REGAL defeated Shuttle Max by 104 runs to win the open final of the Georgetown Softball Cricket Association (GSCL Inc.) Independence Cup last Sunday at Everest Cricket Club ground.Navin Singh cracked 34 (5×4) while Kawson Joseph made 26 (3×4, 1×6) and Randy Budhu 22 (3×4) as Regal posted a respectable 184-9 in 20 overs, batting first in front of a fair-size crowd. Daynanand Singh captured 4-24, Kelvin Olford 2-22 and Devendra Deosarran 2-22. Shuttle Max were sent packing for 80 in 11.4 overs in reply. Ravendra Ramnauth made 18 (2×6) and Randy Katwaroo 14 (1×4). Delroy Perreira bagged 4-10, Richard Latiff 2-23 and Budhu 2-24.
Perreira was the man-of-the-match. While Regal gained a trophy and $75 000 and Shuttle Max a trophy and $35 000.
Floodlight overcame Industry Super Kings by 40 runs in the Over-40 final. Batting first Floodlight scored 159-8 in 20 overs. Ramesh Narine led with 50 (3×4, 1×6), Wayne Jones got 27 (1×4, 2×6) and Richard Persaud 24 (1×4). Robert Mohan and Pooran Singh picked up three wickets each.
Industry Super Kings were bowled out for 119 in 19.2 overs. Robin Singh cracked 40 (3×4, 2×6), Jagdesh Persaud 19 (2×4, 1×6) and Ramo Malone 16. Nandram Samlall and the man-of-the-match claimed two wickets each. Floodlight received a trophy and $100 000 and Industry a trophy and $40 000.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, vice-president of the GSCL Inc., Ian John, congratulated the teams adding that bigger plans are ahead for the sport.
A minute’s silence was observed for the late Calvin Roberts before the final.
The competition was sponsored by Clique Tech, Trophy Stall, Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop and Regal Stationery and Computer Centre.