St Stephen’s College win Girls T20 crown

Leah Mohammed (four for 19), Angelina Sookraj (23) and skipper Janelle Noel (two wickets and four catches) helped St Stephen’s hold off their rivals in an exciting final.

Having won the toss and batted first, the Princes Town-based St Stephen’s College compiled 111 for six in their 20 overs.

Despite a valiant effort by Swaha Hindu College in their chase, their efforts were unrewarded as they were bowled for 101 in 12.3 overs.

Both teams were involved in their first trips to the final of the Girls Open competition. Before the start of play, all players were introduced to PowerGen’s officials- Surin Ramsingh (general manager), Sonya Lequay (Director of Human Resources and Administration), Denise Labadie- Sudan (Manager of Human Resources and Communications) and Francois Ottley (Generalist) as well as SSCL president Surujdath Mahabir and members of the triumphant West Indies women’s T20 team Merissa Aguilleira, Anisa Mohammed, Britney Cooper and Stacy-Ann King.

Angelina Sookraj (23 off 15 balls), skipper Janelle Noel (14 off 16 balls) and Kaseann Edwards (10) were the main run getters for St Stephen’s College while Nishal Ragoo (2/12)and Merissa Salickram (2/19) were among the wickets for Swaha.

In search of 112 for victory, Anushala Bhoodram topscored for Swaha Hindu College with a quick-fire 25 which included two sixes and three fours of nine deliveries and picked up the “Most Runs” award. Nishal Ragoo (12) and Kemesha Vincent (10) were the other players who reached double figures but their efforts were in vain.

Leah Mohammed was awarded the “Best Bowler” prize.

Summarised Scores: ST STEPHEN’S COLLEGE 111/6 (20 overs) - Angelina Sookraj 23, Janelle Noel 14, Kaseann Edwards 10; Nishal Ragoo 2/12, Merissa Salickram 2/19 vs SWAHA HINDU COLLEGE 101 all out (12.3 overs) - Anushala Bhoodram 25, Nishal Ragoo 12, Kemesha Vincent 10; Leah Mohammed 4/19, Janelle Noel 2/6, Kayle Dookran 2/35.