Guyana grab first innings points

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Guyana yesterday picked up first innings points from India “A”, reaching 375 all out in reply to 249 made by the visitors during their sixth-round Carib Beer cricket match.

Scores: INDIA “A” 249 and 136/0. GUYANA 375.

Resuming overnight at 212 for six, determined late order batting from Guyana helped the team to a 126-run lead, thanks to 88 from skipper Neil McGarrell, 78 from Travis Dowlin and 21 from debutante pacer Eusan Crandon. McGarrell struck 13 boundaries in his innings that included an eight wicket partnership of 56 with Dowlin, 41 with pacer Rayon Griffith and 50 with Crandon to ensure a sizable first innings lead. Dowlin struck nine fours and a six. When India batted just after tea, openers Akash Chopra and Gautam Gambhir tore into the uninspired Guyana bowling, taking the score to 136 without loss in a mere 35 overs in 139 minutes. The two struck 18 boundaries, mainly from crisp straight drives and lofted shots over the infield, treating the sparse crowd of about 300 spectators to some brilliant stroke play.