Man of Match Orlando Williams leads Malali to two wicket win over Royal Champions

Mar 29, 2023 Sports

UDCA T20 Final

Kaieteur News – Malali, through a fine all round effort from Orlando Williams, were able to score a two wicket win against Royal Champions when they met in the final of the Upper Demerara Cricket Association’s (UDCA) T20  competition which had the backing of the Guyana Cricket Board.

After taking first knock Royal Champions were able to finish with 145 after they were bowled out in 17.1 overs, behind a fine 52 by Rastaf Oselmo as Michael Fredericks made 28 and John Degrealla added 15.

Captain of Malali Trenton Peters receives the winning GCB Trophy from UDCA President Bradley Fredericks (right) as members of the winning team look on.

Keno Fredericks collected 3 for 20 off his 3.1 overs with Orlando Williams snaring three for 31 from four overs and Denzil Spencer taking two for 21 from 3.1 overs.

When Malali took to the crease, Spencer struck 21 from the opening over from Michael Fredericks which set the tone for a good response. However, Royals Champions bounced back with two swift dismissals before Williams stepped in to hold the innings together with a solid 35; and with five overs remaining the Malali side were 131 for five and captain Trenton Peters was there in the end when victory was achieved on six, following other supporting scores from Rishan Ramnauth 13, Dario Pollard 10 and Travis Giles 15.

John Degrella got three for 9 from four overs and Fredericks was expensive taking two for 43 from four overs.

UDCA President Bradley Fredericks handed over the GCB’s winning trophy to Peters while the Man of Match Award was won by Orland Williams for his all-round performances and he received his trophy from Ms. Jawana Douglas in the company of UDCA President Fredericks and its Secretary Ms. Jacquey Bourne.

• Denzil Spencer, John Degrealla, Michael Fredericks, Orlando Williams, Rastaf Oselmo