GCA/NBS second division tourney... Wins for GNIC SC, GYO, GCC and UG

GCA/NBS second division tourney… Wins for GNIC SC, GYO, GCC and UG

Sep 27, 2015 Sports

By Zaheer Mohamed

Guyana National Industrial Corporation SC (GNIC SC), Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO), Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and University of Guyana (UG) recorded victories when the latest round of matches in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/New Building Society second division 40-over tournament concluded yesterday.
At GNIC SC, the host overcame Third Class by 11 runs. GNIC posted 212 all out in 36.4 overs after they elected to bat. Ryan Shun struck thirteen fours in a top score of 62 and shared in a third wicket stand of 80 with Premchand Sookdeo who made 32. Jermaine Grovesnor scored 41 (5×4,1×6) and David Dick 17. Yuvindra Ramnanan, Martin Salik and Alvin Castello claimed two wickets each. Third Class threatened before they were bowled out for 201 in 38.4 overs. Castello led the chase with an attacking 74 which included thirteen fours and one six. Govindra Moniram made 27 and Ramnanan 25. Delory Charles, Orlando Fraser and Ken Alphonso captured two wickets apiece.
At, Demerara Cricket Club, GYO got the better of Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) by 71 runs. Batting first after winning the toss, GYO managed 187 all out in 28 overs. Alex Ramalho cracked 46 and Surendra Heeralall 39. Shafeek Ishmeal grabbed 4-49 while Imtiaz Pooran and Richard Latif had two each.
MYO were bowled out for 116 in 23.5 overs. Ishmeal stroked 71; Trevon France and Divesh Ramjattan picked up three wickets apiece while Shane Rekheram had 2-1.
At Bourda, GCC thumped Diplomats by 178 runs. GCC took first strike and rattled up 270-9. Martin Pestano Belle slammed five fours in scoring 55, Elon Fernandes slammed 49 (6×4), Devon Lord 42 not out (5×4,1×6), Deonarine Seegobin 25 and Manny Forde 24. E. Ali snared 2-32. Diplomats were sent packing for 98 in 26 overs in reply. Ali made 28 (2×4) and E. Sukrah 16. Ronaldo Ali Mohamed bagged 4-26 and Stephon Wilson 4-34.
At Everest, UG defeated the home team by 58 runs. UG batted first and mustered 177 all out. Leon Williams smashed 55 and Darnel Douglas 36. Everest were skittled for 119 in reply. Dennis Haywood and Pravindralall Persaud took two wickets each.
The competition continues today with Transport SC facing Sophia at GNIC SC and Ace Warriors travelling to Malteenoes SC.