D’ Edwards CC defeat Achievers by eight wickets to lift title

Nov 09, 2022 Sports

Kaieteur News – D’ Edwards CC on Sunday last successfully defended their BCB/Jafferally MP West Berbice 20/20 title when they easily defeated Achievers by eight wickets. Playing at the Shieldstown Ground in front of a large and colorful crowd, D’ Edwards CC under the dynamic leadership of Jaipaul Heeralall won the toss and elected to field on a lightning speed outfield. The tournament sponsored, Faizul Jaferally MP and President of the West Berbice Cricket Association David Black spoke to both teams before the game.

The winning D’ Edwards team pose with Mr. Jafferally and BCB Officials.

Achievers were rocked back very early with the departure of Quacy McPherson for duck in the very first over with the score at 1 for 1 and it took a crucial innings of 63 from the experienced Raffel Estraido to steady the innings after the talented Shamal Angel was dismissed for 10 at 32 for 2 in the 6^th over. Estraido struck five delighted boundaries and cleared it twice. He received support from Arthley Bailey 16 and Carlton Nurse 22 as Achievers collapsed from 130 for 4 to 155 all out in 18.2 overs. Bowling for D’ Edwards, Rickey Moore took 3 for 27 from 3.3 overs, Navindra Rampersaud 2 for 36, Akash Harrilall 2 for 22. Devendra Lalsa and Keith Fraser took a wicket apiece for 29 and 25 runs apiece.

In response, D’ Edwards CC raced to 78 without loss in the tenth over as Altaz Khan and Romesh Boodram tormented the Achievers bowling attack. Khan was dismissed for 31 by Steffeen Adams at 78 for 1 off the fourth ball of the eleventh over. Boodram was joined by K. Bissoondyal as they took the score to 143 before Bissoondyal was dismissed for 33. Victory came in the 18^th over when Boodram smashed Angel for a huge six to end on 71 not out while Heeralall Bridgelall was eight not out.

Man of the Finals Romesh Boodram receives his award.

BCB President Hilbert Foster hailed the tournament as a resounding success and also expressed thanks to the Government Member of Parliament for his sponsorship. A total of fourteen teams played in the tournament and Foster informed the gathering that the countywide BCB/ Dave West Indian 40 overs tournament would start on Sunday 13^th of November with over ninety teams.

Mr. Faizal Jaferally MP hailed the outstanding leadership of Foster and announced to loud applause that he would continue the sponsorship of the tournament and a Cricket Trust Fund once Foster remains head of the BCB. Jaferally also congratulated D’Edwards on retaining their title and wished Achievers all the best in the future.

Other speakers at the presentation ceremony were BCB Chairman of Competition Leslie Solomon and WBCA President David Black. The winning team and runner up received trophies and financial prizes. Romesh Boodram was named Best Batsman and Player of the finals while Ricky Moore copped the Best Bowler Award.

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