The West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) and ND &S Furniture 40-overs cricket tournament continued last weekend with games at Wales, Zeeburg and Joe Vieira Park.
On Sunday Independence “A” came up against All Youths at Joe Vieira Park. Batting first, after the match was reduced to 35 overs due to early morning showers, Independence accumulated 246 for 7 in their allotted 35 overs with David Alert and Vivian Beckles contributing 62 and 25 respectively. Bowling for All Youths Rahul Persaud captured 3 wickets for 31 runs in 7 overs. All Youths could only muster 97 runs in reply with a patient 24 being scored by Azim Haniff. Bowling for Independence “A”, Mahendra Dhanpaul captured 3 wickets for 10 runs in 5 overs while Jagnarine Etwaroo returned with 3 wickets for 17 runs in 6 overs.
At Zeeburg ground, batting first Zeeburg made 198 all out against Mc Gill Sports Club. Bowling for Mc Gill, Jagdesh Balgobin captured 3 wickets for 28 runs in 8 overs and Jevon Hector had 2 wickets for 26 runs in 6 overs. In reply Mc Gill were bowled out for 121 with Chris Persaud and Mandolall Odnarine capturing 3 wickets each.
At Wales, Western United battled against the Wales CDC team. Batting first Western United scored 135 with Doodnauth Balram contributing 35 not out. Bowling for Wales CDC Steve Sukdeo and Ramzan Ally took 2 wickets each. In reply Wales CDC rapidly overtook the required runs in 17 overs scoring 139 for the loss of only 4 wickets. Bowling for Western United Orin Stanley captured 2 wickets for 16 runs in 3 overs.