Castries, Saint Lucia: Gerson Strikers secured victory against Melius Challengers in the Saint Lucia 2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket match on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
The 2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket Tournament, sponsored by District Representative Kenson Casimir continued on Saturday, February 4 at the Gros Islet Playing Field.
In the morning session, young cricketers ages 13 years and under were engaged in match scenarios. The batters batted in pairs against opposing bowlers.
The stand out batters were; Aiden Scholar with 47, Jn Claude Emmanuel with 33, Kaiden Francois 29 and Kenil Nelson 26. The feature match of the day was a 50 over a side match between GERSON STRIKERS and MELIUS CHALLENGERS.
MELIUS CHALLENGERS batting first, was dismissed for 203 in 46.1 overs, with Amari Venner making a well put together 60 with nine fours, Stephen Abraham 39, Royce Paul 23 and Johnathan Daniel 18.
The wicket takers for GERSON STRIKERS were; Kyle Adonis with 4 for 23 in 7.1 overs, Johnnel Eugene with 2 for 33 in 10 overs and one wicket each to Bjorn Fanis, Isaiah Jones, Jaden Elibox and Lee Solomon.
In reply, GERSON STRIKERS finished on 207 for 4 in 31.1 overs, with Johnnel Eugene making a good looking 59 with eight fours and two sixes, Jaden Elibox an enterprising 57 not out with five fours and five sixes, Mateo Bolounge 24, Lee Solomon 18 not out and Vidal Crandon 17.
The wicket takers for MELIUS CHALLENGERS were; Tori Polius with 2 for 47 in 9 overs and 1 wicket each to Amari Venner and Dillan John.
The man of the match award went to JADEN ELIBOX for his explosive knock of 57 not out.
The tournament continues on Sunday, February 5, with GOODMAN WARRIORS and EDWARD BLASTERS clashing from 10:00am at the Gros Islet Playing Field in a 50 over a side match.
2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket Tournament.
Tournament sponsored by District Representative Kenson Casimir.
- Fifty (50) Over a side match. (Day/ Night).
- Match between GERSON STRIKERS and MELIUS CHALLENGERS.
- MELIUS CHALLENGERS batting are Presently on 78 for 1 in 17 overs.
- KHAN ELCOCK: 08 out.
- AMARI VENNER: 40 not out
- STEPHEN ABRAHAM: 16 not out
- Wicket taker for GERSON STRIKERS:
- Bjorn Fanis: 1 wicket.
