Women cricketers beat Guyana
TRINIDAD AND Tobago eked out a two-wicket win over Guyana, their second straight triumph in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Under-23 Women’s Cricket Tournament yesterday. At the Inshan Ali Park, Preysal, the Guyanese were restricted to 100 runs for six wickets off their alloted 40 overs, with June Ogle topscoring with 25 while Gaitree Seetahal, Kirby-Ann Alexander and Lee-Ann Kirby claiming a wicket apiece. The TT team were under pressure by a brave effort from their opponents, with Candacy Atkins collecting three wickets for 21 runs. But Maurissa Aguillera held firm until the end, earning the ‘Player of the Match’ award for her unbeaten 35, while Devika Singh chipped in with 32. Also in winners’ row yesterday were Barbados, by 50 runs over Jamaica at Gilbert Park in Couva, and St Vincent, by two wickets over the WI Developmental XI at Munroe Road in Cunupia. The tournament continues tomorrow. Summarised Scores— At Preysal — GUYANA 100-6 (40 overs) - June Ogle 25, Candacy Atkins 16, Subrina Munroe 11; Gaitree Seetahal 1-6, Kirby-Ann Alexander 1-17, Lee-Ann Kirby 1-29 vs TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 101-8 (40 overs) - Maurissa Aguillera 35 not out, Devika Singh 32; Candacy Atkins 3-21. Trinidad and Tobago won by two wickets. Player of the Match - Maurissa Aguillera. At Gilbert Park — BARBADOS 171-3 (40 overs) - Deandra Dottin 72, Charleen Tait 48 vs JAMAICA 121 (32.1 overs) - Jodi Ann Morgan 26, Shanell Daly 17; Charleen Tait 3-19, Skakira Selmon 3-23, Danielle Small 2-19. Barbados won by 50 runs. Player of the Match - Charleen Tait. At Munroe Road — WEST INDIES DEVELOPMENTAL XI 70 (38.4 overs) - Alicia Lall 8; Terisha Lavia 3-7, Kayenne Charles 3-14 vs ST VINCENT 71-8 (32.4 overs) - Myschia George 16; Michelle Borneo 4-16, Renelle Lutchman 3-9. St Vincent won by two wickets. Player of the Match - Terisha Lavia.
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