A BLISTERING 133 from Javid Karim saw Rosignol Secondary whip Belladrum Secondary by 116 runs at the De Edward ground in the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) inaugural National Secondary School Cricket League (NSSCL), sponsored by Banks DIH’s Coco Cola and Rainforest Water, along with Digicel.Karim recorded the first century of the League as Rosignol Secondary amassed 239 all out in 29 overs.
Karim’s knock included 17 boundaries and four maximums. Even though wickets kept tumbling at the other end (the next highest score was 15), Karim showed great composure and control. Bowling for Belladrum Secondary, Orlando Lowenfield grabbed 3/37, Anthony McPherson 3/0 and Curtis Maxwell 2/36.
There was never a threat to the target during the Belladrum’s innings, and they crumbled for meagre 123 in 22.4 overs. Curtis Maxwell contributed 48. The destroyer with the ball was Hemchand Singh who captured 5/23 from 6 overs.
At Bush Lot Secondary School ground, the home team registered a comfortable 141-run victory over Woodley Park. The match was a one-sided one in favour of the home team. Batting first, Bush Lot Secondary totalled 227 all out in their allotted 30 overs. The primary scorers were Marvin Persaud with 50 (3×4), Seon Glasgow with 47 (6×4), and Nivendra Peraud with 24.
Among the wickets for Woodley Park were Tamesh Roopnarine with 4-41 from 4.5 overs, Tony Dalona 2-24 from 4.0 overs and Lookram Evans 2-39 from 6.0 overs.
In their reply, Woodley Park were bowled out for 86. Clinton Grant snatched 4-33 from 5.0 overs, while Seon Glasgow and Nivendra Persaud snared 3-11 and 2-16 respectively.
The NSSCL continues tomorrow with St Rose’s taking on Chase Academy at GNIC ground, Institute of Professional Education clashing with Golden Grove at Enterprise ground, and Fort Wellington battling Woodley Park at De Edward ground.
This League was launched last week Friday at the Everest Cricket Club ground. Its major aim is to identify talents who would be channelled towards joining cricket clubs and transitioning into our national teams.