Uprising Stars of Christianburg defeated St. Cuthbert’s Mission of Linden Soesdyke Highway by 16 runs in a T20 encounter played on Sunday at Bayrock, Linden.
Uprising were somewhat pegged back by steady bowling by St. Cuthbert’s, but a robust 32 from Sheldon Sealy propped up the total as they posted 147-8, batting first. The right-handed Sealy slammed four fours and one six, while Ricardo Anderson struck 24 with four fours and Nerbert Sansculotte 22 including three fours.
Julio Ferreira was the pick of the bowlers with 4-18 and Timothy Andrew had 3-23.
St. Cuthbert’s threatened but fell for 131 in 19.2 overs in reply. Ferreira showed his all-round prowess with a blistering 46 which contained six fours and one maximum, while Andrews hit 18 and Eustace O’Selmo 12. Dellon Allicock claimed three wickets while Nial Morrison, Travis Morrison and Dereck Lowenfield had one each. The game was organised by the Upper Demerara Cricket Association.