TROPHY Stall defeated Bhimsain X1 by 12 runs in an exciting 20-over softball feature, played on Friday night at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground, Queenstown.

The game, played in honour of visiting veteran sports journalist, Frederick Halley,

saw Trophy Stall batting first and reaching a formidable 182 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Bhimsain X1, in reply, were 170 for five when their 20 overs expired.

Man-of-the-match, for the winning team, Lalta Gainda hit a fine 52 which included three fours and a six and received valuable support from Lynden Lyght who four fours in his 42. Openers Oswald Chandla and Rickey Deonarine chipped in with 29 (three fours and a six) and 28 (five fours) respectively, sharing an opening stand of 50.

Skipper Seeraj Bhimsain led from the front for the losing team, spanking six four and a six in a top score of 55 while Hubert Wright contributed 51 with five fours, the two sharing fourth wicket partnership of 80. Vickey Ramsaywak claimed three for 19.

At the presentation ceremony, that followed, several individual awards were handed out to the outstanding players, Apart from Gainda, Bhinsain copped both the player of the match and the batsman with the highest score for his team. Vicky Ramsaywack took the best bowler prize for the winning team, Lyght the best batsman, Anil Beharry and Ernesto – best fielders.

Other prize winners on Bhimsain X1 were R. Persaud (best bowler), Ramsaywack (best catch) and David Sardina (best fielder). All the trophies were donated by Ramesh Sunich of Trophy Stall.

Among those paying glowing tributes to Halley for his contributions to softball and sports in general were Beharry, Sunich, Deonarine and Bhimsain.

Halley expressed sincere appreciation for the fine gesture.

The game was organised and sponsored by Trophy Stall and Bhimsain in conjunction with Deonarine.