Strathaven defeated host Fairfield SC by seven wickets to capture the East Coast Demerara Cricket Association (ECDCA)/SPR 40-over title played on Sunday last. Batting first in front of a fair-sized crowd, Fairfield’s decision to
Members of the victorious Strathaven team with their prizes
bat backfired as they were bowled out for 82 in 20 overs. Only National Under-17 batsman Ramnarine Chatura offered any resistance with 25 as Chanderpaul Hemraj captured 3-5 off seven overs, N. Samaroo 2-11, W. Persaud 2-12 and Goberdan Hemraj 2-21.
Strathaven replied with 86-3 in 15 overs. Sewchand Boodhoo struck an unbeaten 25 while Chanderpaul Hemraj who was given the man-of-the-match and best bowler awards made 19. Both teams received trophies while Boodhoo received the best batsman prize.