A FINE undefeated even half-century from Fayyaz Hanif, son of former Guyana National wicketkeeper Azib Ali Hanif, spurred Superstars Under-16 A team to an easy eight-wicket victory over Mississauga Ramblers Under-16s in the opening game of the Toronto District Cricket Association (TDCA) 2023 season, played recently at Thackery Park, Toronto.

The 14-year-old opener struck eight fours in a dominant knock, while Avi Patel (14) was the only other player to reach double figures as Superstars reached 98 for two in 16.2 overs, replying to Mississauga Ramblers 94 for nine in their allotted 20 overs.

Habeeba Bader was the lone standout for the losers, his top score of 38 containing six fours. No other player reached double figures while the innings was marred with four run outs. There was one wicket each for Ved Patel, Lu Patel, Muadah Sharif and Mokesh Patel.
The elder Hanif, played 11 matches for Guyana between 1998 and 2002.