A blistering unbeaten century from former national Under-17 batsman, Rovindra Parasram, and an equally aggressive unbeaten half-century by former national T20 all-rounder, Ramesh Narine, lit up the Anna Regina Community Centre ground as Reliance Hustlers over-powered Reliance Veterans on Sunday.

The special-arranged annual 15 overs softball memorial match was held in memory of the late former national under -19 cricketer, Shivanandan Mandholall, who passed away following a brief illness at the age of 30, six years ago.

After winning the toss and batting, Reliance Hustlers got to an imposing 239-1, due mainly to an unbeaten 210-run partnership between Rovindra Parasram, who stroked 117 including 10 massive sixes and 8 exquisite fours, and Ramesh Narine’s brutal 93, decorated with 10 fours and 6 sixes.

The only wicket to fall was that of Mark Austin for 15 as no bowler was spared the onslaught. In reply, the Veterans wilted early under pressure and lost wickets at regular intervals. They eventually reached 134-6 when the overs expired with only Ravindra Lall 42 (3×6 and 2×4) and Suresh Persaud, with an unbeaten 30 (4×4) showed some intent. Accurate bowling by Ryan Shivambar with 3-12 from 3 overs ensured that the Hustlers comfortably won by 105 runs.

 At the presentation, Ravindra Mandholall, brother of the late Shivanandan Madholall, expressed thanks to both teams for participating even as he reminisced on the promise and exploits that his brother displayed as a charismatic cricketer.

He further disclosed that the occasion will continue annually with support from well-wishers and family members. At the presentation, Rovindra Pararsam received trophies for being man-of-the-match and best batsman, compliments of Devon Ramnauth and Platinum Lounge and Bar of Canada while Brian Shivambar also received a trophy, compliments of Krishna Arjune.

 The runners-up trophy was donated by Ravindra Mandholall while the winner’s trophy was donated by Rovindra Mandholall and daughter.

Prior to the match, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of Shivanandan and Seeram Mandholall, the late father of the Mandholalls, who passed away three years ago. He, too, was a dynamic club cricketer (Elroy Stephney).