Savory’s unbeaten century leads Essequibo past Select XI

National batsman Kemol Savory has scored a fine, unbeaten century in the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB’s) Senior Inter-County Four-Day tournament played at Providence, EBD.

Savory’s even century led Essequibo to a commanding 271-run win against the jaded Select XI inside three days. Resuming the third day on 95-3, Essequibo blazed away to a total of 297-8 declare after 56 overs.

Apart from Savory’s 100, Guyana Super-50 selectee Quentin Sampson slammed a 38-ball 71 to add 92 runs with Savory for the seventh wicket. Jonathan Rampersaud had 3-64 in 15 overs, as the Select XI bowlers were taken to the cleaners.

In Select XI’s chase of 393 runs, Essequibo skipper Antony Adams claimed 4-44 in 14 overs, while Malcolm Hubbard took 4-29 in 7.3 overs to dismantle the Select XI for 121 all out in 33.3 overs. National Under-19 skipper Alvin Mohabir top-scored with 33, while former Test player Rajendra Chandrika scored 26.

According to the GCB, the Guyana Harpy Eagles team to play Trinidad and Tobago will be announced today, Saturday March 4 at a scheduled press conference. (Brandon Corlette)

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GCB Inter County 4 days GCB Select X1 v Essequibo Senior Men DAY 3