Presidential Guards (PG) and ‘C’ Division advanced to the second round following victories in the Police Commissioner’s Inter-Division T20 Cup yesterday at Everest Cricket Club.
PG defeated ‘G’ Division by six wickets in the afternoon contest with Jason Heyliger pulling out an all-round performance. ‘G’ Division posted 99 for nine in 20 overs while PG reached 104 for four with two overs to spare.
Kefa Naughton picked up 3-15 while Heyliger took 2-12 and Keston Harcourt 2-26.
‘G’ Division had their moments with L. Khan giving them a good start at the top of the order with 33, laced with two sixes and two fours. Khan added 36 for the opening partnership with T. Dhanpaul who was dropped once and scored 19 with three boundaries before being run out. T. McAlmont, who was also dropped, chipped in with 14. In reply, former Bermuda player, Saheed Mohamed, led the charge, hitting three fours and two sixes as he raced to 39 before being run out. Mohamed added 46 with T. Gopaul for the first wicket. Gopaul rode his luck after being dropped twice but managed 14 while Heyliger returned to see his side over the line with an unbeaten 27. Earlier in the day, ‘C’ Division defeated Region Five by three wickets. Region Five posted 125 for nine in 20 overs while ‘C’ Division reached 126 for three.
Paul Tyndall piloted the chase with 62 and was supported by R. Harding (26) and D. Thomas (16).
Paul and Harding picked up two wickets each and Jason Tyndall bagged three wickets when Region Five batted. For Region Five, K. Griffith top scored with 30.
Today Officers will take on the Tactical Service Unit in the first match followed by Headquarters versus Region 10 in the afternoon.
