BCB/Bobcat T20 tourney...Young Warriors Universal DVD beats Tucber Park to title

BCB/Bobcat T20 tourney…Young Warriors Universal DVD beats Tucber Park to title

Jan 23, 2013 Sports

Led by a fine all-round performance from former National Under-15 player Sanjay Khan, Young Warriors Universal DVD defeated arch rivals Tucber Park by 5 wickets to win the first ever BCB/Bobcat of Guyana T20 tournament.
Watched by a sizeable crowd at the Cumberland Ground, Canje, Khan took 2 for 17 and then scored an attractive 32 to spearhead the home team. The tournament was organised by the Berbice Cricket Board for teams in the New Amsterdam/Canje area with a total of 25 participating.

The winning Young Warriors Universal DVD team pose with their trophies after the contest.

Batting first, Tucber Park amassed 109 for 8 off; Joemal La Fleur led with 33 (4×4), Nial Smith 15 and Charles Shepherd 13. Bowling for Young Warriors, Hubern Evans took 2 for 15 from 4 overs and Sanjay Khan 2 for 17 from 4 overs.
In response, National Under-19 player Shimron Hetmyer hit an attractive 30 (2×4 3×6). Khan and Hetmyer added 40 crucial runs for the 2nd wicket after Mortimer Fraser was caught behind for four off the bowling of Nial Smith for 04.
Following the dismissal of Hetmyer, who was stumped off Joemal La Fleur at 52 for 2 in the 10th over, Kamchand Ramnarine, was bowled by off spinner Andrew Williams for 2 at 55 for 3 but Khan and veteran Randolph Baker added 34 runs for the 4th wicket before Khan was dismissed by medium pacer Orlando Tanner for 32.
Tanner then forced Baker to retire hurt after a sharp bouncer struck him in the face, resulting in severe injury to his mouth. Baker had to be rushed to the New Amsterdam Hospital with blood gushing from the injury.
Suresh Dhanai (3) and Kassim Khan (2) both unbeaten, then carried Young Warriors Universal DVD to victory as they ended on 112 for 5 in 18.3 overs. Bowling for Tucber Park Tanner and Kevin Pellew took one wicket each.
Earlier in the day, Kendall’s Union of No. 19 Village defeated Flying Star of the East Bank of Berbice by 5 runs in an exciting third place playoff.
Batting first, Kendall’s Union rattled up 140 for 6 from 20 overs; Tony Garnett hitting 43 not out and Mahendra Mangra 40. Bowling for Flying Star, Quincy De Velde took 2 wickets for 19. De Velde returned with the bat to score a brilliant 74 not out but his team fell short at 135 for 8. Chris Yadram claimed 2 for 17 from 4 overs and Mahendra Mangra 2 for 21.
Public Relations Officer of the Berbice Cricket Board Hilbert Foster, at the presentation ceremony, expressed gratitude to Mr. Srikissoon Ramnanan of Bobcat of Guyana stating that the tournament was a great success; it was put together by the Berbice Cricket Board as part of its developmental programme for players in the New Amsterdam/Canje area. Patrons were also complimented for their support.
Foster disclosed that the Board will be organising tournaments in the different Zones as part of its effort to discover new talent. Young Warriors Universal DVD and Tucber Park received cash prizes and trophies, while the third place winner and man-of-the-match Sanjay Khan received trophies.