Shamrock, Canal, Cornelia Ida victorious in ‘Jits and Neelam’ 40-over cricket

Aryan Persaud

Shamrock, Canal, and Cornelia Ida (CI) recorded lopsided wins when the ‘Jits and Neelam’ 40-over Cricket Championship continued on Sunday.

At the Zeeburg ground, Shamrock Cricket Club defeated the hosts by five wickets. Batting first, the home side was bundled out for 125 in 18.2 overs. Malcolm Hubbard top scored with 48 runs (7x6s), while Arshad Azim chipped in with 29 runs, and Keon Roberts and Khandaiya Ramkarran bagged four wicket hauls. Ramkarran recorded 4-11, while Roberts tallied 4-19. In reply, Shamrock overhauled the total in 20.4 overs, finishing at 128/5. Trevaine Mohabir led the chase with 40 runs (6x4s, 1×6) while Deon Roberts and Omar Shakoor added 27 and 22 runs each.