VINODE Samaroo of Jai Hind Jaguars scored the only century over the weekend in the second and third round of Big Man Cricket (BMC).

Samaroo’s superb 131 spurred Jai Hind to a challenging 207-6 in their 20 overs and a thrilling one-run victory over Enterprise All Stars at the Jai Hind ground.

Samaroo was supported by former National player Vijay Seonarine, who made 39.

Enterprise All Stars finished one short as Rajesh Mangal was not out on 62, with Zaheer Mohamed scoring 62 and Mamchand Karamchand scoring 51.

Former West Indies ODI player Royston Crandon scored two of the ten half-centuries to highlight the last two rounds over the weekend.

Round 3-Saturday.

Ex Berbice Police vs Albion Masters at the Port Mourant ground.  Albion Masters opted to take first strike, rattling up 209-2 in 20 overs.

Royston Crandon, opening the batting with Haresh Bridgelall, scored a well-composed 58 with four fours and two sixes.

Sewnarine Chattergoon then slammed an Bridgelall undefeated 56 with five fours and two sixes.

The former lawmen could only muster 156 all out in their turn at the crease. Colin France was the pick of the bowlers with 3-21. Collis Butts and Michael Chinsammy had two wickets each as Albion Masters won by 53 runs.

Blairmont Hunters vs Legend Rangers at Cotton Tree ground, Blairmont

Hunters took first strike and scored a challenging 174 for 4 off their 20 overs. Balram

Somwaru top scored with 52*, Dillon Persaud 44* and skipper Shabeer Baksh chipping in with 26.

Legend Rangers could only muster 145 for 9 off their 20 overs.

Devon. Cullifar scored 58 not out. Ryan Hemraj was the pick of the bowlers with 3-18.

Blairmont Hunters won by 29 runs.

North Soesdyke Masters vs VNS CC at Enmore Ground.

VNC CC batted first and made 105 for 9 in a rain affected match. North Soesdyke responded with 106 for 3 in 18.1 overs.

North Soesdyke Masters won by 9 wickets.

Essequibo Masters got a walkover from Vintage Strikers.

Black Hawks vs West Bank Warriors at the Police Ground

West Bank took first strike, posting 162 for 7 off their 20 overs. Kevin Singh with 41* and Ferron Kadir 30 were the top scorers.

Black Hawks struggled to 126 for 8 with Vishal Arjune making a well-composed half-century 55.

West Bank Warriors won by 36 runs.

Round 4 on Sunday

Jai Hind Jaguars vs Ex Berbice Police at Jai Hind Ground 

Jai Hind Jaguars took first Strike and made 121 for 9 off its 20 overs. The lawmen could only muster 115 for 8 in a very close encounter.

Jai Hind Jaguars won by 6 runs.

Enterprise Star Sports vs GT Royals at Enmore ground

Gt Royals batted first and scored a measly 65 for 4 in 20 overs. D. Persaud took 2 for 7. Enterprise knocked off the runs for no loss (67/0) in 6 overs. I Khan 32*, M. Karamchand 27*.

Enterprise won by 10 wickets.

Enterprise Star Sports vs Albion Masters at Enmore Ground

Albion batted first and scored a challenging 152 for 5 in 20 overs.

Royston Crandon hit another half-century, opening the batting 59*, Collis Butts made 34.

Enterprise fell short with their reply at 136 for 6 when their overs ran out. Pameshwar Dindyal made 52, Danesh Persaud made 30*.

Albion Masters won by 16 runs.

Essequibo Masters lost by a walkover to North Soesdyke Masters at Reliance Ground.

Match #23 – Vintage Strikers got a walkover from Black Hawks at Belle Vue ground.