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Oct 23, 2017 Sports
Essequibo’s Basil Persaud struck a fine century as host Everest Masters defeated Guyana Foundation UK by nine wickets when the teams collided in a 30-over fixture played on Friday last.
Batting first, Guyana UK Foundation managed 189-8. Navindra Singh struck 88, while Navin Persaud made 38 and Patrick Khan 22; Rohan Sarjoo claimed 3-22, Rakesh Gangaram 2-17 and Johnny Azeez 2-31.
Everest Masters responded with 192-1. Persaud clobbered 13 fours and two sixes in his unbeaten innings, while Hemraj Garbarran scored 57 not out with seven fours. Persaud was given the man-of-the-match award while the tourist presented a plaque to Everest CC in honour of former life member of the club David Selochan, while the host handed over a similar prize to the visitors, compliments of Trophy Stall.
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