Latest update December 19th, 2024 2:02 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Rangers SC book semi-finals place as Mike’s Pharmacy cricket continues

Nov 07, 2009 Sports

Rangers SC of West Demerara thrashed their counterparts, United Brothers SC of Essequibo, by 66 runs to storm into the semi-finals, while their county mates, Wolf’s Warriors suffered a contrasting fate in their match against country wide champions Die Hard XI, losing by 65 runs at the Suddie Ground, Essequibo, Sunday morning last.
Rangers SC won the toss and defied overcast conditions to take first strike. Riaz Karim justified his captain’s decision, blasting 20 runs off the first over.
He then proceeded to brutalize the bowling, lashing sixes and fours to all parts of the ground. He was eventually dismissed in the eight over, three runs short of the century mark. His record total was recorded off just 48 balls that included nine massive sixes and five fours. During the onslaught, five balls were slashed out of the ground and had to be replaced.
Ameer Nizamuddeen supported with a swashbuckling knock of 28 while Safraz Karim contributed an even half century off 33 balls.
These sterling knocks helped the Rangers SC to compile a huge total of 216-7 when their 15 overs expired.  Gopaul Deen took 3-40 off his three overs for United Brothers SC to take the bowling honours.
United Brothers SC started their reply on a positive note, posting 66 in 8 overs while losing 2 wickets. Their star batsman, Shannon Jagmohan compiled 46 off 26 balls before he was eventually dismissed. Gopaul Deen also contributed with the bat but departed soon after Jagmohan. He made 24.
Thereafter, the innings crumbled as the other batsmen failed to offer any resistance to Mohamed Saffie’s incisive spin bowling. This bowler finished with figures of 4-30 off 3 overs while Diaram Persaud and Bisham Persaud supported with 3-20 off 2 overs and 2-4 from 1 over, respectively.
In the second match, country wide champions, Die Hard XI defeated Wolf’s Warriors after the former team made 164-7 in 15 overs. .
Meanwhile, the two teams from Berbice, Heavenly Angels and # 68 All Stars booked their places in the finals by winning their quarter-finals and semi-finals matches, respectively.
In quarter-finals matches, Island Girls XI of Leguan and Uitvlugt Girls from West Demerara both were awarded walkovers after their opponents, Sunrise SC and Coomacka Girls failed to show for their encounter. Heavenly Angels also earned a walkover against Georgetown Girls while # 68 All Stars defeated Ruimzeight XI by 20 runs.
In semi-finals fixtures, Heavenly Angels defeated Island Girls by 17 runs while # 68 All Stars defeated Uitvlugt Girls by 29 runs.
Matches were also played in the U-15 category for the Kidicare trophy. In semi-final fixtures, Zeeburg Youths defeated Success XI by 6 wickets while Uitvlugt Youths defeated Triumph XI by 39 runs.
Meanwhile the semi-finals of the regular/open category will be held this Sunday November 7 at the Police Ground, Eve Leary. The finals, scheduled for Saturday November 21 would be contested under floodlights at the Bourda Ground. The following teams will battle for honours: Under-15 category for the Kidicare trophy, Uitvlugt Youths takes on Zeeburg Youths while in the female category for the Wellwoman trophy, Heavenly Angels tackle # 68 All Stars.
Fans would also be treated to an action packed encounter when Shattaville Masters opposes Trophy Stall Masters in the Regular / Open category for the Mike’s Pharmacy Trophy.
Teams wishing to enter in the Carib Beer National Softball Tournament organized by the Guyana Softball League in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, can contact the following persons in their areas as follows: Essequibo- Elroy Stephney (621-8484/771- 4231), Balchand Shivamber (616-4020/771-4401), West Coast / West Bank – Leonard Harprashad (646-0568/268-2458), East Coast of Demerara – Nadir Baksh (Gas) (222- 3605/691-9477), Georgetown – Lance Adams (626-7259), East Bank Demerara- Shafeek Mohamed  (688 – 4535), Berbice – Omeshwar Sirikishun (683- 3246/333-2272/ 337- 1778), Hussain- (662-2061), Wakenaam – Danny Kevalchulai(648-5065/774- 5040), Linden – Mortimer Denny (692-2962), Bartica – Skeete (696-8750), Leguan – Harvey Gobin (260- 0856/ 665 – 9618).

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Shabazz’s termination remains just the tip of the iceberg

Shabazz’s termination remains just the tip of the iceberg

Dec 19, 2024

Dear Sir, Reference is hereby made to the above caption as it relates to: The Golden Jaguars suffered its second consecutive loss to Suriname, by an embarrassing 1-5 margin; in the Dutch speaking...
Read More
Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai Sec’ holds Speyside College to 4-all draw

Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai...

Dec 18, 2024

Glasgow excited for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Glasgow excited for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Dec 18, 2024

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women hammer India by nine wickets to level series

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women...

Dec 18, 2024

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance to quarters tomorrow

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance...

Dec 18, 2024

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior Men’s Head Coach for all formats

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior...

Dec 17, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]