Teams intensifying preparations ahead of quarter-finals

Apr 07, 2011 Sports

Two of the GT&T models present a fan with one of the 10/10 caps.

With over $10million in prizes up for grabs, the teams that have made it to this Saturday’s quarter-finals of the GT&T 10/10 Softball Cricket Competition have intensified preparations in an effort to progress further into the tournament which concludes the following day, at the National Stadium.
Set for the Everest Cricket Club ground which is anticipated to have a capacity crowd, defending champions in the Men’s Division Trophy Stall faces a tough game against Universal Solutions Tigers.
Trophy Stall, however, must be brimming with confidence after their lopsided win against a clearly outclassed Platinum Jaguars of Lethem who lost by a whopping 95 runs in their Super 16 clash, while the Tigers must also feel positive after a comfortable 6 wickets triumph against Farm XI.
Randy Ketwaroo, who starred in Trophy Stall’s victory, will once again be keen to duplicate his Man-of-the-Match performance, while Alvin Gobin’s power hitting is a source to reckon with.
In the other fixtures in the Men’s category, the dangerous Wolf Warriors go up against Adventure Sports Club and this encounter promises to be a scorching affair.
Adventure SC reached this stage after coasting to an easy 6 wickets win against Coomacka Mines, while the Warriors, who mustered the highest total in the Super 16 segment, are in sparkling form.
In their clash with Leguan Super Stars, they posted an imposing 160-2 and even though the opposition made a spirited reply, the result was never in doubt.
Even though Mohamed Carew and Amit Jairam 39 failed to convert good scores into half centuries, no one could deny that they both looked in excellent touch and getting them early will be key for Adventure SC if they stand a chance of restricting the batting juggernaut that the Warriors possesses.
Celebrity Times and Sandust XI matchup is another game that could produce a fascinating duel, while the mother of all battles is the high touted Regal XI against Affiance Storm.
Regal XI looked lacklustre in their last performance and will have to hit their strides very early if they hope to progress against a fiercely competitive Affiance Strom unit that looked impressive in their last game.
In the Women’s Division: Berbice All Stars comprising West Indies player Shemaine Campbell romped to a comfortable win against a game, but outclassed Mahaica Queens, but could find Wakapoa a different proposition to contend with.
Mike’s Wellwoman and Rising Star II clash should see the former start as favourites after an impressive showing in their previous engagement.
Perhaps, the most intriguing clash of the day is the one between Lusignan Street Warriors and MTWTFFS Warriors.
Lusignan cruised to an easy 9 wickets triumph in their last encounter against Corriverton Queens, while MTWTFFS Warriors provided ample evidence of their talent with a 6 wickets victory over highly favoured 4R Lioness.
They could be the surprise team that makes it all the way to the finals.
Trophy Stall Angels and Falcon Girls promises to be another interesting battle and hard to choose a winner after both teams played impressively in their respective Super 16 engagements.
Action commences at 09:00 hrs and the GT&T models along with comedian Chow-Pow will be in attendance all day that could resemble a carnival atmosphere, especially with music to suit the occasion.
Lots of giveaways and C-point will be up for grabs for the fans.

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