Berbice trounce President’s XI by 83 runs

Ashmead Nedd

Half-centuries from Man-of-the-Match Junior Sinclair and Brandon Mangal helped pilot Berbice to a 83-run win over the GCB President’s XI in yesterday’s third round of the ongoing U15 Inter-County 50 over tournament.

Played at the Everest Cricket Club, the in-form wicket-keeper batsman Sinclair, who recorded his second half-century of the match, thumped a brisk 70 off 120 balls with five fours. His partner Mangal chipped in with a classy 62 from 130 deliveries with three fours, steering Berbice to a winning total of 196 for 4 in the 50 overs.

The President’s XI in reply looked good for the chase after opener Sachin Singh dug in with a gritty 87 balls for