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May 06, 2015 Sports
Regal defeated Shuttle Max by 104 runs to win the open final of the Georgetown Softball Cricket Association (GSCL Inc) Independence Cup on Sunday last at Everest Cricket Club. Navin Singh cracked 34 (5×4), while Kawson Joseph made 26 (3×4,1×6) and Randy Budhu 22 (3×4) as Regal posted a respectable 184-9 in 20 overs, batting first in front of a fair size crowd. Daynanand Singh captured 4-24, Kelvin Olford 2-22 and Devendra Deosarran 2-22.
Shuttle Max were sent packing for 80 in 11.4 overs in reply. Ravendra Ramnauth made 18 (2×6) and Randy Katwaroo 14 (1×4). Delroy Perreira bagged 4-10, Richard Latiff 2-23 and Budhu 2-24.
Perreira was given the man of the match. While Regal pocketed a trophy and $75,000 and Shuttle Max a trophy and $35,000.
Floodlight overcame Industry Super Kings by 40 runs in the Over-40 final. Batting first Floodlight scored 159-8 in 20 overs. Ramesh Narine led with 50 (3×4,1×6), Wayne Jones got 27 (1×4,2×6) and Richard Persaud 24 (1×4). Robert Mohan and Pooran Singh picked up three wickets each. Industry Super Kings were bowled out for 119 in 19.2 overs. Robin Singh cracked 40 (3×4, 2×6), Jagdesh Persaud 19 (2×4, 1×6) and Ramo Malone 16. Nandram Samlall and man of the match claimed two wickets each. Floodlight received a trophy and $100,000 and Industry a trophy and $40,000.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Vice President of the GSCL Inc Ian John congratulated the teams adding that bigger plans are ahead for the sport. A minute silence was observed for the late Calvin Roberts before the finals. The competition was sponsored by Clique Tech, Trophy Stall, Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop and Regal Stationery and Computer Centre.
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