National U19 T20 League 2024: Myhiem Khan guides Jaguars to victory
– “It is a good feeling to get four wickets”
The top-of-the-table contest between Essequibo Jaguars and Demerara Pitbulls has seen the Jaguars, led by an outstanding effort from Myhiem Khan, securing a 3-wicket victory in a match of the National T20 League played on Thursday at the LBI Ground, ECD.
Opting to bowl first, the Jaguars consistently took wickets to restrict the Pitbulls to 184 for 8. Rickey Sargeant, standout for the Pitbulls, scored 30 crucial runs, while Brandon Jaikaran, with 26 runs, was the next highest scorer.
Myhiem Khan of the Jaguars consistently used good line and length to secure four wickets for his team, and received support from Rajiv Ivan with two wickets, while Captain Ricardo Adams and Joemal LaFleur each took a wicket.
With their ability to strike the ball to all parts of the ground, the Jaguars chased down the total with Joemal LaFleur scoring 46 runs and Captain Ricardo Adams scoring 33 runs. Zeyul Ramsammy chipped in with 30 runs.
Sports Journalist Omar McKenzie interviewing national U19 player Myhiem Khan
The Pitbulls did not go down without a fight, as Captain Christopher Barnwell, Floy Joseph and Clinton Pestano each took two wickets, and Golchurran Chulai took one wicket.
Speaking with the national U19 man-of-the-match Myhiem Khan, Guyana Times Sport was told that team support played a key role in his performance, even as he highlighted several areas of improvement.
“It is a good feeling to get four wickets against a big team in this tournament. Playing against national players, senior players, CPL players and first-class players, as an U19 youngster, it feels good,” Khan disclosed.
“Well, my team supported me, and I knew my role in the team, and I just went out with one mentality: if it is up there, hit it for six. I just think I have to work on the full tosses. I think I’m bowling a lot of full tosses when I’m trying to bowl slow,” Khan added.
The National T20 League will continue in the ancient county of Berbice with Essequibo Anacondas and Demerara Hawks battling for supremacy today. (Omar McKenzie)
