Saint Lucia: Gerson Strikers win 50-over game of domestic cricket tournament 

Gerson Strikers secured an eight-wicket victory against Good Warriors in a 50-over-a-side game of the 2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket Tournament in Saint Lucia on Saturday, February 25, 2023. 

Saint Lucia: Gerson Strikers win 50-over game of domestic cricket tournament 
Saint Lucia: Gerson Strikers win 50-over game of domestic cricket tournament 

Castries, Saint Lucia: Gerson Strikers secured an eight-wicket victory against Good Warriors in a 50-over-a-side game of the 2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket Tournament in Saint Lucia on Saturday, February 25, 2023. 

The 2023 Gros Islet Domestic Cricket Tournament, sponsored by District Representative; Kenson Casimir, continued on Saturday, February 25, with GERSON STRIKERS completing a convincing eight wicket victory over GOODMAN WARRIORS in a 50 over a side game.

GOODMAN WARRIORS batting first was dismissed for 193 in 42.2 overs, with Jamaal James leading the scoring with a well-played knock of 75 with seven fours and four sixes, Zidane Arthur 20, captain Jard Goodman 16, 15 each to Lee John and Qwaine Henry, Zayee Antoine 13 and Nyeem Rosemond 10.

The wicket takers for GERSON STRIKERS were; Kyle Adonis with 3 for 31 in 10 overs, Isaiah Jones with 3 for 49 in 10 overs and one wicket each to Bjorn Fanis, Jaden Elibox, Johnnel Eugene and skipper; Tyrel Chicot.

In reply, GERSON STRIKERS, led by a commanding century from former Windward Islands Under 15 player; VIDAL CRANDON, easily got to their target, finishing on 194 for 2 in 20.4 overs, with VIDAL CRANDON making a magnificent 109, inclusive of 9 fours and ten sixes in just 57 balls at a strike rate of 191.23.

Johnnel Eugene lent excellent support with a well played inning of 62 not out, inclusive of 9 fours and 1 six and Ackeem Auguste remaining on 6 not out.

The sole wicket taker for GOODMAN WARRIORS was Nyeem Rosemond with 1 wicket. The other wicket fell via the run out route. The Man of the Match Award went to VIDAL CRANDON for his wonderful century (109) to lead his team; GERSON STRIKERS to victory.

The Semi Finals line up for the 2023 Gros Islet District Representative 50 Over Cricket Tournament is as follows:

#1 Team GERSON STRIKERS vs #4 Team MELIUS CHALLENGERS and #2 Team EDWARD BLASTERS vs Team 3 GOODMAN WARRIORS.

The dates of the Semi Final matches will be announced soon.

Meanwhile the GRAND FINALS of the 20/20 format of the tournament will take place on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 6:00 pm under the flood lights at the Gros Islet Playing Field. Contesting the Finals will be GERSON STRIKERS and GOODMAN WARRIORS.