A FINE all-round performance from former Under-19 cricketer Khemraj Mahadeo led Rose Hall Town Bakewell to a nine-wicket win over Whim in the last round of the Berbice Cricket Board/New Building Society 2015 Second Division cricket tournament.It was the fourth successive victory for Rose Hall Town Bakewell team as Mahadeo scored his third half-century for the tournament.
Batting first after losing the toss, Whim made 157 all out in 29.3 overs the top scorers being P. Tilkaram 30, Aaron Thakoordeen 23, V.Sookshine 27 and N. Deonarine 17.
Bowling for Rose Hall Town Bakewell, Mahadeo took 5 wickets for 27 runs, Rondell Lewis 2 for 26, Erva Giddings 2 for 20 while Sylus Tyndall and Azam Khan each claimed a wicket as Whim’s late order added crucial runs.
In reply, Mahadeo and former Berbice Under-19 player Vidal Crandon added 70 for the 1st wicket in just 8.5 overs before Crandon was bowled by Anthony Deosarran for 35 (2×4, 2×6).
Mahadeo was then joined by West Indies female cricketer Shemaine Campbelle. They added 90 for the 2nd wicket to carry Rose Hall Town Bakewell to victory at 160 for 1 in the 21st over.
Mahadeo ended unbeaten on 80 (10 boundaries and two sixes) and Campbelle on 31 (2×4). Bowling for Whim, Deosarran was the lone successful bowler with 1 for 30 off six overs.