Surujnarine’s ton keeps hapless Gtown winless
that this innings was important to him since he understands the importance of scoring runs as he remains hungry to break into the national side. From a team perspective, he said that he was happy to turn around the fortunes of his side.
The Albion opener struggled to find partners with Anthony Bramble falling to a sharp catch at silly point off of left-arm spinner, Ashmead Nedd who pulled out a spectacular bowling display to end with 4-18.
Only former national U15, Jonathan Rampersaud spent any time at the crease, providing support to the century maker as they shared in a 53-run stand for the fifth wicket.
Rampersaud’s 32-ball 15 was ended when he was bowled by off-spinner, Winston Forrester (2-18) who also accounted for Ritish Umroa as Upper Corentyne slipped to 1406.
Discarded national player, Eon Hooper and Surujnarine added 36 but when Hooper was bowled for 12 by Nedd, Upper Corentyne lost their last four wickets in the space of two runs.
In reply, Georgetown failed to capitalize on five dropped catches by Upper Corentyne and a solid opening stand.
Joshua Persaud (31) and Forrester added 64 but two quick strikes had Upper Corentyne back in the contest with the batting side 67-2 after 10 overs.
Georgetown were dependent on the experienced duo of Johnson and Barnwell (17) to pull them out of the hole but the pair could only muster 45 runs together in their hour-long stay at the crease.
However, the positive partnership was broken when Rampersaud (2-9) encouraged Johnson to come forward only to be stumped by Bramble for 23 and bring Upper Corentyne back in the contest with the city side still needing 55 runs more.
Scott and Adrian Hinds spent little time as the spinners began their hunt with both batsmen back in the shed cheaply compliments of Gourav Ramesh (2-28).
With one man short, Georgetown were all but beaten when Barnwell was bowled by Hooper for 17 at 128-7. They had lost five Fruta Conquerors U20 and Santos U20 will face-off tonight in the final of the Limacol Football Championships at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The two youth outfits will battle for the coveted title from 21:00hrs following semi-final wins against Riddim Squad and Pele respectively.
Fruta Conquerors defeated Riddim Squad via penalty kicks with Santos earning their place in the championship match in an identical manner against Pele.
In terms of the numbers, the free scoring Fruta Conquerors unit has recorded an impressive 21 goals. On the defensive wickets for 10 runs.
They will now look to stop their losing streak at four as they take on East Bank at the Georgetown Cricket Club while Upper Corentyne will battle West Berbice at Bush Lot today. end, Fruta Conquerors has conceded five goals.
On the other side, Santos has also impressed with their attacking quality as they have recorded 16 goals. Defensively, the traditional giant has allowed six concessions.
Prior to the final, Riddim Squad will oppose Pele in the third place playoff from 19:00hrs.
Winner of the event will pocket $400,000 and the championship trophy, while the second, third and fourth place finishers will collect $200,000, $100,000 and $50,000 respectively.