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Hardyal, Haslim shine as Regal capture Emancipation Softball Cup
Forbes Burnham Memorial set to bowl off this weekend
Mahendra Hardyal and Khalid Zaman shared 10 wickets between them as Regal Masters defeated Success Masters by nine wickets to capture the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL Inc) Emancipation Cup yesterday at Everest Cricket Club.
Captain of the victorious Regal team Mahase Chunilall (left) accepts the trophy from GSCL Inc President Ian John.
Hardyal captured 5-33, while Haslim claimed 5-6 as Success were sent packing for 78 in 11 overs, taking first strike. Shazim Mohamed 15, Vijay Baljit 14 and Robin Persaud 12 were the only batsmen that reached double figures.
Hardyal then showed his all-round prowess, smashing an authoritative unbeaten 39 to guide Regal to 79-1 in 5.3 overs in reply. His knock which came off 18 balls and included six maximums which earned him the man of the match award. Mahendra Arjune supported with 26 not out aided with four sixes.
Regal overcame Savage by two wickets in their semi final encounter. Batting first Savage scored 122-9 in 20 overs. Vicky Ramsawak cracked 32 (4×4,1×6) while Fazal Khayume made 20 not out (2×4). David Harper snared 3-12.
Regal responded with 123-8 in 13.5overs. Rudolph Baker slammed 35 (5×4,1×6) while Eric Thomas scored 25 (2×4,3×6) and Shaheed Mohamed 22 (1×4,2×6). Arjune Persaud picked up 3-13 and Wallack Joseph 2-18.
In the second semi final, Success beat Frontline Masters by one wicket. Frontline took first knock and managed 161-7 in 20 overs. Dennis Mangru led with 57 and Danny Mohanram contributed 27. Success replied with 162-9 in 17 overs. Mark Wong stroked 65 as Rampersaud Sankar grabbed 4-20. Both finalist received trophies.
Meanwhile, the Forbes Burnham Memorial competition is set to bowl off this weekend in regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10. The quarter finals, semis and final will be contested on August 29 and 30th in Georgetown and transportation will be provided for out of town teams. The winning team will collect a trophy and $500,000, the runner up a trophy and $300,000; the third and fourth place teams will receive and trophy and $100,000 each. Entrance fee is $10,000.
Teams are asked to make contact with the following persons in their respective areas for more information. -Mr. Raghubar (Essequibo Coast and Pomeroon) 612-3973, Ravendra Ramgobin (West Coast Dem.) 693-2429, Mark Ernest (West Bank Dem.) 665-9851, Virendra Chintamani (Leguan) 629-0013, Nazeer Mohamed (Wakenaam) 662-9256, Longsford Klass (Georgetown) 626-7259, Mr. Shafeek (East Bank Dem.) 656-2300, Rafman Alli (Lower East Coast) 654-2233, Herman Persaud (Upper East Coast) 643-3033, Rabindranauth Saywack (West Berbice) 660-0049, Randolph Latcha (East Berbice) 646-7401, Ishwar Dass (Reg. 7 Cayuni Mazaruni) 641-5175 and Mortimer Danny (Linden) 639-0057.
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