Super50 tournament: North Essequibo crowned champions of Essequibo leg
– after defeating East Bank Essequibo by 7 wickets
Champions of the Essequibo leg, North Essequibo
North Essequibo romped to victory in the Essequibo leg of the Republic Bank Under-23 Super50 Tournament, after rattling East Bank Essequibo out for just 66 runs. S Viera (18) and A Mohammed (16) were the only players to get out of the blocks for East Bank Essequibo.
Man of the Match and Most Valuable Player Rajendra Ramballi receives his prize from Guyana Cricket Board’s Anthony D’Andrade
The North Essequibo bowlers operated as a unit, with the skipper Lance Roberts, Sheldon Charles, S Mohammed and N Gill each picking up two wickets in a good effort.
Opener Rajendra Ramballi then eased himself to 34 not out with four boundaries as North Essequibo cruised to 68-3 in 18.2 overs.
In-form spinner Aryan Persaud grabbed 2 wickets for East Bank Essequibo, who’s bowlers failed to defend the already low total.
Ramballi was later adjudged Man of the Match.
