ST CUTHBERT’S Mission Secondary continued their winning streak when they defeated the East Bank Demerara Zone champions Diamond Secondary, to secure the Upper Demerara/East Bank District title in the GCB/National Secondary Schools Cricket League.Playing at the Bayroc ground in Upper Demerara, St Cuthbert’s Mission bowlers once again went about their task in an assertive and professional manner, unsettling their opponents for 111 in 19.4 overs.
Romario Persaud and Joel Craig, scored 19 runs apiece. Bowling for St Cuthbert’s Mission, Zak Ferreira grabbed 4-28, Mark Clenkian 2-22, and Paul Henry 2-10.
St Cuthbert’s Mission struggled in reply, reaching their target with two wickets to spare off 19.4 overs. Zak Ferreira, turned in a good all-round performance by hitting 32 which included four fours and a six while Elroy Dundas made 24.
Bowling for Diamond Secondary Joel Craig managed to grab the best bowling figures for his team, 4-25, while Mavindra Dindyal took 3-23.
St Cuthbert’s Mission will now face the winner of the West Demerara District on February 24 at the Meten-meer-Zorg ground on the West Coast Demerara.
Saraswat Secondary and West Demerara Secondary will clash on February 21 at the Meten-meer-Zorg ground to battle for the West Demerara District Trophy and for a place to meet St Cuthbert’s Mission Secondary.
On Monday, Chase Academy will meet Charlestown Secondary to determine the Georgetown District champions.
Mahaicony/East Coast District champions, Mahaicony Secondary, and IBE will play on February 21 to determine the Mahaicony/East Coast District winners.
The match between East Bank Essequibo Zone champions, Parika/Salem and Leguan Secondary, who were scheduled to play yesterday in Leguan, was washed out without a ball being bowled.
The match is rescheduled to February 22.