The Guyana team preparing for the 2013 Caribbean T20 championships defeated a Rest XI by 28 runs in a warm up match on Wednesday evening at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence. Ramnaresh Sarwan slammed a timey half century as the national team amassed 143-4 off their allocation of 20 overs.
Ramnaresh Sarwan
He hit three fours and one six in his innings of 53 which came off 42 deliveries and included three fours and one six. Sarwan was ably supported by wicketkeeper batsman Derwin Christian who made 45 (3×4 1×6) and Leon Johnson who made 25 (4×4 1×6). Left arm spinner Raj Nanan picked up 2-17.
The Rest XI in reply managed 115-5 in 20 overs. Rajiv Ivan top scored with 30 which contained three fours, while Rajendra Chandreka assisted with 25 (2×4) and Assad Fudadin 20. Skipper Veerasammy Permaul grabbed 2-20 while pacer Ronsford Beaton, Christopher Barnwell and Narsingh Deonarine had one each.