Seecharan’s unbeaten 82 powers Guyana to 2nd victory

Guyana’s Under-13s produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Barbados’s Under-13s by nine wickets in the second match of their 40-over series, played yesterday at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground, to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
After winning the toss, Barbados Under-13 elected to bat, but found conditions challenging against a disciplined Guyanese bowling attack. Jasani Craig made the early breakthrough, removing opener Oliver King for just four with a sharp short delivery.
Adrian Emmanuel then tightened Guyana’s grip on the innings, striking twice in quick succession to leave the visitors struggling at 28 for 3 after eight overs. The Barbados middle order continued to falter as off-spinner Deshawn Ramnauth applied sustained pressure, claiming key wickets through the middle phase of the innings.
Natarie Lavine offered the only significant resistance for the visitors, anchoring the innings with a well-compiled half-century. The left-hander reached his fifty in the 36th over and played with composure and intent, striking five fours and two sixes. Lavine was eventually trapped lbw by Jasani Craig for a determined 65 off 77 balls.

Barbados were bowled out for 138 in 39.2 overs. Ramnauth was the standout bowler with figures of 3 for 21 from eight overs, while Craig and Emmanuel supported well, each claiming two wickets.
In reply, Guyana made light work of the modest target, racing to an excellent start through their openers, who put on 49 runs for the first wicket. Nathaniel Ramkarran was dismissed for 12, caught at deep backward square, but the breakthrough did little to slow the hosts’ momentum.
Lomar Seecharan, in sparkling form, took control of the chase with a display of confident and aggressive strokeplay. At the end of eight overs, Guyana were already cruising at 81 for 1. Seecharan soon brought up a deserved half-century and continued to dominate the bowling.
Sahid Gajnabi played the perfect supporting role, rotating the strike effectively and finding the occasional boundary as the pair closed in on victory.
Seecharan finished unbeaten on a superb 82 from just 53 balls, striking 12 fours and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 155. Gajnabi remained not out on 20 from 25 deliveries.
Guyana reached 139 for 1 in just 16.2 overs, sealing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory and a 2-0 series lead.
The third match of the series is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground, with the first ball set to be bowled at 10:00h.