Ogle, Young Rivals B, LBI “B”, Lusignan steamroll rivals in ECCB 2nd Division

The East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Premier Insurance Second Division 40-Over Competition continued last weekend with a series of lopsided encounters, as several teams registered dominant victories.
Batting first, Unity’s innings never got going as they crumbled for just 36 all out in 14.5 overs.
Only C Pitt managed double figures with a fighting 10, while the rest of the line-up fell cheaply. Ogle’s attack was led by Rohan Sukhnandan, who returned brilliant figures of four for four in 2.5 overs, and J Dindyal, who chipped in with two wickets.
In reply, Ogle wasted little time in the chase, reaching 37 for three in eight overs. D Khemraj anchored the innings with an unbeaten 19 from 19 balls, ensuring the hosts sealed victory comfortably to continue their strong run in the competition.

Over at the Fairfield ground, the Young Rivals B recorded a thumping 239-run victory over Helena 1 & 2. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Young Rivals B piled up a mammoth 374 for eight in 40 overs, thanks to a brilliant century from H Durga, who struck a superb 102. He was well supported by R Chatura, who added a valuable 80 to the total. Despite efforts from Helena’s bowlers like D Persaud (2-70) and P Chowt (2-75), the runs kept flowing as Young Rivals dominated proceedings. In reply, Helena managed only 136 all out, with Y Persaud (38) and P Chowt (34) showing brief resistance. Chatura (2-11) and J Stuart (2-41) sealed the win for Young Rivals, who dominated in all departments.
At the LBI ground, LBI “B” batted first and piled up an imposing 304 for eight from their 40 overs. I Mohammed led the charge with a top score of 62, supported by N Mathura’s 58 and S Singh’s 40. For Better Hope, R Mohammed and R Rashid both chipped in with two wickets apiece.
In reply, Better Hope United struggled and were dismissed for 150. R Mohammed stood out with a fighting knock of 87 but lacked support from the other end. I Mohammed and M Outar ensured LBI “B” sealed a comprehensive 154-run victory, each taking three wickets.
At Lusignan, the home side hosted Hope Estate and, after losing the toss, were sent in to field. The visitors collapsed to 52 all out in 26.3 overs, with Jermaine Persaud offering the only resistance with 21. For Lusignan, Neeran Bani starred with three for 11, while Chaitram Balgobin (2 for 15) and Ferron Kadir (2 for 17) also chipped in.
In response, Lusignan Sports Club made light work of the chase, reaching 55 for two in just 12.3 overs to seal an eight-wicket victory. Steve Ramdass top-scored with 31, while Karan Singh picked up both wickets for Hope Estate.