AS matches in the GCB/DMLAS/MoE/NSSCL reach the outskirts of the Upper Demerara-Highway District, St Cuthbert’s Mission Secondary created one of the biggest upsets of the 2016/2017 secondary schools cricket league, when they dethroned last year’s Upper Demerara-Highway District Champions, Linden Foundation Secondary.Playing at the Bayroc ground in Upper Demerara, the Highway zone winners St. Cuthbert’s Mission won the toss and took full advantage of such fortune by electing to field first.
St Cuthbert’s bowlers troubled the Linden Foundation batsmen, who found it very difficult to score freely, mainly due to consistent and penetrative bowling by their opponents, coupled with high-intensity fielding.
As a consequence, Linden Foundation folded for a paltry 123 in just 22.5 overs. Jason Fung-Fee top-scored with 27.
Bowling for St Cuthbert’s Mission, Aldin Kattow grabbed 3-7 off 3.5 overs, Zak Ferreira took 2-32 and Rabaul Poousammy 2-33.
St Cuthbert’s in reply batted aggressively to reach their target in 14.5 overs, but not before losing eight wickets.
Linden Foundation must be commended for their effort in the field, which saw them make a desperate attempt to retain their Upper Demerara-Highway District title.
Batting for St Cuthbert’s Mission, Mark Clenkian made an impressive 53, which included five fours and five sixes.
Bowling for Linden Foundation, Jason Fung-Fee claimed 3-20 while Wendel Courtman and Immanuel Larose both picked up two wickets.
St Cuthbert’s Mission will now advance to play East Bank Demerara Zone champions Diamond Secondary, for the Upper Demerara-East Bank District trophy today at the Bayroc ground in Upper Demerara from 11:00hrs.