Monday, March 24, 2014

Batsmen dominate opening matches of BCA 40-over


Five centuries and eight half-centuries were recorded after four matches in the Bahamas Cricket Association (BCA) 40-over league in Nassau. Some of the usual suspects: Jonathan Barry (148), Julio Jamieson (128), Ryan Tappin (103), and Marc Taylor (101) took advantage of perfect batting conditions over the three weekends to pass triple figures, and they were joined for the first time by Jagnauth Jagroo (103). Half-centuries also came from the bats of Kevin McInniss (95), Kevin Surujlall (65), Turan Brown (62), Albert Peters (61 not out, 56 not out), Heskett Dean (59), Earl Thomas (57) and G. Ganpat (56).

While the batsmen feasted the bowlers struggled, with only Andre Dos Ramos (six for 55) recording a five-wicket haul, although Gregory Taylor Jnr. and John Dolphin had four-wicket returns. 

Barry’s and Tappin’s exploits ensured Pacesetters a perfect 2-0 start to the league, while Jamieson and Marc Taylor also set up victories for St. Alban’s and Police Royals. Jagroo’s ton, for St. Agnes, was in a losing effort to Pacesetters. 

Jonathan Barry and Ryan Tappin
In the latest game (March 23), Pacesetters beat St. Agnes by 76 runs. The winners amassed 318 for nine in their 40 overs with Tappin hitting 103, Peters 61 not out, Kevin Surujlall 43 and Donovan Matthews 40. Dolphin claimed four wickets for 40 runs, including three in four deliveries. St. Agnes replied with 242 for nine in their quota of overs. Jagroo struck 103 and Brown 62 while Peters claimed three for 17. 

On March 16th, St. Alban beat St. Agnes by 45 runs. St. Alban reached 335 for eight in 40, with Jamieson 128, Ganpat 59, and Sheridan McCoy 41 not out leading the way. St. Agnes’ reply ended at a spirited 290 in 39.3 overs with Heskett Dean making 59, Earl Thomas 57 and D. Cadogan 33. Dos Ramos claimed wickets consistently to end with six for 55 while McCoy took two for 38. 

On March 15th, Pacesetters crushed Police Royals by 200 runs after amassing 370 for five in 35 overs. Barry’s 148, Surujlall’s 65 and Peters’ unbeaten 56 were the main scores against the two wickets each picked up by Greg Taylor Jnr. and R. Charles. Police’s reply ended at 170 for nine. McInniss made 95 and Mark Levy claimed three for 35. 

The first game of the league, on March 9, saw Police whipping St. George by eight wickets. St. George were dismissed for 188 in 23.4 overs with Jermaine Adderley making 30, and Greg Taylor Jnr. and Marc Taylor claiming four for 36 and three for 44 respectively. Police raced to 189 for two in 12.4 overs thanks to Marc Taylor who blasted 101. McInniss also contributed an unbeaten 49. 

Two more matches are scheduled for this weekend, at the same venue, the Haynes Oval on Bay Street.

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