115 in 17.4 overs.
The result keeps MSC Warriors firmly atop the standings and maintains their unbeaten run in the tournament, while Everest will look to regroup quickly after suffering their first setback of the campaign.
With momentum on their side and contributions coming from across the team, MSC Warriors continue to look like the side to beat as the competition intensifies.