BCB/Berbice River Bridge 50-over KO cricket...Foo’s fifty and Adams’ six-wicket haul highlight latest round

BCB/Berbice River Bridge 50-over KO cricket…Foo’s fifty and Adams’ six-wicket haul highlight latest round

Jun 13, 2013 Sports

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) was able to play off two matches in the Berbice River Bridge 50-over knockout first division cricket competition for teams in the ancient county.

Jonathan Foo

A brilliant half-century by national middle order batsman Jonathan Foo led Albion to a massive 108-run victory over Blairmont Community Center while a destructive spell of 6 wickets for 44 runs off 9 overs from Steffon Adams failed to save West Berbice from defeat by Port Mourant Karibee Rice.
At Albion, the host won the toss and made 189 all out in 48.3 overs of their allotted 50 overs with Foo leading the way with a well composed 61. He was supported by 16 year old David Latchaya who made 32 and Test spinner Devindra Bishoo (28).
For Blairmont, Derek Narine Lalsa took 3 wickets for 32 runs. He was supported by Devindra Singh and Shabbir Baksh with 2 for 14 and 2 for 40 respectively. Blairmont were dismissed for 81 in reply with only Demerara based Chris Patadin offering any resistance with 17. Bishoo took 3 for 15 and Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai 2 for 10. Balchan Baldeo and Foo took two wickets apiece.
At Port Mourant, the host whipped West Berbice by 4 wickets with 22 overs to spare. The visitors won the toss and elected to take first strike after they arrived late causing the reduction of overs to 43 per side.
The Region 5 team made a disappointing 113 in 31.2 overs. B. Nurse saved some face with the topscore of 30, while extras contributed a healthy 29. Demerara based Leg spinner Troy Gonsalves took 3 wickets for 36 runs off 9 overs and former Essequibo senior left arm spinner Robert Moore 3 for 41 off 9 overs. Medium pacer Yougnarine Harrinarine supported with 2 wickets.
In reply, Port Mourant Karibee Rice raced to 115 for 6 off 21 overs with another import, the hard hitting Andrew Lyght Jnr top scoring a 38-ball 49 with five fours and a six.
Off spinner Steffon Adams bowled brilliantly to take 6 wickets for 44 runs off 9 overs in a losing cause.
Both teams are through to the semifinals with Albion to host arch rivals Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets and Universal DVD Young Warriors to host Port Mourant Karibee Rice on dates to be announced shortly.