By Ravendra Madholall in Guyana
Jai Hind cricket staff captured the 2024 Prime Minister’s Softball Cup trophy just lately on the Police Sport Membership floor, Eve Leary, Georgetown, Guyana.
They dethroned Guyana-based staff Regal by 5 wickets in entrance of a boisterous crowd together with the Honourable Minister of Tradition, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson.
Jai Hind gained the toss and opted to bowl first. They restricted Regal to 163-8 on the expiration of the 20-overs. Then responded with 164-5 with 14 balls to spare. This was within the Legends (Over-50) T20 class.
The victory was led by skilled opening batsman Lloyd Rooplall with a composed 63; the right-hander hit three easy sixes and 4 fours.
He additionally shared a powerful, 67-run second wicket stand with captain and former Guyana first-class participant Vijay Seonarine, who contributed a significant 38, which contained three fours and a six.
One other ex-Guyana participant David Harper grabbed two wickets for 40 runs from his most 4 overs whereas Canada-based Guyanese Bobby Parasnauth took 2-23 in his 4 overs.
Earlier, Regal’s innings lacked momentum as they struggled to 44-5 within the eighth over earlier than veteran batsman Rudolph Baker batted with willpower to make a top-score of 43, which included three sixes and two fours. One other seasoned campaigner Wayne Jones supported with 28.
Seonarine proved his all-round functionality by snapping up 3-42 from 4 overs whereas Hasant Ali and Azeem Khaderoo took two wickets apiece.
Rooplall was named player-of-the-match for his excellent batting efficiency.
The successful staff carted off a trophy and Man$600,000 whereas Regal pocketed Man$100, 000 plus a trophy.
Ten groups participated together with GTA Storm of Canada. The Canadian aspect failed to achieve the knockout stage.
In the meantime, within the Masters class, Ariel Masters of Guyana claimed the trophy with related money prizes, whereas Speedboat, one other native staff, gained the Opening class and likewise took house Man$600,000 and a trophy.
On the post-match presentation ceremony, Ramson congratulated all of the winners and acknowledged that the match was well-organised. He talked about that he was spectacular with the extent of competitors displayed on-field, and that softball was undoubtedly the winner.
The three-day match was organised by the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. in collaboration with the Workplace of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Tradition, Youth and Sport.
