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Dhanpaul, Esau lead Independence A to WDCA President’s Cup title
Man-of-the-match Reaz Esau (right) accepts his prize from Sudesh Persaud.
A fine all-round performance by Mahendra Dhanpaul and a decent spell from Reaz Esau handed Independence A the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) President’s Cup 50-over title on Sunday
last.
Dhanpaul struck a fine half century and along with Esau shared six wickets between them as Independence A defeated Mc Gill by 105 runs in the final at Joe Vieira Park.
Independence A were asked to bat and posted 158 all out in 30 overs. Dhanpaul struck two fours and three sixes in a top score of 58, while Javon Hector made 34 with two fours and two sixes. Abdool Razack bagged 4-17 and Daniel Basdeo grabbed 4-24. Mc Gill were bowled out for 53 in 18.5 overs in reply. Troy Persaud made 18 with two fours as Reaz Esau captured 3-6 off three overs and Dhanpaul 3-16.
Independence A received a trophy and $50,000, while Mc Gill took home a trophy and $25,000. Esau was named man-of-the-match.
The victorious Independence A with their hardware and members of the WDCA.
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