Sookdeosingh slams century in UWI T20

Up to press time yesterday it was yet to be determined which teams advanced to the quarterfinals from Group C as Moosai and Demerara (Guyana) were battling in the final match of the group.

In the first match yesterday Sookdeosingh slammed 102 not out off 55 deliveries to guide Duncan-Buggy Haynes United to 229 for two batting first.

Another out of favour national batsman William Perkins scored 58, while national four-day captain Yannick Ottley made an unbeaten 37.

In reply Moosai limped to 127/8 with Lyndell Nelson top scoring with 27. National bowler Uthman Mohammed was the pick of the bowlers for Duncan-Buggy Haynes United snatching 4/25, while Stephon Solomon (2/10) and Dillon Mungal (2/29) grabbed two wickets.

In the second match Demerara got the better of Duncan-Buggy Haynes United by six wickets. Perkins led the way cracking 56 to lead Duncan- Buggy Haynes United to 158/8 batting first.

Ottley scored 31, while Shurfane Rutherford (2/19), Keemo Paul (2/31) and Cohen Ismond (2/26) all took two wickets. Demerara raced to 162/4 off 16.5 overs as Gajanand Singh top scored with 64 not out and Kemol Savory posted 58. Uthman Mohammed was the best bowler taking 2/29.

Group action concluded yesterday with quarterfinal action being contested tomorrow and Wednesday.

Semifinal matches will be played on Friday and Saturday, before the final is played on Sunday.

SUMMARISED SCORES Yesterday Duncan-Buggy Haynes United 229/2 (Nicholas Sookdeosingh 102 not out, William Perkins 58, Yannick Ottley 37 not out) vs Moosai 127/8 (Lyndell Nelson 27, Ryan Inniss 20, Uthman Mohammed 4/25, Stephon Solomon 2/10, Dillon Mungal 2/29) Duncan- Buggy Haynes won by 102 runs Duncan-Buggy Haynes United 158/8 (William Perkins 56, Yannick Ottley 31, Shurfane Rutherford 2/19, Keemo Paul 2/31, Cohen Ismond 2/26) vs Demerara 162/4 (16.5 overs) (Gajanand Singh 64 not out, Kemol Savory 58, Uthman Mohammed 2/29) Demerara won by six wickets Saturday Club Crusoe 185/7 (Navin Stewart 66, Jason Persaud 32, Teshawn Castro 3/25, Narindra Bridgelal 2/43) vs Munroe Road 183/9 (Akeem Alvarez 48, Kieron Joseph 41, Rachad Forde 2/22, Ancil Nedd 2/22, Navin Stewart 2/39) Club Crusoe won by two runs