The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Tropical Springs T20 Over-40 Tournament continued on Sunday, with the Essequibo leg of matches played at Reliance Cricket Ground.
In the afternoon match, the Invader Masters, having being inserted in to bat, posted a challenging 112-8 off their allotted 15 overs, a reduction of five overs owing to rain. Opening batsman Dharmendra Lakhan quickly contributed 38 runs from 19 balls, and middle-order batsman and captain, Devenand Mahadeo, 27. They were the key contributors in their team reaching 112. Despite the challenging total posted by Invader Masters, the Imam Bacchus bowlers returned impressive figures, with Lakeram Persaud collecting 4 for 29 runs, as he gained valuable support from Fazeer Khan and Ghansham Deonarine, who picked up two wickets respectively.
In reply, Imam Bacchus’s batsmen made an admirable run chase, tying the scores in the latter overs to secure victory, as they finished the match with seven wickets in hand in 14.4 overs with a score of 115. Instrumental to their victory was opening batsman Eishwar Singh, with an unbeaten 58, attractively comprising seven fours and one six. His opening partner, Fazeer Khan added 22 before falling to the hands of Bhesham Seepersaud (2-9). He was followed by Punraj Singh, who made 15 to see their team to the win.
The first match of the day saw Reliance securing the win by walkover against the Jaguars.
5th-round matches
The tournament continues today, Monday, November 30, with matches in Demerara. The first match at the Enmore Community Centre will also begin at 09:30h, with Regal Masters competing against WD Mavericks while the afternoon match will see KV Construction versus RP Construction Legends.
At the Everest Cricket Club Ground, Everest Masters will battle Bel Air Rubis Ultra Tec in the morning encounter, which begins at 09:30h, while at 13:45h WD Masters will compete against Sand Pipper Masters.