Parashutam, Persaud 50s as U-17 fixture ends in stalemate

Aug 24, 2012 Sports

– Zorg SC takes U-19 honours

Middle order batsmen Rockey Parashutam and Vikash Persaud slammed contrasting half centuries as the two innings One-Day Under-17 cricket match between Alfred Maycock X1 and South Essequibo X1 ended in a draw on Saturday last at the Zorg Cricket Ground, Essequibo Coast.
Maycock’s X1 won the toss and elected to bat first on a track with preparation moisture and managed 139-9 off their allocation of 20 overs. Parashutam led with 66 (7×4); Randy Rooplall, Shane Wong and Cristopher Latchman took two wickets each for South Essequibo which responded with 142-7 off their 20 overs.
David Williams and Insaaf Latchman hit 31 and 23 respectively for the winners, Vikash Persaud picked up 3-21 for the losers.
Maycock’s X1 in their second turn at the crease declared on 128-5 off 23 overs. Vikash Persaud stroked 56 (5×6) while Parashutam supported with 36 (3×4 2×6). Randy Rooplall grabbed 3-11 to end with match figures of 5-25.
Needing to score 126 for victory with 45 minutes of play remaining in the final session, South Essequibo finished on 64-6 in 16 overs when the umpires called off play due to bad light. Isaiah Latchman made 37 while Norman Singh unbeaten on 15.Vikash Persaud claimed 2-13 and Rockey Parashutam 2-30.
Former President of Bartica Cricket Committee (BCC) Edward Skeete presented one bat each to Orlando Jailall and David Williams for being the leading Under-15 and 17 batsmen respectively at the coaching clinic held in the area.
Meanwhile, in an Under-19 40 over match which was organised on Sunday at the same venue, got the better of South X1 by 2 wickets. South was bowled out for 138 in 32 overs after taking first strike.
Javid Azeez stroked 47 with Navindra Sarabjeet contributing 23. Elvin Narine was the leading bowler for Zorg with 4-11; Shivnarine Narine had 3-19. Zorg then responded with 140-8 in 30 overs.
Raul Rooplall ended unbeaten on 38, Ravindra Singh chipped in with an attacking 28. Azeez showed his all-round ability taking 4-23.
Coach Forbes Daniels thanked the business community for their support and said the games were organised as part of the cricket development programme in the area. (Zaheer Mohamed)

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