Port Mourant clinch Lillian Nandu Memorial Tournament
The Arjune Nandu Port Mourant Second-Division team clinched the Lillian Nandu Memorial Tournament in a thrilling seven-run win over the University of Guyana (UG) Elites.
The winning Arjune Nandu Port Mourant team
In a delightful final played at the Port Mourant Community Centre Cricket Club, under strict COVID-19 protocols, West Indies youth player Rampertab Ramnauth was the star, scoring a half-century and picking up six wickets.
Earlier, Port Mourant, batting first, scored 145-3 in their allotted 20 overs, with Daniel Samaroo stroking a composed unbeaten 52, which was decorated with three fours and one six off the leg. He was well-supported by Ramnauth, who scored an even 50, decorated with four boundaries, as he played some exquisite shots through the covers in a 73-run second-wicket partnership. Captain Andy Mohan added the finishing touches, scoring 14.
Philbert Wilburg hit some big sixes in his top innings
Bowling for the UG Elites, national youth Player Jonathan Rampersaud claimed 1-17 in his four overs. In reply, Officer Philbert Wilburg cracked an aggressive 69 which included five fours and four towering sixes on a large outfield. However, he lacked support from his partners with only Linden Austin, a former national youth player, scoring 19, as UG Elites were rolled over for 138 all out in 19.1 overs. Austin was caught on the final ball of the 19th over and that gave Port Mourant hope to win their first title in 12 years.
Daniel Samaroo and Rampertab Ramnauth were the star performers for Port Mourant
Ramnauth ended with 6-31 in his four overs to spearhead the Port Mourant Cricket Club, now under the administration of recently-elected President Omeshwar Sirikishun. Earlier, Port Mourant defeated Tamarind Root to reach the final, while UG Elites rolled over Tain Johns.
