Wiruni Conquerors, Friendship Cavaliers to clash in Berbice River T20 finale on Sunday

The Berbice River Cricket Association’s four-team round-robin T20 competition will climax on Sunday with Wiruni Conquerors and Friendship Cavaliers booking their spots in the final, following impressive performances in the latest round of matches.

The third-place playoff will see Kimbia facing Gaetroy (Fort Nassau).
In the opening fixture, Sand Hills swept past Geatroy with a commanding nine-wicket victory. Batting first, Geatroy were dismissed for 88 in 14.3 overs.
Phillip Grimmond top-scored with 23, while Tallie and Leton Grimmond chipped in with 13 and 12, respectively.
The damage with the ball came from Wiruni’s attack, led by Joshua Leacock, who grabbed four wickets. Daniel Leacock and Wacker Mackenzie supported with two wickets each.
Friendship Cavaliers wasted little time in the chase, racing to 91–1 in just 7.2 overs. Ronald Singh struck an unbeaten 35, while Michael Capel made 26 not out and Daniel Leacock added 21. The lone wicket for Geatroy went to Phillip Grimmond.

In the second encounter, Wiruni Conquerors carved out a five-wicket victory over Kimbia. Taking first strike, Kimbia were bowled out for 105 in 15 overs. Mark Sampson led the way with 32, followed by contributions from Sheldon Bovell (19) and Nelon Thomas (18). Extras were a useful 20.
Wiruni’s bowlers again proved clinical: Linford Peters took four wickets, Keron Kertious claimed three, while Martin Agard, Ralph Fleming and Lauren Gilliard collected one each.
Wiruni Conquerors then replied with 108–5 from 17 overs, sealing the win and punching their ticket to the final. Deon De Silva struck a solid 42, Ralph Fleming supported with 28, and Martin Agard added 19. Extras contributed 14 runs.
Bowling for Friendship Cavaliers, Delroy Osborne picked up three wickets, and Melroy Da Silva grabbed two, while Nelon Thomas claimed one.
The competition now heads to Sand Hills on Sunday, where Wiruni Conquerors and Friendship Cavaliers will battle for the championship title, while Kimbia and Gaetroy meet in the third-place playoff.