A second consecutive century followed up by a 10-wicket haul from Achievers’ all-rounder, Kevin Sinclair, left Bath Cricket Club with just three wickets in hand and trailing by 86 runs in their second innings after day one of the West Berbice Cricket Association/ Anil Lalsa Construction third round clash at Bush Lot.
Bath won the toss and batted, but that proved to be a wrong decision as they lasted just 33.3 overs in which they mustered 90 runs. Achievers responded with 250-4 before declaring while Bath closed the day on 74-7.
Sinclair was penetrative with his off-spin, taking 6-32 in 13.3 overs. He was supported by Andrew Dutchin who returned 3-28. Only two batsmen managed double figures, Mahesh Persaud with a top score of 18, consisting of one four and a single six and Ganesh Gossai with 15.
In reply, Sinclair followed up his 107 against D’Edward the day before in the previous round to race to 103. His unblemished century contained nine fours and four sixes. He was eventually bowled by seamer, Kapil Armagon.
Dutchin’s fine form continued with his second consecutive unbeaten half century.
His 51 included two boundaries and he was supported by cameos from Collis Noble (21), Shamar Angel (23) and Odel Miller (29 not out).
Bath’s second innings was equally as disappointing with Gossai the only batsman to put up any resistance being not out on 22 with two boundaries.
Sinclair finished with 4-14 while seamer, Chris Bissoon took two wickets.
Caption: Kevin Sinclair has scored two centuries and taken 18 wickets in two matches last weekend.
