By Delvon Mc Ewan
Guyana continued its impressive run in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-19 Tournament with a comprehensive victory over the Leeward Islands in their opening limited overs encounter yesterday at the Enmore Community Development Centre ground.
Propelled by a well-constructed Kemo Paul’s innings of 86, Guyana posted 202 all out in 49.2 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat. The locals then returned to dismiss the visitors for a paltry 126 all out in 42.2 overs to win the match by 76 runs.
The host team, which boasts a strong batting department, slipped to 60-5 before Paul’s brilliance assisted his team to set a winning total. Paul, who scored a match saving 90 to draw Guyana’s opening three-day match against the same opponents, struck four fours and a solitary six while facing 105 deliveries. He partnered with Steven Sankar (14) who
