A SPARKLING undefeated 63 from National Under-19 batsman Alvin Mahabir spurred Transport to a convincing five-wicket victory over Trophy Stall Knight Riders in their feature 25-over Under-21 game played under lights at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Ground, in Queenstown, on Wednesday night.

Set 136 for victory, after Trophy Stall Knight Riders were restricted to 135 in their 25 overs, Transport cruised to victory in the 20th over, with the left-handed Mahabir leading the way with a scintillating knock, which was decorated with five fours and three sixes.

Mahabir, who also captained Guyana at the Under-19 level last year, received fine support from Adrian Hinds, who struck two fours and a six in 21. Aaron Beharry ended with two for two for 13, while Arun Gainda took two for nine.

Earlier, Trophy Stall Knight Riders suffered an early setback when their skipper and top batsman Romeo Deonarine was run-out without scoring. Nicholson Shivpersaud, with three fours and a six, and Hemraj Harripersaud, who struck three sixes towards the end, shored up the innings with 32 and 25, respectively. Bowling for Transport, Stephen Sankar took three for 17, Riyad Latif two for 17, Myhiem Khan two for 22, and Dave Mahabir two for 22.

Alvin Mahabir was deservedly named man-of-the-match. Both the winners and man-of-the-match trophies were donated by Trophy Stall. The game was organised by Ricky Deonarine and Anil Beharry.