TSC humbles DCC in GCA U-19 100-over competition 

TSC’s centurions Adrian Hinds (left) and Joel Spooner
TSC’s centurions Adrian Hinds (left) and Joel Spooner

Transport Sports Club (TSC) made a strong statement at the weekend after registering a high-profile win over the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) in the ongoing Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Noble House Seafoods Generation Next U-19, 100-over competition. 

TSC on Saturday defeated the Demerara Cricket Club by 22 runs in a low-scoring affair at DCC.

TSC, after winning the toss and electing to bat, were dismissed for 99 with Joel Spooner hammering six fours and a six in a top score of 38. DCC’s bowling effort was spearheaded by Daniel Mootoo (3-10), Muniram Singh (3-18), Dequan Bamfield (2-22), and Ashmead Nedd 2/17.

The hosts, in response, could only muster 77 before being dismissed as Jonathan Adams bagged (5-11) to lead his side over the line. He got support from Joel Spooner (2-13) and Akeem Clarke (3-28).

The Thomas Land Club on Sunday drew their encounter against Queen’s College.

TSC, batting first, piled on 361 for nine declared from 43 overs with Spooner cracking 126 which included 11 sixes and 10 fours. 

He shared in the runs fiesta with national under- 19 player Adrian Hinds who stroked an even century with five sixes and eight fours. Alex Persaud was also in the runs with 43. 

 Vickash Jaikaran (3-60) was the leading wicket-taker for QC who reached 175 for 7 in 41 overs before rain had the final say in the match, preventing another TSC win. However, there were glimpses of joy for the students as Elnathan Suknandan stroked an unbeaten 66 while Akeem Clarke (3-37) provided penetration with the ball for TSC.