Action in the Sherwin Williams Second Division T/20 Cup 26/27 continued with three exciting encounters across the city, highlighted by a commanding chase from Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), a nail-biting one-run victory for Sophia, and a disciplined performance from Bel Air Rubis.
At the Police Sports Club Ground, Police Sports Club (PSC) posted 148 for eight in their allotted 20 overs against Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). Andrew Lyte led the charge with a well-compiled 69 from 46 balls, striking eight fours and three sixes in a polished innings. Mark Jeffers contributed 22, while Chemroy Kendall and Titus Webster both finished unbeaten on 17 to push PSC to a competitive total. Krsna Singh was the pick of the bowlers for GCC with figures of two for 28.
In response, GCC made light work of the chase. Navindra Persaud anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 from 50 balls, decorated with eight boundaries. He found solid support from Shiloh Adams, who scored 35, and Leon Johnson, who added 23. Georgetown reached 151 for two in just 17.4 overs to seal an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
Meanwhile, at the Transport Sports Club ground, Sophia and the University of Guyana (UG) battled in a tense bottom-of-the-table clash. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, UG restricted Sophia to 120 for seven in a reduced 17-over contest. Tyriq Walters was the standout performer, blasting 78 from 55 balls with five fours and five sixes. Alex Raghobeer delivered an outstanding spell of four for 16, while Dilshan Latchman chipped in with two for two.
UG’s chase fell agonisingly short. Shane Shirbarran top-scored with 32, and Newrawl Nichols made 20, but disciplined bowling from Sophia kept the scoring in check. Travis Hercules led the way with three for 19, while Garth Allen, Vickash Parsram, and Walters claimed one wicket each. UG closed on 119 for eight from their 17 overs, handing Sophia a dramatic one-run victory.
Over at the Demerara Cricket Club Ground, Bel Air Rubis defeated GNIC by 10 runs in another closely fought contest. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Bel Air Rubis posted 133 for nine in 20 overs. Ajay Gainda top-scored with 31, while Pooran Katwaroo (27) and Clint Jones (20) provided useful contributions. Chandrika Persaud, Kevin Lindo, and Lystuel George each claimed two wickets for GNIC.
In reply, GNIC were bowled out for 123 in 19.4 overs despite a valiant 48 from Chandrika Persaud and 38 from Jamain Grosvenor. Mahindra Jeenarine starred with the ball, taking three wickets, while Darren Manohar and Clint Jones supported with two apiece to secure the win for Bel Air Rubis.
With the competition heating up, teams will be eager to build momentum as the Sherwin Williams Second Division T/20 Cup progresses.
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