MARCO Invitational XI carted off the 12th edition of the Shivanandan Madholall memorial match, played last Sunday at Reliance Sports Ground, Essequibo Coast.

The annual feature, played in memory of the former Guyana youth player, saw Marco XI defeating Anisa X1 by eight wickets.

Asked to take first strike, Anisa X1 reached a respectable 184 for nine from their allotted 20 overs.  Marco X1 achieved the required target with 17 balls to spare, losing eight wickets in the process.

Kumar Das led the run chase with a fine 66 which was decorated with five fours and two sixes.  Useful contributions came from Mark Austin and Rovendra Mandolall with 54 not out and 50 retired-out respectively.  Austin, who represented Essequibo at the inter-county level, lashed six sixes and a four during his 18-ball knock.

Mandolall, the elder brother of Shivanandan and who also donned colours for the Guyana national under-19 team, struck two sixes and three fours.  The two added an enterprising 109 for the opening stand.

Earlier, Anisa X1 lost wickets at regular intervals and were 34 for five after the first eight overs with veteran left-arm bowler, Dhanni Deodath, causing the early destruction.

However, Narendra Madholall, another sibling of Shivanandan, stabilised the innings with a disciplined 69, spanking five fours and four sixes. He received fine support from Freddy Lall with 27 not out and Avinash Singh who contributed 19.

Deodath ended with two for 21 while Sudesh Persaud, Rovendra Mandolall and Ravendra Madholall claimed two wickets each.

The winning and runners-up teams were recipient of trophies. Rovendra Mandolall was adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP), Deodath the best bowler and Das the best batsman. The three received trophies for their splendid efforts.

The Mandolall family took the opportunity to express their gratitude to all the players for their participation in the game.

Shivanandan, who represented Essequibo at all levels, died at age 30 in 2013 due to Malaria. Marco and Anisa are his two children.