GT&T 10/10 nationwide cricket Super-16-Round…

Apr 21, 2012 Sports

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Four more teams set to make quarterfinals tomorrow at Everest

 

Energetic and exhilarating action will continue to be the order of the day when Super-16-round matches in the 3rd GT&T nationwide softball cricket competition continues tomorrow at the Everest Cricket Ground in the City from 10:00hrs.
Defending champions Wolf Warriors of West Demerara will be seeking to maintain their unblemished record when they are challenged by Affiance Storm. Platinum Jaguars senior side will play Speed Boat Sports Club.
In the two female matches, Mike’s Wellwoman play Mora United and Wiruni Conquerors will come up against Rising Stars X1.
Wolf’s Warriors are always in a mood for war whenever they take the pitch and tomorrow will be no different, Affiance Storm will have to come to the venue with their stormy game if they are to upstage the defending champions.  Leading the Warriors will be Azad Azeez, Riaz Karim and the man considered the best softball batsman in the country Amrit Rae who is now getting into his strides, his latest innings being an unbeaten 50.
Rae’s reverse sweep is one of the most extraordinary shots, very often clearing the boundary and along with his wide array of shots the bowlers on the opposing teams are always going to be in for a tough time. Rae is also a motivator in his side and much will depend on him in tomorrow’s clash.
Affiance Storm has been dominating all forms of cricket in the Cinderella County of Essequibo and have maintained that dominance in the GT&T 10/10 tourney. In the Zone final they totally dominated Cotton Field Wild Oats and will seek to do the same against the warriors making this game a must see affair.
The mainstay of their side is Latchman Rohit who will have to be at his best in guiding and leading his colleagues tomorrow. Rohit is regarded as a shrewd player who studies his opponents well and will want to up the ante as he and his team members plot a plan of defeat for their opponents.
Another humdinger of a battle is anticipated in the Speed Boat Sports Club / Platinum Jaguars shindig.  Speed Boat XI is in their third year at this level, which speaks to a high level of consistency and despite this fact they will still want to keep climbing the ladder in their year’s tournament with the final not far ahead.
They’ve no doubt got the ability with a number of favored falling to them, it’s just a matter of them putting the pieces together and bringing their big game temperament to the Everest Ground. At the helm for them is the experienced Greg Singh.
Standing in their way is Platinum Jaguars Senior who has improved this year and in Captain Albert Duncan, they have a match winner. With support from Dharam Singh who already has a hundred under his belt in the Zone final when they {Platinum Jaguars Senior} humiliated the Tabatinga Hi Flyers. The team blasted their way to 233-2 in that match and is capable of batting all the way down the order.
In the female category: Pomeroon champions, Mora United did well and the momentum they have built to date they will be hoping to maintain; much of that momentum was garnered from their Zone final triumph against the more popular Charity Emeralds whom they disposed of by 33 runs.
They are a well oiled bunch who has been making quite a sacrifice to play softball cricket and have been involved in other tournaments. Mora’s fielding is the high point of the team and will certainly give their opponents something to think about as they have limited opposing teams to an average of 70 runs while knocking that off quite easily.
Their bowling will have to come good if they are to have a hold on the tested, tried and proven Wellwomen. Their main batters, Renita and Shemaine Williams will have to be consistent if they are to set a platform in search of a win. Skipper Angenie Walcott can be a handful as she bowls quick leg breaks which can be very effective.
Mike’s Wellwoman, no easy opponents, have been doing well thus far and the make-up of their team has created confidence in their play. They have several national players in their side and have been batting their way to victory.
The likes of Joann Van Sertima and Abena Parker and Zola Telford among others have proven that they are capable of overturning any opposition on their day.   Batting at the top of the order, Telford has pieced together innings of 77, 72 and 40 in the preliminary rounds to date.
The other female encounter brings together Rising Stars X1 and Wiruni Conquerors.  Rising Stars XI are the West Coast Demerara champions having defeated the more experienced Devas Girls by 16 runs. Their outfield catching has been brilliant to date while their bowling has also been good with a lot of potential.
A sticking point has been their batting and will need to be well improved if they are to upstage their opponents. Adela Graham and Rashana Williams are the most consistent batters in the team and will need to come good along with the others if they are to stand a chance.
Wiruni Conquerors are considered the best team in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden from all reports; they are also a fit bunch of ladies. One of the most outstanding aspects of their game is their fielding which has often resulted in them limiting opposing teams.
Wauvon King and Pamela King have been at the forefront in the area of their batting and are expected to continue their dominance on what is expected to be a quick Everest outfield.
Meanwhile, the promotional team from GT&T will be increasing their giveaways as the Super 16 stage winds down. Fans are urged to come out in their numbers to enjoy more exciting matches and to support their favorite teams while cashing in on the many giveaways.

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