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Leon Andrews’ 60 & 6-45 propels Police into semis
2011 Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Mem. U17 cricket…
A solid all-round performance by Leon Andrews guided Police to crucial first innings honours
Leon Andrews
over Achievers and a place in the semi-finals of the 2011 Memorex/Leslie Amsterdam Memorial Under-17 cricket competition in Berbice.
The quarterfinal match-up played at the Edinburg Ground was affected by the unseasonal rain, saw Police winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
Openers, Andrews and Shemroy McKenzie did well putting on an opening stand of 68 before McKenzie was bowled by off-spinner Lalchan Ramoo for 36. Andrews was joined by Kwesi Mickle and the two added another valuable 100 before Andrews was bowled by Ramoo for 60.
With time running out, Police eventually decided to declare at 128 for 5; off-spinner, Joseph Nicholson picking up 3 for 20 and Ramoo 2 for 37 for Achievers.
When Achievers began their reply, opening pacer Andrews picked up two early wickets to have them struggling at 20 for 2. Off-spinner Kwesi Mickle who also opened the bowling picked up another wicket, while Andrews struck again this time he got the prized scalp of former Guyana Under-15 batsman Quesi Mentore caught for 27 which left Achievers reeling at 37 for 4.
Things got worst with them further slipping to 59 for 6, they eventually folded for 73 with Andrews snaring 6 for 45 and Mickle 4 for 28.
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