Mohammed (101) blasts Powergen to victory

Batting first, the home team were led to a mammoth total of 312 for five, ably assisted by Mohammed’s heroics with the bat and a captain’s knock of 71 not out from Gregory Mahabir. Pacer Ravi Rampaul also showed menace with the bat as he closed at the crease unbeaten on 33. Evin Lewis also played an important role with his knock of 31. Daniel St Clair finished with the best bowling figures for Tableland, grabbing three for 26.

In a tough chase, the visitors were whittled away for just 128 after 37.3 overs as Al Small topscored with 25. Jovan Ali however, did most of the damage with the ball as he picked up four for 32 while Videsh Sookhai bagged three for 14.

Not too far away at Clarke Road in Penal, reigning champions Queen’s Park Cricket Club sounded a clear warning to all potential title contenders as they pulled off a 32-run victory over home team First Citizens Clarke Road. Batting first, the visitors were dismissed for 260 in 49.2 overs with Marlon Barclay leading the charge with his knock of 91. Jeremy Solozano also looked good, chipping in with 80 runs.

Topping the bowling for Clarke Road was Mark Deyal (4/37) and Clevon Khellawan (2/40).

In their turn at the crease, the hosts fell short of their intended target, all out for 228. Deyal (83) proved a worthy competitor as he also mesmerised with the bat alongside Kjorn Ottley (72). However, dismantling the Penal-based team’s batting lineup was none other than Kevon Cooper, who picked up four for 41. Additionally, youngster Akeal Hosein snatched two for 31 while spinner Sunil Narine, captured two scalps for 37 runs as he continues to remodel his action.

Summarised Scores: POWERGEN 312/5 – Jason Mohammed 101, Gergory Mahaibr 71no, Ravi Rampaul 33no, Evin Lewis 31, Videsh Sookhai 22; Daniel St Clair 3/26 def. JEN

EXCON TABLELAND 128 (37.3) – Al Small 25, Adrian Cooper 22, Akiel Cooper 20; Jovan Ali 4/32, Videsh Sookhai 3/14, Farrasark Sankar 2/25.

VICTORIA UNITED 168/6 (47) – Ranga Latchana 48no, William Perkins 43; J Boodram 3/29, Vikesh Rampersad 1/15 def. TT PRISONS SERVICE 167 (47) – Denzil Jones 67, A Daniel 21; Sherwin Ganga 3/30, Ranga Latchana 2/24.

ALESCON COMETS 185/5 (44.4) – Steven Katwaroo 71no, Kenroy Williams 43no, Kieron Joseph 27; Philton Williams 2/37 def. MERRY BOYS 179/9 – Samuel Phillips 45, Jeetendra Sookdeo 34, Marlon Richards 23; Stephen Shaddick 2/29, Stephann Solomon 2/31, Brian Charles 2/48.

QPCC 260 (49.2) – Marlon Barclay 91, Jeremy Solozano 80; mark Deyal 4/37 def. FC CLARKE ROAD 228 (46.1) – Mark Deyal 83, Kjorn Ottley 73; Kevon Cooper 4/41, Akeal Hosein 2/31, Sunil Narine 2/37.