Underdogs Belle Vue defeat CI Western Warriors by 49 runs

WDCA President’s Cup T20 Competition…

The latest action in the West Demerara Cricket Association’s President’s Cup T20 Competition has seen the underdogs Belle Vue Cricket Club triumph over the mighty Cornelia Ida Western Warriors in a thrilling encounter played on Sunday at the Zeeburg Sports Club ground.

Belle Vue, having won the toss, batted first and posted 189-7 in their 20 overs.
Representing Belle Vue, West Demerara Under-17 Captain Nicholas Rajpat made a brilliant 72 not out off 43 balls (9×4,1×6). This level-headed batsman showed his class in not aggressively attempting to smash many maximums, although he spanked some impressive boundaries.
His efforts were ably supported by: Colin Boucher, with 26 off 14 balls (5×4); Randy Ramrup, with 23 off 19 balls (2×4,1×6); Ravi Prasad, with 18 off 11 balls (4×4); and Krishna Singh, with 12 off 6 balls (1×4,1×6).
Bowling for CI Western Warriors, M. Razack produced figures of 3-37 off 4 overs, and Nicholas Pooran, 2-28 off 3 overs.
CI Western Warriors, in replying to Belle Vue’s 189-7, made 140-6 in their 20 overs. The Warriors had a bad day at the office, with S. Brown being the only one to turn in a valiant effort, as he scored 60 not out (11×4,1×6) off 28 balls. He seemingly was the only player who could read the pitch, and his aggressive disposition had the Bell Vue bowlers obviously worried.
After his wicket had fallen, everything went downhill for the CI Western Tigers; although N. Shivkumar, with 35 (3×4,2×6) off 30 balls played a resistant knock alongside N. Khan, whose 13 not out (1×4) came off 14 balls. However, neither batsman received support in producing their handy cameos.
Bowling for Belle Vue, Paul Ashby returned figures of 2-29 off 4 overs, which included 1 maiden; Randy Ramrup returned figures of 2-33 off 4 overs; and Safraz Baksh and Colin Boucher each bagged one wicket. Thus Belle Vue jumped in celebration as they recorded yet another win to their name.