PK Super Squad crowned champions of Gary James T10
Witnessed by a massive crowd that included their home supporters, PK Super Squad defeated Barima Nobo by 17 runs in the finals of the Gary James Memorial T10 Softball Cricket competition held at Mabaruma Settlement in Mabaruma, Region One, last Sunday.
In competition organized by the daughters of the late Gary James – Treasure Alana James, Amin and Cherish James, and family – Super Squad batted first on a pitch with lots of moisture, and got off to a flier as they posted 75 runs for the loss of 2 wickets from their allotted 10 overs.
PK Super Squad’s opening batters were Angel Joseph, who made a fluent 29 (1*4) and Collette Mingo, who belted 15 (2*4); while not-out batters Abigale Boyce and Zeritha Benjamin contributed 21 (3*4) and 3 runs respectively. Natasha and Stacy Benjamin each took a wicket for Barima Nobo.
PK Super Squad posing with the championship trophy
Barima Nobo, in reply, were skittled out for 58 runs. Lorenzo Daniels with 15 (3*4) and Natasha Benjamin with 12 (1*6) were the main contributors, while PK Super Squad bowlers Rayanna Benjamin, Jennifer James, Abigale Boyce and Zeritha Benjamin were the main wicket takers, as they sealed a comfortable victory and pocketed $200,000 cash.
Mr. Micquel Perez, the Culture, Youth and Sports Officer of Matarkai, and Ms. Rose Benn, Regional Democratic Councillor/Team Manager, expressed their gratitude to the following persons and entities who supported the Matarkai Cricket and football teams that participated in the tournnament: Matarkai NDC, Terry Cheap Shop – Baramita, Tarique Deonarine, RDC Region 1, OC Kooldeep, Lft. Field of the GDF, International Imports and Supplies, CPG Port Kaituma, Ms. Benn and Mr. Stephan Hernandez – AREO of Matarkai.
