Pottaya, Algoo lead Berbice U17 to victory

Sanjay Algoo took 3-20 and chipped in with 15 runs

Matthew Pottaya and Sanjay Algoo’s efforts ensured Berbice’s victory over Rising Stars by 13 runs on Wednesday as the Guyana Cricket Board Under-17 inter-county tournament continued at La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara.

Rising Stars won the toss and inserted Berbice, who posted 132 for nine from their 45-over quota. Rising Stars, in reply, were contained to 119 all out in 45 overs.

Pottaya was the principal scorer for Berbice, hitting three sixes and one four during his 53-ball 44 which came to an end when he was bowled by Wavell Allen. Extras had the next best tally of 28.