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Jan 20, 2016 Sports
The 10/10 Challenge Series was off to a bright start in the Cinderella County as the Essequibo Challenge Cup brought out the best in terms of participation from areas covering the entire Region 2 and the level of discipline
shown by the teams was commendable as emotions flowed when teams from Essequibo took to the field. The crowd showed their support for their favorite players and teams even though the weather threatened briefly to upset plans as fans of softball cricket got a treat when Granny Ivelaw took to the field.
They were treated to some entertainment of the highest grade as Chow Pow firstly got them going. The one ball manto was a big hit with the fans as spectators joined in to be part of the action.
The games were opened by Mr. Devanand Ramdatt – Regional Chairman Region 2 in his remarks implored the teams be cognizant of their roles in the region and ensure that progress is made through initiatives like these and are utilized in a positive way to impact society. He congratulated the Essequibo Softball League on its formation and pledged the support of the RDC to the body and wished them well in future endeavors. The representative of GSL Mr. Leonard Harprashad reminded the participants of the expectations and implored them to register permanently with the Essequibo Softball League in order to have progression of the Sport in the region. On the Essequibo Softball League’s behalf secretary Mr. Elroy Stephney asked that the word be spread among areas to ensure representation is achieved in its entirety and game can spread in order to have continuity.
Meanwhile the results of the matches are as follows:
Female category:
Lima Sands North demolished Lima Sands South by 5 wkts:
Batting first South made 67-7 in 10 overs (Zenel Smith 20; Jessica Ragubeer 4-5 from 2 overs Annette James 2-15) In reply North lost a couple of wickets early but recovered to end on 69-5 through a responsible innings from Jessica Ragubeer 23 not out turning in a good all round performance along with Akeena Salim 22 not out in a partnership of 39 to achieve victory.
Over 40 category:
Invaders Masters defeated Reliance Masters by 7 wkts:
Reliance batted first and scored 95-5 in 10 overs (Kishan Singh 24(2×6); Rajesh Gopaul 1-11 from 2 overs). In reply Invaders Masters 99-3 in 7.4 overs with Rain Rampersaud 32 ; Ritchie Bishop 22; Dhaniram Persaud took 1-24 from 2 overs.
Open category:
Exhibition match:
West Coast XI defeated Essequibo by 14 runs:
West Coast XI batted first and scored a challenging 136-8 in 10 overs with Vickram Kissoon hammering 58 with 5 massive sixes, requiring new balls on each occasion, off 19 balls. Esaun Patel was the best bowler for Essequibo with 2-25 off 2 overs. In their turn, Essequibo started brightly but in the mid overs lost a couple of wickets and the pressure was back on. They ended on 122-6 in their 10 overs. Travis Drakes took 2-22 from his two overs.
Four team 10/10 tournament – Essequibo:
South Essequibo cruised past Pomeroon by 7wkts:
Pomeroon batted first and scored 56-5 in their allotted overs with Andy Dass 24(2X6); Leyland Mc Donald 2-6; in reply South made 60-3 in 6 overs (Govinder Sharma 28(3×6); Gary Francis 1-25).
Central Wild Champs defeated Northern Stars by 2 runs in a nail biter: Central made 78; Northern Stars replied with 76-9.
Final:
Central Wild Champs defeated South Essequibo by one run in an exciting finish. Central batted first and made 59-7 in their allotment of overs with Ramesh Narine contributing 19. Bowling for South Ikwaaz Baskh took 1-6 to be the pick of the bowlers. In reply south were cruising at 23 without loss but the introduction of Ramesh Narine 1-4 and Ravi Singh 1-7 changed the complexion of the game and dried up the runs with South urging their numbers 5 and 6 on but could only muster 4 trying to get 5 in the last over ending on 58-6.
Central Wild Champs will now advance to the quarter finals to be held on the 9th April as the show moves to the Leguan for the Essequibo Islands zone to be held on the 20th February and East Coast Leg on the 23rd Feb at Better Hope.
Meanwhile, the one ball for females was won by Maria Bisnauth with the two male finalists tying and being knocked out as the rule states once tied both players will be knocked out.
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