PowerGen dominate opening day against Clarke Road

Batting first at the Syne Village Ground in Penal, hosts Power- Gen closed day one on a massive 358 runs for seven wickets. Sookdeosingh struck an aggressive 118 off 124 balls with 15 fours and two sixes, while Nicholson scored an unbeaten 105 off 234 deliveries hitting six fours and two sixes. The second wicket partnership between Nicholson and Sookdeosingh was worth 133 runs. Akeil Cooper pitched in with 50, while Kerwyn Sirju (3/71) and Samuel Roopnarine (3/80) were the chief wicket-takers for Clarke Road.

At the Brian Lara Recreation Ground in Santa Cruz, Merry Boys closed on 144/6 against Central Sports. Mario Belcon top scored with 52, while Jeetendra Sookdeo is unbeaten on 30. Bowling for Central Sports, the experienced Shazan Babwah took 3/52 and Kissoondath Magram grabbed 2/33.

No play was possible in the other two matches featuring Alescon Comets and Jailal Enterprise Victoria at Pierre Road Recreation Ground in Charlieville and Tableland versus Queen’s Park at St Julien Road Recreation Ground.

The final of the 50-over competition between Queen’s Park and Merry Boys will be played at the National Cricket Centre from 10 am today.