Matarkai Schools’ U13 Tape ball Cricket Competition: Sebai Primary crowned champions of inaugural tourney
In Photo: Canal Bank Primary, “runners-up”, and Sebai Primary, along with officials, spreading public awareness that Essequibo belongs to Guyana
Sebai Primary have defeated Canal Bank Primary by 10 wickets in the finals of the inaugural Matarkai Schools U13 Tape ball Cricket Competition, held in Sebai Village last Sunday under overcast weather conditions, although watched by a good representation of Sebai team supporters.
The competition was organized by Sebai Primary School Parent-Teachers Association, in collaboration with Barima-Waini Cricket Committee, Matarkai Sport Council, and Matarkai District Education Department.
Canal Bank Primary won the toss, and decided to bat on a pitch with lots of moisture. They managed a paltry 21 runs before being shot out in 8 overs. Their opening batsman Chavez Harry managed to score 6, while Jonathon Joseph made 4, and Kevron Thomas chipped in with 2. All other batsmen struggled against very consistent line and length bowling from Sebai bowlers.
Ricardo Moses of Sebai Primary bowled a maiden over, and picked up 4 wickets for 4 runs from his 2 overs. Rupheldo John bowled 2 overs, one of which was a maiden, while 3 wickets were reaped for 1 run in the other over. Randolph Hutson picked up 2 wickets for 4 runs off his 2 overs, while Dwayne John chipped in with 1 wicket for 3 runs from his lone over.
In Photo: Sebai Primary School with the Champion’s Trophy. In front row, from L-R: Ricardo Moses – Most wickets; Captain Dwayne John, and Rayaad Hutson – Most runs
Sebai Primary, in reply, managed to overhaul the target in 2 overs, their opening batter Rayaad Hutson making a quickfire 11 not out while Dwayne John contributed 12 not out to seal a comfortable 10-wicket victory that enabled them to lift the Champion Trophy donated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Ricardo Moses, who put the Canal Bank Primary batsmen on the back foot early in their innings, was adjudged the man of the match for his 4 wickets for 4 runs from 2 overs. He won himself a trophy sponsored by IOM.
Raayad Hutson of Sebai Primary scored the most runs (36) in the competition, while his team mate Ricardo Moses finished the competition as the leading bowler with figures of 8 for 15 from 5 overs.
Canal Bank Primary received the runners-up trophy, while both teams received medals for their excellent performances.
The four schools: Port Kaituma Secondary, Port Kaituma Primary, Canal Bank Primary and Sebai Primary, participated in spreading public awareness that “Essequibo is we own, Essequibo belongs to Guyana” throughout the competition.
Sebai Primary School Chairman, Mr. Sherlon Rodrigues, expressed his gratitude to the sponsors, who made the competition a reality and success.
“Firstly, our sponsors: International Organization for Migration; Hon. Collin Croal MP, Minister of Housing and Water; Mr. Orlando Rogers of Sky West Charter Service; Mr. Roshan Rampersaud; Mr. Eon James; Mr. Peter De Freitas of Frontier Pharmacy; Officer in Charge of Matarkai Police Division, Mr. Kooldeep; Ms. Maureen Rebeiro, District Education Officer, Matarkai; and Mr. Deelep Singh, President, Essequibo Cricket Board, among others…”
Mr. Rodrigues is also appealing to corporate Guyana to kindly join Sebai Primary School to sponsor more sporting activities for the youths in the future.
