Police Cricket Club delivered a clinical display of all round cricket to humble Everest Cricket Club by 191 runs in the Star Party Rental First Division two-day clash.
Skipper Ramkarran led from the front with an innings of 107
At the Police Sports Club ground in Eve Leary, Georgetown, the Police Sports Club won the toss and elected to bat first in the GISE, Star Rentals, and Trophy Stall First Division game played over the weekend.
Captain Kunhuiya Ramkarran led the way as Police Sports Club (PSC) posted a mammoth total of 332 all out. Kunhuiya Ramkarran delivered a brilliant century as he scored 107 off 116 balls. His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes. Providing excellent support, Chemroy Kendell blasted his to 71 from just 33 balls. During his cameo, he hit 9 towering sixes and one four. Opening batsman Pernell London also played a solid hand as he contributed a half century (53). Bowling for the Everest Sports Club, Javed Rasheed had the best figures as he claimed 3 wickets for 57 runs. Rafael Singh, Chris Harry, and Captain Richie Looknauth all picked up two wickets each.
Everest got off to a very poor start in their run chase as they lost 3 wickets for just 21 runs. Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Richie Looknauth put up some resistance in their innings, but both batsmen fell to the bowling of Ivor Trotz. Chanderpaul top scored with 48 from 72 balls, while Richie Looknauth made 33. Everest were eventually bundled out for just 103 as the Police Sports Club claimed a lead of 229 runs heading into their second innings. Ivor Trotz and Dwayne Dick both claimed 4 wickets apiece.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul took a 5-for and scored 48 and 66 not out in a losing effort for Everest
Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s brilliant bowling display reduced and contained the PSC batters in their second innings. Kevon Boodie, 40, and Dwayne Dick, 29, were the significant contributors as the Police Sports Club was bundled out for a total of 139. Tagenarine Chanderpaul had figures of 5 for 46, while Javed Rasheed bowled brilliantly as well with figures of 4 for 29.
Needing 369 runs for victory, the Everest Sports Club didn’t threaten the target score whatsoever, as they were bowled out for 177. Tagenarine Chanderpaul stood firm as he finished the game on an unbeaten score of 66 from 81 balls. Opening batsman Ushardeva Balgobin provided decent support, scoring 60, and Denesh Mangal made 25. Ivor Trotz once again was impressive as he had figures of 5 for 34 as the Police Sports Club went on to register a massive win by 191 runs.
