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Guysuco wins BCCDA inter agency cricket competition
Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) made full use of their home advantage to register their second win when the third edition of the annual Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association BCCDA –Cooperate Business in Sports CBIS Inter Agency 10/10 softball cricket competition was successfully played at the Albion Community Centre ground under the theme – Unity and Better Relationships.
Guysuco took on Neal and Massy in the final of the competition which was played under floodlights after they both progressed to the final after hard fought semifinal victories.
The winning Guysuco team display their trophy and medals after capturing the Inter Agency 10/10 Softball cricket title.
Asked to take first strike in the game which was reduced to 8 overs a side, the boys from the sugar belt made 69 for 4 from their allotted overs, with Phillips 21 (3×4) and Ally 20 (1×6, 1×4), being the top scorers. Neal and Massy in their turn at the crease were restricted to 48 for 6 in their allotment of overs. K. Sinclair picked up 2-15 bowling for the winners.
Earlier in semifinal, play Guysuco edged past Guyana Power and Light (GPL) in a cliff hanger. Guysuco had batted first and made 97-3 off their eight overs to which GPL replied with 96-8. In the other semifinal Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) rattled up 91-2 to which Neal and Massy responded with 93-3 off 7.2.
The teams had earlier registered victories in the quarterfinal matches. Demerara Bank had defeated Ansa McAl by 10 wickets. Scores were Ansa Mc Al 73-7, Demerara Bank 75-0. GPL 85-1, Nand Persaud “Karibee Rice” in reply made 81-7. Neal and Massy 118 – 5 beat Olderndorf Carriers 114-7 by four runs. Guysuco 107- 4 whipped Republic Bank, who fell for 45 by 62 runs. New Building Society 100-3 lost to Demerara Bank 101-2 by 8 wickets.
In other matches, GPL 116-3 won from Edward Beharry and company Limited 92-3. Hand-in-Hand Insurance Company 70-8 lost to Republic Bank 71-4 in seven overs. Oldendorff Carriers 94-4 won from Regional Chairman’s XI 70-6. Metro 80-5 lost to Karibee Rice 83-4. Guysuco 133-6 clobbered Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company 77-4. Neal and Massy 166-5 whipped Banks DIH 100-6.
In the presentation ceremony that followed, Guysuco were presented with the winning Digicel trophy and 16 medals, while runner up Neal and Massy also received a trophy, compliments of Digicel, who incidentally sponsored all the trophies for the competition. The two losing semifinalists GPL and Demerara Bank were also recognised.
According to the tournament coordinator, Imran Saccoor, the tournament was a success despite the many challenges and thanked the many sponsors who contributed in making the tournament the success it was. He stated that next year the tournament will be even bigger and better.
The activity was declared opened by Regional Chairman David Armogan who welcomed all present and congratulated the BCCDA for a wonderful initiative on behalf of the Government of Guyana and the Regional Administration. He also urged other organisations to take a page out of the BCCDA book and do likewise.
During the night adequate lighting was provided along with Big Screen Projectors, Fireworks and other entertainment packages added to the atmosphere. A number of top artistes including Granny Ivelaw and his dancing girls were also in attendance.
Patrons also had an opportunity to win fabulous gate prizes including cell phones and a Motorcycle. (Samuel Whyte)
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