BERBICE B turned in a good performance to leave Berbice A in shambles on the first day of their two-day cricket trial match at Albion.Berbice A have been rocked to end the day on 55-6 in their first innings replying to Berbice B’s first-innings total of 270.
A knock of 47 from Anthony D’Andrade who shared a partnership of 97 with David Latchaya, who hammered eight fours in his 62, helped Berbice B press towards a defendable total.
Left-hander Rajiv Ivan chipped in with 45 while West Indies Test leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo stroked 39 which was laced with eight fours.
National pacer Keon ‘Buffy’ Joseph and Niall Smith each ended with 2-36 while West Indies off-spinner Veerasammy Permaul bagged 2-58.
Raun Johnson (2-11), Bishoo (2-6) and a wicket each from Clinton Pestano and Gudakesh Motie-Kanhai helped restrict the opposition to 55-6, still trailing by 216 runs.
Berbice B lost Shimron Hetmyer without scoring but Kandasammy Surujnarine played well for his 42.
Joshua Ramsammy (2), Sharaz Ramcharran (5), Akeem Hinds (1) and Ashkay Homraj (0) were the batsmen who fell to Berbice B’s spell which shifted the match in their favour.
The action continues today at 09:30hrs.