The recently-concluded T20 tournament hosted by the Zeeburg Sports Club (ZSC) has been deemed a success by organiser Omar Narine.
The annual Easter event, which was held on March 31 and April 1, saw participation from five teams, Zeeburg Sports Club All-stars, Zeeburg Sports Club Bomb Squad, Meten-Meer-Zorg Future Youths, Hyde Park Sports Club and Rising Stars Sports Club.
The tournament was hosted in an effort to garner funds for the construction of a grand stand for the sports club ground, which is home to many national players on the West Coast of Demerara.
The thrilling T20 action saw Zeeburg Sports Club All-Stars and Zeeburg Sports Club Bomb Squad coming face to face in the final on Sunday evening. Despite a few hindrances, the match came off smoothly and the Zeeburg Bomb Squad were crowned as this year’s champions. The winning team walked away with $120,000 cash and trophies while the runner-ups were awarded $30,000 cash and a trophy. The Man-of the-Match award for the final was presented to national cricketer Kevin Boodie. Richie Looknauth was hailed as the overall best bowler of the tournament while the best batsman prize was given to Ricardo Adams, both of whom are national cricketers.
In assessing the expenses for the tournament, Narine noted that a good amount was raised to contribute to the construction project. “I think we would have made a sizeable profit,” Narine disclosed. Although there are no plans for another fundraiser at the moment, Narine assures that the Sports Club will continue to host the annual event, which is well-attended by cricket enthusiasts and residents of the surrounding communities.
