REGIONAL Division No. 3 Police claimed the West Demerara Cricket Association’s T20 title on Sunday after defeating West Meten-Meer-Zorg Cricket Club by five wickets in a high-scoring final at the West Meten-Meer-Zorg Community Centre Ground.
Chasing a challenging target of 193, the police side reached 193 for five in 19.1 overs to seal the championship, capping a determined performance against the home team.
West Meten-Meer-Zorg, batting first, posted 192 for seven from their allotted 20 overs, with P. Ram leading the scoring with 41 off 23 balls. J. Maxwell contributed 38 off 23 deliveries, while S. Alexander added 35 from 22 balls to help establish a competitive total.
However, Regional Division No. 3 Police responded with an assured batting display, maintaining the momentum required to overhaul the target with five wickets and five deliveries remaining.
J. Anderson spearheaded the successful chase with 49 off 33 balls, striking four sixes and three fours. M. Jeffers and K. Anderson also played important roles, each scoring 36 runs to keep the Police team firmly on course for victory.
Anderson’s contribution extended beyond his batting performance, as he also claimed two wickets for 19 runs in four overs. His combined effort earned him the Player of the Match award.
The victory was particularly satisfying for the Police team, which entered the final seeking to overcome West Meten-Meer-Zorg after losing to the same opponents in the T10 semi-finals.
The final showcased the competitive quality of both teams, but Regional Division No. 3 Police ultimately prevailed through an effective run chase and valuable contributions throughout their batting order.
The championship represents a notable achievement for the Police side, highlighting the cricketing talent, discipline and teamwork among the ranks of Regional Division No. 3 Police.