Latest update March 28th, 2025 6:05 AM
Latest News
- “It will be a very bad day for Venezuelan if they attack Guyana or ExxonMobil”—Rubio declares
- Guyana gets info on U.S. tax evasion allegations against Mohameds, Mae Thomas
- US$35 injected into banking system to address foreign currency shortage—VP Jagdeo
- Citizens to stage protest today against lack of access to information in Guyana
- Guyana vows to stand with U.S.
No. 72 Cut and load beat Dukestown Warriors to lift $400,000 cash prize
BCB/UCCA/Price is Right 20/20 Tournament
Kaieteur Sports – The beautiful No.69 Vikings Cricket Ground was transformed into a hive of activity on Sunday last when the Berbice Cricket Board and Upper Corentyne Cricket Association hosted the final of the Price is right 20/20 tournament. The largest crowd to attend a BCB final in over a decade turn up at the venue to see No.72 Cut and Load defeated Dukestown Warriors by four wicket to emerge champions of the tournament which started two years ago and attracted a sponsorship of over three million dollars from the Management and staff of Price is Right Supermarket of Skeldon.
Dukestown won the toss and elected to take first strike before thousands of spectators in perfect cricket weather. They lost Clarence Beresford at 8 for 1 when he was caught off the bowling of D. Jaggernauth for 4, while Jaggernauth also dismissed Kevin Clarke (1) and Budhram Sukhdeo (4) to leave Dukestown struggling at 14 for 3 in the 5th over. They struggled to 47 for 6 with the departure of Jermaine Reid (5), Clanern Beresford (7) and Jamal Byass (6) but a crucial 7th wicket stand of 36 between Errol Byass (17) and Akeem Bawlin (27) enabled them to reach 92 all out from 18 overs. Bowling for No. 72 Cut and Load were Davendra Jaggernauth 4-1-10-3, Mukesh Edwards 4-0-23-4 and Davannand Chatterpal 4-0-16-2.
The winning team – No 72 Cut and Load.
Needing to score 93 from 20 overs, Cut and Load lost they best batsman Deoprakash Ramdat LBW to Jermaine Reid for nought at 2 for 1 in the first over. A forty four runs second wicket partnership between Jameel Assad and Ramesh Omapersaud took them to 46 for 2 when Kevin Clarke dismissed Assad for a patient 12. Solid batting from Omarpersaud (35) and Vijay Persaud (17 NO) saw the Cut and Load to victory. The other dismissed batsmen were Seiraj Chatterpaul (7), Devananand Chatterpaul (2) and Kadeer Ajib (7). The best bowler for the runner up was Errol Byass with 2 for 17 from four overs. Jermaine Rid, Budram Sukdeo and Wayne Garnette each took a wicket apiece for 12, 13 and 15 respectively.
The final was well organized by the UCCA as dozens of law enforcement officers were present to control the large crowd, while the popular Crown Vybez music set entertained the crowd. Live cricket commentary was also provided by popular cricket commentators Anthony Kemraj and Linden Murray. The winning team took home four hundred thousand dollars and the winner’s trophy, while the runner up took home two hundred thousand dollars and a trophy. The two losing semifinalists got fifty thousand dollars, man of the finals Davendra Juggernauth was rewarded with one hundred thousand dollars. Other prizes shared out included cricket gear and bowling boots.
BCB President Hilbert Foster congratulated the UCCA for organizing a high successful tournament and expressed his pleasure at the massive support by fans. He committed his administration to hosting more finals at the venue once the dressing rooms and sanitary facilities are improved.
Well known Guyanese Neurosurgeon and brain surgeon Dr. Amarnauth Dukhi, on hearing Foster’s commitment, immediately promised to donate half a million dollars to the setting up of proper sanitary facilities.
UCCA President Dennis D’Andrade expressed thanks to the sponsor for the largest ever cash prize in the area and noted that the sponsorship included uniforms for all thirty two teams in the area.
- Berbice Cricket Board, Clarence Beresford, Dukestown Warriors, management, Upper Corentyne Cricket Association
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
The PPP has started the intimidation
Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- In politics, as in life, what goes around comes around. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic... more
The Caribbean: Destined to Grin and Bear the Consequences of Its Self-Created Vulnerabilities?
By Sir Ronald Sanders For decades, many Caribbean nations have grappled with dependence on a small number of powerful countries... more
Weekend Cartoon
