The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Dave West Indian Inc First-Division 50-Over competition resumed over the weekend with several exciting fixtures producing high-scoring encounters. Police Sports Club (PSC) and Everest Cricket Club both registered convincing victories in their respective matches.
Police Sports Club v Guyana Defence Force
At the Police Sports Club (PSC) Ground, the hosts won the toss and chose to bat first against the Guyana Defence Force (GDF). Despite being bowled out in 45.1 overs, the PSC maintained an aggressive scoring rate to post a formidable 345 all out.
Kemol Savory was the standout performer with a blistering 69 off 51 deliveries, featuring three fours and seven towering sixes. Kanaiya Ramkarran played a more measured hand, scoring 53 from 60 balls with five fours and two sixes. Cameos from Quentin Sampson (35); Anthony Adams (34) and Pernell London (37) further boosted the total. Off-spinner Leon Andrews was the pick of the GDF bowlers with 4 for 76, while Nigel Deodat and Shamal Angel chipped in with two wickets apiece.
In reply, GDF s chase was spearheaded by a brilliant unbeaten 155 from Garfield Benjamin, who struck 17 fours and five sixes in his 117-ball masterpiece. He was well supported by Deodat, who hammered 68 from just 45 deliveries, decorated with two fours and six sixes. However, despite their efforts, GDF collapsed under mounting pressure and were bowled out for 282 in 39 overs. Dwayne Dick, Adams, and Ramkarran all claimed two wickets each, as PSC secured a 63-run victory.
Everest Cricket Club v Transport Sports Club
Over at Everest, the home side elected to bowl first after winning the toss against Transport Sports Club. The visitors made a strong start as openers Romeo Deonarine (65) and Riyad Latif (64) compiled a fluent 117-run stand. Jadon Campbell added a composed 55, but a middle and lower-order slump saw Transport dismissed for 255 in 46 overs. Everest s bowlers shared the spoils, with Chris Harry and Assad Fudadin taking three wickets each, while Matthew Nandu and Rafael Singh bagged two apiece.
Chasing 256 for victory, Everest lost Fudadin early for 6, but Nandu steadied the innings with a calm 68 off 76 balls. Ushardeva Balgobin contributed 34, before Captain Richie Looknauth took charge with a superb match-winning 98 from 93 deliveries, laced with 12 fours and three sixes. His commanding knock guided Everest to 256 for 5 in 43.4 overs, sealing a comfortable five-wicket win.
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