SPORTS
Jonathan Ramnansingh
It saw an unbroken partnership of 48 runs for the last wicket, in 4.2 overs, from Jevon George (25) and Chris Sadanan (24), as well as good bowling performances from George (3/22) and Damion Joachim (2 /7). crucial for Hummingbirds in their 52-run win over Flamingos in the rain-affected final of the Namalco U-23 Cup on Saturday.
Early morning showers saw the contest reduced to 25 overs a side before a ball was bowled at the National Cricket Center in Balmain, Couva.
The Flamingos sent the Hummingbirds into bat, and the latter, despite getting off to a slow start, rallied to 168/9 after their 25 overs, thanks to a crucial partnership from George and Sadanan.
However, in reply, the Flamingos got off to a shaky start and were eventually restricted to 116/8 in 25 overs.
Batting first, Hummingbirds were led by Tariq Mohammed (48), along with knocks from George and Sadanan. Mohammed’s knock consisted of five fours and came from 46 balls.
George faced 13 balls and hit two sixes and a four, while Sadanan hit a six and two fours in his 14-ball innings.
Leading the bowling for the Flamingos was Lemuel Matthews (3/31) and Justin Manick (2/27).
On their side at the crease, the Flamingos lost opener Thurton without a run on the board. Fellow opener Aaron Bankay smashed 46 but the next five batsmen were bowled out for just 43 runs.
Sameer Ali tried to revive the innings with a knock of 38 but his efforts went in vain.
Justyn Gangoo (1/22) and Sadanan (1/30) were also among the wickets for the Hummingbirds.
