Baldeo helps Albion to consecutive victories

All-rounder Balchand Baldeo helped Albion to consecutive wins in the ongoing 2015 Raffik and Sons Construction second division 20-overs-a-side cricket competition played across venues in the Ancient County.

The Guyana Under-19 all-rounder led Albion Community Centre to two wins in their latest round of matches.

Against Travellers of Albion Front, he took 3-3 from 2.2 overs with his off-spin to help bowl out Travellers for 45 then returned with the bat to score a quick-fire 30 to see Albion to 10-wicket win.

 Balchand Baldeo
Balchand Baldeo

In the next match against Fyrish Road, Baldeo grabbed 2 for 7 from three overs, finding support from Berbice U15 left-arm spinner Kelvin Umrao (4-13), as they helped skittle out their opponents for 55. Baldeo opened the batting again and this time he scored 43 not out, to lead Albion to a second consecutive 10-wicket win.

In summarized scores:

At Kilcoy, Cheskoy Riders beat Whim National by 37 runs. Cheskoy Riders 206 for 6 in 20 overs with Joel Johnson 56, Levi Thomas 35, Nazrudin Bux 34, Sheldon Phillips 21, Taijpaul Harrinarine 2-28, Deeraj Venkiah 2 for 35. Whim National 169 in 19.3 overs with Mahesh Ramoutar 48, Andy Singh 27, Deeraj Venkiah 23, Ravindra Hardyal 3 for 17, Joel Johnson 3 for 29, Sheldon Phillips 3 for 47.

At Albion, Albion Community Centre beat Travellers by 10 wickets. Travellers 45 in 11.2 overs with Balchand Baldeo 3 for 3, Satesh Dwarka 2 for 17. Albion Community Centre 46 without loss with Balchand Baldeo 30 not out.

At Albion, Albion Community Centre beat Fyrish Road by 10 wickets. Fyrish Road 55 in 19 overs with Kelvin Umrao 4 for 12, Balchand Baldeo 2 for 7. Albion Community Centre 56 without loss in 5.1 overs with Balchand Baldeo 44 not out.