National Under-17 player Akshaya Persaud grabbed 7 wickets for one run off 5.2 overs as Cornelia Ida trounced Canal No. 2 by 48 runs when play in the West Demerara Cricket Board (WDCB) Under-19 40-over competition continued Sunday last.
Home team, Cornelia Ida batted first and were bowled out for 90 in 26.3 overs. Avinash Dhaniram led with 22 (3×4) as Jagdesh Ramlakhan claimed 4-12. The visitors were skittled out for 42 in 18.2 overs in reply.
Meanwhile, on Saturday at the same venue, Cornelia Ida defeated Cris Ambassadors by 37 runs. The host took first strike and managed 96 before being bowled out in 24.3 overs.
Dhaniram Samaroo was the only batsman touching double figures with 19; Kenton Boyce took 3-13 and Kevin Paul 3-14.
Cris Ambassadors in response were sent packing for 59 in 20 overs. Juwan Dickenson made 18; Persaud bagged 4-6 and Richie Loaknauth 3-16 for the winners. The game was reduced to 30 overs due to rain.