Overconfidence and complacency saw defending champions ABS/Maytech Anthrax beaten in their opening match in the Savannah Boys Windball League by newcomers Petit Bourg Progressors. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Anthrax made 122 for five in their 15 overs with Gregory Webb (30), Jason Jairam (20), Alex Frederick (22 no) and Mitra Ramkissoon (18 no) among the runs.
In their run chase, Progressors were reduced to 43 for five in six overs with Jason Jairam claiming all five wickets for just three runs. All the other Anthrax bowlers were expensive. An unbroken eighth wicket partnership of 58 runs between Desmond Patrick (27 no) and Darren Black (15 no) saw Progressors ending their innings on 118 for eight. However, Anthrax failed to complete their overs in the allotted time and Progressors were awarded 18 penalty runs and victory in the match.
Summarised Scores
ABS Maytech Anthrax 122-5 (Gregory Webb 30, Jason Jairam 20, Alex Frederick 22 no, Mitra Ramkissoon 18 no, Heeralal Ramsawak 2-26) vs Petit Bourg Progressors 123-8 (Leon De Silva 20, Desmond Patrick 27 no, Kervin Cleghorn 12, Darren Black 15 no, Sean Nepaul 2-20, Jason Jairam 5-3). Petit Bourg win by two wickets.
San Juan Stingers 'B' 65 all out (Mario Peruscini 4-9, Preshant Maharaj 2-11, Richard Siewah 2-12) vs Backyard Boys 66-2 (Mario Perusini 15, Preshant Maharaj 15). Backyard Boys won by eight wickets.
New Generation 94-9 (Nigel Bishop 10, Ricky Ali 10 no, Vishal Kallicharan 2-12, Jai Teemul 2-15, Keshan Persad 2-16) vs Savannah Boys 78 all out (Imran Hosein 15, Jai Teemul 12, Keshan Persad 12, Daniel 3-14, Nigel Bishop 2-20). New Generation won by 16 runs.
Livewire 110-7 (Richard Ramchan 22 no, Nazim Mohammed 15, Lomas Suklal 13, Rishi Kungisingh 2-14, Jameel Mohammed 2-24) vs Roamers 71-6 (Dennis Daniel 24, Jameel Mohammed 17, Shivan Rooplan 2-18). Livewire won by 39 runs.
Stable Boys 109-5 (Dwayne James 30, Anthony Jangoo 30 n.o., Kevon Ramdhanie 14, Brandon Joseph 2-13) vs Kings XI 58 all out (Anil Ramlal 10, Keron Noriega 2-4, Devin Wallace 2-16) Stable Boys won by 51 runs.
Blood Brothers 59 all out (Ravi Ramcharan 14, Roshan Ramcharan 14, Yaasir Mohammed 2-14, Edwin Darmanie 4-12, Farduk Ghany 3-14) vs IMG 60-7 (Nazar Mohammed 12, Noel Poliah 2-7, Roger Bisnath 2-3, Amit Jaggarnath 2-9). IMG won by three wickets.
New Recruit 20 all out (Brandon Ramoutar 5-5, Ricardo Rambally 2-6) vs Win Lose or Draw 21-0. Win Lose or Draw won by 10 wickets.
