Berbice Educational Institute (BEI) and Annandale Secondary recorded commanding victories at the Queen’s College Ground to strengthen their title hopes in the 2026 Beharry Secondary Schools’ Under-19 T20 tournament.
BEI defeated Abram Zuil Secondary by six wickets in Qualifier One, while Annandale secured a 46-run win over Covent Garden Secondary in the Eliminator.
National youth player Brandon Grimmond produced an outstanding all-round performance to lead BEI past Abram Zuil. He claimed five wickets for just 10 runs as Abram Zuil were dismissed for 88.
Ravid Fredricks, who previously struck unbeaten scores of 91 and 92 in the tournament, top-scored with a run-a-ball 30. Otis Roberts contributed 17, while Ray Ramnauth supported Grimmond with two wickets for 26 runs.
BEI reached 89 for four inside 17 overs, with Luke Amsterdam scoring 33 from 29 balls. Grimmond followed his five-wicket haul with a patient 25 from 41 deliveries.
Rhonel Nurse claimed two wickets for 10 runs for Abram Zuil, while Eshwar Tilak took one for 17 and Fredricks finished with one for 25.
Earlier, Annandale posted 127 for six from their 20 overs against Covent Garden. Joshua Bollers led the batting with 29, Akeem Persaud made 27 and Sanjay Dindyal contributed an unbeaten 24.
The trio helped Annandale recover from a brief collapse and carry their total beyond the 100-run mark. Vinesh Kalpoo claimed two wickets for eight runs for Covent Garden, while Shane Khan took two for 18.
Player of the match Ruel Dindyal then grabbed four wickets for 15 runs as Covent Garden were dismissed for 81 in 17 overs. Kevin Singh supported with three for 19, while Persaud completed a useful all-round performance by taking two for 19.
Jamele Schultz top-scored for Covent Garden with 27, while Kalpoo contributed 24.
Annandale will now face Abram Zuil in Qualifier Two at the Enterprise Ground on Wednesday, August 19, with a place in the final at stake.
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