MIKE’S Wellman were crowned champions of the RUBiS’ Bel Air Softball competition by defeating Fisherman XI by 26 runs in the final which was played last Sunday at Hydronie, East Bank Essequibo.

Mike’s Wellman took first strike and compiled 117 all out off 15 overs. Nandram Samlall made 31, recording two fours and two sixes, while Latchman Kallicharran contributed 20 which included two fours and one six.

Bowling for Fisherman XI, D. Thomas picked up three wickets while Raymond Harper and Romo Malone took two wickets each.

In reply, Fisherman XI were dismissed for 91 off 15 overs after losing two early wickets.
However, R. Persaud and Malone offered some resistance, adding 45 runs for the third wicket to steady the run chase, but when they were both dismissed in quick succession, Fisherman X1’s innings went downhill.

Earlier, Fisherman X1 beat Savage by eight wickets after Savage took first strike and were dismissed for 94 with Uniss Yusuf top-scoring with 40. Bowling for Fisherman XI, Zameer Hassan claimed four wickets for six runs.
Fisherman XI replied with 96 for two off 10 overs.

Malone was left unbeaten on 40.
Mike’s Wellman overcame Parika Defenders in a match that had to be decided by a super over after Parika Defenders were bowled for 188 off 20 overs and Mike’s Wellman replied with 188-6 off 20 overs also.

In the super over, Parika scored 14 and Mike’s Wellman replied with 18.