Providence Cricket Club clinch EBD Second Division 40-over title
Providence Cricket Club have clinched a resounding six-wicket victory over their Peters Hall counterparts in the East Bank Demerara Cricket Sub-Association’s (EBDCSA’s) Second Division 40-over final that was recently contested at the ground in Farm, EBD.
The Providence Cricket Team posing with the championship trophy
Providence have thus claimed the coveted title for 2024.
Sent in to bat, Peters Hall managed to post 223 runs from 36.4 overs, with Ubai Hussain crafting a gritty 41 runs and Ray Newton and Shafeek Deonarine respectively contributing 31 and 25 runs.
Dwayne Dick’s consistent line and length earned him 3 wickets for Providence from his eight overs.
Set a target of 224 runs, all-rounder Dwayne Dick smashed a brilliant 67 runs that featured 10 fours and 2 sixes, as he laid a solid foundation for Providence.
Jermain Grovesnor’s superb knock contributed 55 runs and ensured Providence register a score of 224-4 in 31.2 overs, securing a commanding six-wicket win and clinching the 2024 40-over Division Two title.
Runners-up Peters Hall received $100,000 and a trophy for their efforts.
David Sugrim, Patrick Khan, Mohamed’s Trading, Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall, Khan’s Labels, and Camille’s Academy were sponsors of this tournament, which has been deemed a resounding success.
