UWI teach UTT a lesson in tertiary battle

UWI won the toss and elected to bat on a bouncy wicket of which they took full advantage. The St Augustine- based team posted 310 for seven in their allotted 50 overs. Jameel Lashley led the way for UWI, top scoring with 84, Vickram Tajai produced an entertaining 38 from 12 balls, Christanja Carey delivered a classy 35, player/coach and captain Guyanese Travis Blyden 34 and opener Jasbour Findlay 30.

The main wicket-takers for UTT were Ramesh Brijlal 2-46, Saiba Batoosingh 1-18 and Brandon Ramcharam 1-48. UTT started their innings with a fighting spirit, but were no match for ‘The Scholars’ and were bowled out for 257 in 47.3 overs. Standing up bravely to the UWI attack was Jerve Cummings who played a brilliant innings of 135 runs after being struck on the helmet by fast bowler Rachad Forde in the early stage of his innings. He was supported by Saiba Batoosingh who made 59 but there were no other meaningful contributions from the rest of the UTT lineup as their chase fell short.

The pick of the bowlers for UWI was Shawn Sookdial with 4-34 from 10 overs while Barbadian Rachad Forde took 2-56 from his 10.

UWI will face Fulham Cricket Club in the final round of the East North-East 50-Overs Championship League.