RBL Nationwide U23 Inter-Club Super50 tournament: East Bank, North Essequibo to face off in Sunday’s final

-Hicks scores century for QC

The Essequibo leg of the Finals of the Republic Bank Ltd (RBL) Nationwide Under-23 Inter-Club Super50 tournament is set to be played on Sunday, August 27, at the Golden Fleece Ground. An exciting clash is anticipated as the East Bank Zone secured their spot in the final against North Essequibo ahead of their battle.
Batting first, Bartica made 118 all out in 24 overs, with I. Baccus (22) and H. Lamb (33) providing the runs. National player Aryan Persaud ended with 4-32 in 7.2 overs, including 2 maidens, 1 wicket maiden and 1 double-wicket maiden. Wazim Mohammed also had a stellar game, grabbing 3-38 in 5 overs, featuring one double wicket maiden.
East Bank then battled to 119-7 in 14.2 overs. Mohammed hit 21 off 15, while Ronaldo Scouten finished on 36 off 21 balls. Bartica’s bowlers toiled, with H. Lamb (2-22) and S. Sutton (2-34) employing their best efforts.
Queen’s College beat Agricola by 156 runs
Tuen Hicks hammered 18 fours in his 101 off 106 balls to headline the Queen’s College 156-run mauling of Agricola with their posting of 287-10 in 45 overs. Kevin Williams (36) and Ntini Permaul (27) were the other scorers for QC.
Bowling for Agricola, Joel Gilkes snapped up 4-47 and scored a run-a-ball 29 with four fours and a six. QC ended their innings on 131 runs made from 21.4 overs. QC’s star with the ball was Daniel Persaud, who captured 4-26 while Kampta Seepersaud grabbing 2-3.
Action continues today with matches in Georgetown involving Lusignan facing Better Hope while Upper Demerara take on West Demerara at QC. On Sunday, MYO battle DCC at GCC, Transport CC come up against Ogle CC at QC, and Golden Grove CC test their skills against Queen’s College.