THE Enterprise Primary School produced a magnificent all-round performance to capture the Lower East Coast zone title, when they whipped Graham’s Hall Primary School by 36 runs in the Guyana Cricket Board Scotiabank Kiddy progression one cricket tournament final yesterday, at the Enterprise Community Centre ground.
The hosts were first led by an entertaining half-century from opener Rafeek Azeez, which eventually laid the foundation in their total of 153-7.

The 11-year-old Azeez batted with skilful execution and rose to the challenge in his 19-ball innings, which was embellished with seven fours and three sixes.
The right-hander’s batting brilliance also inspired his partners, with Hanoman Singh contributing an unbeaten 21, captain Azam Mohamed chipped in with 21, while fellow opener Davendra Lall made 16. Extras contributed 24 to the total.
Tawana Courtman was the best bowler for the losing side with 3-4, while Crystal Lewis had 2-4. Susanna Ketuaroo and Samuel Saroop also chipped in with a wicket apiece.
In the run chase, Graham’s Hall Primary were never in the hunt for the winning total, with only opener Joshua Alves put up some resistance, with a solid 44. Saroop (16), Azariah Matthews (13) and Carlos Gonsalves (11) were the only batsmen with any meaningful contributions.

They eventually reached 117-7 when the innings expired. Keiza Leon, Yugeshwar Rampersaud, Vinita Ballkishun and Vamauth Hardeo were the successful bowlers for the hosts.
Some 210 primary schools around Guyana will benefit from the 2016 programme. Scotiabank’s Kiddy Cricket first bowled off in the year 2000, a joint effort between the financial institution and the West Indies Cricket Board.
The showpiece has grown among 14 Caribbean countries, with more than 750 000 now participating. (Rajiv Bisnauth)