The East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB) Premier Insurance Second-Division 40-Over Competition continued to deliver exciting cricket as Better Hope United, Ogle 2D and Lusignan Development Cricket Club all secured impressive victories in the latest round of matches.
Better Hope United triumph by 94 runs over EC Masters
In a match reduced to 30 overs, Better Hope United made full use of first strike after winning the toss and electing to bat against East Coast Masters.
Posting a formidable 225 for 9 in their allotted 30 overs, Better Hope’s innings was built around a fluent 78 from Reaz Mohamed and a composed, unbeaten 75 from Clive Rampersaud. The pair ensured their side capitalised on the shortened format with controlled aggression.
For EC Masters, T Persaud claimed 3 for 39 while C Ried supported with 2 for 32.
Chasing 226, East Coast Masters struggled against disciplined bowling and were bowled out for 131 in 21.1 overs. L Ried top-scored with 48, with Persaud adding 19.
Satindra Shivdarshan starred with the ball, ripping through the batting order with 5 for 20, while Peter Jadunauth supported with 2 for 25, sealing a comprehensive 94-run victory for Better Hope United.
Ogle 2D secure 3-wicket win over LBI B
At Ogle, Ogle 2D were awarded the toss after LBI B arrived late and they chose to send the visitors in to bat.
LBI B posted a competitive 221 all out in their 40 overs, led by a well-played 79 from Shawn Singh and 65 from Hemraj Kissoon.
Annand Persaud led the bowling attack for Ogle 2D with an impressive 4 for 32 from 8 overs, while Trilok Nanan grabbed 2 for 23 in 3 overs.
In response, Ogle 2D chased confidently, reaching 222 for 7 in 36.1 overs. Daveanand Khemraj top-scored with 62, while Soopaul Sanichar (40); Michael Deonarine (37) and Nanan (33) all played key supporting roles.
Aaron Beharry (2 for 47) and Samnjay Harbaran (2 for 63) tried to stem the flow, but Ogle 2D crossed the line to win by three wickets.
Lusignan Development beat Novar All Stars by 46 runs
Lusignan Development Cricket Club added to the day’s excitement with a solid 46-run victory over Novar All Stars.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Lusignan were bowled out for 228 in 38.5 overs. S Ramdass led the scoring with 36, S Dhanai made 34, and K Jainarine contributed 29 in a collective batting effort.
Novar’s bowlers kept things relatively tight, with Lloyd Baijnauth returning figures of 2 for 49 from 7 overs, Jonny Alfred taking 1 for 27 from 8 overs, and Ion Abel finishing with 1 for 38 from 6 overs.
In reply, Novar All Stars were dismissed for 182 in 34.3 overs despite a fighting 74 from Abu Mohamed. Baijnauth provided solid support with 48, while Alfred and Abel each scored 19.
Lusignan’s bowlers ensured the target was never seriously threatened. Dhanai produced an outstanding spell of 4 for 26 from 7.3 overs, Simon claimed 3 for 33 from 7 overs, and N Deodat chipped in with 1 for 32.
Lusignan’s disciplined all-round performance earned them a well-deserved 46-run victory as the competition continues to intensify.
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