Montrose, Bonne Aventure clinch Atlantic cricket titles

The right-hander stole the show in a one-sided final against Preysal Government and at the end of the night, his schoolmates were all jumping for joy and celebrating.

Preysal batted first and scored a respectable 128 for five of their 25 overs. Leon Lalchan was the best of the batsmen with a controlled 23 to give his team a fighting chance with runs on the board.

When Montrose took to the crease, Jaggessar used the big stage to showcase his talent and at the end of the innings, he would have left an impression on the minds of all who saw him.

Montrose romped to victory at 131 without loss in just 14.3 overs, as Jaggessar slammed an unbeaten 75 and his opening partner Darren Goberdhan counted 48 not out. Such was the extent of Jaggessar’s domination, he struck seven sixes and five fours all told.

President of the Primary Schools cricket league, Brent Francis, said after the finals that he was very pleased with the way the season went.

“I think it was the most keenly contested finals across the board. Despite Preysal losing by 10 wickets, they had less than 10 extras which is phenomenal in under-13 cricket.

All in all, we had another good season and I think Atlantic would have yet again provided Trinidad and Tobago’s young cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent and set their careers into gear.” Earlier, Tunapuna Presbyterian took the inaugural U-11 title, when they easily defeated San Francique Hindu School by ten wickets.

Preceding the boys final, was the girls championship game and Amanda Farrow with a fine all round performance gave Bonne Aventure the title by a solitary run against Cunaripo Presbyterian. Batting first, Bonne Aventure were limited to 79 for six with Farrow stroking a team-high 27 that later proved to be a match-winning knock. In reply, Cunaripo Presbyterian stuttered in their chase with Farrow (2/6) putting the brakes on the chase as they fell just short of their target on 78 for eight when overs ran out.

BOYS FINAL At the Oval: Preysal Gov’t 128/5 (25ovs) — Leon Lalchan 23 vs Montrose Gov’t 131/0 (14.3ovs) — Justin Jaggessar 75 not out, Darren Goberdhan 48 not out. Montrose Gov’t won by 10 wkts.

BOYS U-11 FINAL At the Oval: San Francique Hindu 62/8 (10ovs) vs Tunapuna Presbyterian 65/0 (5.5ovs) - Jonah Mohammed 40 not out.

Tunapuna Presbyterian won by 10 wickets.

GIRLS FINAL At the Oval: Bonne Aventure 79/6 — Manda Farrow 27 vs Cunaripo Presbyterian 78/8 — Manda Farrow 2/6. Bonne Aventure won by 1 run.