Zeynul Ramsammy produced two explosive batting performances as Herstelling CTI registered a pair of victories, while Alexander Village also completed an unbeaten run during the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association/Rovin Dookie annual T10 tournament over the weekend.
Ramsammy accumulated 130 runs across two matches at the Farm ground on Sunday, helping CTI defeat Herstelling B by 22 runs before completing a 10-wicket victory over the EBDCA Under-23 side.
Against Herstelling B, Ramsammy struck 71, including five fours and seven sixes, while Abdul Ramsammy made 45 with two fours and six sixes. Their efforts powered CTI to 138 for two from 10 overs.
Herstelling B responded with 116 for four. Shemroy Kendall led their effort with 59, including four fours and four sixes, while London Powell made 37. Linden Austin took one wicket for 15 runs, while Abdul Ramsammy claimed one for 31.
Ramsammy then delivered a strong all-round performance against the EBDCA Under-23 side. He took three wickets for eight runs, while Austin collected three for 20 as the Under-23 team was restricted to 96 for seven. Deonarine Dindial made 27 and Ronaldo Singh contributed 26.
CTI raced to 99 without loss in 6.2 overs, with Ramsammy smashing an unbeaten 59 containing five fours and six sixes. Ronaldo Renee supported with an unbeaten 40, which included one four and five sixes.
The closest match of the weekend saw the EBDCA Under-23 side defeat Herstelling B Under-23 by one run. Emmanuel Lewis struck 58, with six fours and four sixes, and Myheim Khan made 44 as EBDCA reached 153 for three from 10 overs.
Herstelling B Under-23 replied with 152 for four. Kendall blasted 72, including four fours and nine sixes, while Lennox Andrews scored 60 with six fours and four sixes. Myheim Khan and Javid Duncan took one wicket apiece to help EBDCA defend their total.
Alexander Village also enjoyed a successful outing at the Canal Number Two ground, recording victories over Timehri and Providence.
They defeated Timehri by four runs after scoring 77 for three from their 10 overs. Akshaya Persaud led the innings with 28 from 13 balls, including three fours and two sixes, while Brandon Jaikarran made 21 from 12 deliveries with two fours and one six.
Timehri were restricted to 73 for three from their allotted overs, allowing Alexander Village to secure the narrow victory.
Alexander Village then produced a much stronger batting display against Providence, piling up 175 for four from 10 overs.
Ravindra Dookie led the assault with 78 from 28 balls, striking four fours and nine sixes. Akshaya Persaud hammered 46 from 15 deliveries, including two fours and five sixes, while Brandon Jaikarran contributed 39 from 16 balls with four fours and three sixes.
Providence responded with 151 for four from their 10 overs, giving Alexander Village a 24-run victory and their second win of the day. Providence had earlier defeated Timehri in the opening match.
At Farm on Saturday, North Soesdyke and Uprising were awarded walkover victories against Soesdyke XI before Uprising defeated North Soesdyke by five runs.
Uprising made 134 for three from their 10 overs, with Alphius Bookie hitting 52, including seven fours and three sixes. Adrian Hinds added 39 with six fours and one six.
North Soesdyke replied with 129 for five despite Andrew Lyght making 33 and Marcus Watkins contributing 31.
At the LBI ground, Silverbullet successfully chased Eccles’ 85 for eight, reaching 86 for four in eight overs. Leron Crawford made 38 with four fours and three sixes, while Christopher Ragnauth scored 24. Earlier, N. Shivpersaud made 26 and Mark Cumberbatch scored 17 for Eccles.
Little Diamond later defeated Silverbullet by 31 runs. Andre Meredith struck 63, including five fours and six sixes, to lead Little Diamond to 112 for five.
Silverbullet were dismissed for 81 in 8.2 overs, with Ragnauth scoring 34 and Devon Paul making 17. Tyrone Singh claimed four wickets for 24 runs, while David Singh took two for nine.
At Good Fortuin, Herstelling A recorded a victory over Demolition, while Diamond also defeated Demolition.
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