Sieuchan takes Red Devils to NSL final

Former Trinidad and Tobago all-rounder Richard Sieuchan with a robust 71 has taken last year’s champions Red Devils to the final of the NSL hard ball cricket series under lights at Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre today.

Their opponents in this year’s final will again be Ghandi United who were defeated at the final hurdle last time around. In the “semis” Sieuchan went to the crease with his team’s score at 112 for five in the 15th over and after being dropped on 20, lashed the Brothers United bowling all around the park for 71. His effort and a record partnership of 181 runs for the sixth wicket with Alix Sokhan took Red Devils to 309 for six in their allotted 30 overs. In reply Brothers United made 161 all out with R Dookran getting 36. Sokhan finished an excellent match with bowling figures of three for 11.

Ghandi United made the grade after a close 19-run win over Spoilers despite a fighting 62 from Heralal Lalloo who ended a great season. The Division One final will also be played today at Guaracara from 12.30 pm and will feature Hardbargain Sports against Amateurs. Fans attending both matches will be entertained by “live music” and will also be in line to receive giveaways. Officials of the Nationwide Sports League headed by president and chief executive officer Lincoln Persad will meet the players before the start.