NBS Second-Division Cricket…: Everest and MYO record victories

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)-NBS Second- Division 40-Over competition continued over the weekend with two exciting encounters featuring Everest Cricket Club versus Diplomats and Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) versus Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

Everest Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that quickly paid off as Diplomats suffered a batting collapse, being bowled out for 101 in 26.1 overs. Opening batsman Deryck Babb provided the only real resistance, scoring a solid 46 from 62 balls, hitting seven fours and one six. He found brief support from Munesh Outar, who contributed 22, but no other batsman reached double figures. The bowling honours were shared between Devindra Krishnalall, who took 4 for 12 from 7.1 overs, and Nityanand Mathura, who also bagged four wickets in an excellent spell.
In reply, Everest made light work of the chase. Varun Mangla gave them a flying start with 39 off 25 balls (eight fours), while Mathura capped off a superb all-round performance with an unbeaten 46 from 33 balls, featuring six fours and one six. Everest reached 102 for 2 in just 12.4 overs, sealing a commanding eight-wicket victory.

In the other fixture, MYO won the toss and chose to bat first. They posted an imposing 300 for 9 in their 40 overs, powered by Dameon Cecil’s explosive 61 from 45 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) and Ricky Debydial’s steady 50 from 60 deliveries. Cameos from Leon Cecil (30) and Keon Morris (30) added valuable runs down the order. For GDF, Rashaad Gaffur and Shamal Angel each claimed two wickets.
Chasing 301, GDF’s innings was anchored by a blistering 114 from 86 balls by Angel, who smashed 12 fours and five sixes in a superb counterattack. Michael Deonarine supported with 48 from 35 balls, but the effort fell just short as GDF were bowled out for 292 in 39.3 overs, handing MYO a narrow eight-run victory. Jaurav Ramesh led MYO’s bowling with 3 for 51, ensuring his team held their nerve to secure the win.