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Houston Sec’, New Central, Saints sent packing
Kaieteur Sports- Houston Secondary, New Central High, and Saint Stanislaus College were eliminated in the latest round of the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports (MCYS) – National Sports Commission (NSC) Cheddi Jagan Memorial Windball Cricket Championship.
Part of the action between Brickdam Secondary and New Central High. (ASTP photo)
In the opening match, Brickdam Secondary, after being put in to bat, posted a competitive 86-5. Ravaldo Pereira was the standout performer, scoring an attractive 47, while Prosper Jacobs contributed 28. For New Central High, Peter Khan was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2-12.
In reply, New Central High managed only 62-4, falling 24 runs short of their target. Khan returned with the bat to top-score with 30, but Caleb Trotman was difficult to get away, taking 2-6 in an economical spell to seal the win for Brickdam Secondary.
The second match saw St Rose’s High cruise to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Houston Secondary. Chasing a modest target of 31 after Houston Secondary was restricted to 30-4, Joshua Sharma led the charge with a blistering 24 runs as St Rose’s High reached their target without losing a wicket.
In the final match of the day, St Stanislaus College put up 71-1 in their allotted overs, with Nitin Bhowandat (28) and Ishan Haricharan (20) leading the scoring. However, Tucville Secondary made light work of the chase, racing to 74-1 in just 4.3 overs. Shan Raimoon was the top performer, smashing a classy 44 to guide his team to victory.
The tournament continues today with the Janet & Cheddi Jagan Memorial (Region 6) event, featuring schools from Canje/New Amsterdam at the Rose Hall Estate Welfare Centre Ground from 9:30 AM in both the Girls’ and Boys’ divisions.
On Friday, March 21, action shifts to the John Port Mourant Community Centre, where schools from Corentyne will compete from 9:30 AM (Girls’ & Boys’ divisions).
On Saturday, March 22, play moves to Region 3 at the Track & Field Centre Tarmac, with matches beginning at 9:30 AM in both divisions.
The tournament is organized by Sports Officer A. Munroe
(Houston Sec’, New Central, Saints sent packing)
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