Schultz, Toussaint, Yadram slam half centuries as Demerara beat Select Women XI

May 20, 2022 Sports

Half centuries from Kaysia Schultz, Lashuna Toussaint and Kavita Yadram propelled Demerara to a 179-run victory over the Select Women XI when the Guyana Cricket Board senior Women’s inter county 50-over tournament continued yesterday.

layer of the match Kaysia Schultz accepts her prize from Elroy Stephney.

Demerara Women opted to bat and posted 276 for 7 at the Guyana National Stadium.
They were put on the back foot early on losing the wicket of opener Mandy Mangru who was bowled by Kimberly Sookdeo for six, while Latoya Smith retired on eight. Cherry Ann Fraser was bowled by Haseena Mohammed for five, however Toussaint and Yadram consolidated as they added 106 for the fourth wicket. Toussaint slammed seven fours off 78 balls before she was bowled by Jamie Campbell for 60, while Yadram struck five fours in scoring 52 off 56 balls; she was bowled by Karishma Ramnauth.
Schultz and Heema Singh continued to prop up the total with a fifth-wicket stand of 83. Schultz was removed by Mohammed for 63 which came off 76 balls and contained five fours while Singh was taken off Niveena Ramnauth for 30. Ramnauth had 2-39 and Mohammed 2-45.
Shemika Edwards made early inroads as The Select XI were reduced to 38-3. Despite a top score of 35 from Realeanna Grimmond, the Select XI never threatened and were bowled out for 97 in 26 overs as five batters failed to get off the mark.
A collective effort with the ball was led by Schultz with 3-12, Heema Singh had 2-10, Shemika Edwards 2-17 and Mangru 2-24. Schultz was named player of the match. The competition continues today.