Singh, Arinda lead Camille’s Institute to victory; No. 8 Sec. also wins
Former national Under-15 batsman Bhognarine Singh stroked a stylish century and spinner Alex Arinda bagged five wickets to lead Camille’s Institute to a comfortable 62-run victory over Soesdyke Secondary when the Guyana Cricket Board/Banks DIH/Digicel and Rainforest Water National Secondary School Cricket League continued yesterday.
Camille’s Institute managed 252 all out in 25.5 overs batting first at Thirst Park. Bhognarine Singh punished all the bowlers, smashing 12 fours and eight maximums, before being dismissed for 115. Leg spinner Neeraj Khan who took the last 6 wickets to fall finished with 6-58.
Soesdyke Secondary’s reply got off to a flying start as they posted 110 in just 12 overs with openers Noel Bradford and Ronaldo Blair scoring 23 respectively. However, Alex Arinda made scoring difficult when he was introduced in the 14 over. The pint-size off spinner grabbed 5-49 as Soesdyke were bowled out for 190 in 22 overs. Sachin Lim took 3-44.
In the West Berbice District, No. 8 Secondary thumped Ash Secondary by 239 runs at the De Edward ground. No. 8 Secondary decided to bat first and rattled up 303-9 from their allotted 30 overs.
Dishan Phillips scored 53 which included nine fours and two sixes, while lower order batsman Chitram France contributed a valuable 40 (6×4 1×6). Jamal Hemerding took 3-25. Ash Secondary were never in the hunt and were sent packing for 64. Dishan Phillips captured 6-34 and Nigel Deodat 3-13.
Tomorrow, St. George’s Secondary and St John’s College clash at the Everest ground, Zeeburg Secondary host Saraswat Secondary and St. Johns Secondary meet Stewartville Secondary also at the Zeeburg ground.