Father, son put Exchange on top

The father-son combination of David Narine and Kevin Narine continued their wicket taking ways over the weekend.

They led their team, Exchange, to a 110-run victory over Brickfield in a top of the table clash in the Central Zonal Council First Division cricket series at Brickfield, Carapichaima over the weekend. Exchange batted first and were dismissed for 112 by Rudy Modeste who returned the sparkling  figures of seven wickets for 24 runs. The only man to resist was Steve Sookdeo with 66. Brickfield then got a shock as they were bowled out for just 65 runs in reply. Mohan Mano took four for 25 and Kevin Narine claimed two for 25.

Batting a second time, Exchange posted 145 all out with Sookdeo again leading the way with a defiant 30. Rudy Modeste was again on spot with two for 31, while his brother Randy Modeste took three for 25. Brickfield were then set a winning target of 194 runs but faltered to deceive, making just 83. Kevin Narine nabbed five for 28 for match figures of seven for 53 and David Narine his father took three for 18. The win took Exchange to 111 points —- 20 ahead of second place Brickfield who are now on 91 points.

CENTRAL ZONE SCORES
At Brickfield: Exchange 112 (Steve Sookdeo 66, Rudy Modeste 7/24) & 145 (Steve Sookdeo 30, Clint Ramdial 24, Randy Modeste 3/25, Rudy Modeste 2/31) def Brickfield 65 (Sunil Lutchman 18, Mohan Mano 4/12, Kevin Narine 2/25) & 83 (Kevin Narine 5/28, David Narine 3/18) —-By 110 runs.