Roundup on the BCB Tenelec Under-15 tournament: Adrian Hetmyer slams third century

…as Rose Hall Canje, Port Mourant book final spots

Story and photos by Brandon Corlette

Adrian Hetmyer has continued his purple patch in the Berbice Cricket Board’s (BCB’s) Tenelec Under-15 tournament, stroking his third century of the season and his second in as many matches.

The 13-year-old right-hander hit an elegant unbeaten 134 to propel his Rose Hall Canje “Arborsmart” side to a crushing 282-run win against the jaded Tucber Park team. This semi-final win sets up grand final between Rose Hall Canje and Port Mourant teams.

The Arborsmart match against Tucber Park was played at the Rose Hall Canje Community Centre Ground, and was watched by parents, family members and friends of the contestants. The Arborsmart team racked up 345-1 in 50 overs, with Adrian Hetmyer’s 134 coming off 140 balls and including seven fours and four sixes as he batted for 190 minutes.

He was supported by Jaden Edwards, whose score of an unbeaten 74 from 88 balls was decorated with nine fours.
Earlier, the classy and consistent opener Romario Ramdeholl was run out for 69 runs scored from 81 balls, inclusive of nine fours.
The Rose Hall Canje boys dominated the ordinary bowling on show, and took full advantage on the poor fielding of the Tucber side.
A total of 68 extras was reaped from the Tucber Park side, among them 52 wides. Gavin Kisten was economical with the 23 runs he leaked in ten overs without reaping a wicket.
In response, Tucber Park made 63 all out in 19.3 overs. Thiery Henry made 17, which had four boundaries. Enrique Mickle took 3-12, while Romario Ramdeholl took 3-6 and Nicholas Hall took 2-9.

Port Mourant
humble Cotton Tree
In the other semi-final match, played at Port Mourant, the home team defeated Cotton Tree Die Hard by seven wickets.
Batting first after winning the toss, Cotton Tree Die Hard posted 87 all out. Shoaib Alli Gafoor top-scored with an attractive 33, while Kishan Lalsa made 12 and Rohait Siarjoon made 10.
Bowling for Port Mourant, the talented Navin Boodwah claimed 3-30 from seven overs, while Rovin Boodwah had 2-13 from eight overs.
Shamar Daniels and Yoganand Mohan claimed two wickets as well.
In response, the home team made light work of the target, finishing on 90-3 in 16.3 overs.
Shamar Daniels scored an unbeaten 13, but Vishal Williams top-scored with 39 not out. David Alfred took 2-14 from five overs on this flat wicket, while Arif Bacchus took 1-14 from four overs.
‘The final’ between Port Mourant and Rose Hall Canje would be played on a date and venue to be announced shortly.