GT&T 10/10 – the battle for final 4 places starts today @ Everest Gr.

Apr 28, 2012 Sports

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At this stage, it’s only the best of the best that will lock horns with only the better

teams advancing even further, the semi finals of the 3rd GT&T / Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport / Guyana Softball League 10/10 nationwide softball cricket competition; action is set for the Everest Cricket Club Ground, Camp Road, Georgetown.
Earning the right to face off for a place in the semi finals but first, having to prove that they deserve to move on are defending champions Wolf’s Warriors of West Coast Demerara who will play be challenged by Upper East Coast’s Mahaica Raiders in the feature game.
Upper Corentyne’s Unstoppable will throw put their unbeaten record at stake when the face off with Bayrock Blazers’s ‘A’ hailing from the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden, this is the other male showdown with both expected to be exhilarating duals.
On the distaff side of the divide, the duals are expected to be just as riveting as the females have been holding their own.
New Amsterdam Canje’s, Karibee Strikers will be going all out to tame Lower East Coast’s 4R Lioness with neither side taking each other for granted while the day’s opening encounter features Linden’s own All Star Conquerors and Rising Stars X1 of Upper East Coast.
Wolf’s Warriors have sounded an ominous warning to the remaining male teams that they have no intention of giving up the title following an emphatic win in their Super-16 clash against Essequibo’s Affiance Storm whom they hammered by 9 wickets reaching 93-1 off in 6.5 overs responding to affiance’ 92-3 from their 10 overs.
The brutal nature of Warriors’ batting should be concern for any team coming in their path, Captain Amreith Rai (regarded as the leading softball batsman) and Mohamed Karim will be aiming to blast their team into the semis following up on their vintage display in the quarters. Support will also come from opening batsman Reaaz Karim.

Warriors will have to tighten up on their bowling led by Dhanraj Champalall, Diaram Persaud and Devenand Persaud. In an invited comment, Captain Rai stated: “We work hard to win and this game is no exception, therefore we are expected to produce.”
Mahaica Raiders though, are a confident bunch that will be aiming to upset the opposition and based on reports have endeavored to lift the standard of their game a few notches as they have been doing with every game to date.
They will depend heavily on the ruthless Marvin Babb who is the best all-rounder in the side with support from Rohit Dutchin who did well in their Super-16 game when they defeated Rising Star Super Sixers from Essequibo by 5 wickets; limiting them to 73-7 in 10 overs and responding with 75-5 in 8.4 overs.
Skipper Motilall Ghumandath commented: “We have the best opportunity to win because we are hungry for victory.”
Unstoppable XI, losing finalist’s in the inaugural year of the competition are hungry to go all the way to ensure they cash in on the more than 30-million dollars in cash and other prizes at stake.
They have a lot of momentum going their way this year having disposed in impressive fashion, Universal Solutions Tigers (a second year semi finalist) in the Super-16 match by 24 runs.
They believe that their chances of making the final four, is as good as any other team. Their quest to succeed further will be led by Surendra Nauth Sookhdeo who has the capability to dominate at any time due to his all-round ability. He opens the batting and bowls first change and was the difference in the Super-16 game, blasting 68 and also returning the enviable figures of 3-7 from 2 overs.
Captain of Unstoppable XI Vinod Nankishore, commented: “We have all the ingredients to win and have to ensure we execute at a higher level to succeed.”
Bayroc Blazers ‘A’ also has a wonderful story to tell and must not be underestimated having blasted their past Farm X1 in pulsating style by 6 wickets in the previous stage of the competition.
They will be in very high spirits and are fancying their chances of going further. Leading their charge will be Leon Moseley, a genuine all-rounder who can dominate on his day. His batting ability will be tested by the wily Sookhdeo, while his reverse sweep will have to come to the fore to offset the fielders.
Bayroc Blazers Skipper Nolan Beekharry noted, “We understand the Everest Ground and have the ability to make things happen, therefore we will look for all the opportunities to destroy them.”
Female matches – Rising Stars XI have been on a roll this year and are blessed with some big hitters who can take the game away from any opposition if given the opportunity.
Dianne Prescott’s presence and performances have been sending shivers up bowler’s spine as she has dominated all the bowlers whom she has faced this year. A lot will depend on her to give Rising Stars XI a huge total and a winning chance; they took care of Albion Tigers easily in their Super-16 game by some 8 wickets in 7 overs chasing down 71.
All Star Conquerors have lived up to their name and have been conquering all in their path. They are a good all round unit in their second year of this tournament and will seek to dominate their opponents from the beginning.
In their line-up is Akilah Castello who made finding the boundary quite easily but will have to be at her best to conquer the Rising Star XI impressive bowling unit. Anazette Carew will support Castello in the batting while the bowling will depend on Nadeena Agrella to limit the rampant Rising Stars XI batters.
Both teams fielding will be tested on the fast Everest turf and whoever adapts fastest will have the edge of progressing.
Karibee Rice Strikers is an experienced bunch with most of their players representing the Ancient County at the hard ball level. Skipper Erva Giddings will lead the batting charge and with her ability and power will want to dominate from ball one.
Giddings, Tessa Park and Urmala Brandit will be their main trump cards in search of a win against 4R Lioness who have quietly eased into this round. Their batting have been totally dominating so far, their latest win came against Capoey Regal Warriors whom they defeated by 37 runs.
Tracy Glasgow who blasted 49* in that match will again be leading the batting with support from Gangadai Singh who has the ability to bat for long periods.

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