Centuries by Randolph Knight and Marc Nicholson highlighted the opening day of the of the Georgetown Cricket Association/Noble House Sea Foods Second Division 2-day semi finals yesterday.
From left Parnell London, Randolph Knight, Sheldon Agard and Troy Benn Marc Nicholson.
At Gandhi Youth Organization, Police batted first against Guyana Defense Force (GDF) and piled up 380-9 declared in 70 overs. Knight slammed nine fours and four sixes in a top score of 111, while Parnell London chipped in with 81 (13×4 1×6), Sheldon Agard made 73 (11×4) and Troy Benn 65 (8×4).
Niketo Nestor grabbed 4-77 and Paul Castello 3-115. GDF in response were 37-0 at stumps; Castello will resume on 23 and Isiah Bijadder 09.
At GNIC, the host took first strike in their match against Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and reached 258 all out in 51.2 overs.
Nicholson stroked 114 decorated with 19 fours and two sixes while Ronole Bourne supported with 79 (14×4); Devon Lord snared 4-60 and Kevin Plants 2-30.
GCC closed the day on 99-4 in 27 overs. Martin Pestano Belle made 29 and Almando Doman 21. Premchand Sookdeo and Orlando Kirton are the wicket takers so for GNIC. Both matches continue today.