Esau, Jagnarine help Independence `A’ sneak win

Safraz Esau (102 not out) and Jagnarine Etwaroo (5-21) led Independence `A’ to victory.

Safraz Esau scored an unbeaten century to help Independence `A’ escape with a two-wicket win over McGill Sports club in the latest match of the West Demerara Cricket Association limited overs competition at Joe Vieira Park.

McGill batting first, were dismissed for 148 in 37.3 overs.

Independence `A’ in reply, reached 149-8 in just 25.2 overs.

McGill was rescued after an early collapse by former national youth captain, Travis Persaud who added 40 while Daniel Basdeo batted sensibly for his 20.

Jagnarine Etwaroo picked up his second five-wicket haul for 21 runs while Jason Hector picked up 2-0 from one over.