GT&T 10/10 Nationwide softball cricket tourney…Defending champs Wolf Warriors continues impressive run; Super-16 round looms

Apr 12, 2012 Sports

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The battles were furious and many, but only winners advanced when competition in the 3rd GT&T 10/10 Nationwide Softball Cricket Tournament continued last weekend around the country.
There is certainly no room for pretenders with over $30Million in cash and other prizes up for the taking as the competition heats up. Teams were pushed to the hilt in the respective zone finals contested last Saturday and Sunday watched by sold out crowds.
West Demerara – On Sunday over in West Demerara, national defending champion Wolf’s Warriors sealed their Super 16 spot with an easy 8-wicket win over Ocean View XI; dismantling their hapless opponents for 69 in 9.1 overs and then reach the victory target, ending on 70-2.
The previous day saw Wolf Warriors defeat Super Street by 7 wickets, having bundled them out for 42 with Devanand Persaud taking 3-15 off 2 overs. Wolf Warriors made 46-3 in 5.3 overs.
On Sunday in the Zone semi-final, Wolf Warriors blasted Leonora Youths by 8 wickets.
They made 94-2 off the allotted overs with skipper Amreth Jairam returning to hammer an unbeaten 50 off 18 balls (6×6) after snaring 3-14 from 2 overs which limited Leonora Youths to 90-8 in 10 overs. Imtiaz Hack offered some resistance by clobbering 52 off 28 balls as wickets tumbled all around him.
West Bank Demerara – Up on the West Bank of Demerara in a very exciting match, last year’s Super 16 qualifier Speedboat Sports Club maintained their dominance after squeezing past Invaders XI by 4 runs to qualify for the next round.
Speedboat Sports Club batted first and made 77-9 in 10 overs; Mahendra Singh hit 22. In reply Invaders found it tough in the face of some tight bowling, frustration eventually took its toll as the batters in trying to go over the top, lost their wickets. They eventually ended on 74-7 in their 10 overs; Shazim Hussain claimed 3-12 from 2 overs.
On Saturday, Speedboat took care of CRAG Accounting Firm ‘A’ by 6 wickets.
After limiting CRAG Accounting Firm ‘A’ to 54-8 in 10 overs, they knocked off the runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 4.5 overs.
Last year’s Super 16 qualifier from the East Bank Zone, Farm XI again made it through, once again at the expense of the team they defeated last year at this same stage, Digital Technology XI in a thriller to start the day, at Wales Community Centre Ground.
Farm XI batted first and posted 108-5 in 10 overs; Patrick Khan led with 27 and Raul Reid 24*, the two featured in a partnership of 51 off 28 balls. They then restricted the opposition to 100-4 to win by 8 runs.
On Saturday, Farm XI demolished their opponents, V&A General Store and Craig Vipers by 114 and 81 runs, respectively.
Georgetown – In the Georgetown Zone Regal XI unseated Trophy Stall XI by 17 runs in another match that was a see saw affair.
Regal XI batted first and scored 97-4 in 10 overs; the consistent Patrick Rooplall hammering 64 off 20 balls with 7 sixes. Trophy Stall XI replied with 80-4; Balram Roopnarine pegging them back by bowling a maiden and capturing a wicket in over number 8 after Trophy Stall were seemingly cruising at 68-3 in the 7th over.
On Saturday, Regal XI defeated Builders Lumber Yard and Assassin XI convincingly.
In the Lower East Coast Zone, Rockaway Auto Sales ‘A’ enjoyed more success by hammering Jaguars by 73 runs, cantering into the Super 16 stage.
Rockaway Auto Sales ‘A’ XI batted first and reached 118-6 in 10 overs; Devanand Samaroo led with 27 off 9 balls (2×6 2×4). In reply, Jaguars were sent crashing for 45 in 9.3 overs; Mahendra Ramlakhan was the most unplayable, returning figures of 3-7 from 2 overs; Jagdesh Deosarran backed up with 3-15 from his 2 overs.
On Saturday Rockaway took care of Trophy Stall ‘B’ easily while also cruising past Shooting Star XI.
East Coast – Mahaica – At Helena, Mahaica Raiders X1 showed they are the team in form, dismantling Enmore Cricket Zone to book their place in the Super 16 round. Enmore Cricket Zone were inserted and found the going tough as they were limited to 71-9 of their 10 overs; Imran Alli made 28, Marvin Babb took 2-2 in 2 overs.
In reply Mahaica Raiders XI cruised to 75-2 in 8.3 overs; Babb returned with the bat to lead the victory charge with 23*. Mahaica Raiders earlier in the day disposed of KB&B Contractor XI by 40 runs.
North Essequibo – At the Imam Bacchus Ground, Affiance Storm first got the better of Cottonfield Wild Oats XI by 27 runs in a repeat of last year’s Zone final. Affiance Storm also took care of business against Pomeroon Oil Mills by 8 wickets to advance to the Super 16 stage.
Pomeroon Oil Mills batted first and posted 74-8 in 10 overs. Affiance Storm replied with 76-2 in 6 overs. Earlier skipper Latchman Rohit slammed 49 (4×6) to pilot his team to victory over Cottonfield Wild Oats.
South Essequibo – In South Essequibo Rising Star Super Sixers rose to the occasion by defeating Tsunami XI by 6 wickets in the Zone final, earning a Super 16 berth.
West Berbice – D’Edward Sports Club triumphed over Firepoint by 33 runs to claim the top spot in that Zone. Earlier, D’Edward Sports Club made light work of Pick Up XI by 7 wickets.
At Port Mourant, Universal Solutions Tigers, last year’s semifinalists from the Central Corentyne Zone, destroyed Yakusari Carib Cricket Club by 10 wickets to march into the Super 16. Yakusari were skittled out for 32 in 4.3 overs; the Tigers racing to 34-0 in 2.3 overs.
The much anticipated clash between Memorex and Celebrity Times saw the former triumphing by a mere 2 runs in a thrilling finish to the preliminary rounds in the Ancient County.
Scores – Memorex 118-7, Roy Jafferally 38. Celebrity Times 116 all out in 9.5 overs, Erashad Farouk 33.
Female category – On the distaff side which ended on Saturday, Wellwoman of the Georgetown Zone, 4R Lioness of Lower East Coast and Trophy Stall Angels of East Bank all defeated their respective opponents.
Meanwhile, the GT&T promotions continued at the various venues with Bluey Max thrilling the fans at the Everest Ground on Saturday and Wales Community Centre Ground on Sunday as they craved for more of the novelty games discounts on Blackberry handsets among the other giveaways.

Following is the list of Male Super 16 qualifiers:
West Coast                                                      Wolf’s Warriors
West Bank                                                      Speed Boat Sports Club
Linden                                                             Bayroc Blazers ‘A’
East Bank                                                        Farm X1
Georgetown                                                    Regal X1
Lower East Coast                                           Rockaway Auto Sales ‘A’ X1
Upper East Coast                                            Mahaica Raiders
Wakenam Bartica Leguan                               Falcons Sports Club
North Essequibo/Pomeroon                            Affiance Storm
South Essequibo                                             Rising Star Super Sixers
Lower Corentyne                                            Karibee Boyz
Central Corentyne/Black Bush Polder            Universal Solutions Tigers
Upper Corentyne                                            Unstoppable
New Amsterdam/Canje                                  Memorex
West Coast Berbice                                        D’Edward Sports Club
Lethem                                                            Platinum Jaguars Senior
Female Super 16 qualifiers:
West Coast                                                      Rising Stars X1
West Bank                                                      Speedboat
Linden                                                             All Star Conquerors
Linden                                                             Wiruni Conquerors
East Bank                                                        Trophy Stall Angels
Georgetown                                                    Jungle Strikers
Georgetown                                                    Mike’s Wellwoman
Lower East Coast                                           4 R Lioness
Upper East Coast                                            Rising Stars X1
Wakenaam Bartica Leguan                             Falcon Girls
North Essequibo                                             Capoey Regal Warriors
South Essequibo                                             Capoey Rising Star
Pomeroon                                                        Mora United
Lower/Central Corentyne                               Albion Tigers
New Amsterdam/Canje                                  Karibee Rice Strikers
West Coast Berbice                                        #28 Warriors

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