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Nov 30, 2019 Sports

Ebini CC defeat Sandhills CC in historic 20/20 match under lights
– Samuel Seegolam elected President of Berbice River Cricket Association

President of the Berbice Cricket Board, Hilbert Foster MS in late September had committed himself to organizing a special cricket match under lights for players associated with the Berbice River Cricket Board. On Sunday last, Foster fulfilled his promise, with Ebini and arch rivals Sandhills clashing in a 20/20 match at the historic Albion Cricket Ground.

BRCA President Samuel Seegolam hands over the Championship trophy to Irwin Lyte Captain of Ebini.

The match attracted a sizeable crowd including residents from both riverain communities, who travelled hours on the Berbice River to be part of the game. It was the first-time experience for Sandhills Friends who lost by two wickets in a thrilling match, which had the crowd on its feet throughout the combined 40 overs.
Sandhills Friendship batted first after winning the toss and reached 110 for 5 from their allotted 20 overs with Leon Swammy 33 not out and Ryan De Nobrega and Michael Caple 10 added 42 for the first wicket before Caple was bowled by Peter Grant in the 8th over. Bowling for Ebini, Totaram Sooknanan 3 for 12 and Peter Grant 2 for 14 were the best bowlers.
Needing to score 111 from 20 overs to defeat Sandhills for the first time in over 15 matches, Ebini reached 112 for 8 in 17.5 overs to spark wild celebrations from their loyal and passionate fans. They were on the ropes at 90 for 8 but the 9th wicket pair of Peter Grant and Kempton Richards added 22 runs, with extras contributing 12. Grant ended on 04, while Richards was on 07.
Earlier, Totaram Sooknanan contributed 22 and Keron Kertzious 14. Ryan De Nobrega completed a fine all-round match by taking 3 for 12 from 4 overs.

The winning Ebini team pose with BCB President Hilbert Foster and BRCA President Samuel Seegolam.

BCB President Hilbert Foster committed himself to organise at least two tournaments in 2020 for the riverain teams and several similar matches on the coastland, once he gets re-elected. Meanwhile, the three active clubs in the area – Ebini, Sandhills and Wiruni met on Thursday 31st of October and held long overdue elections for the Berbice River Cricket Associations. The election was held at Wiruni and was well attended by members of the clubs.
Businessman Samuel Seegolam was elected President, while others elected were Cliff Lindie- Vice President, Curtis Moore- Secretary, Ulrick Joseph- Treasurer and Shamar Lindie- Asst Secretary/ Treasurer. The committee members elected were Leton Grimmon, Garfield Leacock, Deon Da Silva and Johnny Sinclair.
BRCA President Samuel Seegolam stated that his elected executives were committed to working along with the BCB, so that cricket in the Sub Association can be developed. He praised Foster’s Leadership of Berbice Cricket and noted that players from his area were finally getting the recognition they deserve. Foster, urged the executives of the BRCA to commit themselves to the development of the game, to always strive for excellence and to be the best role model, they can be.

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