Latest update December 23rd, 2024 3:40 AM
NBS 2nd Division 40-overs cricket Adams’ ton leads Everest to win over Diplomats
Dwayne Adams pounded 128 against Diplomats.
An explosive 128 from Dwayne Adams powered Everest to a convincing win over Diplomats in a rain affected NBS Second Division 40-over contest at Everest over the weekend.
Adams, who smashed 10 fours and eight sixes, featured in a 172-run opening stand with Mandrekar Bhola who reached the ropes eight times and cleared it once in a solid 61 as the host reached an imposing 263-3 in a game reduced to 33 overs due to rain.
Kamesh Yadram hit four boundaries in 30, while Richie Looknauth’s 25 with a couple of sixes also contributed to the Everest total.
Diplomats, set a revised target of 168 in 33 overs because of rain, were bowled out for 120 in 31.1 overs.
Simone Hughes hit two fours and two sixes in 25 and was the only one to reach 25 as left-arm spinner Javed Rasheed captured 3-24 from seven overs, while Rajin Sookdeo (2-16), Raylex Payne (2-26) and Travis Mohamed (2-11) supported for the winners. (Sean Devers)
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Chilling reminders that we are not safe
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Georgetown was plunged into shock and terror last week after two heinous incidents laid... more
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: A need for political will
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News- The year 2024 has underscored a grim reality: poverty continues to be an unyielding... more
Weekend Cartoon
