United Stars defeat Albany Titans in Empire State Cricket League T20

Aug 10, 2024 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – United Stars battled hard to emerge victorious over Albany Titans last Saturday in the continuation of the 2024 Empire States Cricket League T20 competition which took place at Shen Park venue.

Kumar Joseph

United Stars were invited to take first knock but their innings had a turbulent start as they slipped to 7-2 to 69-7 and 110 all out in the penultimate over.

But off-spinner and Berbician Kumar Joseph and former Guyana youth player and left-arm orthodox spinner Ramesh Gaurav bowled brilliantly to help dismiss Albany Titans for 65 in the 15th over when they pursued the target.

Joseph sent down just 1.5 excellent overs while Guarav, his fellow Berbician, had delivered three economical overs conceding 10 runs. Joseph only went for 8 runs as they kept things really tight on a benign track.

Ahmad Ali top-scored with a dogged 17 while extras contributed 16.

Earlier, United Stars’ innings hadn’t found great rhythm too after they were losing wickets quite frequently.

Terrence Budoo batted with a great amount confidence though whacking 39 runs which included four effortless sixes.

Off-spinner Ali Awan tormented most of the batsmen to have an impressive spell: 4-19 from 3.4 overs.

The tournament will continue today.

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