THE Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club, MS, won its 129th cricket title when the Poonai Pharmacy under-13 team defeated arch-rival Albion at the Area ground. They won by ten runs to win the BCB/Singh Brothers Construction title in a closely contested final
Rose Hall Town Poonai Pharmacy won the toss and amassed 130 for eight off their allotted thirty overs. Dishan Lacruz 18, Jayden Gampat 13, Khemraj Adesh Bharrat 15, Videsh Singh 15 and Randy Williams 12 not out were the principal scorers for the principal scorers. N. Khemappadoo 4 for 32 and A. Ali 2 for 28 were the best bowlers for Albion.
Albion were restricted to 120 for 8 in their 30 overs as the Rose Hall Town bowlers bowled well. S. Gajnabi scored 27 and received support from N. Lachigadu 11, J. Garner 11 and N. Madramootoo 10. Left-arm spinner Khemraj Bharrat took four wickets for 17 off six impressive overs, while Akaiem Fraser and Disham LaCruz took a wicket apiece.
Bharrat was named Man of the Finals.
The team’s sponsor, Poonai Bhigroog, was present for the championship victory and congratulated the team on a well-deserved win. He also handed over a reward contribution to the boys. (Sean Devers)