Guyana makes strong reply after dismissing Windwards cheaply

Balchan Baldeo bowled economically for Guyana.

A tidy bowling display from Guyana’s spin bowlers saw the Windward Islands being dismissed for a paltry first innings total on a rain affected first day of the second round match of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-19 tournament yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Inspired by eight wickets from its spinners, Guyana restricted the Windwards for 139 all out in 62.4 overs before finishing the day’s play at 44 without loss from 10 overs.

All-rounder Balchand Baldeo with 4-29 from 19 overs of off spin was the best Guyanese bowler.

Baldeo’s effort was aided by quality bowling from off spinner Sharaz Ramcharan who claimed two