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Sep 05, 2012 Sports
Competition in the RAF’s Variety Store sponsored 2nd Annual Hajjin Zeleena Rafeek Memorial countrywide Inter Jamaat Ten10 knock-out Softball cricket tournament organized by the Muslim Youth Organisation got underway on Sunday last at the MYO Ground, Woolford Avenue, Thomas Lands and at Chesney Ground- Berbice.
Present at a simple opening ceremony at the MYO Ground before the start of the tournament being played in memory of the late Hajjin Zeleena Rafeek and sponsored Br. Fazal Rafeek were MYO President Br. Azad Ibrahim and the Spiritual advisor of the CIOG, Shaykh Moeen-ul-Hack.
All the teams were encouraged to display a high level of discipline, unity and brotherhood throughout the tournament. Br. Fazal Rafeek said that his late wife (Hajjin Zeleena Rafeek) in whose memory the competition is played was a good, generous and sports oriented person who mainly liked cricket.
He encouraged all teams participating to always be good people and also strive for excellence in whatever they do.
Following are the results of matches at MYO Ground, the first this year brought together Success and Ogle ‘A’ and was contested in sparkling sunshine and cool breeze.
Ogle A got off to a brilliant start taking the score to 53 in 4 overs before losing their momentum, ending their innings at 101 for 5 wickets. Wayne Osborne 26 (3×6) and Javid Ali 22 (2×6) were the main scorers for Ogle A. Hafeez Samad and Zahir Persaud took one wicket each for Success.
Success in reply never looked bothered as they cruised to victory in at 103-3 in 7.3 overs. Zahir Persaud led with 58 (6×6 5×4) and was well supported by Hafeez Samad with 23 (2×6 1×4). Jason Mohamed took 2 wickets for 21 runs for the losing side.
MYO vs Triumph – Triumph batted first and made 69 for 7 in their 10 overs; Fizal Gafar 16* (1×6 1×4) and Rameez Mohamed 14 (1×6 1×4). Bowling for MYO; Imran Ally 3 for 16, Timour Mohamed 2 for 11.
MYO in their turn at the crease made 75 for 1 in 4.5 overs; Saheed Gittens 31* (4×6), Zulficar Ali 42* (3×6 3×4). Shameer Pooran claimed the lone wicket for 26 runs in his allotment of two overs. Scores: Triumph- 69-7 and MYO 75-1.
Non Pariel vs LBI ‘A’
LBI ‘A’ won the toss and took first strike with their batters posting 138-3; Richard Dowlatram led with 55 not out (6×6 4×4), Nizam Khan 20 (2×6 1×4). Kevin Persaud took 1 for 28.
Non Pariel was always threatening to overtake the score but in the end fell 5 runs short of the target ending on 133-2. Kevin Persaud 47 not out (5×6 1×4) and Christopher Ramat 41 not out (5×6) their top scorers. Scores: LBI ‘A’ 138-3; Non Pariel 133-2.
Farm A vs Leonora
Leonora batted first and limited to 72-6 in their 10 overs. Imtiaz Hack 18 (1×6 1×4), S. Samad 31 (3×6 1×4). Budhan Baksh took 3 wickets for 8 for Farm ‘A’ which in reply knocked off the required runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 5 overs; Budhan Baksh 33 not out (4×6) and Ameer Azeez 14 not out (1×6 1×4). Ibrahim Ali took both wickets to fall for 7 runs.
Scores: Leonora 72-6, Farm ‘A’ 74-2.
Lusignan vs Old Mosque
This game was the highlight of the day with Old Mosque fielding a team with 8 members below the age of 16 years and almost created an upset against Lusignan. Old Mosque won the toss and elected to bowl first. This move proved the right choice for the Old Mosque boys as they created webs around the Lusignan batsmen.
When the overs were expired Lusignan were 94-9; Shazam Ali made 44 (6×6). Beshan Ali took 3-7 runs and was supported by Imran Ali and Ershaad Ali with 2 wickets each. Old Mosque in reply were threatening at some stages but they lost wickets regularly and were eventually bowled out for 65 runs.
Captain Asif Baksh made a fighting 29 (4×4) before being the last man out in 8.1 overs. Asif Singh was the main destroyer for Lusignan picking up 4 for 10 runs and was well supported by Afzal Khan with 3 for 15 and Shazim Ali 2 for 6. Scores: Lusignan 94-9, Old Mosque 65 all out.
Versailles vs Sisters Masjid at Goed Fortune Ground
Versailles Masjid which won the toss and elected to bat first coasted to 181 for 5 wickets; Navendra Kooblall 65 and Wazir Hussain 68 runs, the leading run getters. In Sisters Masjid turn at the crease they folded for 52 runs in 7.3 overs; Shazim Hussain grabbed 4 for 10. This is the highest team score of the competition so far. Scores: Versailles 181-5, Sisters Masjid 52 all out.
Matches played at Chesney Ground- Berbice
Belvedere A vs Fyrish Small Masjid
Fyrsh Small Masjid batting first made 95 for 4 in their 10 overs. Javid Mohamed striking 51 runs (3×6 1×4). Shafeek Mohamed 1-14 for Belvedere which in reply were bowled shot out for 58 runs; Khalil Khalif 15 getting into double figures. Zaheer Khaderoo 3 wickets for 6 runs. Scores: Fyrish Small Masjid 95-4, Belvedere 58 all out.
Fyrish ‘A’ vs Albion ‘B’
Albion ‘B’ 99 for 7 in their 10 overs. Zameer Khan 31 runs; Nazeem Hamid 5 for 12 runs. Fyrish ‘A’ in reply knocked off the required runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 9.5 overs; Imran Hussain 63 not out (6×6). Imran Khan took one wicket for 14 runs for Albion B. Scores: Albion ‘B’ 99-7, Fyrish ‘A’ 100-3.
Cotton Tree vs Albion ‘A’
Albion ‘A’ 89 for 9 in their 10 overs. Shazam Ibrahim 19; Asif Shaw 3 for 11. Cotton Tree in reply coasted to victory losing one wicket in 8 overs; Wazid Subhan led with 33 and Fazim Ahmad 28 not out. Scores: Albion ‘A’ 89-9, Cotton Tree 90-1.
Canefield vs Rosehall
Canefield batting first posted 119 for 7 in their 10 overs. Islam Azad topped with 34 runs. Rosehall in reply were bowled out for 84, Basheer scored 17. Br. Abu took 3 for 10.
Scores: Canefield 119-7, Rosehall 84 all out.
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